Hindu prayer

Vishnu Sahasranamam

Vishnu Sahasranamam in the original Sanskrit with its meaning.

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About 14 minutes to recite
Vishnu Sahasranamam

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ॐ सकलसौभाग्यदायकं श्रीविष्णुसहस्रनामस्तोत्रम्‌ ॥
Om. The sacred hymn of the thousand names of Vishnu, bestowing every blessing.
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शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम्।
Clad in white, all-pervading, moon-colored and four-armed,
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प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ॥
With a serene face—one should meditate on him for the removal of all obstacles.
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यस्य द्विरदवक्त्राद्याः पारिषद्याः परः शतम्‌।
Whose attendants, headed by the elephant-faced one, number more than a hundred
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विघ्नं निघ्नन्ति सततं विष्वक्सेनं तमाश्रये ॥
And continually destroy obstacles—in that Vishvaksena I take refuge.
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व्यासं वसिष्ठनप्तारं शक्तेः पौत्रमकल्मषम्‌।
Vyasa, the great-grandson of Vasishtha, the grandson of Shakti, the stainless one,
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पराशरात्मजं वन्दे शुकतातं तपोनिधिम् ॥
The son of Parashara, the father of Shuka, a treasury of austerity—I bow to him.
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व्यासाय विष्णुरूपाय व्यासरूपाय विष्णवे।
To Vyasa, whose form is Vishnu, and to Vishnu, whose form is Vyasa,
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नमो वै ब्रह्मनिधये वासिष्ठाय नमो नमः ॥
Salutations indeed to the treasury of Brahman, to the descendant of Vasishtha, salutations again and again.
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अविकाराय शुद्धाय नित्याय परमात्मने।
To the changeless, the pure, the eternal, the Supreme Self,
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सदैकरूपरूपाय विष्णवे सर्वजिष्णवे ॥
To Vishnu, whose form is ever one and the same, the conqueror of all.
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यस्य स्मरणमात्रेण जन्मसंसारबन्धनात्।
By the mere remembrance of whom one is freed from the bondage of birth and worldly existence—
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विमुच्यते नमस्तस्मै विष्णवे प्रभविष्णवे ॥
Salutations to that Vishnu, the all-powerful.
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ॐ नमो विष्णवे प्रभविष्णवे।
Om. Salutations to Vishnu, the all-powerful.
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श्रीवैशम्पायन उवाच —
The venerable Vaishampayana said:
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श्रुत्वा धर्मानशेषेण पावनानि च सर्वशः।
Having heard all the dharmas without exception and all that purifies,
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युधिष्ठिरः शान्तनवं पुनरेवाभ्यभाषत ॥
Yudhishthira once again addressed the son of Shantanu.
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युधिष्ठिर उवाच —
Yudhishthira said:
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किमेकं दैवतं लोके किं वाप्येकं परायणम्।
Who is the one supreme deity in the world? What is the one ultimate refuge?
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स्तुवन्तः कं कमर्चन्तः प्राप्नुयुर्मानवाः शुभम् ॥
By praising whom and worshiping whom may human beings attain good?
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को धर्मः सर्वधर्माणां भवतः परमो मतः।
Which dharma do you consider the highest of all dharmas?
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किं जपन्मुच्यते जन्तुर्जन्मसंसारबन्धनात् ॥
By reciting what is a creature freed from the bondage of birth and worldly existence?
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भीष्म उवाच —
Bhishma said:
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जगत्प्रभुं देवदेवमनन्तं पुरुषोत्तमम्।
The Lord of the universe, the God of gods, the infinite, the Supreme Person—
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स्तुवन् नामसहस्रेण पुरुषः सततोत्थितः ॥
A person, ever diligent, praising him with his thousand names,
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तमेव चार्चयन्नित्यं भक्त्या पुरुषमव्ययम्।
Ever worshipping him alone with devotion, the imperishable Purusha,
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ध्यायन् स्तुवन् नमस्यंश्च यजमानस्तमेव च ॥
meditating on him, praising him, bowing to him, and offering worship to him alone,
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अनादिनिधनं विष्णुं सर्वलोकमहेश्वरम्।
praising Vishnu, who has neither beginning nor end, the great Lord of all worlds,
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लोकाध्यक्षं स्तुवन्नित्यं सर्वदुःखातिगो भवेत् ॥
the overseer of the worlds, one may always pass beyond all sorrow.
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ब्रह्मण्यं सर्वधर्मज्ञं लोकानां कीर्तिवर्धनम्।
He is devoted to Brahman, knows all dharmas, and increases the glory of the worlds;
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लोकनाथं महद्भूतं सर्वभूतभवोद्भवम् ॥
he is the Lord of the worlds, the great Being, the source of the existence of all beings.
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एष मे सर्वधर्माणां धर्मोऽधिकतमो मतः।
This I consider the highest dharma of all dharmas:
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यद्भक्त्या पुण्डरीकाक्षं स्तवैरर्चेन्नरः सदा ॥
that a person should always worship the lotus-eyed Lord with hymns of praise and devotion.
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परमं यो महत्तेजः परमं यो महत्तपः।
He who is the supreme great radiance, who is the supreme great austerity,
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परमं यो महद्ब्रह्म परमं यः परायणम् ॥
who is the supreme great Brahman, who is the supreme refuge;
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पवित्राणां पवित्रं यो मङ्गलानां च मङ्गलम्।
who is the purest of the pure and the most auspicious of the auspicious;
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दैवतं दैवतानां च भूतानां योऽव्ययः पिता ॥
who is the God of gods and the imperishable Father of all beings;
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यतः सर्वाणि भूतानि भवन्त्यादियुगागमे।
from whom all beings arise at the beginning of an age,
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यस्मिंश्च प्रलयं यान्ति पुनरेव युगक्षये ॥
and into whom they dissolve again at the end of the age—
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तस्य लोकप्रधानस्य जगन्नाथस्य भूपते।
of him, the foremost in the worlds, the Lord of the universe, O king,
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विष्णोर्नामसहस्रं मे शृणु पापभयापहम् ॥
hear from me the thousand names of Vishnu, which remove sin and fear.
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यानि नामानि गौणानि विख्यातानि महात्मनः।
Those renowned names of the great-souled Lord that express his qualities,
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ऋषिभिः परिगीतानि तानि वक्ष्यामि भूतये ॥
and have been sung by the sages, I shall declare for well-being.
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ऋषिर्नाम्नां सहस्रस्य वेदव्यासो महामुनिः।
The seer of the thousand names is the great sage Vedavyasa.
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छन्दोऽनुष्टुप् तथा देवो भगवान् देवकीसुतः ॥
The meter is Anushtubh, and the deity is Bhagavan, the son of Devaki.
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अमृतांशूद्भवो बीजं शक्तिर्देवकिनन्दनः।
Its seed is Amritamshudbhava, and its power is Devakinandana.
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त्रिसामा हृदयं तस्य शान्त्यर्थे विनियोज्यते ॥
Its heart is Trisama; it is employed for the attainment of peace.
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विष्णुं जिष्णुं महाविष्णुं प्रभविष्णुं महेश्वरम्‌।
To Vishnu, the victorious one, the great Vishnu, the mighty Lord, the great ruler,
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अनेकरूपदैत्यान्तं नमामि पुरुषोत्तमम् ॥
the destroyer of demons of many forms, the Supreme Purusha, I bow.
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श्रीवेदव्यास उवाच ---
The revered Vedavyasa said:
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ॐ अस्य श्रीविष्णोर्दिव्यसहस्रनामस्तोत्रमहामन्त्रस्य॥
Om. Of this great mantra, the hymn of the divine thousand names of Sri Vishnu:
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श्रीवेदव्यासो भगवानृषिः।
The venerable sage is Bhagavan Sri Vedavyasa.
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अनुष्टुप् छन्दः।
The metre is Anushtubh.
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श्रीमहाविष्णुः परमात्मा श्रीमन्नारायणो देवता।
The deity is Sri Mahavishnu, the Supreme Self, Sriman Narayana.
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अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुरिति बीजम्‌।
The seed is “He from whom the moon arose, the radiant one.”
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देवकीनन्दनः स्रष्टेति शक्तिः।
The power is “The delight of Devaki, the creator.”
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उद्भवः क्षोभणो देव इति परमो मन्त्रः।
