Sanatana Dharma : Vishnu Sahasranamam

Part 1 (from tradition)

Shuklam Bharatharam Vishnum Sashivarnam Chathurbhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayeth Sarva Vignopa Shanthaye

Vyasam Vashita Naptharam Shakte Poutramakalmasham
Parasharathmajam Vande Shukathathum Thaponidhim

Vyasaya Vishnu Roopaya Vyasroopaya Vishanave
Namovai Brahmanidhaye Vasishtaya Namonamaha

Avikaraya Shuddhaya Nithyaya Paramathmane
Sadhaika Roopa Roopaya Vishnave Sarvajishnave

Yasya Smarana Mathrena Janma Samsara Bandhanath
Vimuchyathe Namas Thasmai Vishnave Prabha Vishanve
Om Namo Vishnave Praba Vishnave. 5

Part 2 (from Mahabharata)

Shree Vaisham Payana Uvacha
Shruthva Dharmana Seshena Pavananicha Sarvashaha
Yudhishtara Shanthanavam Punarevabya Bashatha

Yudhishtira Uvacha
Kimekam Daivatham Loke Kim Vapyekam Parayanam
Sthuvantha Kam Kamarchanda Prapnuyur Manava Shubam

Go Dharma Sarva Dharmanam Bhavatha Paramo Mathaha
Kim Japan Muchyathe Janthur Janma Samsara Bandhanath

Shree Bheeshma Uvacha
Jagath Prabhum Deva Devam Antham Purushothamam
Sthuvan Nama Sahasrena Purusha Saththo Thithaha

Thameva Char Chayanth Nithyam Bhakthya Purusha Mavyayam
Dhayayan Sthuvan Namasyamsha Yajamanas Thamevacha 10

Anadhinidhanam Vishnum Sarva Lokamahesvaram
Lokadhyaksham Sthuvan Nithyam Sarva Dhukka Thigo Bhaveth

Brahmanyam Sarva Dharmangyam Lokanam Keerthivardhanam
Lokanatham Mahath Bhootham Sarva Bhootha Bhavothbhavam

Esha Me Sarvadharmanam Dharmodhi Kathamo Mathaha
Yath Bhakthya Pundari Kaksham Sthavai Rar-Chen Nara Ssatha

Paramam Yo Mahath Teja Paramam Yo Mahath Thapaha
Paramam Yo Mahath Brahma Paramam Ya Parayanam

Pavithram Pavithram Yo Mangalanancha Mangalam
Daivatham Devathanancha Bhoothanam Yovyaya Pitha 15

Yatha Sarvani Bhoothani Bhavanthyadhi Yugagame
Yasmimscha Pralayam Yanthi Punareva Yugakshaye

Thasya Loka Pradhanasya Jagan-Nadhasya Bhoopathe
Vishnor Nama Sahasrm Me Srunu Papa Bhayapaham

Yani Namani Gounani Vikyathani Mahathmanaha
Rushibhi Parigeerthani Thani Vakshayami Bhoothaye

Part 3 (from tradition)

Rushirnamnam Sahasrasya Vedhavyaso Mahamunihi
Chchando-Nushtup Thadha Dhevo Bhaghavan Dhevagee-Suthaha

Amrutham Soothbhavo Bheejam Shakthir Dhevaki Nandhanaha
Thrisama Hrudhayam Thasya Shanthyarthe Viniyujyathe 20

Vishnum Jishnum Mahavishnum Prabhavishum Maheswaram
Anaika Roopa Dhaithyantham Namami Purushoth-Thamam

Nyasam

Asya Sree Vishnor Dhivya Sahasranama Sthothra Mahamanthrasya
Sri Vedhavyaso Bhagavan Rishihi
anushtup Ch-Chandaha
Sri Mahavishnu Paramathma Sirman Narayano Devatha

Amrutham Shoothbavo Banurithi Beejam
Devakee Nandhan Srashtethi Sakthihi
Uthbava Kshobhano Deva Ithi Paramo Manthraha
Shankbhruth Nandhkee Chakreethi Keelakam
Sharngadhanva Gadhadhara Ithyasthram
Radhangapani Rakshobhya Ithi Nethram
Thrisama Samaka Samethi Kavacham
Aanandam Parbrahmethi Yonihi
Rudhu Sudharsank Kaala Ithi Dhigbandhaha
Sri Viswaroopa Ithi Dhyanam

Sri Mahavishnup Preethyarthe Sahasra Nama Jape Viniyogaha

Dhyanam

Ksheerodhanvath Pradhese Susi Mani Vilasath Saikathe Mouthikanam
Malak Lupthasanastha Spatikamani-Nibair Moukthikair Mandithaangaha

Suprai Rbhrai Radhaprai Ruprivirasithair Muktha Bheeyuusha Varshaihi
Anandheenap Puneeyaa Dhari Nalina Gadha Shankapaanir Mukundhaha

