In English
are born in this world as a result of the good or bad contained in the various actions in which they got involved during their previous lives. One who is associated with good actions will always have God with him as an unfailing companion. Both for those who have passed away from this world and for those who are still living, the have remained an ancient source of wisdom. The word of the Veda has been the constant companion, along with , and for all people in this entire creation; and it has been guiding and helping them to follow the good path. It has encouraged adherence to good work and so it has acquired the name . While people have been involved in the performance of , the same Veda has been called by name . For the sake of the prosperity of the world and in order to direct all the for securing the prosperity of the world, the Veda has ordained certain restrictions within which all such work should be done. In that context, has also been called “” or one who lays down rules and commands. At the time of sacrificial ceremonies with , several Gods are invited and hence another name given is . All the attempts that we make so that such of the whom we invite may be identified with the and so that they may participate in the have been called . Because this sacred Goddess is always involved in the utterance of the , this Goddess has also been called . There are thus several synonymous names for this goddess and they are , , and . This goddess with such diverse names has been looking after the prosperity of the world.