The supreme mantra is “The source of existence, the mover, the divine one.”
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शङ्खभृन्नन्दकी चक्रीति कीलकम्।
The pin is “The bearer of the conch, the wielder of Nandaka, the bearer of the discus.”
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शार्ङ्गधन्वा गदाधर इत्यस्त्रम्।
The weapon is “The wielder of the Sharnga bow, the bearer of the mace.”
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रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्य इति नेत्रम्‌।
The eye is “He who holds the chariot wheel in his hand, the unshakable one.”
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त्रिसामा सामगः सामेति कवचम्।
The armour is “He who is the three Samans, the singer of the Saman, the Saman itself.”
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आनन्दं परब्रह्मेति योनिः।
The womb is “Bliss, the Supreme Brahman.”
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ऋतुः सुदर्शनः काल इति दिग्बन्धः॥
The binding of the directions is “The season, he of auspicious vision, time.”
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श्रीविश्वरूप इति ध्यानम्‌।
The meditation is “The glorious one whose form is the universe.”
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श्रीमहाविष्णुप्रीत्यर्थं सहस्रनामजपे विनियोगः॥
The application is to the recitation of the thousand names for the pleasure of Sri Mahavishnu.
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ॐ शिरसि वेदव्यासर्षये नमः।
Om. On the head, homage to the sage Vedavyasa.
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मुखे अनुष्टुप्छन्दसे नमः।
On the mouth, homage to the Anushtubh metre.
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हृदि श्रीकृष्णपरमात्मदेवतायै नमः।
In the heart, homage to the deity Sri Krishna, the Supreme Self.
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गुह्ये अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुरिति बीजाय नमः।
At the private parts, homage to the seed, “He from whom the moon arose, the radiant one.”
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पादयोर्देवकीनन्दनः स्रष्टेति शक्तये नमः।
On the two feet, homage to the power, “The delight of Devaki, the creator.”
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सर्वाङ्गे शङ्खभृन्नन्दकी चक्रीति कीलकाय नमः।
On all the limbs, homage to the pin, “The bearer of the conch, the wielder of Nandaka, the bearer of the discus.”
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करसंपूटे मम श्रीकृष्णप्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोगः॥
With the hands cupped together, the application is to my recitation for the pleasure of Sri Krishna.
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इति ऋष्यादिन्यासः॥
Thus ends the nyasa of the sage and the other elements.
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ॐ विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कार इत्यङ्गुष्ठाभ्यां नमः।
Om. “The universe, Vishnu, the Vashat utterance”—homage to the two thumbs.
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अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुरिति तर्जनीभ्यां नमः।
“He from whom the moon arose, the radiant one”—homage to the two index fingers.
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ब्रह्मण्यो ब्रह्मकृद्ब्रह्मेति मध्यमाभ्यां नमः।
With “He who is devoted to Brahman, who brings forth Brahman, who is Brahman,” homage to the two middle fingers.
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सुवर्णबिन्दुरक्षोभ्य इत्यनामिकाभ्यां नमः।
With “He who is the golden point, the unshakable one,” homage to the two ring fingers.
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निमिषोऽनिमिषः स्रग्वीति कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः।
With “He who closes his eyes, who never closes his eyes, who wears a garland,” homage to the two little fingers.
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रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्य इति करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः।
With “He who holds the discus in his hand, the unshakable one,” homage to the palms and backs of both hands.
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इति करन्यासः॥
Thus ends the placement of the mantras on the hands.
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ॐ विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कार इति हृदयाय नमः।
Om. With “The universe, Vishnu, the utterance Vashat,” homage to the heart.
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अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुरिति शिरसे स्वाहा।
With “He from whom the moon arose, the radiant one,” Svaha to the head.
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ब्रह्मण्यो ब्रह्मकृद्ब्रह्मेति शिखायै वषट्।
With “He who is devoted to Brahman, who brings forth Brahman, who is Brahman,” Vashat to the crown-lock.
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सुवर्णबिन्दुरक्षोभ्य इति कवचाय हुम्।
With “He who is the golden point, the unshakable one,” Hum to the protective armor.
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निमिषोऽनिमिषः स्रग्वीति नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट्।
With “He who closes his eyes, who never closes his eyes, who wears a garland,” Vaushat to the three eyes.
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रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्य इत्यस्त्राय फट्।
With “He who holds the discus in his hand, the unshakable one,” Phat to the weapon.
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इति षडङ्गन्यासः॥
Thus ends the placement of the mantras on the six limbs.
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श्रीकृष्णप्रीत्यर्थे विष्णोर्दिव्यसहस्रनामजपमहं करिष्ये इति सङ्कल्पः।
The resolve: “For the pleasure of Sri Krishna, I shall undertake the recitation of the thousand divine names of Vishnu.”
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क्षीरोदन्वत्प्रदेशे शुचिमणिविलसत्सैकते मौक्तिकानां
On the shore of the ocean of milk, on sands gleaming with pure gems, upon strings of pearls
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मालाकॢप्तासनस्थः स्फटिकमणिनिभैर्मौक्तिकैर्मण्डिताङ्गः।
arranged as a seat he sits, his limbs adorned with pearls resembling crystal gems.
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शुभ्रैरभ्रैरदभ्रैरुपरिविरचितैर्मुक्तपीयूषवर्षैरानन्दी
Blissful beneath great white clouds spread above him, which release showers of nectar,
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नः पुनीयादरिनलिनगदाशङ्खपाणिर्मुकुन्दः ॥
may Mukunda, holding the discus, lotus, mace, and conch in his hands, purify us.
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भूः पादौ यस्य नाभिर्वियदसुरनिलश्चन्द्रसूर्यौ च नेत्रे
The earth is his feet, the sky his navel, the wind his breath, and the moon and sun his eyes;
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कर्णावाशाः शिरो द्यौर्मुखमपि दहनो यस्य वास्तेयमब्धिः।
the directions are his ears, heaven his head, fire his mouth, and the ocean his bladder.
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अन्तःस्थं यस्य विश्वं सुरनरखगगोभोगिगन्धर्वदैत्यैः
Within him the universe, with its gods, humans, birds, cattle, serpents, Gandharvas, and Daityas,
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चित्रं रंरम्यते तं त्रिभुवनवपुषं विष्णुमीशं नमामि ॥
plays in wondrous variety. I bow to that Lord Vishnu, whose body is the three worlds.
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ॐ शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं
Om. Of peaceful form, reclining upon the serpent, lotus-naveled, Lord of the gods,
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विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्।
support of the universe, like the sky, cloud-colored, with auspicious limbs,
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लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं
beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, accessible to yogis through meditation,
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वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥
I bow to Vishnu, who removes the fear of worldly existence, the sole Lord of all worlds.
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मेघश्यामं पीतकौशेयवासं
Dark as a rain cloud, clothed in yellow silk,
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श्रीवत्साङ्कं कौस्तुभोद्भासिताङ्गम्।
Bearing the Shrivatsa mark, his body radiant with the Kaustubha jewel,
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पुण्योपेतं पुण्डरीकायताक्षं
Endowed with holiness, with eyes wide as lotuses,
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विष्णुं वन्दे सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥
I bow to Vishnu, the sole Lord of all worlds.
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नमः समस्तभूतानामादिभूताय भूभृते।
Salutations to the primal source of all beings, the bearer of the earth,
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अनेकरूपरूपाय विष्णवे प्रभविष्णवे ॥
To Vishnu, whose form takes countless forms, the all-powerful one.
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सशङ्खचक्रं सकिरीटकुण्डलं