Bhoop-Paathau Yasya Nabhir Viyadhasoora-Nilach-Chandra Sauryau Cha Nethre
Karnavasa Siro Dhyaur-Mukamapi Dhahano Yasya Vaastheyamapdhihi

Andhastham Yasya Vishvam Soor-Nara-Khaga-Gho-Bhogi-Gandharva-Dhaithyaihi
Chitram Ramramyathe Tham Thribhuvan-Vapusham Vishnu Meesham Namaami

Om namo bhahvate vasudevaya

Shaanthakaram Bhujagasayanam Padhmanabham Suresam
Vishwadharam Gaganasadhrusham Megavarnam Subhangam

Lakshmi Kantham Kamalanayanam Yogihrudhyana Gamyam
Vandhe Vishnum Bavabayaharm Sarvalokaikanadham

Megha Shyamam Peetha Kausheya VchamShree Vatsangam Kausthubho Bhasithangam
Punyopetham Pundari Kayadaksham Vishnum Vande Sarva Lokaika Natham

Namas Samastha Bhothanam Adi Bhoothaya Bhoo Bruthe
Aneka Roopa Roopaya Vishanve Prabha Vishnave

Shashanka Chakram Saka Reeta Kundalam Sappetha Vasthram Sarasi Ruheshanam
Shara Vaksha Sthala Shobhi Kausthubam Namami Vishnum Shirasa Chathurbhujam 5

Chayayam Parijathasya Hema Simhasano Parihi
Aasina Mam-Bhutha-Shyama-Mayadaksha Malankrutham

Chandrananam Chathur Bhahum Shree Vatsanghitha Vakshasam
Rukmini Sathyabhamabhyam Sahitham Kirshnamasraye

Part 4 (Sahasranama)

Om vishwasmai namah

Vishvam Vishnur Vashatkaro Bhootha Bhavya Bhavath Prabhuhu
Bhoothakruth Bhoothabruth Bhavo Bhoothatma Bhootha Bhavanaha

Bhoothatma Paramathma Cha Mukthanam Parama Gathihi
Avya Yapurusha Sakshi Kshetrgno Ksharo Evacha

Yogo Yoga Vitham Netha Prdhana Purusheshwaraha
Narasimha Vabhu Shreeman Keshava Purushothamaha

Sarva Sharvash Shivas Sthanur Bhoothathir Nidhira Vyahayaha
Sambhavo Bhavono Bartha Prabava Prabhureeshwaraha

Swambu Shambur Adithya Pushkaraksho Mahasvanaha
Anadhi Nidhano Dhath Vidhath Dhathu Ruthmaha 5

Appreyo Rishi Keshah Padmnabho Mara Prabhuhu
Visha Karma Manusthvastha Sthavishta Shtaviro-Dhruvaha

Agrahya Sashvatha Krishno Lokidaksh Pradhr Dhanaha
Prabhuth Shrikuthama Pavithrm Manglam Param

Eashana Pranadha Prano Jyeshta Shreshta Praja Pathihi
Hiran Ya Garbho Bhoo Gahrbho Madhavo Madhu Sudhanaha

Ishvaro Vikrami Thanvi Medavi Vikrma Kramaha
Anuththamo Duradarsha Kruthangya Kruthi-Raathmavan

Suresha Sharnam Sharma Vishva Retha Prajabhvaha
Ahath Samvathsaro Wyallaha Prathyas Sarvadharshanaha 10

Ajas Sarvesh Varas Sidhas Sidhi Sarva Dhiru Chithaha
Vrusha Gabhir Meyathma Sarva Yoga Vinisruthaha

Vasur Vasumanas Sathya Samathma Sammitha-Samaha
Amoga Pundarikaksho Vrushkarma Vrushakruthihi

Rudro Bahushira Babrur Viswayoni Suchichrvaha
Amrudha Sachvadha Sthanur Vraroha Mahathapaha

Sarvakaha Sarvavidhbaanur Vishwakseno Janardhanaha
Vedo Veda Vidhav Yango Vedango Vedvith Kavihi

Loka Dhyakshas Surdhyaksho Dharma Dhyaksho Krutha Kruthaha
Chathurathma Chathur Vyuhachathur Thamshta Chathur Bhujaha 15

Prajishur Bhojanam Bhoktha Sahishnur Jagatha Thijaha
Anako Vijayo Jetha Vishva Yoni Punarvasuhu

Upendro Vamaha Pramshur Amogash Shsirurjithaha
Atheendras Sangrahas Sargo Dhruthatma Niyamo Yamaha

Vedyo Vaidyas-Sada-Yogi Veeraha Madhavo Madhuhu
Atheendriyo Mahamayo Mahothsaho Mahabalaha

Mahabuthir Mahaveeryo Mahashakthir Mahathyuthihi
Anir Deshya Vabhu Shreema-Nameyathma Maha-Thri-Dhruk

