Sri Vishnu Sahasranama (meaning 1000 names of Lord Vishnu) is a Sanskrit hymn sung in the praise of Lord Vishnu by Pitamaha Bhishma on his deathbed. It is a major prayer for Vaishnavaites who believe that Lord Vishnu is the Supreme God, and all the other gods are his manifestations. It is a part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Who Wrote Vishnu Sahasranama?
Although Sage Vyasa documented it as a part of the Mahabharata (Anushasana Parva, Ch. 135, Verses 14-120), it was initially told by Pitamaha Bhishma to Yudhishthira to answer his queries regarding dharma. Therefore, Bhishma was the real author of Vishnu Sahasranama.
When Was Vishnu Sahasranama Written?
Vishnu Sahasranama is a part of the Mahabharata. Hindus believe that the Mahabharata War happened around 3067 BCE. So roughly speaking, we can say that Vishnu Sahasranama was written about 5100 years ago.
The Story Behind Vishnu Sahasranama:
The Mahabharata War was fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. Pitamaha Bhishma was severely injured during it by the arrows that pierced his body. Because of a boon, Bhishma could choose the time of his death. He wanted to die during Uttarayana; therefore, he chose to stay alive for some time.
Aside from being a great warrior, he was also erudite and had profound knowledge about dharma. Therefore, Lord Krishna and Sage Vyasa urged Yudhishthira to meet him and learn about dharma. Therefore, Yudhishthira approached him and asked the following questions.
Yudhishthira said, “Who may be said to be the one god in the world? Who may be said to be the one object, which is our sole refuge? Who is he by worshipping whom or hymning whose praises human beings would get what is beneficial? What religion is that which, according to your judgment, is the foremost of all religions? What are those Mantras by reciting which a living creature becomes freed from the bonds of birth and life?”
In reply to these questions, Bhishma narrated Vishnu Sahasranama to him.
Vishnu Sahasranama In English With Meaning:
INVOCATION
Shuklam Baradaram Vishnum, Sasi Varnam Chatur Bhujam,
Prasanna Vadanan Dyayet, Sarva Vignoba Sandaye.
Dressed in white you are, Oh, all pervading one, And glowing with the color of the moon. With four arms, you are, the all-knowing one, I meditate on your ever-smiling face, And pray,” Remove all obstacles on my way”.
Vyasam Vasishtanaptharam, Sakthe Poutramakalmasham,
Parasarathmajam vande, Shukathatham Taponidhim.
I bow before you Vyasa, The treasure house of penance, The great-grandson of Vasishta, The grandson of Shakthi, The son of Parasara, And the father of Shuka.
Vyasa Vishnu Roopaya, Vyasa Roopaya Vishnave,
Namo Vai Brahma Vidaya, Vasishtaya Namo Nama.
Bow I before, Vyasa who is Vishnu, Vishnu who is Vyasa, And again and again bow before, He, who is born, In the family of Vasishta.
Avikaraya Shuddhaya, Nityaya Paramatmane,
Sadaika Roopa Roopaya, Vishnave Sarva Jishnave.
Bow I before Vishnu Who is pure, Who is not affected, Who is permanent, Who is the ultimate truth. And He who wins over, All the mortals in this world.
Yasya smarana Mathrena, Janma Samsara bandhanath.
Vimuchayate Nama Tasmai, Vishnave Prabha Vishnave.
OM Namo Vishnave Prabha Vishnave
Bow I before Him, The all-powerful Vishnu, The mere thought of whom. Releases one forever, Of the ties of birth and life. Bow I before the all-powerful Vishnu.
Shri Vaisampayana Uvacha:-
Shrutva dharmaneshena, Pavanani cha Sarvasha,
Yudishtra santhanavam Puneravabhya Bhashata
Sri Vaisampayana said:- After hearing a lot, About Dharma that carries life, And of those methods great, That removes sins from one’s life, Forever and to cleanse, Yudhishtra asked again, Bheeshma, the abode of everlasting peace.
Yudishtra Uvacha:-
Kimekam Daivatham Loke, Kim Vapyegam Parayanam,
Sthuvantha Kam Kamarchanda Prapnyur Manava Shubham,
Ko Dharma sarva Dharmanam Paramo Matha
Kim Japan Muchyathe Jandur Janma Samsara Bhandanat
Yudhishthira asked: In this wide world, Oh Grandpa, Which is that one God, Who is the only shelter? Who is He whom, Beings worship and pray, And get salvation? Who is He who should oft, Be worshipped with love? Which Dharma is so great, There is none greater? And which is to be oft chanted, To get free from these bondages of life?
Bheeshma Uvacha:-
Jagat Prabhum devadevam Anantham Purushottamam,
Stuvan nama Sahasrena, Purusha Sathathothida,
Tameva charchayan nityam, Bhaktya purushamavyayam,
Dhyayan sthuvan namasyancha yajamanasthameva cha,
Anadi nidhanam vishnum sarva loka Maheswaram
Lokadyaksham stuvannityam Sarva dukkhago bhaved,
Brahmanyam sarva dharmagnam Lokanam keerthi vardhanam,
Lokanatham Mahadbhootham Sarva Bhootha bhavodbhavam,
Aeshame sarva dharmanam dharmadhika tamo matha,
Yad bhaktyo pundarikaksham Stuvyr-archanayr-nara sada,
Paramam yo mahatteja, paramam yo mahattapa
Paramam yo mahad brahma paramam ya parayanam
Pavithranam Pavithram yo mangalanam cha mangalam,
Dhaivatham devathanam cha bhootanam yo vya pitha
Yatha sarvani bhoothani bhavandyathi yugagame
Yasmincha pralayam yanthi punareve yuga kshaye
Tasya Loka pradhanasya Jagannatathasya bhoopathe
Vishno nama sahasram me Srunu papa bhayapaham.
Bheeshma Replied:- That Purusha with endless devotion, Who chants a thousand names, Of He who is the lord of the Universe, Of He who is the God of gods, Of He who is limitless, Would get free, From these bondages of life.
He who also worships and prays, Daily without break, That Purusha who does not change, That Vishnu who does not end or begin, That God who is the lord of all worlds, And Him, who presides over the universe, Would loose without fail, All the miseries in this life.
Chanting the praises, Worshipping and singing, With devotion great, Of the lotus-eyed one, Who is partial to the Vedas, Who is the only one, who knows the dharma, Who increases the fame, Of those who live in this world, Who is the master of the universe, Who is the truth among all those who have life, And who decides the life of all living, Is the dharma that is great.
That which is the greatest light, That which is the greatest penance, That which is the greatest brahmam, Is the greatest shelter that I know.
Please hear from me, The thousand holy names, Which wash away all sins, Of Him who is purest of the pure, Of That which is holiest of holies, Of Him who is God among Gods, Of That father who lives Without death, Among all that lives in this world, Of Him whom all the souls, Were born at the start of the world, Of Him in whom, all that lives, Will disappear at the end of the world, And of that the chief of all this world, Who bears the burden of this world.
I would teach you without fail, Of those names with fame. Which deal of His qualities great, And which the sages sing, So that beings of this wide world, Become happy and great.
Rishir Namnam Sahsrasya Veda Vyaso Maha Muni
Chando aunustup stada devo bhagawan devaki sutha
Amruthamsu Bhavo Bhhejam Shakthir devaki nandana
Trisama hridayam tasya santhyarthe viniyujyade
Vishnum Jishnum Mahavishnum Prabha vishnun Maheswaram
Aneka Roopa Daityantham Namami purushottamam.
These thousand names Yudishtra Are Sung for peace, And has Vyasa as the sage, And is composed in Anusthup meter, And has its God the son of Devaki, And its root is Amrutamsudbhava And its strength the baby of Devaki, And its heart is Trissama.
Bow I before Him, Who is everywhere, Who is ever victorious, Who is in every being, Who is God of Gods, Who is the killer of asuras, And who is the greatest, Among all purushas.
DHYANAM
Ksheerodanvath pradese suchimani vilasad saikathe Maukthikanam
Malaklupthasanastha Spatikamani nibhai maukthiker mandithanga
Shubrai-rabrai-rathabrai ruparivirachitai muktha peeyusha varshai
Anandi na puniyadari nalina Gadha sankapanir Mukunda
Let that Mukunda makes us all holy, Who wears all over his body Pearls made of spatika, Who sits on the throne of a garland of pearls, Located in the sand of precious stones, By the side of the sea of milk, Who gets happy of the white cloud, Sprayed of drops of nectar, And who has the mace, the wheel and the lotus in His hands.
Bhoo padau yasya nabhi r viyadasu ranila schandra suryaau cha nether
Karnavasasiro dhaumugamabhi dhahano yasya vasteyamabhdhi
Anthastham yasya viswam sura nara khaga go bhogi gandharva dhaityai,
Chitram ram ramyathe tham thribhuvana vapusham vishnumeesam namami.
I bow before that God, Vishnu Who is the lord of three worlds, Who has earth as his feet, Who has air as his soul, Who has the sky as his belly, Who has moon and sun as eyes, Who has the four directions as ears, Who has the land of gods as head, Who has fire as his mouth, Who has the sea as his stomach, And in whose belly play and enjoy, Gods, men birds, animals, Serpent men, Gandharvas, and Asuras.
Santhakaram Bujaga sayanam Padmanabham suresam,
Viswadharam Gagana sadrusam Megha varnam shubangam
Lakshmi kantham kamala nayanam Yogi hrid dyana gamyam
Vande vishnum bava bhayaharam sava lokaika nadham.
I bow before the God Vishnu, Who is the personification of peace, Who sleeps on his folded arms, Who has a lotus on his belly, Who is the God of gods, Who is the basis of earth, Who is similar to the sky, Who is of the color of the cloud, Who has beautiful limbs, Who is the consort of Lakshmi, Who has lotus like eyes, Who is seen by saints through thought, Who kills all worries and fears, And who is the lord of all the worlds.
Megha syamam Peetha kouseys vasam Srivatsangam Kausthuboth bhasithangam
Punyopetham pundareekayathaksham Vishnum vande sarva lokaika natham.
I bow before that God Vishnu, Who is the lord of all the universe, Who is black like a cloud, Who wears yellow silks, Who has the sreevatsa on him, Whose limbs shine because of Kousthubha, Who has eyes like an open lotus, And who is surrounded by the blessed always.
Sasanga chakram sakerita kundalam sappeethavastram saraseruhekshanam,
Sahara vaksha sthala shobhi kousthubham namai Vishnum sirasa chaturbhujam.
I bow before the God Vishnu, Who has four arms, Who has a conch and wheel in his hands, Who wears a crown and ear globes, Who wears yellow silks, Who has lotus-like eyes, Who shines because of Kousthbha, Worn in his garlanded chest.
Chayayam Parijatasys hemasimhasanopari,
Aseenamam budha syama Mayathakashamalangrutham,
Chandranana chathurbahum sreevatsangitha vakshasam,
Rukmani Satyabhamabhyam Sahitham Krishnamasraye.
I seek refuge in Lord Krishna, Who is with Rukhmani and Satyabhama, Who sits on a golden throne, In the shade of Parijata tree, Who is of the color of the black cloud, Who has long broad eyes, Who has a face like a moon, Who has four hands, And who has a chest adorned by Sreevatsa.