Bearing the conch and discus, wearing a crown and earrings,
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सपीतवस्त्रं सरसीरुहेक्षणम् |
Clothed in yellow, with lotus eyes,
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सहारवक्षःस्थलकौस्तुभश्रियं
His chest adorned with a necklace and the splendor of the Kaustubha jewel,
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नमामि विष्णुं शिरसा चतुर्भुजम् ॥
I bow my head to four-armed Vishnu.
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छायायां पारिजातस्य हेमसिंहासनोपरि
In the shade of the Parijata tree, upon a golden throne,
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आसीनमम्बुदश्याममायताक्षमलंकृतम् |
Seated, dark as a rain cloud, wide-eyed and adorned with ornaments,
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चन्द्राननं चतुर्बाहुं श्रीवत्साङ्कितवक्षसं
Moon-faced, four-armed, his chest marked with the Shrivatsa,
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रुक्मिणीसत्यभामाभ्यां सहितं कृष्णमाश्रये ॥
Accompanied by Rukmini and Satyabhama, in Krishna I take refuge.
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॥ हरिः ॐ ॥
Hari Om.
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विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कारो भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः।
The universe, Vishnu, the sacred utterance Vashat, the Lord of what was, what will be, and what is;
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भूतकृद्भूतभृद्भावो भूतात्मा भूतभावनः ॥
The creator of beings, the sustainer of beings, existence itself, the Self of beings, the nurturer of beings;
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पूतात्मा परमात्मा च मुक्तानां परमा गतिः।
The pure Self, the Supreme Self, and the highest destination of the liberated;
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अव्ययः पुरुषः साक्षी क्षेत्रज्ञोऽक्षर एव च ॥
The imperishable, the Purusha, the witness, the knower of the field, and the indestructible;
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योगो योगविदां नेता प्रधानपुरुषेश्वरः।
Yoga, the leader of those who know yoga, the Lord of primordial nature and the individual soul;
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नारसिंहवपुः श्रीमान् केशवः पुरुषोत्तमः ॥
He whose form is Narasimha, the possessor of Shri, Keshava, the Supreme Person;
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सर्वः शर्वः शिवः स्थाणुर्भूतादिर्निधिरव्ययः।
The all, the destroyer, the auspicious one, the steadfast one, the origin of beings, the inexhaustible treasure;
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संभवो भावनो भर्ता प्रभवः प्रभुरीश्वरः ॥
He who comes into being, the nurturer, the supporter, the source, the mighty Lord, the sovereign;
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स्वयंभूः शम्भुरादित्यः पुष्कराक्षो महास्वनः।
The self-born, the giver of happiness, Aditya, the lotus-eyed, he of the mighty sound;
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अनादिनिधनो धाता विधाता धातुरुत्तमः ॥
He without beginning or end, the sustainer, the ordainer, the highest foundation of all.
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अप्रमेयो हृषीकेशः पद्मनाभोऽमरप्रभुः।
He is immeasurable, Hrishikesha, the lord of the senses, Padmanabha, whose navel bears the lotus, and the lord of the immortals.
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विश्वकर्मा मनुस्त्वष्टा स्थविष्ठः स्थविरो ध्रुवः ॥
He is the maker of the universe, Manu, the fashioner, the most vast, the ancient one, and the unchanging one.
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अग्राह्यः शाश्वतः कृष्णो लोहिताक्षः प्रतर्दनः।
He is beyond grasp, eternal, Krishna, the dark one, the red-eyed one, and the destroyer.
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प्रभूतस्त्रिककुब्धाम पवित्रं मङ्गलं परम् ॥
He is abundantly endowed, the abode of the three regions, purity itself, and the supreme auspiciousness.
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ईशानः प्राणदः प्राणो ज्येष्ठः श्रेष्ठः प्रजापतिः।
He is the ruler, the giver of life, life itself, the eldest, the most excellent, and the lord of creatures.
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हिरण्यगर्भो भूगर्भो माधवो मधुसूदनः ॥
He is the golden womb, the one who holds the earth within him, Madhava, the lord of Lakshmi, and Madhusudana, the slayer of Madhu.
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ईश्वरो विक्रमी धन्वी मेधावी विक्रमः क्रमः।
He is the supreme ruler, the valiant one, the bearer of the bow, the wise one, the mighty stride, and the course of all things.
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अनुत्तमो दुराधर्षः कृतज्ञः कृतिरात्मवान् ॥
He is unsurpassed, unassailable, the knower of deeds, action itself, and the self-possessed one.
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सुरेशः शरणं शर्म विश्वरेताः प्रजाभवः।
He is the lord of the gods, the refuge, bliss, the seed of the universe, and the source of creatures.
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अहः संवत्सरो व्यालः प्रत्ययः सर्वदर्शनः ॥
He is the day, the year, the serpent, certainty, and the all-seeing one.
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अजः सर्वेश्वरः सिद्धः सिद्धिः सर्वादिरच्युतः।
He is unborn, the lord of all, the perfected one, perfection itself, the beginning of all, and the unfailing one.
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वृषाकपिरमेयात्मा सर्वयोगविनिःसृतः ॥
He is Vrishakapi, the boar of righteousness, the one whose self is immeasurable, and the one free from all attachment.
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वसुर्वसुमनाः सत्यः समात्माऽसम्मितः समः।
He is the indwelling one, the noble-minded one, truth itself, equal toward all in his being, immeasurable, and impartial.
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अमोघः पुण्डरीकाक्षो वृषकर्मा वृषाकृतिः ॥
He is unfailing, the lotus-eyed one, righteous in action, and righteousness embodied.
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रुद्रो बहुशिरा बभ्रुर्विश्वयोनिः शुचिश्रवाः।
He is Rudra, the many-headed one, the sustainer, the source of the universe, and the one of pure renown.
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अमृतः शाश्वतः स्थाणुर्वरारोहो महातपाः ॥
He is immortal, eternal, steadfast, the supreme goal of ascent, and the one of great austerity.
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सर्वगः सर्वविद्भानुर्विष्वक्सेनो जनार्दनः।
He is all-pervading, all-knowing, radiant, the one whose armies extend in every direction, and Janardana, the chastiser of people.
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वेदो वेदविदव्यङ्गो वेदाङ्गो वेदवित् कविः ॥
He is the Veda, the knower of the Veda, flawless, the one whose limbs are the Vedas, the discerner of the Veda, and the seer.
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लोकाध्यक्षः सुराध्यक्षो धर्माध्यक्षः कृताकृतः।
He is the overseer of the worlds, the overseer of the gods, the overseer of dharma, and both the manifest and the unmanifest.
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चतुरात्मा चतुर्व्यूहश्चतुर्दंष्ट्रश्चतुर्भुजः ॥
He is fourfold in being, arrayed in four manifestations, four-fanged, and four-armed.
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भ्राजिष्णुर्भोजनं भोक्ता सहिष्णुर्जगदादिजः।
He is radiant, the food, the enjoyer, the forbearing one, and the firstborn of the universe.
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अनघो विजयो जेता विश्वयोनिः पुनर्वसुः ॥
He is sinless, victory itself, the conqueror, the source of the universe, and the one who dwells again and again in his creatures.
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उपेन्द्रो वामनः प्रांशुरमोघः शुचिरूर्जितः।
He is Upendra, the younger brother of Indra, Vamana, the dwarf, the lofty one, the unfailing one, the pure one, and the mighty one.
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अतीन्द्रः संग्रहः सर्गो धृतात्मा नियमो यमः ॥
He is beyond Indra, the gatherer, creation itself, steadfast in himself, the ordainer, and the restrainer.
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वेद्यो वैद्यः सदायोगी वीरहा माधवो मधुः।
He is the one to be known, the healer, ever established in yoga, the slayer of heroes, Madhava, the lord of Lakshmi, and sweetness itself.
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अतीन्द्रियो महामायो महोत्साहो महाबलः ॥
He is beyond the senses, possesses great powers of illusion, and is of great ardor and great strength.
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महाबुद्धिर्महावीर्यो महाशक्तिर्महाद्युतिः।
He possesses great intelligence, great valor, great power, and great radiance.
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अनिर्देश्यवपुः श्रीमानमेयात्मा महाद्रिधृक् ॥
His form cannot be described; he possesses splendor, his being is immeasurable, and he bears the great mountain.
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महेष्वासो महीभर्ता श्रीनिवासः सतां गतिः।
He wields a mighty bow, sustains the earth, is the dwelling of Lakshmi, and is the refuge of the good.
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अनिरुद्धः सुरानन्दो गोविन्दो गोविदां पतिः ॥