Maheshvaso Maheebartha Shreenivasa Satham Gathihi
Aniruddas Surananndo Govindo Gvindam Pathihi 20

Marichir Thamano Hamsas Superno Pujagothamaha
Hiranya Nabhas Suthapa Padmanabha Prajapthihi

Amruthyus Sarva-Dhruk Simha-Sandhatha Sandhimam-Stiraha
Ajo Durmarshanas-Shastha Vishruthatma Surariha

Gurur Gurthamo Thama Sathyas Sathya Parakramaha
Nimisho Nimishas Sragvi Vachaspathi Rutharathee

Agraneer Gramanee Shreeman Nyayo Netha Sameeranaha
Sahasra Murtha Vishvatma Sahas-Rakshas-Sahasrapath

Aavarthano Nivruthathma Samvradhas Sampra Mardhanaha
Ahas Samvarthako Vahni-Ranilo Dharani Dharaha 25

Suprasada Prasanathma Vishwasruk Vishvabhuk Vibhuhu
Sathkartha Sathkrudhas Sadhur Janhoor Naryano Naraha

Asangeyo Prameyathma Vishista Shista Kruch-Chuchihi
Siddhartha Siddha Sankalpa Siddhida-Siddhi Sadhanaha

Vrushahee Vrushabho Vishnur Vrushaparva Vrusho Dharaha
Varthano Varthamanaksha Vivikta Shruth Sagaraha

Subhujo Dhurtharo Vakmi Mahendhro Vasudo Vasuhu
Naikarupo Bruhathroopas Sibhivishta Praksanaha

Ojas-Thejo Dhyuuthidhara Prakashatma Pratapanaha
Ruddhas Spashta-Ksharo Manthra-Chandramshur Bhaskarathdhyuthihi 30

Amrutham Shudh Bhavo Bhanu Shashabindu Sureshwaraha
Aushadham Jagadha Sethu Sathya Dharma Parakramaha

Bhoothabhavya Bhavannatha Pavana Pavano Nalaha
Kamaha Kamakruth Kantha Kama Kamapratha Prabhuhu

Yugadikruth Yugavartho Naika Mayo Mahasanaha
Athrushyo Vyaktha Roopashcha Sahasrajita Nandajith

Ishto Vishishta Thisteshta Shikandi Nahursho Vrushaha
Krodhaha Krodhakruth Kartha Vishva Bahoor Mahitharaha

Achyutha Prathitha Pranaha Pranatho Vasuvanujaha
Apam-Nidi Rathishtana Mapramatha Prathishtithaha 35

Skandaha Skandadaro Duryo Varado Vau Vahanaha

Vaasudevo Bruhath Banur Adi Deva Purandaraha

Ashokas Stharanas Thara Shura Shurir Janeswaraha
Anukoola Shathavartha Padmi Padma Nibhekshanaha

Padmanabho Ravindaksha Padmagarba Sharirabruth
Maharthrir Ruthro Vruthathma Mahaksho Garudadvajaha

Atula Sharabo Bheema Samayagno Havir Harhi
Sarva Lakshana Lakshañyo Lakshmivan Samithanjayaha

Viksharo Rohitho Margo Hethur Damodara Sahaha
Maheetharo Mahabhogo Vegavanami Thashanaha 40

Uthbhava Shobhano Deva Shreegarba Parmeshvaraha
Karanam Karanam Kartha Vikartha Gahnoguhaha

Vyavasayovyvasthanas Samasthana Sthando Druvaha
Pararthi Parama Spastha Dushta Pushta Subhekshanaha

Ramo Viramo Viratho Margo Neyo Nayo Nayaha
Veera Shakthimatham Sreshto Dharmo Dharma Vithuthamaha

Vaikunta Purusha Prana Pranadha Pranava Prathuhu
Hiranyagharbha Shtrugno Vyapto Vayu Rthokshajaha

Ruthu Sudarshana Kala Parameshti Parikrahaha
Ugra Smavatsaro Daksho Vishramo Vishva Dakshinaha 45

Vishthara Sthavaras-Sthanu Pramanam Beejama Vyayam
Artho Nartho Mahakosho Mahabhogo Mahadhanaha

Anirvinna Sthavishtobua Dharmayubo Mahamakaha
Nakshathra Nemir Nakshthri Kshamaha Kshaamaha Smihanaha

Yagña Ejyo Mahejyascha Krathu Sathram Sathangkadhihi
Sarva-Darshee Vimukthathma Sarvagno Gnana-Muth-Thamam

Suvratha Sumuga Sookshma Sukosha Sukada Suhruth
Manoharo Jithakrodho Virabahur Vitharanaha

Swapna Swavasho Vyapi Naikathma Naik Karmakruth
Vatsaro Vathsalo Vatsee Rathnagarbo Dhaneswaraha 50

