satatamidam

 The Sanskrit phrase "satatamidam" (सततमिदम्) generally 

means "this always" or "ever of this nature," commonly used 

in devotional contexts to indicate continuity or constancy 

in something sacred or virtuous.

Devanāgarī Script and Transliteration

• Devanāgarī: सततमिदम्
• IAST Transliteration: satatamidam
• Breakdown of Components:
  • सतत (satata) – constant, continuous, always, perpetually
  • इदम् (idam) – this, this thing, this matter

Usage and Context

In Sanskrit literature, especially in stotras, mantras, or philosophical 

texts, satatamidam can be used to express constancy or perpetual 

nature of an object, quality, or devotion. For example, it might be part 

of a verse praising a deity, implying continuous worship, remembrance, 

or meditation on a divine aspect. It emphasizes something permanent 

or ongoing, often in reference to spiritual practice or eternal 

truth

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Example in Modern Devotional Use

Many Sanskrit phrases in stotras or bhajans incorporate satata to 

encourage constant remembrance or devoted action:

• सततं ध्यानं कुरु (satataṃ dhyānaṃ kuru) – "Engage in meditation constantly"
• सततमिदं स्मरणीयम् (satatamidam smaraṇīyam) – "This is to be remembered 
• always"

These usages highlight the ever-present, continuous nature implied 

by the phrase.

Summary

"Satatamidam" (सततमिदम्) combines the idea of perpetuity (satata) 

and reference (idam), meaning “this always” or “this continually”, and 

is particularly appropriate in spiritual, devotional, or philosophical 

contexts to signify something that is constant and worthy of uninterrupted 

focus 

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