He is unimpeded, the joy of the gods, Govinda, and the lord of those who know the Vedas.
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मरीचिर्दमनो हंसः सुपर्णो भुजगोत्तमः।
He is a ray of light, the subduer, the swan, the beautifully winged one, and the foremost of serpents.
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हिरण्यनाभः सुतपाः पद्मनाभः प्रजापतिः ॥
His navel is golden; he practices profound austerity, his navel bears a lotus, and he is the lord of creatures.
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अमृत्युः सर्वदृक् सिंहः सन्धाता सन्धिमान् स्थिरः।
He is deathless, all-seeing, the lion, the uniter, the one who is united, and the steadfast one.
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अजो दुर्मर्षणः शास्ता विश्रुतात्मा सुरारिहा ॥
He is unborn, invincible, the ruler, renowned in his being, and the slayer of the enemies of the gods.
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गुरुर्गुरुतमो धाम सत्यः सत्यपराक्रमः।
He is the teacher, the greatest of teachers, the abode, truth itself, and unfailing in valor.
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निमिषोऽनिमिषः स्रग्वी वाचस्पतिरुदारधीः ॥
He closes his eyes and never closes his eyes; he wears a garland, is the lord of speech, and possesses a noble understanding.
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अग्रणीर्ग्रामणीः श्रीमान् न्यायो नेता समीरणः।
He leads the way, leads the multitude, possesses splendor, is justice, the guide, and the wind.
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सहस्रमूर्धा विश्वात्मा सहस्राक्षः सहस्रपात् ॥
He has a thousand heads, is the soul of the universe, and has a thousand eyes and a thousand feet.
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आवर्तनो निवृत्तात्मा संवृतः संप्रमर्दनः।
He causes the cycle of existence to turn, is inwardly withdrawn, is concealed, and is the utter destroyer.
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अहः संवर्तको वह्निरनिलो धरणीधरः ॥
He is the day, the bringer of dissolution, fire, wind, and the bearer of the earth.
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सुप्रसादः प्रसन्नात्मा विश्वधृग्विश्वभुग्विभुः।
He is supremely gracious, serene in spirit, the sustainer of the universe, the enjoyer of the universe, and the all-pervading one.
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सत्कर्ता सत्कृतः साधुर्जह्नुर्नारायणो नरः ॥
He honors the good, is honored, is virtuous, and is Jahnu, Narayana, and Nara.
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असंख्येयोऽप्रमेयात्मा विशिष्टः शिष्टकृच्छुचिः।
He is beyond counting, immeasurable in his being, distinguished, the maker of the righteous, and pure.
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सिद्धार्थः सिद्धसंकल्पः सिद्धिदः सिद्धिसाधनः ॥
His purpose is accomplished, his resolve is fulfilled, he bestows attainment, and he is the means of attainment.
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वृषाही वृषभो विष्णुर्वृषपर्वा वृषोदरः।
He is the day of righteousness, the bull of righteousness, Vishnu, the steps of righteousness, and the one whose belly holds righteousness.
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वर्धनो वर्धमानश्च विविक्तः श्रुतिसागरः ॥
He causes growth and himself grows; he is distinct from all and is the ocean of the revealed scriptures.
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सुभुजो दुर्धरो वाग्मी महेन्द्रो वसुदो वसुः।
He has beautiful arms, is difficult to uphold, is eloquent, is the great Indra, bestows wealth, and is the indwelling one.
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नैकरूपो बृहद्रूपः शिपिविष्टः प्रकाशनः ॥
He has many forms and a vast form; he dwells in the rays and makes all things manifest.
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ओजस्तेजोद्युतिधरः प्रकाशात्मा प्रतापनः।
He bears vigor, might, and radiance; his nature is light, and he gives forth heat.
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ऋद्धः स्पष्टाक्षरो मन्त्रश्चन्द्रांशुर्भास्करद्युतिः ॥
He is abundant, the clearly uttered syllable, the mantra, the moonbeam, and radiant as the sun.
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अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुः शशबिन्दुः सुरेश्वरः।
He is the source of the nectar-rayed moon, the radiant one, the moon marked with a hare, and the Lord of the gods.
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औषधं जगतः सेतुः सत्यधर्मपराक्रमः ॥
He is the healing remedy, the bridge for the world, and the one whose righteousness and valor are true.
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भूतभव्यभवन्नाथः पवनः पावनोऽनलः।
He is the Lord of the past, the future, and the present; he is the wind, the purifier, and the fire.
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कामहा कामकृत्कान्तः कामः कामप्रदः प्रभुः ॥
He is the destroyer of desire, the creator of desire, the beloved, desire itself, the fulfiller of desires, and the Lord.
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युगादिकृद्युगावर्तो नैकमायो महाशनः।
He is the originator of the ages, the one who turns the cycle of ages, the wielder of manifold powers of illusion, and the great devourer.
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अदृश्यो व्यक्तरूपश्च सहस्रजिदनन्तजित् ॥
He is unseen, yet has a manifest form; he is the conqueror of thousands and the one whose victory is boundless.
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इष्टोऽविशिष्टः शिष्टेष्टः शिखण्डी नहुषो वृषः।
He is the beloved, the impartial one, the beloved of the virtuous, the wearer of a peacock crest, the binder, and righteousness itself.
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क्रोधहा क्रोधकृत्कर्ता विश्वबाहुर्महीधरः ॥
He is the destroyer of anger, the producer of anger, the doer, the one whose arms encompass the universe, and the bearer of the earth.
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अच्युतः प्रथितः प्राणः प्राणदो वासवानुजः।
He is the unfailing one, the renowned one, the breath of life, the giver of life, and the younger brother of Indra.
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अपांनिधिरधिष्ठानमप्रमत्तः प्रतिष्ठितः ॥
He is the repository of the waters, the foundation, the ever-vigilant one, and the firmly established one.
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स्कन्दः स्कन्दधरो धुर्यो वरदो वायुवाहनः।
He is Skanda, the supporter of Skanda, the bearer of burdens, the giver of boons, and the one whose vehicle is the wind.
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वासुदेवो बृहद्भानुरादिदेवः पुरन्दरः ॥
He is Vasudeva, the greatly radiant one, the primordial God, and the destroyer of fortified cities.
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अशोकस्तारणस्तारः शूरः शौरिर्जनेश्वरः।
He is free from sorrow, the one who carries others across, the deliverer, the heroic one, the descendant of Shura, and the Lord of all people.
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अनुकूलः शतावर्तः पद्मी पद्मनिभेक्षणः ॥
He is gracious, the one who takes a hundred forms, the bearer of the lotus, and the one whose eyes resemble lotuses.
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पद्मनाभोऽरविन्दाक्षः पद्मगर्भः शरीरभृत्।
He is the lotus-naveled one, the lotus-eyed one, the one who dwells within the lotus, and the sustainer of bodies.
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महर्द्धिरृद्धो वृद्धात्मा महाक्षो गरुडध्वजः ॥
He possesses great prosperity; he is flourishing, ancient in being, great-eyed, and the one whose banner bears Garuda.
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अतुलः शरभो भीमः समयज्ञो हविर्हरिः।
He is incomparable, Sharabha, the fearsome one, the knower of sacred conventions, the sacrificial offering, and Hari.
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सर्वलक्षणलक्षण्यो लक्ष्मीवान् समितिञ्जयः ॥
He is known by all auspicious marks, possesses Lakshmi, and is victorious in battle.
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विक्षरो रोहितो मार्गो हेतुर्दामोदरः सहः।
He is imperishable, the red one, the path, the cause, Damodara, and the forbearing one.
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महीधरो महाभागो वेगवानमिताशनः ॥
He is the bearer of the earth, the greatly blessed one, the swift one, and the boundless devourer.
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उद्भवः क्षोभणो देवः श्रीगर्भः परमेश्वरः।
He is the source of existence, the stirrer, the radiant God, the one who holds Lakshmi within him, and the Supreme Lord.
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करणं कारणं कर्ता विकर्ता गहनो गुहः ॥
He is the instrument, the cause, the maker, the maker of diverse forms, the unfathomable one, and the hidden one.
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व्यवसायो व्यवस्थानः संस्थानः स्थानदो ध्रुवः।
He is firm resolve, the establisher of order, the final resting place, the giver of a dwelling, and the steadfast one.
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परर्द्धिः परमस्पष्टस्तुष्टः पुष्टः शुभेक्षणः ॥
He possesses supreme prosperity; he is supremely manifest, content, full, and auspicious in his gaze.