Dharmakrup Dharmakruth Dharmi Sathakshara Maksharam
Avignatha Sahasramshur Vidhata Krutha Lakshanaha

Gapasthinemi Sathvastha Simho Bhootha Maheswaraha
Aadi Devo Mahadevo Devesho Devabruthguruhu

Uththaro Gopathir Goptha Gnankamya Purathanaha
Sharira Bhoothabruth Bhoktha Kapindro Purdakshinaha

Somabo Mrudhapa Soma Purjith Purshothama
Vinayo Jaya Sathyando Darshaha Sathvatham Pathihi

Jeevo Vinayitha-Sakshi Mukundo Mita Vikramaha
Ambonidhi-Ranandhathmaa Maho-Dhadishayo-Ndhakaha 55

Ajo Mahaarha Swabhaavyo Jidaa Mitrah Pramodhanaha
Anando Nandano Nanda Satya Dharma Trivikramaha

Maharshi Kapila Acharya Kritagño Metini Pathihi
Tripada Tripaddhyaksho Maha Shrung Krutaantha Kruthu

Maha Varaho Govinda Sushenah Kanaka-Ngadhi
Ghuyo Gabeero Gahano Gupthash-Chakra Gadhadharaha

Vedha Swaango Jith Krishno Druda-Sankrshano-Chuthaha
Varuno Vaaruno Vruksha Pushkaraaksho Mahamanaha

Bhagavan Bhagaha-Nandhi Vana Malee Halaayudhaha
Aadhithyo Jyothir Adhitya Sahishnur Gadhisattamaha 60

Sudhanwa Kanda Parashur Dhaarundo Dhravinapradhaha
Divas-Sprug Sarva-Drug-Vyaso Vachaspathi-Rayonijaha

Trisaama Saamagah Saamah Nirvaanam Beshajam Bhishaku
Sanya-Sakruchama Shantho Nishta Shanthi Parayanam

Shubaangah Shaantidha Srashta kumudhah Kuvaleshayaha
Gohito Gopathir Goptha Vrushabaaksho Vrusha Priyaha

Anivathee Nivruthaatma Samkshepta Kshema-Krucchivaha
Sreevatsa-Vaksha Sreevasha Sreepati Sreemataam Varaha

Sridha Srishah Srinivasah Srinidhi Srivibha-Vanaha
Sridharah Srikarah Shreyah Shriman Loka-Trayashrayaha 65

Swaksha Swanga Shadanando Nandir Jyothir Ganeshwaraha
Vichitaatma Vidheyaatma Satkeertis Chinna Shamshayaha

Udeerna Sarvata-Chakshu-Raneesha Shaswata-Sthiraha
Bhooshayo Bhushano Bhoothir Vishoka Shoka Naashanaha

Archishma-Narchita kumbho Vishudhaatma Vishodhanaha
Aniruddho Pratirata Pradhyumno Mitavikramaha

Kalaneminiha Vira Shaurir Shoora Janeshwaraha
Trilokatma Trilokesha Keshava Keshiha Harihi

Kama Deva Kamapala Kamee Kantha Krutaagamha
Anirdheshyavapur-Vishur-Viro Anando Dhanan Jayaha 70

Bhramanyo Brahmankrud Brahma Brahma Brahma Vivardhanaha
Brahmavith Braahmano Brahmi Brahmagnyo Braamana Priyaha

Mahakramo Mahakarma Mahateja Mahoragaha
Maha-Krathur Mahayajva Mahayagno Maha Havihi

Stavya Stavapriya Sthothram Shthuthi Sthothaarana-Priyaha
Purna Purayitha Punya Punya Keerti Ranamayaha

Manojavas Theerthagaro Vasuredha Vasupradhaha
Vasupradho Vasudevo Vasur Vasumana-Havihi

Satgati Sathkriti Satta Satbooti Satparayanaha
Shoora Seno Yajushresta Sannivasa Suyamuhaha 75

Bhootavaso Vasudevo Sarvasu Nilayo Nalaha
Darphaha Darpadho Dhrupto Durdharo-Dhaparajitaha

Vishwa Murtir Mahamurthir Deeptamurtir-Amoortiman
Aneka Moorti-Ravyakta Shatamoorti Shataananaha

Eko Naika Sava Ka Kim Yatat Pada Manutta-Mam
Lokabhandhur Lokanatho Madhavo Bhaktha Vatsalaha

Suvarnavarno Hemaango Varangash Santha Nangathi
Veeraha Visham Shoonyo Drutashee Rachalas Chalaha

Amani Mandho Manyo Lokswami Trilokdhruk
Sumedha Medhajo Dhanya Satya Medha Dhara-Dharaha 80

Tejovrusho Dhyudhidhara Sarva-Shastra-Brudam Varaha
Pragraho Nigraho Vyagro Naika Shrungo Gadha-Grajaha