STOTRAM
Vishvam Vishnur Vashatkaro Bhootha Bhavya Bhavath Prabhuhu
Bhoothakruth Bhoothabruth Bhavo Bhoothatma Bhootha Bhavanaha
1. Vishvam: He who is the Universe, reason for the Universe, the entire being.
2. Vishnu: He who is All Pervading, Omnipresent, Remover of darkness.
3. Vashatkara: One who controls and directs.
4. Bhuta-Bhavya-Bhavat-Prabhu: Lord of past, present, and the future.
5. Bhuta-Krit: Creator of all beings.
6. Bhuta-Bhrt: The sustainer of all beings.
7. Bhavah: He who exists with all the splendor and independent of anything else.
8. Bhutatma: The Atma or soul of all beings.
9. Bhuta-bhavanah: One who nourishes and nurtures all beings.
Bhoothatma Paramathma Cha Mukthanam Parama Gathihi
Avya Yapurusha Sakshi Kshetrgno Ksharo evacha
10. Putatma: One who has a pure Atma.
11. Paramatma: The Supreme Soul.
12. Muktanam Parama Gatih: One who is the ultimate goal for all Souls.
13. Avyayah: He who is Indestructible and who gives moksha.
14. Purushah: One who existed before anything else, one who completes existence.
15. Sakshi: One who directly witnesses everything.
16. Kshetrajnah: One who can direct to the place to reach supreme bliss.
17. Akshara: One whose greatness never diminishes.
Yogo Yoga Vitham Netha Prdhana Purusheshwaraha
Narasimha Vabhu Shreeman Keshava Purushothamaha
18. Yogah: One who alone is the definite and unobstructed means to salvation.
19. Yogavitam neta: One who leads those who practice yoga until they reach their Goal.
20. Pradhana Purusha Isvarah: One who is the Lord of Primordial Matter as well as the Jivas.
21. Narasimha Vapuh: One with a body of man and lion combined.
22. Sriman: One with a lovely form.
23. Kesavah: One with lovely locks of hair.
24. Purushottamah: The Supreme amongst the Purushas.
Sarva Sharvash Shivas Sthanur Bhoothathir Nidhira Vyahayaha
Sambhavo Bhavono Bartha Prabava Prabhureeshwaraha
25. Sarvah: One who is all.
26. Sharvah: The Remover of all sins.
27. Shivah: One who confers auspiciousness.
28. Sthanuh: One who gives blessing to the devotees.
29. Bhutadih: Source of the Pancha Bhoota.
30. Nidhiravyayah: One who is the never-ending treasure.
31. Sambhavah: One who manifests in any form to those who sincerely seek Him.
32. Bhavanah: One who regenerates all.
33. Bharta: One who supports all.
34. Prabhavah: One whose birth is of a sublime nature.
35. Prabhuh: who is all-powerful.
36. Isvarah: One who has the supreme power of control.
Swambu Shambur Adithya Pushkaraksho Mahasvanaha
Anadhi Nidhano Dhath Vidhath Dhathu Ruthmaha 5
37. Svayambhuh: He who manifests Himself by His own free will.
38. Shambhuh: One who causes happiness to everyone by the beauty of His appearance
39. Adityah: One who is the Adityas.
40. Pushkarakshah: The Lotus-eyed.
41. Maha-Svanah: He of the venerable sound.
42. Anadi-Nidhanah: One who is without beginning or end.
43. Dhata: The creator.
44. Vidhata: The producer.
45. Dhaturuttamah: One who is the best.
Appreyo Rishi Keshah Padmnabho Mara Prabhuhu
Visha Karma Manusthvastha Sthavishta Shtaviro-Dhruvaha
46. Aprameyah: One who cannot be defined but who can only be experienced.
47. Hrshikesah: Controller of the sense-organs.
48. Padma-Nabhah: One from whose navel the universe emanates.
49. Amara-Prabhuh: The Lord of the immortal gods.
50. Visva Karma: The Creator of the Universe.
51. Manuh: The Great Thinker.
52. Tvashta: One who created all the different forms and names in this Universe.
53. Sthavishthah: One who is huge in size.
54. Sthavirah: One who has always existed.
55. Dhruvah: One who is unaffected by Time, Unchanging, Permanent.
Agrahya Sashvatha Krishno Lokidaksh Pradhr Dhanaha
Prabhuth Shrikuthama Pavithrm Manglam Param
56. Agrahyah: One who is beyond understanding.
57. Shashvatah: One who is eternal.
58. Krshnah: One who has a dark-blue complexion and all attractive.
59. Lohitakshah: One with eyes red like the beautiful lotus flower.
60. Pradrdanah: The Destroyer.
61. Prabhutah: One who is endowed with wisdom and greatness
62. Tri-kakud-dhama: Master of three worlds.
63. Pavitram: Purity Incarnate.
64. Mangalam Param: The Embodiment of Supreme Auspiciousness.
Eashana Pranadha Prano Jyeshta Shreshta Praja Pathihi
Hiran Ya Garbho Bhoo Gahrbho Madhavo Madhu Sudhanaha
65. Isanah: The controller.
66. Pranadah: Giver of life.
67. Pranah: Lifeforce.
68. Jyeshthah: Oldest.
69. Sreshthah: Most praise-worthy.
70. Prajapatih: Lord of mankind.
71. Hiranyagarbah: He who resides in a lovely Abode.
72. Bhugarbhah: Protection of the Earth.
73. Madhavah: who is born in the race of a Yadhava called Madhu, and for whom there is no Lord.
74. Madhusudhanah: The slayer of the evil demon called Madhu.
Ishvaro Vikrami Thanvi Medavi Vikrma Kramaha
Anuththamo Duradarsha Kruthangya Kruthi-Raathmavan
75. Isvarah: The God.
76. Vikram: The most courageous and powerful.
77. Dhanvi: The wielder of the bow.
78. Medhavi: One who has a good memory.
79. Vikramah: One with great strides such as in the Vamana incarnation.
80. Kramah: One who is the basis for the order in the Universe.
81. Anuttamah: One for whom there is nothing superior or better.
82. Duradharshah: One who cannot be overcome by others.
83. Krtajnah: One who is grateful.
84. Krtih: One who leads to good deeds.
85. Atmavan: The real owner of souls.
Suresha Sharnam Sharma Vishva Retha Prajabhvaha
Ahath Samvathsaro Wyallaha Prathyas Sarvadharshanaha
86. Suresah: The Lord of all the other gods.
87. Saranam: One who is the Refuge.
88. Sarma: One who is Bliss.
89. Visvaretah: The seed for the Universe.
90. Prajabhavah: One from whom all beings have originated.
91. Ahah: Protector of Devotees.
92. Samvatsarah: He who lives for the upliftment of His devotees.
93. Vyalah: One who is beyond the grasp.
94. Pratyayah: One who can be relied upon.
95. Sarvadarsanah: One who shows his grace to all.
Ajas Sarvesh Varas Sidhas Sidhi Sarva Dhiru Chithaha
Vrusha Gabhir Meyathma Sarva Yoga Vinisruthaha
96. Ajah: Unborn and the Remover of all obstacles.
97. Sarvesvarah: One who is the isvara for all isvaras.
98. Siddhah: One who is reachable and knowledgeable.
99. Siddhih: The Goal.
100. Sarvadih: The Origin or Cause of all things.
101. Acyutah: One who undergoes no changes like birth, decay, etc.
102. Vrishakapih: One who lifted the Earth in the form of Varaaha.
103. Ameyatma: One whose nature cannot be comprehended.
104. Aarva yoga vinissritah: One who is beyond any attachment.
Vasur Vasumanas Sathya Samathma Sammitha-Samaha
Amoga Pundarikaksho Vrushkarma Vrushakruthihi
105. Vasuh: One who dwells in the hearts of His devotees.
106. Vasumanah: One who has a good mind.
107. Satyah: The Truth.
108. Samatma: One who has a balanced mind.
109. Sammitah: The One Truth who is accepted by the Rishis and revealed in the Upanishads.
110. Samah: One who treats all His devotees equally.
111. Amoghah: One who always gives fruits to those who worship him.
112. Pundarikakshah: One whose eyes are beautiful like the lotus flower.
113. Vrishakarma: One who is of righteous actions.
114. Vrishakriti: One who is an embodiment of dharma.
Rudro Bahushira Babrur Viswayoni Suchichrvaha
Amrudha Sachvadha Sthanur Vraroha Mahathapaha
115. Rudrah: One who destroys misery.
116. Bahu-sirah: One who is multi-headed.
117. Babhruh: The Supporter.
118. Visva-yonih: The cause of this world.
119. Suci-sravah: One who listens to words that are pure.
120. Amritah: One who is nectar to His devotees.
121. Sasvata-sthanuh: One who is Eternally Firm.
122. Vararohah: One who is the most supreme object of attainment.
123. Maha-tapah: One who is endowed with great knowledge.
Sarvakaha Sarvavidhbaanur Vishwakseno Janardhanaha
Vedo Veda Vidhav Yango Vedango Vedvith Kavihi
124. Sarva-gah: One who reaches all.
125. Sarva-vit: One who is the All-knower.
126. Bhanuh: One who shines.
127. Vishvak-senah: One who has his army for the protection of all.
128. Janardanah: One who destroys the wicked and protects people.
129. Vedah: One who is the embodiment of scriptures.
130. Vedavit: The true knower of the meaning of the Vedas.
131. Avyangah: One who has no imperfections.
132. Vedangah: One who has Vedas as his body.
133. Vedavit: One who knows the true meaning of Vedas.
134. Kavih: One who cognizes beyond ordinary perception.
Loka Dhyakshas Surdhyaksho Dharma Dhyaksho Krutha Kruthaha
Chathurathma Chathur Vyuhachathur Thamshta Chathur Bhujaha
135. Lokadhyakshah: Lord of the worlds.
136. Suradhyakshah: Master of the devas.
137. Dharmadhyakshah: Master of dharma.
138. Kritakritah: The giver of blessings.
139. Caturatma: One whose Self has a four-fold manifestation.
140. Catur-vyuhah: One with four forms.
141. Catur-damshtrah: Four teeth.
142. Catur-bhujah: One with four arms.
Prajishur Bhojanam Bhoktha Sahishnur Jagatha Thijaha
Anako Vijayo Jetha Vishva Yoni Punarvasuhu
143. Bhrajishnuh: One who is effulgent.
144. Bhojanam: One who is the object of enjoyment.
145. Bhokta: One who Enjoys.
146. Sahishnuh: The Forgiver.
147. Jagadadijah: He who was born at the beginning of the Universe.
148. Anaghah: One who is uncontaminated and pure.
149. Vijayah: One who is victorious.
150. Jeta: The conqueror.
151. Visva-yonih: The Cause of the Universe.
152. Punarvasuh: One who lives again and again as the antaratma of all his creations.
Upendro Vamaha Pramshur Amogash Shsirurjithaha
Atheendras Sangrahas Sargo Dhruthatma Niyamo Yamaha
153. Upendrah: One who appeared as the younger brother of Indra.
154. Vamanah: One with the Dwarf form.
155. Pramsuh: one who is big.
156. Amoghah: One whose acts are never purposeless.
157. Sucih: One who is Pure.
158. Urjitah: One who is endowed with good strength.
159. Atindrah: One who is lord of Indra.
160. Samgrahah: He who is easily reached.
161. Sargah: The creator of Himself.
162. Dhritatma: The supporter of all the jivatmas.
163. Niyamah: The Controller.
164. Yamah: The Ruler.
Vedyo Vaidyas-Sada-Yogi Veeraha Madhavo Madhuhu
Atheendriyo Mahamayo Mahothsaho Mahabalaha
165. Vedyah: He who can be realized.
166. Vaidyah: The knower of vidya.
167. Sada-yogi: One who is in constant yogic meditation.
168. Vira-ha: The slayer of wicked.
169. Madhavah: The propounder of the knowledge of the Supreme Being.
170. Madhuh: One who is like honey to His devotees.
171. Atindriyah: He who is beyond the range of the sense organs.
172. Maha-mayah: One who is possessed of the wonderful power of enchantment.
173. Mahotsahah: One who is of great enthusiasm.
174. Maha-balah: One with immeasurable strength.
Mahabuthir Mahaveeryo Mahashakthir Mahathyuthihi
Anir Deshya Vabhu Shreema-Nameyathma Maha-Thri-Dhruk
175. Maha-buddhih: He of infinite knowledge.
176. Maha-vIryah: He of great virility and strength.
177. Maha-Saktih: Of immense power.
178. Maha-dyutih: He of great splendor.
179. Anirdesya-vapuh: He who possesses an indescribable body.
180. SrIman: Possessed of beauty.
181. Ameyatma: He of an incomprehensible nature.
182. Mahadri-dhrit: The bearer of the great mountain.
Maheshvaso Maheebartha Shreenivasa Satham Gathihi
Aniruddas Surananndo Govindo Gvindam Pathihi
183. Maheshvasah: The discharger of great arrows and wielder of bows.
184. Mahi-bharta: The bearer of the Earth.
185. Srinivasah: In whom Lakshmi resides.
186. Satam-gatih: The Ultimate Goal for all spiritual seekers.
187. Aniruddhah: One who cannot be obstructed by anyone.
188. Suranandah: One who gives delight to the gods.
189. Govindah: One who is praised by the gods.
190. Govidam patih: The protector of those who know the Vedas.
Marichir Thamano Hamsas Superno Pujagothamaha
Hiranya Nabhas Suthapa Padmanabha Prajapthihi
191. Maricih: Ray of light.
192. Damanah: One who directs in the correct path.
193. Hamsah: One who is like the swan.
194. Suparnah: One possessed of charming feathers.
195. Bhujagottamah: The Master of the Serpent AdiSesha.
196. Hiranya-nabhah: One who supports in His navel the creator, hiranyagarbha.
197. Sutapah: One who is possessed of supreme knowledge.
198. Padmanabhah: One who has the lotus emanating from his navel
199. Prajapatih: The Lord of beings.
Amruthyus Sarva-Dhruk Simha-Sandhatha Sandhimam-Stiraha
Ajo Durmarshanas-Shastha Vishruthatma Surariha
200. Amrityuh: One who is beyond death or decay.
201. Sarvadrik: One who can see everything.
202. Simhah: One who is The Lion.
203. Sandhata: One who unites His devotees with Him and is responsible for the fruits of their actions.
204. Sandhiman: One who is always united with His devotees.
205. Sthirah: One who is firm in His relation to His devotees.
206. Ajah: One who is Unborn.
207. Durmarshanah: The Unassailable.
208. Sasta: The Teacher.
209. Visrutatma: One whose Atma is of a special Nature.
210. Surari-ha: The slayer of the enemies of the gods.
Gurur Gurthamo Thama Sathyas Sathya Parakramaha
Nimisho Nimishas Sragvi Vachaspathi Rutharathee
211. Gurur-guru-tamah: One who is the foremost among the preceptors.
212. Dhama: One who is The Abode of all desired things.
213. Satyah: One who is The Truth.
214. Satya-parakramah: One who is of great valor.
215. Nimishah: One whose eyes are closed.
216. Animishah: One with eyes closed.
217. Sragvi: Adorned with the garland.
218. Vacaspatih: The Lord of Speech.
219. Udara-dhih: One with vast knowledge.
Agraneer Gramanee Shreeman Nyayo Netha Sameeranaha
Sahasra Murtha Vishvatma Sahas-Rakshas-Sahasrapath
220. Agranih: One who leads forward.
221. Gramanih: Leader of the demi-gods.
222. Sriman: one who is The Lord of Mahalakshmi.
223. Nyayah: One who is The Just.
224. Neta: One who fulfills the requests of His devotees.
225. Samiranah: One who controls all movements in beings.
226. Sahasra-murdha: One who is the thousand-headed.
227. Visvatma: One who is the very soul of the Universe.
228. Sahasra-akshah: One who is the thousand-eyed.
229. sahasra-pat: The thousand-footed.