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रामो विरामो विरजो (or विरतो) मार्गो नेयो नयोऽनयः।
He is Rama, the resting place, the stainless one, the path, the one who is to be followed, the guide, and the one who has no guide.
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वीरः शक्तिमतां श्रेष्ठो धर्मो धर्मविदुत्तमः ॥
He is heroic, the foremost of the mighty, dharma itself, and the greatest of those who know dharma.
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वैकुण्ठः पुरुषः प्राणः प्राणदः प्रणवः पृथुः।
He is Vaikuntha, the Supreme Person, the breath of life, the giver of life, the sacred syllable Om, and the vast one.
203
हिरण्यगर्भः शत्रुघ्नो व्याप्तो वायुरधोक्षजः ॥
He is the golden womb, the destroyer of enemies, the all-pervading one, the wind, and the one beyond the reach of the senses.
204
ऋतुः सुदर्शनः कालः परमेष्ठी परिग्रहः।
He is the season, the one beautiful to behold, time, the one who dwells in the highest abode, and the one who embraces all.
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उग्रः संवत्सरो दक्षो विश्रामो विश्वदक्षिणः ॥
He is the formidable one, the year, the capable one, repose, and the one skilled in all things.
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विस्तारः स्थावरस्थाणुः प्रमाणं बीजमव्ययम्।
He is the expanse, the firm support of all that is stationary, the measure of truth, and the imperishable seed.
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अर्थोऽनर्थो महाकोशो महाभोगो महाधनः ॥
He is the goal, the one who has no need of anything, the great treasury, the great enjoyment, and the great wealth.
208
अनिर्विण्णः स्थविष्ठोऽभूर्धर्मयूपो महामखः।
He is never despondent, the most immense, the unborn, the sacrificial post of dharma, and the great sacrifice.
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नक्षत्रनेमिर्नक्षत्री क्षमः क्षामः समीहनः ॥
He is the hub of the stars, the lord of the stars, the patient one, the slender one, and the one who strives.
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यज्ञ इज्यो महेज्यश्च क्रतुः सत्रं सतां गतिः।
He is sacrifice, the one worthy of worship, the one most worthy of worship, the sacrificial rite, the sacrificial session, and the refuge of the good.
211
सर्वदर्शी विमुक्तात्मा सर्वज्ञो ज्ञानमुत्तमम् ॥
He is the all-seeing one, the liberated Self, the all-knowing one, and supreme knowledge.
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सुव्रतः सुमुखः सूक्ष्मः सुघोषः सुखदः सुहृत्।
He is the one of noble vows, the beautiful-faced one, the subtle one, the one of auspicious sound, the giver of happiness, and the friend of all.
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मनोहरो जितक्रोधो वीरबाहुर्विदारणः ॥
He is the captor of hearts, the conqueror of anger, the mighty-armed one, and the one who tears apart.
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स्वापनः स्ववशो व्यापी नैकात्मा नैककर्मकृत्।
He is the one who brings sleep, the self-governed one, the all-pervading one, the one of many forms, and the doer of many deeds.
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वत्सरो वत्सलो वत्सी रत्नगर्भो धनेश्वरः ॥
He is the year, the affectionate one, the one who tends the calves, the one whose womb holds jewels, and the lord of wealth.
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धर्मगुब्धर्मकृद्धर्मी सदसत्क्षरमक्षरम्।
He is the protector of dharma, the maker of dharma, the embodiment of dharma, being and nonbeing, the perishable and the imperishable.
217
अविज्ञाता सहस्रांशुर्विधाता कृतलक्षणः ॥
He is the unknown one, the thousand-rayed one, the ordainer, and the one who has established the distinguishing marks.
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गभस्तिनेमिः सत्त्वस्थः सिंहो भूतमहेश्वरः।
He is the hub of the rays of light, the one established in sattva, the lion, and the great Lord of beings.
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आदिदेवो महादेवो देवेशो देवभृद्गुरुः ॥
He is the primal God, the great God, the Lord of the gods, and the teacher of the one who sustains the gods.
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उत्तरो गोपतिर्गोप्ता ज्ञानगम्यः पुरातनः।
He is the transcendent one, the lord of cows, the protector, the one reached through knowledge, and the ancient one.
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शरीरभूतभृद्भोक्ता कपीन्द्रो भूरिदक्षिणः ॥
He is the sustainer of the elements of the body, the enjoyer, the chief of monkeys, and the giver of abundant sacrificial gifts.
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सोमपोऽमृतपः सोमः पुरुजित्पुरुसत्तमः।
He is the drinker of Soma, the drinker of nectar, Soma, the conqueror of many, and the best among persons.
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विनयो जयः सत्यसंधो दाशार्हः सात्त्वतांपतिः ॥
He is humility, victory, the one true to his promise, the descendant of Dasharha, and the Lord of the Satvatas.
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जीवो विनयिता साक्षी मुकुन्दोऽमितविक्रमः।
He is the living soul, the guide, the witness, Mukunda, the giver of liberation, and the one of immeasurable prowess.
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अम्भोनिधिरनन्तात्मा महोदधिशयोऽन्तकः ॥
He is the ocean, the infinite Self, the one who reclines upon the great ocean, and the one who brings all to an end.
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अजो महार्हः स्वाभाव्यो जितामित्रः प्रमोदनः।
The unborn one, supremely worthy of worship, established in his own nature, conqueror of enemies, giver of joy.
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आनन्दो नन्दनो नन्दः सत्यधर्मा त्रिविक्रमः ॥
Bliss itself, the giver of delight, the joyful one, whose dharma is truth, Trivikrama, who strides across the three worlds.
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महर्षिः कपिलाचार्यः कृतज्ञो मेदिनीपतिः।
The great sage, the teacher Kapila, knower of all that is done, lord of the earth.
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त्रिपदस्त्रिदशाध्यक्षो महाशृङ्गः कृतान्तकृत् ॥
The three-footed one, ruler of the gods, the great-horned one, who brings all deeds to their end.
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महावराहो गोविन्दः सुषेणः कनकाङ्गदी।
The great Varaha, Govinda, whose army is excellent, who wears golden armlets.
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गुह्यो गभीरो गहनो गुप्तश्चक्रगदाधरः ॥
The hidden one, the unfathomable one, the inscrutable one, the concealed one, bearer of the discus and mace.
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वेधाः स्वाङ्गोऽजितः कृष्णो दृढः संकर्षणोऽच्युतः।
The creator, whose limbs are his own instruments, the unconquered one, Krishna, the steadfast one, Sankarshana, the unfailing one.
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वरुणो वारुणो वृक्षः पुष्कराक्षो महामनाः ॥
Varuna, the son of Varuna, the firmly rooted tree, the lotus-eyed one, the great-minded one.
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भगवान् भगहाऽऽनन्दी वनमाली हलायुधः।
Bhagavan, who withdraws all splendor, the blissful one, wearer of the forest garland, whose weapon is the plough.
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आदित्यो ज्योतिरादित्यः सहिष्णुर्गतिसत्तमः ॥
The son of Aditi, the radiant sun, the forbearing one, the highest refuge.
236
सुधन्वा खण्डपरशुर्दारुणो द्रविणप्रदः।
Bearer of the excellent bow, wielder of the battle-axe, the fearsome one, giver of wealth.
237
दिवःस्पृक् सर्वदृग्व्यासो वाचस्पतिरयोनिजः ॥
Who touches the heavens, the all-seeing Vyasa, lord of speech, not born from a womb.
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त्रिसामा सामगः साम निर्वाणं भेषजं भिषक्।
The threefold Saman, chanter of the Saman hymns, the Saman itself, liberation, the remedy, the physician.
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संन्यासकृच्छमः शान्तो निष्ठा शान्तिः परायणम् ॥
The institutor of renunciation, self-restraint itself, the peaceful one, the final resting place, peace itself, the supreme refuge.
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शुभाङ्गः शान्तिदः स्रष्टा कुमुदः कुवलेशयः।
Whose limbs are beautiful, giver of peace, the creator, who delights in the earth, who rests upon the waters.
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गोहितो गोपतिर्गोप्ता वृषभाक्षो वृषप्रियः ॥
Benefactor of the cows, lord of the cows, the protector, whose eyes shower blessings, lover of dharma.
242
अनिवर्ती निवृत्तात्मा संक्षेप्ता क्षेमकृच्छिवः।
Who never turns back, whose self is free from worldly attachments, who draws all things into himself, maker of well-being, the auspicious one.
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श्रीवत्सवक्षाः श्रीवासः श्रीपतिः श्रीमतांवरः ॥
Whose chest bears the Shrivatsa mark, abode of Lakshmi, lord of Lakshmi, foremost among the glorious.
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श्रीदः श्रीशः श्रीनिवासः श्रीनिधिः श्रीविभावनः।
Giver of prosperity, lord of Lakshmi, dwelling place of Lakshmi, treasure of prosperity, who bestows prosperity.
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श्रीधरः श्रीकरः श्रेयः श्रीमाँल्लोकत्रयाश्रयः ॥
Bearer of Lakshmi, maker of prosperity, the highest good, the glorious one, refuge of the three worlds.