Chaturmurti Chaturbahu Chaturvyuha Chatur Gathihi
Chatur Aatma Chturbhava Chturveda Videkapat

Samavarto Nivruttatma Durjayo Duradikramaha
Dhurilabo Durgamo Durgo Duravaso Durariha

Shubaango Lokasaranga Sthuthantus Tantu Vardhanaha
Indra Karma Mahakarma Krutakarma Krutagamaha

Uthbhava Sundara Sundho Ratna Nabha Sulochanaha
Arko Vajasana Shrungi Jayantu Sarva Vijjayee 85

Suvarna Bindhurakshobya Sarva Vageshwara Shwaraha
Mahahrudho Mahakartho Mahabhootho Mahanidhihi

kumudha Kundhara Kundha Parjanya Pavano Nilaha
Amrutasho Mrutavapu Sarvagnya Sarvato Mukhaha

Sulabha Suvrata Siddha Shatrujit Shatrutapanaha
Nyakrodho Dumbaro Chwaththas Chanuraan-Dhranishoo Dhanaha

Shasrarchi Saptjihva Saptaida Sapta Vahanaha
Amoorti-Ranakho Chindyo Bhaya-Krut Bhayanashanaha

Anur Bruhat Krusha Sthoolo Guna Brun Nir-Guno-Mahan
Adhruta Svadruta Svasya Pragvamso Vamsa-Vardhanaha 90

Bharabrut Kathitho Yogi Yogeesha Sarva-Kamadhaha
Ashrama Shramana Kshama Suparno Vayu Vahanaha

Dhanurdharo Dhanurvedho Dando Damayita Damaha
Aparajita Sarvashaho Niyantha Niyamo Yamaha

Satvavaan Satvika Satya Satya Dharma Parayanaha
Abhipr Aya Priyar Horha Priyakrit Preetivardhanaha

Vihaya Sagatir Jyoti Suruchir Huta Bug Vibhuhu
Ravir Virochana Surya Savitha Ravi-Lochanaha

Ananta Hutabuk Bhoktha Sugadho Naikajhograjaha
Anirvirna Sadhamasrshi Lokhadhistana-Madhbutaha 95

Sanat Sanat-Anamah Kapila Kapiravyaha
Svastidah Svatikrut Svasti Svastibuk Svasti Dakshinaha

Aroudhra Kundali Chakri Vikram Yurjitha Shasanaha
Shabdhatika Shabtasaha Shishira Sarva-Reekaraha

Akroora Peshalo Daksho Dakshinaha Kshminam Varaha
Vidhvatthamo Veedhabhaya Punya-Shravana Keertanaha

Uttarano Dushkruthiha Punyo Dur-Swapna Nashanaha
Veeraha Rakshna Sandho Jivana Paryasthithaha

Anantharoopo-Nanthasreer Jithamanyur Bayapahaha
Chathurasro Gabheerathma Ivdhisho Vyadhsho Dhisaha 100

Anathir Bhoorbhavo Lakshmi Suviro Ruchirangadhaha
Janano Jana-Janmadir Bhimo Bhima Parakramaha

Adara Nilayo Dhatha Pushpa Hasa Praja-Garaha
Urdhvaga Satpata Chara Pranadha Pranava Pranaha

Pramanam Prana Nilaya Pranabrut Prana Jivanaha
Tatvam Tatva Videkatma Janma Mrutyu Jarathigaha

Bhoorbhuva Svastha-Srusthara Savita Prapitamahaha
Yogño Yagñapatir Yajva Yagnango Yagna Vahanaha

Yagñabrudth Yagñakruth Yagñee Yagñabhug Yagña Sadhanaha
Yagnandha-Krudh Yagna-Guhya Manna-Mannadha Evacha

Atmayoni Svayam Jato Vaikhana Samagayanaha
Devaki Nandhana Shruasta Kshideesha Papa Nashanaha

Sanghabrun Nandagi Chakri Sharnga Dhanva Gadha Dharaha
Rathanga Pani Rakshobhya Sarva Prharanayudhaha

Sarva Prharanayudha Om Nama Ithi

Vana Mali Gadhi Sharngi Shangi Chakri Chanandhagi
Shreeman Narayano Vishnur Vasudeva Abhirakshathu 108
(Repeat Three Times)

Part 4 (Phala Shruti)

Itheetham Kirtaniyasya Keshavasya Mahatmanaha
Namnam Sahasram Divyanam Asheshena Prakeertitham

Ya Idham Shrunuya Nityam Yaschabhi Parikeertayeth
Nashubam Prapnuyath Kimchit Somutreha-Cha-Manavaha

Vedhaantago Bhramana-Syat Kshatriyo Vijayee Bhavet
Vaishyo Dhana Samruta-Syat Shoodhra Sukha-Mavapnuyat