Aavarthano Nivruthathma Samvradhas Sampra Mardhanaha
Ahas Samvarthako Vahni-Ranilo Dharani Dharaha
230. Avartanah: He who turns the wheel of worldly life or samsara.
231. Nivrittatma: He whose mind is turned away from worldly desires.
232. Samvritah: He who remains hidden.
233. Sampra-mardanah: The dispeller of darkness.
234. Ahah-samvartakah: The regulator of time.
235. Vahnih: One who is the bearer of fire.
236. Anilah: One who is the Giver of life-breath.
237. Dharani-dharah: The bearer of the Earth.
Suprasada Prasanathma Vishwasruk Vishvabhuk Vibhuhu
Sathkartha Sathkrudhas Sadhur Janhoor Naryano Naraha
238. Su-prasadah: The Giver of good favors.
239. Prasannatma: He with a delightful nature.
240. Visva-srit: The Creator of the Universe.
241. Visvabhug-vibhuh: He who pervades all things and protects them.
242. Satkarta: He who honors the good.
243. Satkritah: He who is worshipped by the sadhus.
244. Sadhuh: One who carries out the wishes of his devotees.
245. Jahnuh: The Concealer.
246. Narayanah: The Supporter of all the souls.
247. Narah: He who is imperishable.
Asangeyo Prameyathma Vishista Shista Kruch-Chuchihi
Siddhartha Siddha Sankalpa Siddhida-Siddhi Sadhanaha
248. Asankhyeyah: One whose attributes are Innumerable.
249. Aprameyatma: One who cannot be known through knowledge.
250. Visishtah: He who is Superior.
251. Sishta-krt: He who makes His devotees eminent.
252. Sucih: One who is Pure.
253. Siddharthah: One who is in possession of all desirable things.
254. Siddha-sankalpah: One whose wishes are always fulfilled.
255. Siddhi-dah: The bestower of siddhi-s or super-human powers.
256. Siddhi-sadhanah: One who makes the means for siddhi pleasant.
Vrushahee Vrushabho Vishnur Vrushaparva Vrusho Dharaha
Varthano Varthamanaksha Vivikta Shruth Sagaraha
257. Vrishahi: One who shines in the form of dharma.
258. Vrishabhah: He who showers his grace.
259. Vishnuh: One who pervades everything.
260. Vrisha-parva: He who has provided the steps of dharma to reach Him.
261. Vrishodarah: One who has dharma as his belly.
262. Vardhanah: He who nourishes.
263. Vardhamanah: He who grows.
264. Viviktah: He who is unique.
265. Sruti-sagarah: He who is the sea where all Vedas take us.
Subhujo Dhurtharo Vakmi Mahendhro Vasudo Vasuhu
Naikarupo Bruhathroopas Sibhivishta Praksanaha
266. Su-bhujah: One with majestic arms.
267. Dur-dharah: One who is difficult to comprehend
268. Vagmi: He who has words that are praise-worthy.
269. Mahendrah: The God of Indra and other gods.
270. Vasu-dah: The Giver of wealth.
271. Vasuh: He who is Himself the wealth sought by those who have realized the Truth.
272. Naika-rupah: He who is of Infinite forms.
273. Brihad-rupah: He who is of an immense form.
274. Sipi-vishtah: He who pervades the rays.
275. Prakasanah: One who illumines everything.
Ojas-Thejo Dhyuuthidhara Prakashatma Pratapanaha
Ruddhas Spashta-Ksharo Manthra-Chandramshur Bhaskarathdhyuthihi
276. Ojas-tejo-dyuti-dharah: One who is endowed with strength, vigor and brilliance.
277. Prakasatma: He of a nature that is well-known to all.
278. Pratapanah: He who destroys his enemies.
279. Rddhah: He who is full in all respects.
280. Spashya-taksharah: He of clear words.
281. Mantrah: One who represents the mantras.
282. Candra-amsuh: He who is possessed of the effulgent rays like those of the moon.
283. Bhaskara-dyutih: He who has the effulgence of the sun.
Amrutham Shudh Bhavo Bhanu Shashabindu Sureshwaraha
Aushadham Jagadha Sethu Sathya Dharma Parakramaha
284. Amrta-amsu-udbhavah: The source of the nectar-rayed moon.
285. Bhanuh: The lustrous Sun or One who is Radiant.
286. Sasabinduh: One who controls the paths of the planets and the stars.
287. Suresvarah: The Lord of the gods.
288. Aushadham: The Medicine.
289. Jagatah-setuh: The bridge for crossing the ocean of samsara.
290. Satya-dharma-parakramah: One whose qualities and valor are always true.
Bhoothabhavya Bhavannatha Pavana Pavano Nalaha
Kamaha Kamakruth Kantha Kama Kamapratha Prabhuhu
291. Bhuta-bhavya-bhavan-nathah: The Lord of all in the past, present and future.
292. Pavanah: He who moves like the wind.
293. Pavanah: He who purifies everything.
294. Analah: One who always confers good
295. Kama-ha: The Destroyer of desires.
296. Kama-krt: One who creates desirable things and also fulfils the desires.
297. Kantah: He who is charming.
298. Kamah: One who is Lovable.
299. Kama-pradah: The Grantor of wishes.
300. Prabhuh: One who has the supreme power to attract the minds of all towards Himself.
Yugadikruth Yugavartho Naika Mayo Mahasanaha
Athrushyo Vyaktha Roopashcha Sahasrajita Nandajith
301. Yugadi-krt: The Creator at the beginning of a yuga.
302. Yugavartah: He who revolves the yugas.
303. Naika-mayah: He who is responsible for wonders.
304. Mahasanah: He who is a voracious eater.
305. Adrsyah: He Who cannot be seen.
306. Vyakta-rupah: He of a manifest form.
307. Sahasra-jit: The Conqueror of thousands.
308. Ananta-jit: One whose victory is endless.
Ishto Vishishta Thisteshta Shikandi Nahursho Vrushaha
Krodhaha Krodhakruth Kartha Vishva Bahoor Mahitharaha
309. Ishtah: One who is liked by everyone.
310. Avisishtah: He who is impartial to everyone.
311. SishTeshTah: He who is dear to eminent persons.
312. SikhanDI: He who wears a peacock feather.
313. Nahushah: One who binds.
314. Vrshah: He who is the embodiment of dharma.
315. Krodha-hA: He who does not have anger.
316. Krodha-kRt: He who developed anger.
317. Karta: He who slays.
318. Visva-bahuh: He who has arms for the good of the world.
319. Mahi-dharah: The Supporter of the world.
Achyutha Prathitha Pranaha Pranatho Vasuvanujaha
Apam-Nidi Rathishtana Mapramatha Prathishtithaha
320. Acyutah: He who does not fall from His status.
321. Prathitah: One who is famous and with a great reputation.
322. Pranah: The Life-Breath.
323. Prana-dah: The Life-Giver.
324. Vasavanujah: The younger brother of Vasava or Indra.
325. Apam-nidhih: The Sustainer of the waters of the ocean.
326. Adhishthanam: The Support.
327. Apramattah: The Vigilant.
328. Pratishthitah: He who is self-dependent.
Skandaha Skandadaro Duryo Varado Vau Vahanaha
Vaasudevo Bruhath Banur Adi Deva Purandaraha
329. Skandha: He who destroys.
330. Skanda-dharah: The Supporter of skanda.
331. Dhuryah: The Supporter.
332. Vara-dah: The Grantor of boons.
333. Vayu-vahanah: He who has Vayu as His vehicle.
334. Vasu-devah: He who pervades everywhere
335. Brhad-bhanuh: He who has brightness
336. Adi-devah: The First Deity.
337. Purandarah: The Destroyer of the sufferings.
Ashokas Stharanas Thara Shura Shurir Janeswaraha
Anukoola Shathavartha Padmi Padma Nibhekshanaha
338. A-sokah: The dispeller of sorrows.
339. Taranah: He who takes others to the other shore.
340. Tarah: The Savior.
341. Surah: The Valiant.
342. Saurih: The son of valiant people.
343. Janesvarah: The Lord of the people.
344. Anukulah: One who is within bounds.
345. Satavartah: He who has several incarnations to sustain dharma
346. Padmi: He who carries the lotus in His hand.
347. Padma-nibhekshanah: One who has eyes that resemble the lotus.
Padmanabho Ravindaksha Padmagarba Sharirabruth
Maharthrir Ruthro Vruthathma Mahaksho Garudadvajaha
348. Padma-nabhah: One with a lotus-like navel.
349. Aravindakshah: The Lotus-eyed.
350. Padma-garbhah: He who is installed in a lotus.
351. Sarira-bhrt: The Protector of the bodies of everyone through food and life-energy.
352. Maharddhih: He of immense riches.
353. Rddhah: One who keeps growing; Prosperous.
354. Vrddhatma: One who is full-grown.
355. Mahakshah: One with Great Eyes.
356. Garuda-dvajah: One who has Garuda in His banner.
Atula Sharabo Bheema Samayagno Havir Harhi
Sarva Lakshana Lakshañyo Lakshmivan Samithanjayaha
257. Atulah: One who is the Incomparable.
358. Sarabhah: The Destroyer of evil.
359. Bhimah: The Formidable.
360. Samayajnah: The Knower of the conventions.
361. Havir-harih: Hari, who is the recipient of the havis offered in the yajna.
362. Sarva-lakshna-lakshanyah: He who is the abode of all the auspicious qualities
363. Lakshmivan: He who is always with Lakshmi.
364. Samtinjayah: He who is victorious in battles.
Viksharo Rohitho Margo Hethur Damodara Sahaha
Maheetharo Mahabhogo Vegavanami Thashanaha
365. Viksharah: He who never wanes.
366. Rohitah: He who is of red complexion.
367. Margah: He who is sought after.
368. Hetuh: The Cause.
369. Damodarah: One who was tied around His waist by ropes by Yashodha.
370. Sahah: He who has patience.
371. Mahidharah: The Supporter of the Earth.
372. Mahi-bhagah: He who is extremely Fortunate.