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स्वक्षः स्वङ्गः शतानन्दो नन्दिर्ज्योतिर्गणेश्वरः।
Whose eyes are beautiful, whose limbs are beautiful, whose bliss is manifold, delight itself, lord of the hosts of lights.
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विजितात्माऽविधेयात्मा सत्कीर्तिश्छिन्नसंशयः ॥
Who has mastered himself, who is subject to none, whose fame is noble, whose doubts are severed.
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उदीर्णः सर्वतश्चक्षुरनीशः शाश्वतस्थिरः।
The exalted one, whose eyes are everywhere, who has no master, eternally steadfast.
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भूशयो भूषणो भूतिर्विशोकः शोकनाशनः ॥
Who rests upon the earth, the adornment of all, prosperity itself, free from sorrow, destroyer of sorrow.
250
अर्चिष्मानर्चितः कुम्भो विशुद्धात्मा विशोधनः।
The radiant one, the worshipped one, the vessel containing all, the pure self, the purifier.
251
अनिरुद्धोऽप्रतिरथः प्रद्युम्नोऽमितविक्रमः ॥
He is Aniruddha, the unrestrained; the unrivalled warrior; Pradyumna, the exceedingly radiant; and he whose prowess is immeasurable.
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कालनेमिनिहा वीरः शौरिः शूरजनेश्वरः।
He is the slayer of Kalanemi, the valiant one, the descendant of Shura, and the lord of heroes.
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त्रिलोकात्मा त्रिलोकेशः केशवः केशिहा हरिः ॥
He is the soul of the three worlds, the lord of the three worlds, Keshava, the slayer of Keshi, and Hari.
254
कामदेवः कामपालः कामी कान्तः कृतागमः।
He is the god of desire, the guardian of desires, the one whose desires are fulfilled, the lovely one, and the author of the sacred teachings.
255
अनिर्देश्यवपुर्विष्णुर्वीरोऽनन्तो धनंजयः ॥
His form cannot be described. He is Vishnu, the valiant one, the infinite one, and the conqueror of wealth.
256
ब्रह्मण्यो ब्रह्मकृद् ब्रह्मा ब्रह्म ब्रह्मविवर्धनः।
He is devoted to Brahman, the creator of Brahman, Brahma, Brahman itself, and the one who causes knowledge of Brahman to flourish.
257
ब्रह्मविद् ब्राह्मणो ब्रह्मी ब्रह्मज्ञो ब्राह्मणप्रियः ॥
He is the knower of Brahman, the Brahmin, the one established in Brahman, the one who understands Brahman, and the one who cherishes Brahmins.
258
महाक्रमो महाकर्मा महातेजा महोरगः।
His strides are great, his deeds are great, his radiance is great, and he is the great serpent.
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महाक्रतुर्महायज्वा महायज्ञो महाहविः ॥
He is the great sacrificial rite, the great sacrificer, the great sacrifice, and the great oblation.
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स्तव्यः स्तवप्रियः स्तोत्रं स्तुतिः स्तोता रणप्रियः।
He is worthy of praise, a lover of praise, the hymn of praise, praise itself, the one who praises, and the lover of battle.
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पूर्णः पूरयिता पुण्यः पुण्यकीर्तिरनामयः ॥
He is complete, the fulfiller, the holy one, the one whose fame is holy, and the one free from affliction.
262
मनोजवस्तीर्थकरो वसुरेता वसुप्रदः।
He is swift as the mind, the maker of sacred places, the one whose seed is wealth, and the giver of wealth.
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वसुप्रदो वासुदेवो वसुर्वसुमना हविः ॥
He is the giver of wealth, Vasudeva, the indwelling treasure, the one whose mind is rich, and the sacrificial offering.
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सद्गतिः सत्कृतिः सत्ता सद्भूतिः सत्परायणः।
He is the goal of the good, the doer of good deeds, existence itself, true prosperity, and the supreme refuge of the good.
265
शूरसेनो यदुश्रेष्ठः सन्निवासः सुयामुनः ॥
He has a heroic army; he is the foremost of the Yadus, the dwelling place of the good, and the one associated with the blessed Yamuna.
266
भूतावासो वासुदेवः सर्वासुनिलयोऽनलः।
He is the dwelling place of all beings, Vasudeva, the abode of all life-breaths, and the one who is never satisfied.
267
दर्पहा दर्पदो दृप्तो दुर्धरोऽथापराजितः ॥
He is the destroyer of pride, the giver of pride, the proud one, the one difficult to restrain, and the unconquered one.
268
विश्वमूर्तिर्महामूर्तिर्दीप्तमूर्तिरमूर्तिमान्।
His form is the universe; his form is vast; his form is radiant; and he is without form.
269
अनेकमूर्तिरव्यक्तः शतमूर्तिः शताननः ॥
He has many forms; he is unmanifest; he has a hundred forms and a hundred faces.
270
एको नैकः सवः कः किं यत् तत्पदमनुत्तमम्।
He is one and many, the sacrifice, the Who, the What, the Which, the That, and the unsurpassed goal.
271
लोकबन्धुर्लोकनाथो माधवो भक्तवत्सलः ॥
He is the kinsman of the world, the lord of the world, Madhava, and the one who tenderly loves his devotees.
272
सुवर्णवर्णो हेमाङ्गो वराङ्गश्चन्दनाङ्गदी।
His complexion is golden, his limbs are golden, his limbs are beautiful, and he wears sandalwood paste and armlets.
273
वीरहा विषमः शून्यो घृताशीरचलश्चलः ॥
He is the slayer of heroes, the unequalled one, the void, the one whose blessings flow like clarified butter, the unmoving and the moving.
274
अमानी मानदो मान्यो लोकस्वामी त्रिलोकधृक्।
He is free from pride, the giver of honor, worthy of honor, the lord of the world, and the sustainer of the three worlds.
275
सुमेधा मेधजो धन्यः सत्यमेधा धराधरः ॥
He possesses excellent wisdom; he is born of sacrifice, the blessed one, the one whose understanding is true, and the bearer of the earth.
276
तेजोवृषो द्युतिधरः सर्वशस्त्रभृतां वरः।
He showers forth radiance, bears splendor, and is the foremost of all who bear weapons.
277
प्रग्रहो निग्रहो व्यग्रो नैकशृङ्गो गदाग्रजः ॥
He receives offerings, restrains all, is ever intent, has many horns, and is the elder brother of Gada.
278
चतुर्मूर्तिश्चतुर्बाहुश्चतुर्व्यूहश्चतुर्गतिः।
He has four forms, four arms, four manifestations, and four paths.
279
चतुरात्मा चतुर्भावश्चतुर्वेदविदेकपात् ॥
He has four selves and four states of being, knows the four Vedas, and has one foot.
280
समावर्तोऽनिवृत्तात्मा दुर्जयो दुरतिक्रमः।
He turns the wheel of existence, never turns away, is invincible, and cannot be transgressed.
281
दुर्लभो दुर्गमो दुर्गो दुरावासो दुरारिहा ॥
He is difficult to attain, difficult to approach, a fortress, difficult to dwell in, and the destroyer of formidable enemies.
282
शुभाङ्गो लोकसारङ्गः सुतन्तुस्तन्तुवर्धनः।
His limbs are auspicious; he is the essence of the worlds, the beautiful thread, and the one who extends the thread.
283
इन्द्रकर्मा महाकर्मा कृतकर्मा कृतागमः ॥
His deeds are mighty, his works are great, his work is accomplished, and he is the author of the sacred scriptures.
284
उद्भवः सुन्दरः सुन्दो रत्ननाभः सुलोचनः।
He is the source of existence, the beautiful one, the compassionate one, whose navel is a jewel and whose eyes are lovely.
285
अर्को वाजसनः शृङ्गी जयन्तः सर्वविज्जयी ॥
He is the sun, the giver of nourishment, the horned one, the victorious one, all-knowing and triumphant.
286
सुवर्णबिन्दुरक्षोभ्यः सर्ववागीश्वरेश्वरः।
He is the golden point, the unshakable one, and the Lord of all lords of speech.
287
महाह्रदो महागर्तो महाभूतो महानिधिः ॥
He is the great lake, the great abyss, the great being, and the great treasure.
288
कुमुदः कुन्दरः कुन्दः पर्जन्यः पावनोऽनिलः।
He delights the earth, cleaves the earth, bestows the earth, and is the rain cloud, the purifier, and the wind.
289
अमृतांशोऽमृतवपुः सर्वज्ञः सर्वतोमुखः ॥
He is the nectar-rayed moon, has an immortal body, knows all, and has faces on every side.
290
सुलभः सुव्रतः सिद्धः शत्रुजिच्छत्रुतापनः।
He is easily attained, faithful to his vows, perfected, the conqueror of enemies, and the tormentor of enemies.
291
न्यग्रोधोऽदुम्बरोऽश्वत्थश्चाणूरान्ध्रनिषूदनः ॥
He is the banyan tree, the udumbara tree, the sacred fig tree, and the slayer of Chanura, the Andhra wrestler.
292
सहस्रार्चिः सप्तजिह्वः सप्तैधाः सप्तवाहनः।
He has a thousand rays, seven tongues, seven kinds of fuel, and seven steeds.
293
अमूर्तिरनघोऽचिन्त्यो भयकृद्भयनाशनः ॥
He is formless, sinless, inconceivable, the maker of fear, and the destroyer of fear.
294
अणुर्बृहत्कृशः स्थूलो गुणभृन्निर्गुणो महान्।
He is minute, vast, slender, and gross; he bears the qualities, is beyond qualities, and is great.
295
अधृतः स्वधृतः स्वास्यः प्राग्वंशो वंशवर्धनः ॥
He is supported by none, supports himself, has a beautiful face, is the primordial ancestor, and causes the lineage to flourish.
296
भारभृत् कथितो योगी योगीशः सर्वकामदः।
He bears the burden, is proclaimed in the scriptures, is the yogi and the Lord of yogis, and grants all desires.
297
आश्रमः श्रमणः क्षामः सुपर्णो वायुवाहनः ॥
He is the refuge, the one who makes beings toil, the slender one, the fair-winged one, and the one whose vehicle is the wind.
298
धनुर्धरो धनुर्वेदो दण्डो दमयिता दमः।
He bears the bow, knows the science of archery, is the rod of punishment, the one who disciplines, and discipline itself.
299
अपराजितः सर्वसहो नियन्ताऽनियमोऽयमः ॥
He is undefeated, bears all, governs all, is subject to no rule, and is restrained by none.
300
सत्त्ववान् सात्त्विकः सत्यः सत्यधर्मपरायणः।
He is endowed with goodness, pure in nature, true, and wholly devoted to truth and righteousness.
301
अभिप्रायः प्रियार्होऽर्हः प्रियकृत् प्रीतिवर्धनः ॥
He is the goal, worthy of cherished offerings, worthy of worship, the doer of what is pleasing, and the increaser of love.