Dharmarthi Prapnuath Dharma Marthaarthi Charthmapnuyath
Kama-Navapnuyat Kami Prajarti Chapnuyat Prajam

Bhaktiman Ya Sathodhdaya Shuchi-Sthagahamanasaha
Sahasram Vasudevasya Namna-Metath Prakeertayedh 5

Yasha Prapnoti Vipulam Yadhi Pradhanya-Mevacha
Achalam Shriya Mapnoti Shreya Praphnothya-Nuththamam

Nabhayam Kvachitapnoti Veeryam Tejascha Vindhati
Bhavat-Yarogo Dyutiman Bala Roopa Gunanvitaha

Rogarto Muchyate Rogath Baddho Muchyetha Bhandhanaath
Bhayan Muchyeta Bheethasthu Muchyetapana Apataha

Durgan-Yadhitharat-Yashu Purusha Purushotamam
Stuvan Nama Sahasrena Nityam Bhakti Samanvitaha

Vasudevashrayo Martyo Vasudeva Parayanaha
Sarva Papa Vishuddhatma Yadhi Brahma Sanathanam 10

Na Vasudeva Bhaktana-Mashubham Vidhyate Kvachith
Janma Mrutyu Jara Vyadhi Bhayam Naivo Pajayathe

Imam Sthava-Madheeyana Shraddha Bhakti Samanvitaha
Yujyetatma Sukha Kshanti Shree-Dhriti Smruti Keertibhihi

Nakrodho Na Cha Matsaryam Na Lobho Nashubha Pathihi
Bhavanthi Kruta Punyanam Bhaktanam Purushottame

Dhyausa Chandhrarka Nakshtra Kamdhisho Bhoor Mahodatihi
Vasudevasya Veeryena Vidrutani Mahatmanaha

Sa-Sooraasoora Gandharvam Sa-Yakshorka Raakshasam
Jagathvase Varthathetham Krushnasya Sasarasaram 15

Indhriyani Mano Buddhi Satyam Tejo Balam Dhrithihi
Vasudevatmakan Yahoohu Kshetram Kshetrangya Evacha

Sarvakamana Machara Prathamam Parikalphithaha
Achara Prabhavo Dharmo Dharmasya Prabhurachyuthaha

Rushay Pitharo Devo Mahabhootani Dhatavaha
Jangama Jangamam Chedham Jagan Naryanodh Bhavam

Yogo Gyanam Tada Saankhyam Vidhya Shilpadhi Karmacha
Vedha Shaastrani Vigyana Metat Sarvam Janardhanath

Eko Vishnur Mahat Bhootam Pruthak Bhootani Yenekashaha
Treen Lokan Vyapata Bhootatma Bungthe Vishva Bhugavyaha 20

Imam Shavam Bhaghavatho Vishnor Vyasena Keertidam
Padethya Ichchet Purusha Shreeya Prapthum Sukhani Cha

Vishveshra Majam Devam Jagadha Prabhu Vapuyayam
Bhajanthiye Pushkaraksham Nadheyanti Parabhavam
Nadheyanti Parabhava Om Nam Iti

Part 4 (Mahabharata and tradition)

Arjuna Uvacha

Padma Patra Vishalaksha Padmanabha Surottama
Bhaktanam Anuraktanam Trata Bhava Janardhana

Shree Bhagavan Uvacha
Yo Maam Nama Shahasrena Shtotu Michathi Pandava
Sohamekena Slokena Stuta Evana Sumshayaha
Sthuta Evana Samshaya Om Nama Ithi

Vyasa Uvacha
Vasanaadh Vasudevasya Vasitam Bhuvanatrayam
Sarva Bhoota Nivasosi Vasudeva Namosthuthe
Sri Vasudeva Namosthutha Om Nama Ithi 25

Parvat Uvacha
Kenopayena Lakhuna Visnor Nama Sahasrakam
Patyathe Pandithair Nityam Srothu Micchamyaham Prabho

Ishwara Uvacha
Shreerama Rama Ramethi Rame Rame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Thattulyam Rama Nama Varanane (Repeat This Verse Three Times)
Shree Rama Nama Varanana Om Nama Ithi

Brahmo Uvacha
Namo Swananthaya Sahasra Murthaye Shasra Padakshi Siroru Bahave
Sahasra Namne Purushaya Saswate Sahasr Kodi Yugadarine Namaha
Sahasra Kodi Yuga Darine Nam Om Nama Ithi

Sanjaya Uvacha
Etra Yogeshwara Krishno Yatra Partho Dhanur Dharaha
Tatra Shri Vijayo Bhutir Dhruva Neetir Mathir Mama

Shree Bhagavan Uvacha
Ananya Shinttha Yantoma Yejana Paryu Pasathe
Tesham Nityabhiyuktanam Yogakshemam Vahamyaham 30

Paritranaya Sadhunam Vinashaya Cha Dhushkrutam
Dharma Samsathapanarthaya Sambhavami Yuge Yuge

Arta Vishanna sidhilascha Bheetha Koreshu Cha Vyathishu Vartamanaha
Samkeertya Narayana Shabta Matram Vimukta Dhukka Sukhino Bhavanthu

Kayena Vacha Manasendriyerva Budhyatma Nava Prakrute Swabhavath
Karomi Yadyat Sakalam Parasmai Narayanayetu Samarpayami.