373. Vegavan: He who is quick.
374. Amitasanah: The voracious Eater.
Uthbhava Shobhano Deva Shreegarba Parmeshvaraha
Karanam Karanam Kartha Vikartha Gahnoguhaha
375. Udbhavah: He who removes and is beyond the bondage of samsara.
376. Khsobhanah: The Creator of beauty.
377. Devah: He who is the light.
378. Sri-garbhah: He who has Lakshmi in Him in the form of the Universe.
379. Paramesvarah: The Supreme God.
380. Karanam: The Means.
381. Karanam: The Cause.
382. Karta: The Agent.
383. Vikarta: He who undergoes modifications.
384. Gahanah: He who is deep.
385. Guhah: The Savior.
Vyavasayovyvasthanas Samasthana Sthando Druvaha
Pararthi Parama Spastha Dushta Pushta Subhekshanaha
386. Vyavasayah: The Pivot of the solar system.
387. Vyavasthanah: The basis.
388. Samsthanah: The final end.
389. Sthana-dah: The Giver of the Supreme Abode.
390. Dhruvah: The fixed pole star.
391. Pararddhih: He who is full of noble and auspicious qualities.
392. Parma-spashtah: He whose greatness is explicit.
393. Tushtah: He who is full of happiness.
394. Pushtah: He who is full of noble qualities.
395. Subekshanah: He who has auspicious eyes.
Ramo Viramo Viratho Margo Neyo Nayo Nayaha
Veera Shakthimatham Sreshto Dharmo Dharma Vithuthamaha
396. Ramah: He who delights others.
397. Viramah: He before whom all become powerless.
398. Virajo-margah: He who shows the flawless path.
399. Neyah: He who lets Himself be governed by devotees.
400. Nayah: He who draws everyone towards Himself.
401. Anayah: He who cannot be spirited away.
402. Virah: Valiant.
403. Saktimatam-sreshthah: The Greatest among the powerful.
404. Dharmah: Virtue Incarnate.
405. Dharmavid-uttamah: The foremost among those who are conscious of dharma.
Vaikunta Purusha Prana Pranadha Pranava Prathuhu
Hiranyagharbha Shtrugno Vyapto Vayu Rthokshajaha
406. Vaikunthah: Remover of obstacles to merging the soul.
407. Purushah: The Purifier.
408. Pranah: The vital life-breath.
410. Pranamah: He who deserves to be worshiped.
411. Prthuh: Well-known.
412. Hiranya-garbhah: He who delights everyone’s heart.
413. Satru-ghnah: The Slayer of the enemies.
414. Vyaptah: He who is full of love and affection.
415. Vayuh: He who moves towards devotees.
417. Adhokshajah: He whose prominence does not get diminished.
Ruthu Sudarshana Kala Parameshti Parikrahaha
Ugra Smavatsaro Daksho Vishramo Vishva Dakshinaha
417. Rtuh: He who is the Seasons
418. Sudarsanah: He who provides auspicious vision.
419. Kalah: He who measures everyone’s karma and doles out the phala.
420. Parameshthi: He who resides in the Supreme Abode, Sriviakuntham.
421. Parigrahah: He who takes all with Him.
422. Ugrah: The Formidable.
423. Samvatsarah: He in whom everything resides.
424. Dakshah: He who is quick in action.
425. Visramah: The Place of Rest.
426. Visva-dakshinah: He who is well-disposed towards all.
Vishthara Sthavaras-Sthanu Pramanam Beejama Vyayam
Artho Nartho Mahakosho Mahabhogo Mahadhanaha
427. Vistarah: He who is spread out in everything.
428. Sthavar-sthanuh: He who is tranquil after establishing the dharma.
429. Pramanam: The Authority.
430. Bijam-avyayam: The Seed Imperishable.
431. Arthah: The Goal
432. Anarthah: He who is not the goal for some.
433. Maha-kosah: He who has a great treasure.
434. Maha-bhogah: He who has objects of great enjoyment.
435. Maha-dhanah: He of great wealth.
Anirvinna Sthavishtobua Dharmayubo Mahamakaha
Nakshathra Nemir Nakshthri Kshamaha Kshaamaha Smihanaha
436. Anirvinnah: He who is never despondent.
437. Sthavishthah: He who is Immense.
438. Bhuh: The supporter.
439. Dharma-yupah: He who is united with dharma.
440. Maha-makhah: The Great yajna-svarupi.
441. Nakshatra-nemih: He who makes the stars move.
442. Nakshatri: He who is the stars.
443. Kshamah: He who is competent.
444. Kshamah: He who is in a diminished form.
445. Samihanah: He who establishes and assigns duties to all others.
Yagña Ejyo Mahejyascha Krathu Sathram Sathangkadhihi
Sarva-Darshee Vimukthathma Sarvagno Gnana-Muth-Thamam
446. Yajnah: The Sacrifice.
447. Ijyayah: He who is the only one to be worshipped.
448. Mahejyah: He who is the best among all to be worshipped.
449. Kratuh: He who is to be worshipped through the sacrifices called kratus.
450. Satram: He who is worshipped by the sacrifice called satram.
451. Satam gatih: The Goal of the pious.
452. Sarva-darsI: The one who knows and can see everything.
453. Nivrttatma: He whose mind is turned away from worldly desires.
454. Sarvajnah: The Omniscient.
455. Jnanam-uttamam: The Greatest Knowledge.
Suvratha Sumuga Sookshma Sukosha Sukada Suhruth
Manoharo Jithakrodho Virabahur Vitharanaha
456. Su-vratah: He who protects anyone who surrenders.
457. Su-mukhah: He with a charming face.
458. Sukshmah: Subtle, delicate and challenging to comprehend.
459. Su-ghoshah: He who is praised by the delightful voice of the Vedas.
461. Su-hrt: The good-hearted and a true Friend.
462. Mano-harah: He who captivates the heart.
463. Jita-krodhah: He who has overcome anger.
464. Vira-bahuh: He of mighty arms.
465. Vidaranah: He who cuts the sins of His devotees.
Swapna Swavasho Vyapi Naikathma Naik Karmakruth
Vatsaro Vathsalo Vatsee Rathnagarbo Dhaneswaraha
466. Svapanah: He who lulls people into sleep.
467. Sva-vasah: He who is under His own control.
468. Vyapi: The Pervader.
469. Naikatma: He of diverse forms.
470. Naika-karma-krt: He who performs diverse acts.
471. Vatsarah: He who lives within all beings and in whom everything resides.
473. Vatsi: He who possesses lots of calves and children
474. Ratna-garbhah: He who is in possession of abundant wealth.
475. Dhanesvarah: The quick giver of wealth.
Dharmakrup Dharmakruth Dharmi Sathakshara Maksharam
Avignatha Sahasramshur Vidhata Krutha Lakshanaha
476. Dharma-gup: He who protects dharma.
477. Dharma-krt: He who induces His devotees to follow dharma.
478. Dharmi: He who has dharma as an instrument.
479. Sat: He who is commendable.
480. Aksharam (sat): He whose existence is never diminished or destroyed in any way.
481. A-sat: That which does not exist now, but existed in the past as well as the future.
482. Asat-ksharam: He who moves away from the bad.
483. Avijnata: The Non-cognizant.
484. Sahasramsuh: He who has a thousand rays
485. Vidhata: The Supreme Controller.
486. Krta-lakshanah: He who has prescribed the distinguishing characteristics for the pious.
Gapasthinemi Sathvastha Simho Bhootha Maheswaraha
Aadi Devo Mahadevo Devesho Devabruthguruhu
487. Gabhasti-nemih: He who has the effulgent chakra as His weapon.
488. Sattva-sthah: He who is in the hearts of the devotees.
489. Simhah: He who took the Narasimha form.
490. Bhuta-mahesvarah: The Supreme Lord of all beings.
491. Adi-devah: He who is the first cause and is endowed with effulgence.
492. Maha-devah: The greatest god.
493. Devesah: The Ruler of Gods.
494. Deva-bhrit: The Supporter of gods.
495. Guruh: The teacher.
Uththaro Gopathir Goptha Gnankamya Purathanaha
Sharira Bhoothabruth Bhoktha Kapindro Purdakshinaha
496. Uttarah: The Savior of devotees.
497. Go-patih: The Master of all words.
498. Gopta: The Savior.
499. Jnana-gamyah: He who is to be realized by knowledge.
500. Puratanah: The Ancient.
501. Sarira-bhuta-bhrit: He who supports all the tattvas which constitute the sarira
502. Bhokta: The Enjoyer.
503. Kapindrah: The Lord of the monkeys.
504. Bhuri-dakshinah: The giver of liberal gifts.
Somabo Mrudhapa Soma Purjith Purshothama
Vinayo Jaya Sathyando Darshaha Sathvatham Pathihi
505. Somapah: He who drank the soma juice after performing sacrificial offerings in His Rama incarnation.
506. Amritapah: The drinker of nectar.
507. Somah: The Nectar or The moon.
508. Puru-jit: The Conqueror of all.
509. Puru-sattamah: He who remains with the great.
510. Vinayah: The Subduer.
511. Jayah: He who is victorious.
512. Satya-sandhah: He whose promises are always true.
513. Dasarhah: He who is worthy of gifts.
514. Sattvatam-patih: The Lord of the sattvatas.
Jeevo Vinayitha-Sakshi Mukundo Mita Vikramaha
Ambonidhi-Ranandhathmaa Maho-Dhadishayo-Ndhakaha
515. Jivah: He who gives life to His devotees.
516. Vinayita: He who shows the path to everyone.
517. Sakshi: The witness.
518. Mukundah: He who gives moksha.
519. Amita-vikramah: He of boundless valor.
520. Ambho-nidhih: He who has the waters as His abode
521. Anantatma: The Inner Soul of ananta.
522. Mahodadhi-sayah: He Who is reclining in the vast ocean.
523. Antakah: He Who brings out the end of all.
Ajo Mahaarha Swabhaavyo Jidaa Mitrah Pramodhanaha
Anando Nandano Nanda Satya Dharma Trivikramaha