302
विहायसगतिर्ज्योतिः सुरुचिर्हुतभुग्विभुः।
He moves through the heavens; he is light, beautifully radiant, the consumer of sacrificial offerings, and all-pervading.
303
रविर्विरोचनः सूर्यः सविता रविलोचनः ॥
He is the radiant sun, the illuminator, the sun god, the bringer forth, and the one whose eye is the sun.
304
अनन्तो हुतभुग्भोक्ता सुखदो नैकजोऽग्रजः।
He is infinite, the consumer of sacrificial offerings, the enjoyer, the giver of happiness, born many times, and the firstborn.
305
अनिर्विण्णः सदामर्षी लोकाधिष्ठानमद्भुतः ॥
He is never despondent, ever forbearing, the foundation of the worlds, and wondrous.
306
सनात्सनातनतमः कपिलः कपिरव्ययः।
He is ancient, the most eternal, the tawny one, the boar, and the imperishable one.
307
स्वस्तिदः स्वस्तिकृत्स्वस्ति स्वस्तिभुक्स्वस्तिदक्षिणः ॥
He is the giver of well-being, the maker of well-being, well-being itself, the enjoyer of well-being, and the generous bestower of well-being.
308
अरौद्रः कुण्डली चक्री विक्रम्यूर्जितशासनः।
He is gentle, adorned with earrings, the bearer of the discus, valiant, and mighty in his command.
309
शब्दातिगः शब्दसहः शिशिरः शर्वरीकरः ॥
He is beyond words, receptive to words, cooling, and the maker of night.
310
अक्रूरः पेशलो दक्षो दक्षिणः क्षमिणांवरः।
He is free from cruelty, gracious, capable, skillful, and foremost among the forbearing.
311
विद्वत्तमो वीतभयः पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनः ॥
He is the most learned, free from fear, and the one whose praise and whose hearing bring merit.
312
उत्तारणो दुष्कृतिहा पुण्यो दुःस्वप्ननाशनः।
He brings beings across, destroys wrongdoing, is holy, and destroys evil dreams.
313
वीरहा रक्षणः सन्तो जीवनः पर्यवस्थितः ॥
He is the slayer of heroes, the protector, the good one, the giver of life, and the one present everywhere.
314
अनन्तरूपोऽनन्तश्रीर्जितमन्युर्भयापहः।
His forms are infinite, his splendor is infinite; he has conquered anger and removes fear.
315
चतुरश्रो गभीरात्मा विदिशो व्यादिशो दिशः ॥
He is equitable, unfathomable in his being, the bestower in every direction, the ordainer, and the giver of guidance.
316
अनादिर्भूर्भुवो लक्ष्मीः सुवीरो रुचिराङ्गदः।
He is without beginning, the support of the earth, splendor itself, the great hero, and the wearer of beautiful armlets.
317
जननो जनजन्मादिर्भीमो भीमपराक्रमः ॥
He is the begetter, the source of the birth of beings, the awe-inspiring one, and the one of fearsome valor.
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आधारनिलयोऽधाता पुष्पहासः प्रजागरः।
He is the abode of all foundations, sustained by none, the one whose smile is like a blossoming flower, and the ever-wakeful one.
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ऊर्ध्वगः सत्पथाचारः प्राणदः प्रणवः पणः ॥
He rises above all, follows the path of truth, gives life, is the sacred syllable Om, and is the price paid.
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प्रमाणं प्राणनिलयः प्राणभृत्प्राणजीवनः।
He is the measure of truth, the abode of the vital breaths, their sustainer, and the life of all living beings.
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तत्त्वं तत्त्वविदेकात्मा जन्ममृत्युजरातिगः ॥
He is reality, the knower of reality, the one Self, and the one beyond birth, death, and old age.
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भूर्भुवःस्वस्तरुस्तारः सविता प्रपितामहः।
He is the tree sheltering earth, the midregion, and heaven, the deliverer, the bringer forth, and the great-grandfather.
323
यज्ञो यज्ञपतिर्यज्वा यज्ञाङ्गो यज्ञवाहनः ॥
He is the sacrifice, the Lord of sacrifice, the sacrificer, the limbs of sacrifice, and the bearer of sacrifice.
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यज्ञभृद् यज्ञकृद् यज्ञी यज्ञभुक् यज्ञसाधनः।
He is the sustainer of sacrifice, the maker of sacrifice, the performer of sacrifice, the enjoyer of sacrifice, and the means of sacrifice.
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यज्ञान्तकृद् यज्ञगुह्यमन्नमन्नाद एव च ॥
He brings sacrifice to completion, is the secret of sacrifice, and is both food and the eater of food.
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आत्मयोनिः स्वयंजातो वैखानः सामगायनः।
He is his own source, self-born, the digger of the earth, the singer of the Saman chants.
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देवकीनन्दनः स्रष्टा क्षितीशः पापनाशनः ॥
He is the joy of Devaki, the creator, the lord of the earth, the destroyer of sin.
328
शङ्खभृन्नन्दकी चक्री शार्ङ्गधन्वा गदाधरः।
He bears the conch, wields the sword Nandaka and the discus, holds the bow Sharnga, and carries the mace.
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रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्यः सर्वप्रहरणायुधः ॥
He holds the chariot wheel in his hand, is unshakable, and has every weapon at his command.
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सर्वप्रहरणायुध ॐ नम इति।
To him who has every weapon at his command, Om, homage.
331
वनमाली गदी शार्ङ्गी शङ्खी चक्री च नन्दकी।
He wears a garland of forest flowers and bears the mace, the bow Sharnga, the conch, the discus, and the sword Nandaka.
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श्रीमान् नारायणो विष्णुर्वासुदेवोऽभिरक्षतु ॥
May the glorious Narayana, Vishnu, Vasudeva, protect us.
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श्रीवासुदेवोऽभिरक्षतु ॐ नम इति।
May the glorious Vasudeva protect us. Om, homage.
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भीष्म उवाच ---
Bhishma said:
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इतीदं कीर्तनीयस्य केशवस्य महात्मनः।
Thus, of the great-souled Keshava, who is worthy of praise,
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नाम्नां सहस्रं दिव्यानामशेषेण प्रकीर्तितम् ॥
these thousand divine names have been proclaimed in full.
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य इदं शृणुयान्नित्यं यश्चापि परिकीर्तयेत्।
Whoever regularly hears this and whoever recites it,
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नाशुभं प्राप्नुयात्किंचित्सोऽमुत्रेह च मानवः ॥
that person will encounter no misfortune, either here or in the world beyond.
339
वेदान्तगो ब्राह्मणः स्यात्क्षत्रियो विजयी भवेत्।
A Brahmin will attain knowledge of Vedanta; a Kshatriya will become victorious.
340
वैश्यो धनसमृद्धः स्याच्छूद्रः सुखमवाप्नुयात् ॥
A Vaishya will become rich in wealth; a Shudra will attain happiness.
341
धर्मार्थी प्राप्नुयाद्धर्ममर्थार्थी चार्थमाप्नुयात्।
One who seeks righteousness will attain righteousness, and one who seeks wealth will attain wealth.
342
कामानवाप्नुयात्कामी प्रजार्थी चाप्नुयात्प्रजाम् ॥
One who desires pleasures will attain them, and one who seeks offspring will obtain offspring.
343
भक्तिमान् यः सदोत्थाय शुचिस्तद्गतमानसः।
Whoever, devoted, always rising, pure, with the mind fixed on him,
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सहस्रं वासुदेवस्य नाम्नामेतत्प्रकीर्तयेत् ॥
recites these thousand names of Vasudeva,
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यशः प्राप्नोति विपुलं ज्ञातिप्राधान्यमेव च।
attains abundant fame and preeminence among relatives.
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अचलां श्रियमाप्नोति श्रेयः प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम् ॥
He attains lasting prosperity and the highest good.
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न भयं क्वचिदाप्नोति वीर्यं तेजश्च विन्दति।
He encounters no fear anywhere and gains valor and splendor.
348
भवत्यरोगो द्युतिमान्बलरूपगुणान्वितः ॥
He becomes free from disease, radiant, and endowed with strength, beauty, and virtue.
349
रोगार्तो मुच्यते रोगाद्बद्धो मुच्येत बन्धनात्।
One afflicted by disease is freed from disease; one bound is freed from bondage.
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भयान्मुच्येत भीतस्तु मुच्येतापन्न आपदः ॥
One who is afraid is freed from fear; one beset by calamity is freed from calamity.
351
दुर्गाण्यतितरत्याशु पुरुषः पुरुषोत्तमम्।
A person swiftly crosses all difficulties by praising Purushottama,
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स्तुवन्नामसहस्रेण नित्यं भक्तिसमन्वितः ॥
Daily, with devotion, through his thousand names.
353
वासुदेवाश्रयो मर्त्यो वासुदेवपरायणः।
A mortal who takes refuge in Vasudeva and is wholly devoted to Vasudeva,
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सर्वपापविशुद्धात्मा याति ब्रह्म सनातनम् ॥
His soul purified of all sins, attains eternal Brahman.
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न वासुदेवभक्तानामशुभं विद्यते क्वचित्।
No misfortune ever befalls the devotees of Vasudeva.
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जन्ममृत्युजराव्याधिभयं नैवोपजायते ॥
No fear of birth, death, old age or disease arises in them.
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इमं स्तवमधीयानः श्रद्धाभक्तिसमन्वितः।
One who recites this hymn, endowed with faith and devotion,
358
युज्येतात्मसुखक्षान्तिश्रीधृतिस्मृतिकीर्तिभिः ॥
Is blessed with happiness of the self, patience, prosperity, steadfastness, memory and renown.
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न क्रोधो न च मात्सर्यं न लोभो नाशुभा मतिः।
Neither anger nor envy, neither greed nor evil thought
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भवन्ति कृतपुण्यानां भक्तानां पुरुषोत्तमे ॥