Vishnu Sahasranamam – Audio by MS Subbulakshmi

Vishnu Sahasranama is a list of 1,000 names (sahasranama) of Vishnu, one of the main deities in Hinduism and the supreme God in Vaishnavism. It is also one of the most sacred and popular stotras in Hinduism. The Vishnu Sahasranama as found in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata is the most popular version of the 1,000 names of Vishnu. Other versions exists in the Padma Purana, Skanda Purana and Garuda Purana. Each name eulogizes one of His countless great attributes.

The Vishnu Sahasranama has been the subject of numerous commentaries. Adi Shankara wrote a definitive commentary on the sahasranama in the 8th century which has been particularly influential for many schools of Hinduism even today. Parasara Bhattar, a follower of Ramanuja, wrote a commentary in the 12th century, detailing the names of Vishnu from a Vishishtadvaita perspective, in the book titled Bhagavath Guna Dharpanam (or Bhagavad Guna Dharpana, meaning reflections of the Lord's qualities). Madhvacharya asserted that each name in the sahasranama has a minimum of 100 meanings.

According to the 135th chapter of Anushasanaparva (verses 14 to 120) in the epic Mahabharata, the names were handed down to Yudhishthira by the famous warrior Bhishma who was on his death bed (of arrows) in the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

Yudhishthira asks Bhishma the following questions:

kimekam daivatam loke kim vapyekam parayanam
stuvantah kam kamarcantah prapnuyurmanavah śubham
ko dharmah sarva dharmanam bhavatah paramo matah
kim japan mucyate jantuh janmasamsarabandhanat

In this universe Who is the one (ekam) refuge (parayanam) for all? Who (kim) is the greatest (ekam) Lord (daivatam) in the world (loke)? By eulogising (sthuvantah) whom (kam) can a person (manavah) reach auspiciousness (śubham) (peace and prosperity)? By worshipping (archantah) whom can a person reach auspiciousness (peace and prosperity)? What (kah) is, in thy opinion, the Greatest Dharma of all Dharmas? By (kim) chanting whose name, can a "creature" (jantuh) proceed beyond (muchyate) the bonds (bandhanat) of samsara?

Bhishma answers by stating that mankind will be free from all sorrows by chanting the "Vishnusahasranama", which are the thousand names of the all-pervading Supreme Being Vishnu, who is the master of all the worlds, the supreme light, the essence of the universe and who is Brahman. All matter animate and inanimate reside in him, and he in turn resides within all matter.

Merits of Recitation

Believers in the recitation of the Sahasranama claim that it brings unwavering calm of mind, complete freedom from stress and brings eternal knowledge. A translation of the concluding verses (Phalasruti) of Vishnu sahasranama, state the following: "Nothing evil or inauspicious will befall a man here or hereafter who daily hears or repeats these names. Whichever devoted man, getting up early in the morning and purifying himself, repeats this hymn devoted to Vasudeva, with a mind that is concentrated on Him, that man attains to great fame, leadership among his peers, wealth that is secure and the supreme good unsurpassed by anything. He will be free from all fears and be endowed with great courage and energy and he will be free from diseases. Beauty of form, strength of body and mind, and virtuous character will be natural to him. One who reads this hymn every day with devotion and attention attains to peace of mind, patience, prosperity, mental stability, memory and reputation. Whoever desires advancement and happiness should repeat this devotional hymn on Vishnu composed by Vyasa.Never will defeat attend on a man who adores the Lotus-Eyed One (Kamala Nayana), who is the Master of all the worlds, who is birthless, and out of whom the worlds have originated and into whom they dissolve."

In orthodox Hindu tradition, a devotee should daily chant the Upanishads, Gita, Rudram, Purusha Sukta and Vishnu sahasranama. If one cannot do all this on any day, it is believed that chanting Vishnu sahasranama alone is sufficient. Vishnu sahasranama can be chanted at any time, irrespective of gender.

Varahi Tantra says that in the age of Kali yuga, most stotras are cursed by Parashurama and hence are ineffective. While listing the ones which are free from this curse and hence suitable during Kali Yuga, it is said, "Gita of the Bhishma Parva, Vishnu Sahasranama of Mahabharata and Chandika Saptashati' (Devi Mahatmyam) are free from all Doshas and grant fruits immediately in Kali Yuga."