524. Ajah: He who is not born.
525. Maharhah: He who is worthy of worship.
526. Svabhavyah: He who is to be meditated upon by those who belong to Him.
527. Jitamitrah: a) He who helps His devotees conquer enemies such as anger, kamam, ahamkaram, mamakaram, etc.
528. Pramodanah: He who is always joyful.
529. Anandah: He Who is Bliss.
530. Nandanah: The Bliss-Giver.
531. Nandah: He Who is full of Blissful things.
532. Satya-dharma: He Who performs His dharma truthfully.
533. Tri-vikramah: He Who pervades the three Vedas and worlds.
Maharshi Kapila Acharya Kritagño Metini Pathihi
Tripada Tripaddhyaksho Maha Shrung Krutaantha Kruthu
534. Maharshih: The Great Seer.
535. Kapilacaryah: He Who is a teacher.
536. Krtajnah: He Who remembers the good deed done.
537. Medinipatih: The Lord or Protector of the Earth.
538. Tripadah: He Who is in the form of pranava mantra with three letters.
539. Tridasadhyakshah: The Savior of the thirty-three gods.
540. Maha-sringah: The Big-tusked Varaha.
541. Kritantakrit: He who kills death himself.
Maha Varaho Govinda Sushenah Kanaka-Ngadhi
Ghuyo Gabeero Gahano Gupthash-Chakra Gadhadharaha
542. Mahavarahah: He Who appeared in the form of the Great Boar.
543. Govindah: One who the gods praise.
544. Sushenah: He who is equipped with a body with suddha sattva sakti.
545. Kanakangadi: He Who is adorned by armlets of gold.
546. Guyhah: He who is concealed.
547. Gabhirah: He who is deep or mysterious.
548. Gahanah: He who is beyond comprehension and Inexplicable.
549. Guptah: He who is hidden.
550. Cakragadadharah: The bearer of the discus and the mace.
Vedha Swaango Jith Krishno Druda-Sankrshano-Chuthaha
Varuno Vaaruno Vruksha Pushkaraaksho Mahamanaha
551. Vedhah: The Provider.
552. Svangah: He who is both the Instrumental Cause and the Material Cause of the Universe.
553. Ajitah: He who is unconquered, and unconquerable.
554. Krshnah: One who is always in a state of Bliss and the Dark-hued.
555. Drdhah: He who assumes firm and concrete vyuha forms for the benefit of His devotees.
556. Sankarshanah: He who draws others near Him.
557. Acyutah: One who never slips from His glory.
558. Varunah: He who envelops.
559. Varunah: He who is with those who have sought Him as their Lord or svami.
560. Vrikshah: He who provides shade like a tree.
561. Pushkarakshah: He who has beautiful lotus-like eyes.
562. Maha-manah: He who has a great mind.
Bhagavan Bhagaha-Nandhi Vana Malee Halaayudhaha
Aadhithyo Jyothir Adhitya Sahishnur Gadhisattamaha
563. Bhagavan: He who is worthy of worship.
564. Bhagaha: He who is possessed of auspicious qualities.
565. Nandi or Anandi: He who has Nanda as His father.
566. Vanamali: He who has the vanamala garland.
567. Halayudhah: One who has the plough in His hand.
568. Adityah: Who was the son of Aditi in her previous birth.
569. Jyotir-adityah: The Resplendent Sun
570 Sahishnuh: He who is endowed with enormous patience.
570. Gati-sattamah: The best instructor in the path of dharma.
Sudhanwa Kanda Parashur Dhaarundo Dhravinapradhaha
Divas-Sprug Sarva-Drug-Vyaso Vachaspathi-Rayonijaha
572. Sudhanva: He Who has a splendid bow.
573. Khanda-parasuh: He with the broken ax.
574. Darunah: He who is merciless to those who deviate from the path of virtue.
575. Dravina-pradah: The Bestower of wealth.
576. Divisprk: He who touches the skies.
577. Sarvadrk: He who is in the form of knowledge of all forms.
578. Vyasah: He who arranged the Vedas and the Puranas.
579. Vacas-patih: The Master of words.
580. Ayonijah: The Unborn.
Trisaama Saamagah Saamah Nirvaanam Beshajam Bhishaku
Sanya-Sakruchama Shantho Nishta Shanthi Parayanam
581. Tri-sama: He who is propounded by the three-fold Sama Veda.
582. Sama-gah: The singer of Sama.
583. Sama: He who removes the sins of those who sing about Him.
584. Nirvanam: He who is the cause of Bliss to His devotees.
585. Bheshajam: The Remedy.
586. Bhishak: The Physician.
587. Sannyasa-krt: He who leads you to sanyassa.
588. Samah: He who instructs on how to control anger.
589. Santah: He whose mind is always tranquil.
590. Nishtha: The object of concentration.
591. Santih: Peace and the object of meditation.
592. Parayanam: The Ultimate Means.
Shubaangah Shaantidha Srashta k**udhah Kuvaleshayaha
Gohito Gopathir Goptha Vrushabaaksho Vrusha Priyaha
593. Subhangah: He Who has a handsome form.
594. Santi-dah: The bestower of eternal peace.
595. Srashta: The Creator.
596. Ku-mudah: He who is happy in His relation to this world in various forms.
597. Kuvalesayah: He who is reclining in the waters surrounding this earth.
598. Gohitah: He who looks after the welfare of the world.
599. Gopatih: The Lord of the Celestial world.
600. Gopta: The Protector.
601. Vrshabhakshah: He who is the Support for the cycle of samsara in the form of dharma.
602. Vrshapriyah: He who is dear to the virtuous.
Anivathee Nivruthaatma Samkshepta Kshema-Krucchivaha
Sreevatsa-Vaksha Sreevasha Sreepati Sreemataam Varaha
603. Anivarti: He Who does not turn away from dharma under any circumstance.
604. Nivrttatma: He whose Nature is superior to everything.
605. Samkshepta: He who constrains or limits.
606. Kshema-krt: He who does what is good for His devotees.
607. Sivah: He who gives auspicious things to His devotees.
608. Srivatsa-vakshah: He who has the Srivatsa mole on His chest.
609. Sri-vasah: The Abode of Lakshmi.
610. Sri-patih: The Consort of Lakshmi
611. Srimatam-varah: The Best Among those who possess affluence and knowledge.
Sridha Srishah Srinivasah Srinidhi Srivibha-Vanaha
Sridharah Srikarah Shreyah Shriman Loka-Trayashrayaha
612. Sridah: The Giver of Glories. Om Sridaya namh.
613. SriSah: He Who is the lord of Sri.
614. Srinivasah: He who is in The Abode of Lakshmi.
615. Srinidhih: He in whom Lakshmi or wealth resides.
616. Srivibhavanah: He who owes His greatness to Lakshmi.
617. Sridharah: The Bearer of Sri.
618. Srikarah: He who is with Lakshmi in his incarnations.
619. Sreyas-sriman: He who has Lakshmi who is resorted to by devotees for attaining the good.
620. Loka-trayasrayah: He Who is the Resort for all three worlds.
Swaksha Swanga Shadanando Nandir Jyothir Ganeshwaraha
Vichitaatma Vidheyaatma Satkeertis Chinna Shamshayaha
621. Svakshah: The Beautiful-Eyed.
622. Sva’ngah: The Lovely-bodied.
623. SatAnandah: He of infinite Bliss.
624. Nandih: He who is ever delighted.
625. Jyotir-gaNeSvarah: The Lord of the host of lustrous deities.
626. Vijitatma: He whose mind has been conquered by devotees.
627. Vidheyatma: He who has the jiva-s as subservient to Him.
628. Sat-kirtih: He of true renown.
629. Chinna-samSayah: The Dispeller of all doubts.
Udeerna Sarvata-Chakshu-Raneesha Shaswata-Sthiraha
Bhooshayo Bhushano Bhoothir Vishoka Shoka Naashanaha
630. Udirnah: He Who visibly manifests Himself through His incarnations.
631. Sarvatash-cakshuh: He Who is visible to the eyes of all.
632. Anisah: He Who has no one above Him as the Master.
633. Sasvata-sthirah: He Who is eternally existent and steady.
634. Bhusayah: He who lies inside every one of His creations as their antaryami.
635. Bhushanah: He Who becomes adorned.
636. Bhutih: He Who is the personification of Glory.
637. Asokah: He Who is without sorrow.
638. Sokanasanah: The Destroyer of sorrows.
Archishma-Narchita k**bho Vishudhaatma Vishodhanaha
Aniruddho Pratirata Pradhyumno Mitavikramaha
639. Arcishman: He Who has great luster.
640. Arcitah: He Who is worshipped.
641. Kumbhah: He Who shines in this world.
642. Visuddhatma: He of pure nature.
643. Visodhanah: The Purifier.
644. Aniruddho: One who cannot be restricted.
645. Apratirathah: The Matchless.
646. Pradyumnah: He Who illumines the jivas.
647. Amitavikramah: He of immeasurable steps.
Kalaneminiha Vira Shaurir Shoora Janeshwaraha
Trilokatma Trilokesha Keshava Keshiha Harihi
648. Kalaneminiha: The destroyer of the wheel of ignorance of Time.
649. Saurih: The son of Sura
651. Sura-janesvarah: The Chief of the sura-s or the valiant people.
652. Tri-lokatma: He Who is the atma for everything in all the three worlds.
653. Tri-lokesah: The Ruler of the three worlds.
654. Kesavah: One who has beautiful locks of hair.
655. Kesiha: He who killed the asura by name Kesi.
656. Harih: The green-hued.
Kama Deva Kamapala Kamee Kantha Krutaagamha
Anirdheshyavapur-Vishur-Viro Anando Dhanan Jayaha
657. Kama-devah: The One who grants all desires.
658. Kama-palah: The Protector of those who desire Him.
659. Kami: He who is of fulfilled desires.
660. Kantah: He Who is charming.
661.Krtagamah: The Revealer of the sacred mantras to the pure-minded.