Arises in those of meritorious deeds who are devoted to Purushottama.
361
द्यौः सचन्द्रार्कनक्षत्रा खं दिशो भूर्महोदधिः।
Heaven with the moon, sun and stars, space, the directions, earth and the great ocean
362
वासुदेवस्य वीर्येण विधृतानि महात्मनः ॥
Are upheld by the might of the great-souled Vasudeva.
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ससुरासुरगन्धर्वं सयक्षोरगराक्षसम्।
With its gods, asuras and gandharvas, its yakshas, serpents and rakshasas,
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जगद्वशे वर्ततेदं कृष्णस्य सचराचरम् ॥
This world, with all that moves and does not move, is under Krishna’s sway.
365
इन्द्रियाणि मनो बुद्धिः सत्त्वं तेजो बलं धृतिः।
The senses, mind, intellect, inner being, radiance, strength and steadfastness,
366
वासुदेवात्मकान्याहुः क्षेत्रं क्षेत्रज्ञ एव च ॥
As well as the field and the knower of the field, are said to have Vasudeva as their essence.
367
सर्वागमानामाचारः प्रथमं परिकल्प्यते।
Right conduct is laid down as foremost in all the sacred traditions.
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आचारप्रभवो धर्मो धर्मस्य प्रभुरच्युतः ॥
Dharma arises from right conduct, and Achyuta is the lord of dharma.
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ऋषयः पितरो देवा महाभूतानि धातवः।
The sages, the ancestors, the gods, the great elements, the constituent principles,
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जङ्गमाजङ्गमं चेदं जगन्नारायणोद्भवम् ॥
And this world, with all that moves and does not move, have arisen from Narayana.
371
योगो ज्ञानं तथा सांख्यं विद्याः शिल्पादिकर्म च।
Yoga, knowledge, Sankhya, the branches of learning, crafts and other works,
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वेदाः शास्त्राणि विज्ञानमेतत्सर्वं जनार्दनात् ॥
The Vedas, the scriptures and discerning knowledge—all this comes from Janardana.
373
एको विष्णुर्महद्भूतं पृथग्भूतान्यनेकशः।
Vishnu alone is the great being, manifest as manifold distinct beings.
374
त्रींल्लोकान्व्याप्य भूतात्मा भुङ्क्ते विश्वभुगव्ययः ॥
Pervading the three worlds as the self of all beings, the imperishable sustainer of the universe enjoys them.
375
इमं स्तवं भगवतो विष्णोर्व्यासेन कीर्तितम्।
This hymn to the blessed Lord Vishnu, proclaimed by Vyasa,
376
पठेद्य इच्छेत्पुरुषः श्रेयः प्राप्तुं सुखानि च ॥
A person who desires to attain well-being and happiness should recite it.
377
विश्वेश्वरमजं देवं जगतः प्रभुमव्ययम्।
The Lord of the universe, the unborn God, the imperishable master of the world—
378
भजन्ति ये पुष्कराक्षं न ते यान्ति पराभवम् ॥
Those who worship him, the lotus-eyed one, never meet with defeat.
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न ते यान्ति पराभवम् ॐ नम इति।
They never meet with defeat. Om, salutations.
380
अर्जुन उवाच।
Arjuna said:
381
पद्मपत्रविशालाक्ष पद्मनाभ सुरोत्तम।
O you whose eyes are broad as lotus petals, O Padmanabha, supreme among the gods,
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भक्तानामनुरक्तानां त्राता भव जनार्दन ॥
Be the protector of your lovingly devoted worshippers, O Janardana.
383
श्रीभगवानुवाच।
The blessed Lord said:
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यो मां नामसहस्रेण स्तोतुमिच्छति पाण्डव।
Whoever wishes to praise me with a thousand names, O son of Pandu,
385
सोऽहमेकेन श्लोकेन स्तुत एव न संशयः ॥
Has indeed praised me with a single verse; there is no doubt.
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स्तुत एव न संशय ॐ नम इति।
I have indeed been praised; there is no doubt. Om, salutations.
387
व्यास उवाच।
Vyasa said:
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वासनाद्वासुदेवस्य वासितं भुवनत्रयम्।
The three worlds are pervaded by the presence of Vasudeva.
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सर्वभूतनिवासोऽसि वासुदेव नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
You are the dwelling place of all beings, O Vasudeva; salutations to you.
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श्रीवासुदेव नमोऽस्तु त ॐ नम इति।
O blessed Vasudeva, salutations to you. Om, salutations.
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पार्वत्युवाच।
Parvati said:
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केनोपायेन लघुना विष्णोर्नामसहस्रकम्।
By what brief means are the thousand names of Vishnu
393
पठ्यते पण्डितैर्नित्यं श्रोतुमिच्छाम्यहं प्रभो ॥
Recited daily by the learned? I wish to hear, O Lord.
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ईश्वर उवाच।
Ishvara said:
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रामरामेति रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे ।
Saying “Rama, Rama, Rama,” I delight in Rama, who delights the mind.
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सहस्रनामतत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥
The name of Rama is equal to those thousand names, O lovely-faced one.
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श्रीरामनाम वरानन ॐ नम इति।
The blessed name of Rama, O lovely-faced one. Om, salutations.
398
ब्रह्मोवाच।
Brahma said:
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नमोऽस्त्वनन्ताय सहस्रमूर्तये
Salutations to the infinite one, who has a thousand forms,
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सहस्रपादाक्षिशिरोरुबाहवे।
Who has a thousand feet, eyes, heads, thighs, and arms.
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सहस्रनाम्ने पुरुषाय शाश्वते
To the eternal Supreme Person of a thousand names,
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सहस्रकोटियुगधारिणे नमः ॥
Salutations to the sustainer of a thousand crore ages.
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सहस्रकोटियुगधारिणे नम ॐ नम इति।
Salutations to the sustainer of a thousand crore ages. Om, salutations. Thus.
404
सञ्जय उवाच ---
Sanjaya said:
405
यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः।
Where Krishna, the Lord of Yoga, is, and where Partha, the wielder of the bow, is,
406
तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम ॥
There are prosperity, victory, well-being, and steadfast righteousness. This is my conviction.
407
श्रीभगवानुवाच ---
The blessed Lord said:
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अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जनाः पर्युपासते।
Those who worship me, thinking of me alone,
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तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम् ॥
Who are ever steadfast in devotion—to them I bring what they lack and preserve what they have.
410
परित्राणाय साधूनां विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम्।
For the protection of the righteous and the destruction of evildoers,
411
धर्मसंस्थापनार्थाय संभवामि युगे युगे ॥
And for the establishment of dharma, I manifest myself age after age.
412
आर्ता विषण्णाः शिथिलाश्च भीता घोरेषु च व्याधिषु वर्तमानाः।
May those who are distressed, despondent, weakened, afraid, and afflicted with terrible diseases,
413
संकीर्त्य नारायणशब्दमात्रं विमुक्तदुःखाः सुखिनो भवन्तु ॥
By chanting the name Narayana alone, be freed from suffering and become happy.
414
कायेन वाचा मनसेन्द्रियैर्वा बुद्ध्यात्मना वा प्रकृतिस्वभावात्।
Whatever I do with body, speech, mind, senses, intellect, or self, or through the inclinations of my nature,
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करोमि यद्यत्सकलं परस्मै नारायणायेति समर्पयामि ॥
All of it I offer to the Supreme Narayana.
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इति श्रीविष्णोर्दिव्यसहस्रनामस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Thus ends the divine hymn of the thousand names of Sri Vishnu.
417
॥ॐ तत्सदिति ॥
Om, That is the Real. Thus.

Text: Vishnu Sahasranama (Mahabharata, Anushasana Parva), Sanskrit text. Copied word for word from the edition named here

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Many Hindus recite Vishnu Sahasranamam during daily worship, often in the morning or evening. It is also recited on Ekadashi and on occasions devoted to Vishnu. In the tradition, its recitation is a way to express devotion and reflect on the divine qualities described in the names.

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Vishnu Sahasranamam comes from the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata. In the epic, Bhishma teaches it to Yudhishthira as a hymn of praise to Vishnu. Its original language is Sanskrit.

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What is Vishnu Sahasranamam?

It is a hymn praising Vishnu through his many names. The names express his qualities, forms and place in Hindu teachings.

How long does it take to recite?

The text presented here has 417 lines and takes about 14 minutes to recite. The time can vary with the pace of chanting.

Who taught Vishnu Sahasranamam?

In the Mahabharata, Bhishma teaches the hymn to Yudhishthira. It is preserved as part of the epic's Anushasana Parva.

Must it be recited at a particular time?

Many Hindus include it in morning or evening worship, while others recite it whenever they can give it their attention. Customs vary by family and devotional tradition.

What language is it in?

Vishnu Sahasranamam is in Sanskrit. The original text is accompanied here by its meaning.