Inclusion of other Deities

One notable thing about the Sahasranama is that it includes names of other Hindu deities such as Shiva, Brahma, etc. within it. According to followers of Vaishnava theology, this is an example of Vishnu considered in His universal aspect, as an aggregation, and basis of all other deities which emanate from Him. In this cosmic aspect, Vishnu is also called Mahavishnu (Great Vishnu). By an Advaitan interpretation, this notation is not surprising as followers of Advaita philosophy, in particular, Smartas believe that Vishnu and Shiva are the same and are hence different aspects of the one Supreme Being.

Phalasruti - Benefits of chanting Vishnusahasranama

The following lines are from the Mahabharata and are quoted portions from the text. Devotees believe that regular chanting of the hymn can accrue benefits.

On avoiding evil, success in battles, and gaining affluence, pleasure, happiness and offspring:

vedantago brahmanasyat kshatriyo vijayeebhavet

vaishyo dhanasamrudhyasyat shudra sukhamavapniyat

Bhishma said, "Thus have I recited to thee, without any exception, the thousand excellent names of the high-souled Kesava whose glory should always be sung. Anyone who hears the names every day or who recites them every day, never meets with any evil either here or hereafter. If a Brahmana does this he succeeds in mastering the Vedanta; if a Kshatriya does it, he is always successful in battles. A Vaishya, by doing it, becomes possessed of affluence, while a Shudra earns great happiness."

If one becomes desirous of earning the merit of righteousness, one succeeds in earning it (by hearing or reciting these names). If it is wealth that one desires, one succeeds in earning wealth (by acting in this way). So also the man who wishes for enjoyments of the senses succeeds in enjoying all kinds of pleasures, and the man desirous of offspring acquires offspring (by pursuing this course of conduct).

On acquiring fame, prosperity, prowess, energy, strength, beauty, removing fear, avoiding calamity, and being cured of disease:

"That man who with devotion and perseverance and heart wholly turned towards him, recites these thousand names of Vasudeva every day, after having purified himself, succeeds in acquiring great fame, a position of eminence among his kinsmen, enduring prosperity, and lastly, that which is of the highest benefit to him (viz., emancipation Moksha itself). Such a man never meets with fear at any time, and acquires great prowess and energy. Disease never afflicts him; splendour of complexion, strength, beauty, and accomplishments become his. The sick become hale, the afflicted become freed from their afflictions; the frightened become freed from fear, and he that is plunged in calamity becomes freed from calamity."

"The man who hymns the praises of that foremost of Beings by reciting His thousand names with devotion succeeds in quickly crossing all difficulties. That mortal who takes refuge in Vasudeva and who becomes devoted to Him, becomes freed of all sins and attains to eternal Brahman. They who are devoted to Vasudeva have never to encounter any evil. They become freed from the fear of birth, death, decrepitude, and disease."

On acquiring righteousness and intelligence, and avoiding the sins of evil:

"That man who with devotion and faith recites this hymn (consisting of the thousand names of Vasudeva) succeeds in acquiring felicity of soul, forgiveness of disposition, Prosperity, intelligence, memory, and fame. Neither wrath, nor jealousy, nor cupidity, nor evil understanding ever appears in those men of righteousness who are devoted to that foremost of beings. The firmament with the sun, moon and stars, the welkin, the points of the compass, the earth and the ocean, are all held and supported by the prowess of the high-souled Vasudeva. The whole mobile and immobile universe with the deities, Asuras, and Gandharvas, Yakshas, Uragas and Rakshasas, is under the sway of Krishna."

On the origins of the soul, the source of righteous behavior, and the basis of all knowledge and existence:

"The senses, mind, understanding, life, energy, strength and memory, it has been said, have Vasudeva for their soul. Indeed, this body that is called Kshetra, and the intelligent soul within, that is called the knower of Kshetra, also have Vasudeva for their soul. Conduct (consisting of practices) is said to be the foremost of all topics treated of in the scriptures. Righteousness has conduct for its basis. The unfading Vasudeva is said to be the Lord of righteousness. The Rishis, the Pitris, the deities, the great (primal) elements, the metals, indeed, the entire mobile and immobile universe, has sprung from Narayana. Yoga, the Sankhya Philosophy, knowledge, all mechanical arts, the Vedas, the diverse scriptures, and all learning, have sprung from Janardana. Vishnu is the one great element or substance which has spread itself out into multifarious forms. Covering the three worlds, He the soul of all things, enjoys them all."

His glory knows no diminution, and He it is that is the Enjoyer of the universe (as its Supreme Lord). This hymn in praise of the illustrious Vishnu composed by Vyasa, should be recited by that person who wishes to acquire happiness and that which is the highest benefit (viz., emancipation). Those persons that worship and adore the Lord of the universe, that deity who is inborn and possessed of blazing effulgence, who is the origin or cause of the universe, who knows no deterioration, and who is endued with eyes that are as large and beautiful as the petals of the lotus, have never to meet with any discomfiture."