662. Anirdesya-vapuh: He of indefinable form.
663. Vishnuh: The Pervader.
664. Virah: The Valiant.
665. Anantah: The Limitless.
666. Dhananjayah: He Who surpasses all other wealth in being desired.
Bhramanyo Brahmankrud Brahma Brahma Brahma Vivardhanaha
Brahmavith Braahmano Brahmi Brahmagnyo Braamana Priyaha
667. Brahmanyah: He who is beneficial to anyone pursuing Brahman.
668. Brahma-krt-brahma: The Creator Who created Brahma.
669. Brahma: The Supreme Brahman, Paramatma.
670. Brahma-vivardhanah: He Who grows and nurtures everything in a big way.
671. Brahmavit: The Knower of the Vedas.
672. Brahmanah: The Instructor of the Vedas.
673. Brahmi: He who possesses all the brahmanic qualities.
674. Brahmanjah: The Knower of the inner meaning of the Vedas.
675. Brahmana-priyah: He Who is specially liked by the Brahmanas.
Mahakramo Mahakarma Mahateja Mahoragaha
Maha-Krathur Mahayajva Mahayagno Maha Havihi
676. Mahakramah: He Who provides easy step-by-step access for the elevation of His devotee.
677. Mahakarma: He of great actions.
678. Mahatejah: He of great Resplendence.
679. Mahoragah: He Who has the serpent Ananta as His bed.
680. Mahakratuh: He Who is worshiped by the great yagas.
681. Mahayajva: He Who performs great sacrifices.
682. Mahayajnah: He Who manifests Himself in the form of the best of yajnas.
683. Mahahavih: He Who is worshiped with supreme oblations.
Stavya Stavapriya Sthothram Shthuthi Sthothaarana-Priyaha
Purna Purayitha Punya Punya Keerti Ranamayaha
684. Stavyah: He Who is worthy of praise.
685. Stava-priyah: He Who is pleased by the praise in whatever form it is offered.
686. Stotram: The ultimate chant.
687. Stutah: He Who is praised.
688. Stota: He Who praises those who extol Him.
689. Rana-priyah: He Who delights in battle.
690. Purnah: He Who is complete.
691. Purayita: The Fulfiller of the desires of His devotees.
692. Punyah: The Purifier.
693. Punya-kirtih: He Whose kirti or praise is also purifying.
694. Anamayah: He Who is beyond pain or suffering.
Manojavas Theerthagaro Vasuredha Vasupradhaha
Vasupradho Vasudevo Vasur Vasumana-Havihi
695. Mano-javah: He Who is swift as thought.
696. Tirtha-karah: He Who is the source of the holy waters.
697. Vasu-retah: The Source of Luster.
698. Vasu-pradah: The Giver of Treasure.
699. Vasu-Pradah: The giver of glory.
700. Vasu-devah: The presiding Deity of the dwadasakshari, 12-lettered vasu-deva mantra.
701. Vasuh: The Dweller in the hearts of His devotees.
702. Vasu-manah: He Who has a pure mind without any afflictions.
703. Havih: He who is the Sacrificial Offering.
Satgati Sathkriti Satta Satbooti Satparayanaha
Shoora Seno Yajushresta Sannivasa Suyamuhaha
704. Sadgatih: He who provides the right path for the good.
705. Satkrtih: He who is full of good actions.
706. Satta: Existence Incarnate.
707. Sadbhutih: He Who is endowed with rich glories.
708. Satparayanam: The Support for the good.
709. Sura-senah: He with a valiant army.
710. Yadu-sreshthah: The pre-eminent among the Yadavas.
711. Sannivasah: The Abode of the saintly.
712. Suyamunah: He Who lifts and protects the jivas during pralaya.
Bhootavaso Vasudevo Sarvasu Nilayo Nalaha
Darphaha Darpadho Dhrupto Durdharo-Dhaparajitaha
713. Bhutavasah: He Who is the abode of all creatures.
714. Vasudevah: He who is the light.
715. Sarvasunilayah: The Abode and support of all souls.
716. Analah: He Who is never satisfied that He has done enough for His devotees.
717. Darpaha: The Destroyer of pride.
718. Darpa-dah: The Bestower of beauty and attractiveness in everything.
719. Adrptah: He Who is not proud Himself.
720. Durdharah: He Who is difficult to control.
721. Aparajitah: The Invincible.
Vishwa Murtir Mahamurthir Deeptamurtir-Amoortiman
Aneka Moorti-Ravyakta Shatamoorti Shataananaha
722. Visvamurtih: He Who has the Universe as His body.
723. Mahamurtih: He of Immense form.
724. Diptamurtih: He with a shining form.
725. Amurtiman: He Who has no fixed Forms.
726. Anekamurtaye: He of many forms.
727. Avyaktaha: He Who cannot be easily realized.
728. Satamurtisa: He with a hundred forms.
729. satanana: He Who is many-faced.
Eko Naika Sava Ka Kim Yatat Pada Manutta-Mam
Lokabhandhur Lokanatho Madhavo Bhaktha Vatsalaha
730. Ekah: One Who is Unique and matchless in all respects.
731. Naikah: He Who is not One only.
732. Sah: He Who spreads knowledge.
733. Vah: The Dweller.
734. Kah: He Who shines.
735. Kim: He Whose praise is sung by His devotees,
736. Yat: That Which already exists.
737. Tat: He Who increases the kirti of His devotees.
738. Padam anuttamam: The Supreme Goal.
739. Loka-bandhuh: One to Whom everything is bound since He is their Support.
740. Loka-nathah: The Protector of the world.
741. Madhavah: The Consort of Lakshmi.
742. Bhakta-vatsalah: Affectionate towards the devotees
Suvarnavarno Hemaango Varangash Santha Nangathi
Veeraha Visham Shoonyo Drutashee Rachalas Chalaha
743. Suvarna-varnah: The golden-hued.
744. Hema’ngah: He of golden-hued limbs.
745. Vara’ngah: He Who displayed His Divine Form to Devaki in response to her prayers.
746. Candana’ngadi: He Who is adorned with delightful armlets.
747. Viraha: The Slayer of the strong demons.
748. Vishamah: He Who destroyed the effect of the poison that was consumed by Rudra during the churning of the Milk Ocean.
749. Sunyah: He Who is without any attributes.
750. Ghrtasih: He Who sprinkles the world with prosperity.
751. A-chalah: He Who is unshakable against His enemies.
752. Chalah: He Who moves.
Amani Mandho Manyo Lokswami Trilokdhruk
Sumedha Medhajo Dhanya Satya Medha Dhara-Dharaha
753. A-mani: He Who is not proud.
754. Mana-dah: He who honors others.
755. Manyah: The Object of honor.
756. Loka-svamI: The Master of the Universe.
757. Tri-loka-dhrt: He who supports the three worlds.
758. Su-medhah: He who has good intentions.
759. Medha-jah: He who was born as a result of a sacrifice.
760. Dhanyah: The Blessed.
761. Satya-medhah: He of true thoughts.
762. Dharadharah: He Who supports the Earth.
Tejovrusho Dhyudhidhara Sarva-Shastra-Brudam Varaha
Pragraho Nigraho Vyagro Naika Shrungo Gadha-Grajaha
763. Tejo-vrshah: He Who showers His splendor on His devotees in the form of His protection.
764. Dyuti-dharah: He Who is like a majesty.
765. Sarva-Sastra-bhrtam-varah: The Best among those warriors who are armed with all weapons.
766. Pragrahah: The Controller.
767. Nigrahah: He Who has firm control over all creation.
768. Vyagrah: He Who has no end.
769. naika-sr’ngah: He Who has many rays of effulgence radiating from Him.
770. gadagrajah: The elder brother of gada.
Chaturmurti Chaturbahu Chaturvyuha Chatur Gathihi
Chatur Aatma Chturbhava Chturveda Videkapat
771. Chatur-murtih: He of Four Forms.
772. Chatur-bahuh: The Four-armed.
773. Chatur-vyuhah: He of the form of four forms.
774. Chatur-gatih: He Who is in the form of the four purusharthas.
775. Chatur-atma: He Who has four forms in His vyUha incarnation.
776. Chatur-bhavah: The Source of the four – varnas, asramas, purursharthas, etc.
777. Chatur-veda-vit: He Who is the Knower of the four Vedas.
778. Eka-pat: He Whose manifestation in the form of this Universe is only one-fourth of Himself.
Samavarto Nivruttatma Durjayo Duradikramaha
Dhurilabo Durgamo Durgo Duravaso Durariha
779. Samavartah: He Who takes incarnations again and again for the benefit of His devotees.
780. Nivrttatma: He whose mind is turned away from worldly attachments.
781. Dur-jayah: He Who is Invincible.
782. Dur-atikramah: He Who cannot be bypassed by those who seek relief from samsara
785. Dur-gah: He Whose realization is constrained by our own limitations.
786. Dur-avasah: He whose place of residence (Sri vaikunTham) is not easy to attain.
787. Durari-ha: The Dispeller of the evil-minded enemies.
Shubaango Lokasaranga Sthuthantus Tantu Vardhanaha
Indra Karma Mahakarma Krutakarma Krutagamaha
788. Subha’ngah: He with an auspicious form that is meditated upon by His true devotees.
789. Loka-sara’ngah: He Who is reachable through the essence (sara) of the vedas, namely pranava. And is the object of devotion (loka-sara).
790. Su-tantuh: He Who has expanded this Universe starting from Himself.
791. Tantu-vardhanah: He Who augments the expansion of Himself into this world by protecting it.
792. Indra-karma: He Who is responsible for the powers of Indra.
793. Maha-karma: He of magnanimous actions.
794. Krta-karma: One Who has achieved all there is to achieve.
795. Krtagamah: The Propounder of spiritual texts.
Uthbhava Sundara Sundho Ratna Nabha Sulochanaha
Arko Vajasana Shrungi Jayantu Sarva Vijjayee
796. Udbhavah: He Who rose above samsara.
797. Sundarah: He Who is handsome.
798. Sundah: He Who is soft to His devotees.
799. Ratna-nabhah: He with a gem-like navel.
800. Su-locanah: One with beautiful eyes.
801. Arkah: He Who is praised.
802. Vaja-sanih: He Who provides for the nourishment of all His creation.
803. Sr’ngi: He Who had a horn in His matsya and varAha incarnations.
804. Jayantah: The Conquerer.
805. Sarva-vij-jayi: He Who is Omniscient and Victorious.
Suvarna Bindhurakshobya Sarva Vageshwara Shwaraha
Mahahrudho Mahakartho Mahabhootho Mahanidhihi
806. Suvarna-binduh: He Who has a beautiful form with golden-colored beautiful limbs
807. A-kshobhyah: He who is unshaken by desire.
808. Sarva-vag-isvara-isvarah: The Lord of all who has mastery over all words.
809. Maha-hradah: He Who has created the great oceans so that the Earth does not become completely dry and perish.
810. Maha-gartah: The Great Charioteer of Mahabharata fame.
811. Maha-bhutah: He Who considers great men as His own.
812. Maha-nidhih: He Who has the great treasure in the form of His devotees.
kumudha Kundhara Kundha Parjanya Pavano Nilaha
Amrutasho Mrutavapu Sarvagnya Sarvato Mukhaha
813. Kumudah: He Who is on this Earth with delight by enjoying the association with His devotees.
814. Kundarah: The Bestower of the knowledge of the Supreme Reality.
815. Kundah: He Who cleanses the sins of His devotees.
816. Parjanyah: He Who bestows His blessings on the devotees like the rain cloud.
817. Pavanah: He Who is the form of the wind.
818. Anilah: He Who is easily accessible to His devotees.
819. Amrtasah: He Who feeds His devotees with the Nectar.
820. Amrta-vapuh: He of a Nectar-like body.
821. Sarvaj~nah: He Who knows all.
822. Sarvato-mukhah: He Who has faces on all sides.
Sulabha Suvrata Siddha Shatrujit Shatrutapanaha
Nyakrodho Dumbaro Chwaththas Chanuraan-Dhranishoo Dhanaha
823. Su-labhah: He Who can be easily attained.
824. Su-vratah: He Who has taken a good and strong vow.
825. Siddhah: He Whose protection is ever available for his devotees.
826. Satru-jit-satru-tapanah: He Who occupies the bodies of Satru- jits to torment His devotees’ enemies.
827. Nyag-rodhodumbarah: He Who has the most auspicious SrI vaikuntham as His abode and He Who is ‘above the sky’.
828. Asvattah: He Who has established the demi-gods for performing various functions.
829. Canurandhra-nishudanah; He Who slew the wrestler by name canura.
Shasrarchi Saptjihva Saptaida Sapta Vahanaha
Amoorti-Ranakho Chindyo Bhaya-Krut Bhayanashanaha
830. Sahasrarcih: The Thousand-rayed who illumines everything in this Universe.
831. Sapta-jihvah: The seven-tongued.
832. Saptaidhah: One Who is kindled in the form of fire by the seven kinds of offerings.
833. Sapta-vahanah: He Who has seven vehicles in the form of the seven Vedic mantra-s represented by the seven horses of the Sun:
834. A-murtih: He Who does not have a body affected by karma.
835. An-aghah: He Who is of blemishless character.
836. A-cintyah: He Who cannot be completely comprehended in our minds.
837. Bhya-krt: He Who causes fear.
838. Bhaya-nasanah: He Who destroys fear.
Anur Bruhat Krusha Sthoolo Guna Brun Nir-Guno-Mahan
Adhruta Svadruta Svasya Pragvamso Vamsa-Vardhanaha 90
839. Anuh: He Who has the power of being smaller than anything small that is known to us.
840. Brhat: The Great.
841. Krsah: He Who is lighter than the light and is thinner than anything thin.
842. Sthulah: He Who is immense.
843. Guna-bhrt: He Who supports the three guNa-s of sattva, rajas, and tamas.
844. Nir-gunah: He Who is bereft of the common qualities and has special flavours.
845. Mahan: He Who is supreme in everything.
846. A-dhrtah: The Unconstrained.
847. Sva-dhrtah: He Who is Self-sustained and superior.
848. Svasyah: He Who has a glorious status and is superior over the mukta-s.
849. Prag-vamsah: He Who is the cause of the eternally free souls.
850. Vamsa-vardhanah: He Who keeps His progeny growing.
Bharabrut Kathitho Yogi Yogeesha Sarva-Kamadhaha
Ashrama Shramana Kshama Suparno Vayu Vahanaha
851. Bhara-bhrt: He Who shoulders the burden.
852. Kathitah: He Whose greatness is extolled by all the Vedas, Puranas, etc.
853. Yogi: He Who is endowed with super-human powers.
854. Yogisah: He Who is the foremost Lord of all yogins.
855. Sarva-kama-dah: He Who bestows all desires.
856. Asramah: He Who provides an abode of rest for the seekers.
857. Sramanah: He Who makes it possible to continue the effort of uncompleted yoga in the next birth.
858. Ksamah: He Who alone is left behind at the time of pralaya.
859. Suparnah: One Who has beautiful wings, and He has suparna – Garuda as His vahana.
860. Vayu-vahanah: He Who makes the wind flow for the benefit of sustaining life.
Dhanurdharo Dhanurvedho Dando Damayita Damaha
Aparajita Sarvashaho Niyantha Niyamo Yamaha
861. Dhanur-dharah: The wielder of the bow.
862. Dhanur-vedah: The Propounder of the science of archery.
863. Dandah: He Who is verily the weapon (power) of Yama – the danda.
864. Damayita: The Subduer of the enemies of His devotees.
865. A-damah: He Who is not subdued by anyone.
866. A-parajitah: He Who is invincible.
867. Sarva-sahah: The Supporter of all the other deities.
868. Niyanta: He Who directs.
869. Niyamah: He Who controls.
870. Yamah: He Who is beyond yama or mrityu.
Satvavaan Satvika Satya Satya Dharma Parayanaha
Abhipr aya Priyar Horha Priyakrit Preetivardhanaha
871. Sattva-van: He Who controls the sattva guna that paves the way for liberation.
872. Sattvikah: He Who confers the fruits of sattva guna.
873. Satyah: One Who is well-disposed towards pious souls.
874. Satya-dharma-parayanah: He Who is pleased with the true dharma practiced by His devotees.
875. Abhiprayah: He Who is the object of choice.
876. Priyarhah: He Who is rightly the object of love.
877. Arhah: The greatest Lord to be worshipped.
878. Priya-krt: He Who does what is wanted by others.
879. Priti-vardhanah: Who increases the joy of His devotees.
Vihaya Sagatir Jyoti Suruchir Huta Bug Vibhuhu
Ravir Virochana Surya Savitha Ravi-Lochanaha
880. Vihayasa-gatih: He Who is the means for the attainment of paramapadam.
881. Jyotih: The Light that leads to Sri Vaikuntham and is self-luminous.
882. Su-rucih: He of lovely effulgence.
883. Huta-bhug-vibhuh: He that is the Bright Fortnight of the Moon.
884. Ravih: The Sun with his brilliance.
885. Virocanah: He of various splendors – such as the Sun, moon, day, night, etc.
886. Suryah: One who generates Sri or brilliance in Surya or Agni.
887. Savita: He Who produces or brings life in the form of the Sun.
888. Ravi-locanah: He Who illuminates.
Ananta Hutabuk Bhoktha Sugadho Naikajhograjaha
Anirvirna Sadhamasrshi Lokhadhistana-Madhbutaha
889. Ananta-huta-bhug-bhokta: He Who is indra and brahma.
890. Sukha-dah: The Giver of Bliss to His devotees.
891. Naika-dah: The Giver of many things.
892. Agra-jah: He Who manifests in front of the mukta-s.
893. A-nir-vinnah: He Who is not tired of fulfilling the wishes of His devotees.
894. Sada-marshI: He Who is ever patient.
895. Lokadhishthanam: The Support of all the worlds.
896. Adbhutah: He Who is extremely wonderful.
Sanat Sanat-Anamah Kapila Kapiravyaha
Svastidah Svatikrut Svasti Svastibuk Svasti Dakshinaha
897. Sanat: The Object of enjoyment.
898. Sanatana-tamah: The Most Ancient.
899. Kapilah: He Who is of beautiful complexion.
900. Kapir-avyayah: He Who enjoys the never-diminishing Bliss.
901. Svasti-dah: The Giver of Auspiciousness.
902. Svasti-krt: The Doer of good to the devotees.
903. Svasti: He Who is Auspiciousness.
904. Svasti-bhuk: The Protector of all that is auspicious.
905. Svasti-dakshinah: He Who gives auspicious things as Dakshina to his devotees.
Aroudhra Kundali Chakri Vikram Yurjitha Shasanaha
Shabdhatika Shabtasaha Shishira Sarva-Reekaraha
906. A-raudrah: He Who is not driven to anger easily.
907. Kundali: He Who is bedecked with beautiful earrings.
908. Cakri: One with the Discus in His arm.
909. Vikrami: He Who has great prowess.
910. Urjita-sasanah: He of inviolable commands.
911. Sabdatigah: He Who is beyond words.
912. Sabda-sahah: He Who shoulders the burden.
913. Sisirah: He Who rushed to render help.
914. Sarvari-karah: He Who had the destructive weapons in his hands.
Akroora Peshalo Daksho Dakshinaha Kshminam Varaha
Vidhvatthamo Veedhabhaya Punya-Shravana Keertanaha
915. A-krurah: He Who was not cruel.
916. Pesalah: He Who is charming and soft.
917. Dakshath: He Who removes evil elements very quickly.
918. Dakshinah: He Who is pleasing and amiable.
919. Kshaminam-varah: The foremost in bearing the burden of protection of His devotees.
920. Vidvat-tamah: The Best among those who know what to do.
921. Vita-bhayah: He because of Whom fear is dispelled.
922. Punya-sravana-kIrtanah: He Whose nama sravanam and kirtanam are purifying.
Uttarano Dushkruthiha Punyo Dur-Swapna Nashanaha
Veeraha Rakshna Sandho Jivana Paryasthithaha
923. Uttaranah: He Who lifts up.
924. Dushkrti-ha: He Who slays the evil-doers.
925. Punyah: The Purifier.
926. Dus_svapna-nasanah: The Remover of evil dreams.
927. Vira-ha: He Who is most powerful.
928. Rakshanah: The Savior.
929. Santah: He Who makes those who have sought refuge in Him prosper.
930. Jivanah: The Life-Giver.
931. Paryavasthitah: He Who stands beside.
Anantharoopo-Nanthasreer Jithamanyur Bayapahaha
Chathurasro Gabheerathma Ivdhisho Vyadhsho Dhisaha
932. Ananta-rupah: He of infinite Forms.
933. Ananta-srih: He of infinite wealth, glory, power, etc.
934. Jita-manyuh: He Who has conquered His anger.
935. Bayapahah: He Who destroys the fear in the mind of the devotee.
936. Chatur-asrah: One Who is skilled in all aspects.
937. Gabhiratma: He of deep and profound nature.
938. Vidisah: One Who can be reached from all directions.
939. Vyadisah: He Who appoints the different gods in their respective positions.
940. Disah: He Who commands.
Anathir Bhoorbhavo Lakshmi Suviro Ruchirangadhaha
Janano Jana-Janmadir Bhimo Bhima Parakramaha
941. Anadih: He Who is not realized by many because of their ignorance.
942. Bhur-bhuvah: He Who supports that which supports the Earth, the sky, etc
943. Lakshmih: The Wealth.
944. Suviro: Good fighter.
945. Rucira’ngadah: He Who bestows His lovely form for His devotees to enjoy.
946. Jananah: The Creator.
947. Jana-janmadih: He Who is the root cause of all beings.
948. Bhimah: He Who is frightful to those who do not follow dharma.
949. Bhima-parakramya: one who is the all-powerful fighter.
Adara Nilayo Dhatha Pushpa Hasa Praja-Garaha
Urdhvaga Satpata Chara Pranadha Pranava Pranaha
950. Aadhaaranilayah: One who is the fundamental sustainer.
951. Adhaataa: Above whom there is no other to control or to command.
952. Pushpahaasah: He who shines like an opening flower.
953. Prajaagarah: Ever-Awaked -He who knows no sleep.
954. Oordhvagah: One who walks the path of truth.
955. Satpaatacharah: One who walks the path of truth.
956. Praanadah: One who gives ‘Praana’ to all.
957. Pranavah: One who is The Infinite reality is indicated by ‘OM’ in the Vedas.
958. Panah: The supreme Manager of the universe.
Pramanam Prana Nilaya Pranabrut Prana Jivanaha
Tatvam Tatva Videkatma Janma Mrutyu Jarathigaha
959. Pramaanam: He whose very form is the Vedas.
960. Praananilayah: He in whom all praanas stand established.
961. Praana-brit: He who rules over all Praanas
962. Praana-jeevanah: He who maintains the life-birth in all living creatures
963. Tattvam: He who is the Reality that which is eternal
964. Tattvavit: One who has realized fully the reality.
965. Ekaatmaa: Supersoul in the universe.
966. Janma-mrityu-jaraa-atigah: One who has no change or modifications in Himself
Bhoorbhuva Svastha-Srusthara Savita Prapitamahaha
Yogño Yagñapatir Yajva Yagnango Yagna Vahanaha
967. Bhoor-bhuvas-svas-taruh: One who nurtures the three lokas.
968. Tarrah: One who helps all to cross over.
969. Savitaa: He who is the eternal father of the entire Universe.
970. Pra-pitaamahah: He who is the father of even the Father of all Beings.
971. Yajnah: One whose very nature is yajna.
972. Yajna-patih: The lord of all yajnas.
973. Yajvaa: The one who performs Yajna according to the strict prescriptions laid down in Vedas.
974. Yajnaangah: One whose limbs are employed in Yajna.
975. Yajna-vaahanah: One who fulfills Yajnas.
Yagñabrudth Yagñakruth Yagñee Yagñabhug Yagña Sadhanaha
Yagnandha-Krudh Yagna-Guhya Manna-Mannadha Evacha
976. Yajna-bhrit: the ruler of the Yajnas.
977. Yajna-Krit: One who performs Yajna
978. Yajnee: One who is a constant ‘Enjoyer’ of the perpetual Yajnas.
979. Yajnee: All that is offered into the sacred Fire during a Yajna.
980. Yajna-saadhanah: One who fulfills all Yajnas.
981. Yajnaantakrit: One who performs the last act in all Yajnas.
982. yagna-guhyam: One who is the most profound truth to be realized in all yajnas.
983. Annam: One who has himself become the food.
984. Annaadah: One who eats the food.
Atmayoni Svayam Jato Vaikhana Samagayanaha
Devaki Nandhana Shruasta Kshideesha Papa Nashanaha
985. Aatma-yohin: One who is himself the material cause.
986. Svayam-jaatah: One who is the lord of the universe.
987. Vai-Khaanah: The one who dug through the earth.
988. saama-gaayanah: One who signs the Saama-songs.
989. Devakeenandhanah: He who was born to Devakee in his Incarnation as Krishna.
990. Srashtaa: One who creates.
991. Kshiteesah: One who is the lord of the earth.
992. Paapa-naasanah: meditating upon whom, all vaasanaas are liquidated.
Sanghabrun Nandagi Chakri Sharnga Dhanva Gadha Dharaha
Rathanga Pani Rakshobhya Sarva Prharanayudhaha
993. Samkha-bhrit: One who has the divine conch named Paanchajanya.
994. Nandakee: The lord’s sword is called Nandaka.
995. Chakree: one who carries the discus called Sudarsana.
996. Saarnga-dhanvaa: One who aims his unerring bow called Saarnga.
997. Gadda-dharah: One who holds his divine club (Mace) celebrated as Kaumodakee.
998. Rathanga-paanih: One who has the wheel of the chariot as his weapon.
999. Akshobhyah: One who cannot be exasperated by anyone.
1000. Sarva-praharanaayudhah: He who has all implements for all kinds of assault and fight.
Sarvapraharanayuda OM Nama Idi
He who uses everything as a weapon Om.
