🕉️ श्लोक ५३ | Shloka 53
उत्तरो गोपतिर्गोप्ता ज्ञानगम्यः पुरातनः ।
शरीरभूतभृद्भोक्ता कपीन्द्रो भूरिदक्षिणः ॥ ५३॥
Uttaro Gopatir Goptā Jñānagamyaḥ Purātanaḥ ।
Śarīrabhūtabhṛd-bhoktā Kapīndro Bhūridakṣiṇaḥ ॥ 53 ॥
🌼 Word-by-word Meaning (Simplified)
उत्तरो (Uttaraḥ) – The supreme, excellent
गोपति (Gopati) – Lord and protector of the cows; protector of all
गोप्ता (Goptā) – Guardian; sustainer of all beings
ज्ञानगम्यः (Jñānagamyaḥ) – Approachable through knowledge and wisdom
पुरातनः (Purātanaḥ) – Ancient and eternal
शरीरभूतभृद्भोक्ता (Śarīrabhūtabhṛd-bhoktā) – Nourisher of all physical and living beings
कपीन्द्रः (Kapīndraḥ) – Lord of monkeys; chief among beings, often referring to Hanuman’s protector
भूरीदक्षिणः (Bhūridakṣiṇaḥ) – Skilled and wise in action; bestower of prosperity and direction
✨ Full English Translation
He is the supreme protector and sustainer, ancient and eternal.
Approachable through wisdom, He nourishes all living beings and is the wise ruler of the worlds, guiding and sustaining them with skill and care.