Vanamali Gadhi Sarnkhee Chakree cha nandaki
Sreeman narayano vishnur vasudevobhi rakshatu
Protect us, Oh Lord Narayana, Who wears the forest garland, Who has the mace, conch, sword, and the wheel. And who is called Vishnu and the Vasudeva.
UTTARA BHAGA (Afterward)
PHALASHRUTHI (Hearing of the benefits)
Itidam Keerthanasya Kesavasya mahatmana,
Namnam sahasram Diwyanamaseshesna prakeerthitham
Thus was told, All the holy thousand names, Of Kesava who is great.
Ya tdam srunyuan nityam yaschapi parikeerthayed,
Nasubham prapunayad kinchid Soamuthre ha cha manava
He who hears or sings, It all without fail, In all days of the year, Will never get into bad, In this life and after.
Vedantago brahmana syad kshatriyo vijayi bhaved,
Vaisyo dhana samruddha syachyutha Sugapnuyad.
The Brahmin will get knowledge, The Kshatriya will get victory, The Vaisya will get wealth, and The Shudra will get pleasures, by reading these.
Dharmarthi Prapnuyad Dharmam, Artharthi Cha Arthamapnuyad,
Kamanvapnuyad Kami, PrajarthiChapnuyad Prajam
He who seeks Dharma, He who seeks wealth, He who seeks pleasures, 36 He who seeks children, Will all without fail, Get what they want.
Bhakthiman Ya sdaothaya , Suchistad gatha manasa,
Sahasram vasudevasya Namnamedat prakeerthayed
Yasa Prapnodhi vipulam yadi pradanya meva cha
Achalam sriyamapnodhi sryaprapnothyanuttamam
Na Bhayam kwachidapnodhi Veerya tejascha vindhati
Bhavatyarogo dyuthiman bala roopa gunanvidha
Rogartho muchayade rogat, Bhaddo muchyathe Bandanath,
Bhayan muchyathe Bheedasthu, muchyadepanna apada
He who sings a thousand names of Vasudeva, With utmost devotion, After he rises in the morn, With a mind tied in Him always, Will get fame without fail, Will be first in what he does, Will get riches that last, Would attain salvation from these bonds, Will never be afraid of anything, Will be bubbling with vim and valor, Will not get any ills, Will be handsome forever, Will have all the virtues in this wide world, And he who is ill will get cured, He who is bound will be free, He who is afraid, will get rid of fear, He who is in danger, will be safe.
Durganyadarthyasu purusha purushottamam,
Stuvan nama sahasrena nityam bhakthi samanvida
He who chants these holy thousand names, With devotion to Purushottama, Will cross the miseries, That cannot be crossed Without fail.
Vasudevasryo marthyo vasudeva parayana,
Sarva papa vishudhatma Yati brahma sanathanam
The man who nears Vasudeva, The man who takes Him as shelter, Would get rid of all sins, And become purer than the pure, And will reach Brahmam, Which existed forever.
Na vasudevabhaktanamasubham vidyate Kwachit
Janma Nrutyu jara Vyadhi Bhayam naivopa jayade
The devotees of Vasudeva the great, Never fall into difficult days, And never forever suffer, Of birth, death, old age and fear.
Imam stavamaddeyana sraddha Bhakthi samanvidha,
Yujyedathma sukha kshanthi sri dhrithi smrithi keerthibhi
He who sings these names with devotion, And with Bhakthi, Will get pleasure the great, Patience to allure, Wealth to attract, Bravery and memory to excel.
Na krodho na cha matsarya na shubha mati,
Bhavanthi kritha punyanam Bhakthanam puroshottame
The devotee of the Lord Purushottama, Has neither anger nor fear, Nor avarice, and nor bad thoughts.
Dhyau sachandrarka nakshatra Kham diso bhur mahadathi.
Vasudevasya veeryena vidhrithani mahatmana
All this world of Sun and stars, Moon and sky, Sea and the directions, Are but borne by valor the great, Of the great god Vasudeva.
Sasurasura gandharwa, sayakshoraga rahshasam,
Jagaddese vartatedam krishnasya sacharacharam
All this world, Which moves and moves not, And which has devas, rakshasas, and Gandharvas, And also asuras and nagas, Is with Lord Krishna without fail.
Indriyani mano bhuddhi satvam tejo bala dhruti.
Vasudevatmakanyahu kshetram ksheragna eve cha
The learned ones say, That all the limbs, Mind, wisdom, and thought, And also strength, bravery, body and the soul, Are full of Vasudeva.
Sarvagamanamachara pradamm parikalpathe,
Achara prabhavo dharma dharmasya prabhurachyutha
Rule of life was first born And from it came Dharma, And from it came Achyutha the Lord.
Hrishaya pitaro deva mahabhootani dhatava,
Jangamajangamam chedam jagannarayanodbhavam
All the sages, All the ancestors, All the devas, All the five elements, All the pleasures, All the luck, All that moves, All that does not move, All came only, From the great Narayana.
Yogo gnanan thada sankhyam vidhya shilpadhi karma cha
Veda shastradi vignanam death sravam janardhanath.
The Art of Yoga And the science of Sankhya. The treasure of knowledge. The divine art of sculpture. And all Vedas and sciences, All these came from Janardhana.
Eko vishnu Mahadbhutham pradag Bhutanyanekasa,
Treem lokan vyapya bhutatma bhungte viswabhugavyaya
Vishnu is many, but He is one, and He divides Himself, and exists in all beings, that are in the three worlds, and rules all of them, without death and decay.
Imam stavam bhagavatho vishnur vyasena keerthitham,
Padedya icched purusha sreys prapthum sukhani cha
He who desires fame and pleasure Should chant these verses, sung by Vyasa, Of this great stotra of Vishnu without fail.
Visweswaramajam devam Jagatha Prabhumavyayam,
Bhajanthi Ye pushkaraksham na te yanthi parabhavam Na te Yanthi Parabhava Om Na Ithi
He will never fail, Who sings the praise of the Lord, Of this universe, Who does not have birth, Who is always stable, And who shines and sparkles, And has lotus eyes. Om Nama He will not fail.
Arjuna Uvacha:
Padma Pathra Visalakha padmanabha surothama,
Bhakthanamanu rakthanam Tratho Bhava Janardhana.
Arjuna Said:- Oh God Who has eyes, Like the petals of a lotus, Oh God, Who has a lotus, On his stomach, Oh God, Who has eyes, Seeing all things, Oh God, Who is the Lord, Of all devas, Please be kind, And be a shelter, To all your devotees, Who come to you with love.
Sri Bhagawan uvacha:
Yo mam nama sahasrena stothumichadi pandava,
Sohamekena slokena sthutha eva na samsaya
Sthutha eva na samsaya Om Nama Ithi
The Lord Said:- He who likes, Oh Arjuna, To sing my praise, Using these thousand names, Should know Arjuna, That I would be satisfied, By his singing of, Even one stanza, Without any doubt. Om Nama without any doubt
Vyasa Uvacha:
Vasanad Vasudevasya vasitham bhuvana trayam,
Sarva bhutha nivasosi vasudeva namosthuthe.
Sri Vasudeva namosthuthe om nama ithi
Vyasa said:- My salutations to you Vasudeva, Because you who live in all the worlds, Make these worlds as places, Where beings live, And also Vasudeva, You live in all beings, As their soul. Om Nam salutations to Vasudeva
Parvatyuvacha:
Kenoupayena Laguna Vishnor nama sahasragam,
Patyadher Pandither nithyam Srothumichamyaham Prabho
Parvathi said:- I am desirous to know, oh Lord, how the scholars of this world will chant without fail these thousand names by a method that is easy and quick.
Easwara Uvacha:
Sri Rama Rama ramethi reme rame manorame,
Sahasra nama thathulyam rama nama varanane
Rama nama varanane om nama ithi
Lord Shiva said:- Hey beautiful one, I play with Rama always, By chanting Rama Rama and Rama, Hey lady with a beautiful face, Chanting of the name Rama, Is same as the thousand names. Om Nama Rama Nama is same as
Brahmouvacha:
Namostvanandaya sahasra moorthaye
Sahasra Padakshi sirory Bahave,
Sahasra namne purushaya saswathe,
Sahasra koti yuga dharine nama
Sahasra Koti yuga dharine nama om nama ithi
Brahma said:- Salutations to thee, oh Lord, Who runs the immeasurable time of thousand crore yugas, Who has no end, Who has a thousand names, Who has a thousand forms, Who has a thousand feet, Who has a thousand eyes, Who has a thousand heads, Who has thousand arms, And Who is always there. Om Nama He who runs thousand crore yugas
Sanchaya Uvacha:
Yatra Yogiswara Krishno Yatra Partho dhanurdhara
Tatra srirvijaya bhoothirdhruva neethir murthir mama
Sanjaya said:- Where Krisna, the king of Yogas, And where the wielder of bow, Arjuna is there, There will exist all the good, All the victory, All the fame, And all the justice in this world.
Sri Bhagawan Uvacha:
Ananyaschinatayanto Mam ye jana parypasathe,
Thesham nityabhi yukthanam yogakshemam vahamyaham
Parithrayana sadhunam vinasaya cha dushkritham,
Dharma samsthapanarthaya sambhavami yuge yuge
Artha vishanna sidhilascha beetha, Goreshu cha vyadeeshu varthamana
Samkalpa narayana sabdha mathram vimuktha dukho sukhino bhavanthu
Sri Bhagavan said:- I would take care, Of worries and cares of Him, Who thinks and serves me, Without any other Thoughts, To take care of Dharma, To protect those who are good, And to destroy all who are bad. I will be born from time to time. If he who is worried, If he who is sad, If he who is broken, If he who is afraid, If he who is severely ill, If he who has heard tidings bad, Sings Narayana and Narayana, All his cares would be taken care of.
PRAYER FOR COMPLETION
Kayenavacha Manasendryrva budhyatmanava prakrithai swabhawat,
Karomi yadyat sakalam parasmai narayanayethi samarpayami OM TAT SAT
I offer all that I do, To Lord Narayana, Whatever I do with my body, Whatever I do with my mind, Whatever I do with my brain, Whatever I do with my soul, And whatever I do with nature’s help, Om that is the truth.
Benefits of Reading Vishnu Sahasranama:
Vishnu Sahasranama is an important stotra in Hinduism. Many astrologers advise their clients to read it when they face problems related to finance, family, education, and many more. Basically, chanting the name of a god is considered good karma, and it is believed that it reduces our sins. Vishnu Sahasranama contains 1000 names of Lord Vishnu along with his praise. Therefore, when a person chants it regularly, he/she benefits tremendously, but you need to be patient and chant it consistently. Some people benefit early, while some late, depending upon the karma of the practitioner.
1. The practitioner gets the grace of Lord Vishnu.
2. Feels peace of mind and reduction in worries.
3. Increases concentration.
4. Helps to solve financial, health-related, and other problems in life.
5. Per the Chakra Samhita, it is the best remedy for physical and mental disorders.
Detailed benefits are listed in the Phalashruti section of the Stotra above. Many people have shared their experiences online about how they benefited by reading Vishnu Sahasranama.
Personal Experiences of People after starting to read Vishnu Sahasranama
FAQs About Vishnu Sahasranma:
How many shlokas does it contain?
It has 108 shlokas.
In which meter is it composed?
Anushtup meter.
Can women read it?
Yes. There are no restrictions on gender or age. Even children can read it.
How many times should one read Vishnu Sahasranama?
You can either chant or listen to the entire Vishnu Sahasranama or chant your personal verse 11 times every day. A personal verse is based on an individual’s horoscope. Consult an astrologer to find it.
What is the best time to read Vishnu Sahasranama?
Morning is the best time to chant any stotra or do puja. Our body is pure immediately after a bath. But you can chant it any time of the day at your convenience. If you are short on time, you can read it every Wednesday.
Reference: