Vishnu Sahasranamam

|| atha sakala saubhagya dayaka shri vishnu sahasranama stotram ||

Part 1 (from tradition)

Om

Shuklaam Bharadharam Vishnum Sashivarnam Chathurbhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayeth Sarva Vigno pashanth-aye || 1 ||

One should meditate for the removal of all obstacles upon Vishnu who is clad in white garments, who has a lustre like the moon, who has four arms and a beneficent face

yasya dviradha vaktradya pariṣhadya parah-shatam |

vighnaṃ nighnanti satataṃ vishvaksenam tama-shraye || 2 ||

I take refuge in Vishvaksena who always eliminates all hindrances,

The commander of the elephant-faced attendants and the numerous others

Vyasam Vashita Naptharam Shakte Poutra-makalma-sham
Para-sharath-majam Vande Shuka-thathum Tapo-nidhim || 3 ||

Vyasa is the great grandson of Vasishta and the grandson of Shakti. He is the son of Parasara and the father of Suka. I offer my obeisance to the Vyasa who is free from all defects and is a repository of austerities

Vyasaya Vishnu Roopaya Vyasa-roopaya Vishanave
Namo-vai Brahmani-dhaye Vasishthaya Namo-namaha || 4 ||

My repeated salutations to Vyasa who is the form of Vishnu and to Vishnu who is the form of Vyasa - sage Vyasa who is a descendant of Vasistha and who is a treasure of Knowledge of Brahman

Avikaraya Shuddhaya Nithyaya Paramathmane
Sadhaika Roopa Roopaya Vishnave Sarvajishnave || 5 ||

I offer my obeisance to Vishnu, Who is devoid of all mutations, Who is by nature pure and eternal, Who is endowed with a form which is uniform at all times and Who is the victor over all

Yasya Smarana Mathrena Janma Samsara Bandhanath
Vimuchyathe Namas Thasmai Vishnave Prabha Vishanve
Om Namo Vishnave Praba Vishnave || 6 ||

My salutations to that Supreme Being Vishnu, by a mere though of Whose name all persons are freed from the bonds of Samsara. Salutations to the omnipotent Being Who is signified by the Pranava

Part 2 (from Mahabharata)

Shree Vaisham Payana Uvacha
Shruthva Dharmana Seshena Pavananicha Sarvashaha
Yudhishtara Shanthanavam Punarevabya Bashatha || 7 |

Sri Vaishampayana said - Having heard all the Dharmas in their entirety (without anythinghaving been left out) and having learnt about all purificatory acts, Yudhisthira again addressed Bhishma as follows;

Yudhishtira Uvacha
Kimekam Daivatham Loke Kim Vapyekam Parayanam
Sthuvantha Kam Kamarchanda Prapnuyur Manava Shubam || 8 ||

Yudhisthira said: Who is the One Supreme Being which the Scriptures declare? What is the one Supreme Goal which should be sought? By the recitation of what mantra is a person released from the bonds of repeated birth and death? Which in your opinion is the highest form of religion?

Go Dharma Sarva Dharmanam Bhavatha Paramo Mathaha
Kim Japan Muchyathe Janthur Janma Samsara Bandhanath || 9 ||

What spiritual path is that, which according to thy judgment is the foremost of all paths? What are those mantras by reciting which a being becomes freed from the bonds of birth and death

Shree Bheeshma Uvacha

Jagath Prabhum Deva Devam Antham Purushothamam
Sthuvan Nama Sahasrena Purusha Saththo Thithaha || 10 ||

Bhishma said: A person who is always engaged in praising with the hymn of a Thousand Names; the Lord of the Universe, the God of gods, and the limitless Supreme Being,

Thameva Char Chayanth Nithyam Bhakthya Purusha Mavyayam
Dhayayan Sthuvan Namasyamsha Yajamanas Thamevacha || 11 ||

And engaged in worshipping Him with devotion, meditating upon Him, glorifying Him, offering obeisance and adoring Him,

Anadhinidhanam Vishnum Sarva Lokamahesvaram
Lokadhyaksham Sthuvan Nithyam Sarva Dhukka Thigo Bhaveth || 12 ||

one who is ever engaged in praising the Lord who is without beginning and end, the Allpervading-One, the Ruler of the Universe, the Supervisor of the worlds, the One Who is to be known from the Vedas, Who is Himself the Knower of all Dharmas, the One Who is constantly engaged in the Universal Welfare, Lord of the Universe, and the Cause of all beings - such a devotee transcends over all the sorrows of this material world.

Brahmanyam Sarva Dharmangyam Lokanam Keerthivardhanam
Lokanatham Mahath Bhootham Sarva Bhootha Bhavothbhavam || 13 ||

Verily He is champion of the devotees, conversant with all duties and injunctions, the enhancer of fame and achievement of all people, the master of all the universe, exceedingly wonderful, and the cause of the origination of all beings

Esha Me Sarvadharmanam Dharmodhi Kathamo Mathaha
Yath Bhakthya Pundari Kaksham Sthavai Rar-Chen Nara Ssatha || 14 ||

This worship of the Supreme Lotus-eyed Lord at all times by a person endowed with devotion is regarded by me as the greatest of all religious practices

Paramam Yo Mahath Teja Paramam Yo Mahath Thapaha
Paramam Yo Mahath Brahma Paramam Ya Parayanam || 15 ||

He Who is the Supreme Effulgence; Who is the Supreme Director; Who is the Supreme Brahman; and Who is the Supreme, Highest and Ultimate Goal;

Pavithram Pavithram Yo Mangalanancha Mangalam
Daivatham Devathanancha Bhoothanam Yovyaya Pitha || 16 ||

He Who is the purest of the pure and the most auspicious amongst the auspicious, The God of gods and the indestructible Progenitor of all beings

Yatha Sarvani Bhoothani Bhavanthyadhi Yugagame
Yasmimscha Pralayam Yanthi Punareva Yugakshaye || 17 ||

From Whom all beings originate in the beginning of the first Yuga and in Whom they merge again at the end of the Yuga

Thasya Loka Pradhanasya Jagan-Nadhasya Bhoopathe
Vishnor Nama Sahasrm Me Srunu Papa Bhayapaham || 18 ||

O King! Hear from me the Thousand Names which remove sins and drive away fear. The appellations of that Vishnu, Lord of the Universe and Ruler of the World

Yani Namani Gounani Vikyathani Mahathmanaha
Rushibhi Parigeerthani Thani Vakshayami Bhoothaye || 19 ||

For the good of the world, I shall tell you the holy names of the Supreme Being, which are indicative of His attributes and glory, well known and recited by the Rishis

Part 3 (from tradition)

Rushirnamnam Sahasrasya Vedhavyaso Mahamunihi
Chchando-Nushtup Thadha Dhevo Bhaghavan Dhevagee-Suthaha || 20 ||

The Great Vedavyasa is the Seer of these Thousand Names of Vishnu, the metre is the anushtup, the Presiding Deity is Lord Krishna the son of Devaki

Amrutham Soothbhavo Bheejam Shakthir Dhevaki Nandhanaha
Thrisama Hrudhayam Thasya Shanthyarthe Viniyujyathe || 21 ||

The seed is He-who-was-born-in-the-lunar-race; its power is The Name, The-son-of-Devaki. The heart is the One-who-is-lauded-by-the-three-Sama-hymns, The purpose of its use is the attainment of peace

Vishnum Jishnum Mahavishnum Prabhavishum Maheswaram
Anaika Roopa Dhaithyantham Namami Purushoth-Thamam || 22 ||

I pay my obeisance to Vishnu, the Victorious, the All-pervading One, the Mighty, the Lord of all, the enemy of the demons of many forms and the Best of Persons

Nyasam

Asya Sree Vishnor Dhivya Sahasranama Sthothra Mahamanthrasya                    - touch the forehead
Sri Vedhavyaso Bhagavan Rishihi
anushtup Ch-Chandaha                                                                                               - touch the mouth
Sri Mahavishnu Paramathma Sirman Narayano Devatha                                            - touch the heart
Amrutham Shoothbavo Banurithi Beejam                                                                   - touch the navel
Devakee Nandhan Srashtethi Sakthihi                                                                     - touch the genitals
Uthbava Kshobhano Deva Ithi Paramo Manthraha                                                    - touch the mouth
Shankbhruth Nandhkee Chakreethi Keelakam                                                          - touch the ankles
Sharngadhanva Gadhadhara Ithyasthram                                                                     - clap the hands
Radhangapani Rakshobhya Ithi Nethram                                      - touch the forehead with the thumb
Thrisama Samaka Samethi Kavacham                                                                 - touch the shoulders
Aanandam Parbrahmethi Yonihi                                                                             - touch the genitals
Rudhu Sudharsank Kaala Ithi Dhigbandhaha                         - snap the fingers and encircle the head
Sri Viswaroopa Ithi Dhyanam                                                                                       - join the palms

Sri Mahavishnup Preethyarthe Sahasra Nama Jape Viniyogaha        - rotate the joined palms inward

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

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

Chandrananam Chathur Bhahum Shree Vatsanghitha Vakshasam
Rukmini Sathyabhamabhyam Sahitham Kirshnamasraye

Part 4 (Sahasranama)                              Stotram

Om vishwasmai namah

Vishvam Vishnur Vashatkaro Bhootha Bhavya Bhavath Prabhuhu
Bhoothakruth Bhoothabruth Bhavo Bhoothatma Bhootha Bhavanaha || 1 ||

Bhoothatma Paramathma Cha Mukthanam Parama Gathihi
Avya Yapurusha Sakshi Kshetrgno Ksharo Evacha || 2 ||

Yogo Yoga Vitham Netha Prdhana Purusheshwaraha
Narasimha Vabhu Shreeman Keshava Purushothamaha || 3 ||

Sarva Sharvash Shivas Sthanur Bhoothathir Nidhira Vyahayaha
Sambhavo Bhavono Bartha Prabava Prabhureeshwaraha || 4 ||

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

Appreyo Rishi Keshah Padmnabho Mara Prabhuhu
Visha Karma Manusthvastha Sthavishta Shtaviro-Dhruvaha || 6 ||

Agrahya Sashvatha Krishno Lokidaksh Pradhr Dhanaha
Prabhuth Shrikuthama Pavithrm Manglam Param || 7 ||

Eashana Pranadha Prano Jyeshta Shreshta Praja Pathihi
Hiran Ya Garbho Bhoo Gahrbho Madhavo Madhu Sudhanaha || 8 ||

Ishvaro Vikrami Thanvi Medavi Vikrma Kramaha
Anuththamo Duradarsha Kruthangya Kruthi-Raathmavan || 9 ||

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 || 11 ||

Vasur Vasumanas Sathya Samathma Sammitha-Samaha
Amoga Pundarikaksho Vrushkarma Vrushakruthihi || 12 ||

Rudro Bahushira Babrur Viswayoni Suchichrvaha
Amrudha Sachvadha Sthanur Vraroha Mahathapaha || 13 ||

Sarvakaha Sarvavidhbaanur Vishwakseno Janardhanaha
Vedo Veda Vidhav Yango Vedango Vedvith Kavihi || 14 ||

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 || 16 ||

Upendro Vamaha Pramshur Amogash Shsirurjithaha
Atheendras Sangrahas Sargo Dhruthatma Niyamo Yamaha || 17 ||

Vedyo Vaidyas-Sada-Yogi Veeraha Madhavo Madhuhu
Atheendriyo Mahamayo Mahothsaho Mahabalaha || 18 ||

Mahabuthir Mahaveeryo Mahashakthir Mahathyuthihi
Anir Deshya Vabhu Shreema-Nameyathma Maha-Thri-Dhruk || 19 ||

Maheshvaso Maheebartha Shreenivasa Satham Gathihi
Aniruddas Surananndo Govindo Gvindam Pathihi || 20 ||

Marichir Thamano Hamsas Superno Pujagothamaha
Hiranya Nabhas Suthapa Padmanabha Prajapthihi || 21 ||

Amruthyus Sarva-Dhruk Simha-Sandhatha Sandhimam-Stiraha
Ajo Durmarshanas-Shastha Vishruthatma Surariha || 22 ||

Gurur Gurthamo Thama Sathyas Sathya Parakramaha
Nimisho Nimishas Sragvi Vachaspathi Rutharathee || 23 ||

Agraneer Gramanee Shreeman Nyayo Netha Sameeranaha
Sahasra Murtha Vishvatma Sahas-Rakshas-Sahasrapath || 24 ||

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

Suprasada Prasanathma Vishwasruk Vishvabhuk Vibhuhu
Sathkartha Sathkrudhas Sadhur Janhoor Naryano Naraha || 26 ||

Asangeyo Prameyathma Vishista Shista Kruch-Chuchihi
Siddhartha Siddha Sankalpa Siddhida-Siddhi Sadhanaha || 27 ||

Vrushahee Vrushabho Vishnur Vrushaparva Vrusho Dharaha
Varthano Varthamanaksha Vivikta Shruth Sagaraha || 28 ||

Subhujo Dhurtharo Vakmi Mahendhro Vasudo Vasuhu
Naikarupo Bruhathroopas Sibhivishta Praksanaha || 29 ||

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

Amrutham Shudh Bhavo Bhanu Shashabindu Sureshwaraha
Aushadham Jagadha Sethu Sathya Dharma Parakramaha || 31 ||

Bhoothabhavya Bhavannatha Pavana Pavano Nalaha
Kamaha Kamakruth Kantha Kama Kamapratha Prabhuhu || 32 ||

Yugadikruth Yugavartho Naika Mayo Mahasanaha
Athrushyo Vyaktha Roopashcha Sahasrajita Nandajith || 33 ||

Ishto Vishishta Thisteshta Shikandi Nahursho Vrushaha
Krodhaha Krodhakruth Kartha Vishva Bahoor Mahitharaha || 34 ||

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

Skandaha Skandadaro Duryo Varado Vau Vahanaha
Vaasudevo Bruhath Banur Adi Deva Purandaraha || 36 ||

Ashokas Stharanas Thara Shura Shurir Janeswaraha
Anukoola Shathavartha Padmi Padma Nibhekshanaha || 37 ||

Padmanabho Ravindaksha Padmagarba Sharirabruth
Maharthrir Ruthro Vruthathma Mahaksho Garudadvajaha || 38 ||

Atula Sharabo Bheema Samayagno Havir Harhi
Sarva Lakshana Lakshañyo Lakshmivan Samithanjayaha || 39 ||

Viksharo Rohitho Margo Hethur Damodara Sahaha
Maheetharo Mahabhogo Vegavanami Thashanaha || 40 ||

Uthbhava Shobhano Deva Shreegarba Parmeshvaraha
Karanam Karanam Kartha Vikartha Gahnoguhaha || 41 ||

Vyavasayovyvasthanas Samasthana Sthando Druvaha
Pararthi Parama Spastha Dushta Pushta Subhekshanaha || 42 ||

Ramo Viramo Viratho Margo Neyo Nayo Nayaha
Veera Shakthimatham Sreshto Dharmo Dharma Vithuthamaha || 43 ||

Vaikunta Purusha Prana Pranadha Pranava Prathuhu
Hiranyagharbha Shtrugno Vyapto Vayu Rthokshajaha || 44 ||

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

Vishthara Sthavaras-Sthanu Pramanam Beejama Vyayam
Artho Nartho Mahakosho Mahabhogo Mahadhanaha || 46 ||

Anirvinna Sthavishtobua Dharmayubo Mahamakaha
Nakshathra Nemir Nakshthri Kshamaha Kshaamaha Smihanaha || 47 ||

Yagña Ejyo Mahejyascha Krathu Sathram Sathangkadhihi
Sarva-Darshee Vimukthathma Sarvagno Gnana-Muth-Thamam || 48 ||

Suvratha Sumuga Sookshma Sukosha Sukada Suhruth
Manoharo Jithakrodho Virabahur Vitharanaha || 49 ||

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

Dharmakrup Dharmakruth Dharmi Sathakshara Maksharam
Avignatha Sahasramshur Vidhata Krutha Lakshanaha || 51 ||

Gapasthinemi Sathvastha Simho Bhootha Maheswaraha
Aadi Devo Mahadevo Devesho Devabruthguruhu || 52 ||

Uththaro Gopathir Goptha Gnankamya Purathanaha
Sharira Bhoothabruth Bhoktha Kapindro Purdakshinaha || 53 ||

Somabo Mrudhapa Soma Purjith Purshothama
Vinayo Jaya Sathyando Darshaha Sathvatham Pathihi || 54 ||

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

Ajo Mahaarha Swabhaavyo Jidaa Mitrah Pramodhanaha
Anando Nandano Nanda Satya Dharma Trivikramaha || 56 ||

Maharshi Kapila Acharya Kritagño Metini Pathihi
Tripada Tripaddhyaksho Maha Shrung Krutaantha Kruthu || 57 ||

Maha Varaho Govinda Sushenah Kanaka-Ngadhi
Ghuyo Gabeero Gahano Gupthash-Chakra Gadhadharaha || 58 ||

Vedha Swaango Jith Krishno Druda-Sankrshano-Chuthaha
Varuno Vaaruno Vruksha Pushkaraaksho Mahamanaha || 59 ||

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

Sudhanwa Kanda Parashur Dhaarundo Dhravinapradhaha
Divas-Sprug Sarva-Drug-Vyaso Vachaspathi-Rayonijaha || 61 ||

Trisaama Saamagah Saamah Nirvaanam Beshajam Bhishaku
Sanya-Sakruchama Shantho Nishta Shanthi Parayanam || 62 ||

Shubaangah Shaantidha Srashta kumudhah Kuvaleshayaha
Gohito Gopathir Goptha Vrushabaaksho Vrusha Priyaha || 63 ||

Anivathee Nivruthaatma Samkshepta Kshema-Krucchivaha
Sreevatsa-Vaksha Sreevasha Sreepati Sreemataam Varaha || 64 ||

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

Swaksha Swanga Shadanando Nandir Jyothir Ganeshwaraha
Vichitaatma Vidheyaatma Satkeertis Chinna Shamshayaha || 66 ||

Udeerna Sarvata-Chakshu-Raneesha Shaswata-Sthiraha
Bhooshayo Bhushano Bhoothir Vishoka Shoka Naashanaha || 67 ||

Archishma-Narchita kumbho Vishudhaatma Vishodhanaha
Aniruddho Pratirata Pradhyumno Mitavikramaha || 68 ||

Kalaneminiha Vira Shaurir Shoora Janeshwaraha
Trilokatma Trilokesha Keshava Keshiha Harihi || 69 ||

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 || 71 ||

Mahakramo Mahakarma Mahateja Mahoragaha
Maha-Krathur Mahayajva Mahayagno Maha Havihi || 72 ||

Stavya Stavapriya Sthothram Shthuthi Sthothaarana-Priyaha
Purna Purayitha Punya Punya Keerti Ranamayaha || 73 ||

Manojavas Theerthagaro Vasuredha Vasupradhaha
Vasupradho Vasudevo Vasur Vasumana-Havihi || 74 ||

Satgati Sathkriti Satta Satbooti Satparayanaha
Shoora Seno Yajushresta Sannivasa Suyamuhaha || 75 ||

Bhootavaso Vasudevo Sarvasu Nilayo Nalaha
Darphaha Darpadho Dhrupto Durdharo-Dhaparajitaha || 76 ||

Vishwa Murtir Mahamurthir Deeptamurtir-Amoortiman
Aneka Moorti-Ravyakta Shatamoorti Shataananaha || 77 ||

Eko Naika Sava Ka Kim Yatat Pada Manutta-Mam
Lokabhandhur Lokanatho Madhavo Bhaktha Vatsalaha || 78 ||

Suvarnavarno Hemaango Varangash Santha Nangathi
Veeraha Visham Shoonyo Drutashee Rachalas Chalaha || 79 ||

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 || 81 ||

Chaturmurti Chaturbahu Chaturvyuha Chatur Gathihi
Chatur Aatma Chturbhava Chturveda Videkapat || 82 ||

Samavarto Nivruttatma Durjayo Duradikramaha
Dhurilabo Durgamo Durgo Duravaso Durariha || 83 ||

Shubaango Lokasaranga Sthuthantus Tantu Vardhanaha
Indra Karma Mahakarma Krutakarma Krutagamaha || 84 ||

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

Suvarna Bindhurakshobya Sarva Vageshwara Shwaraha
Mahahrudho Mahakartho Mahabhootho Mahanidhihi || 86 ||

kumudha Kundhara Kundha Parjanya Pavano Nilaha
Amrutasho Mrutavapu Sarvagnya Sarvato Mukhaha || 87 ||

Sulabha Suvrata Siddha Shatrujit Shatrutapanaha
Nyakrodho Dumbaro Chwaththas Chanuraan-Dhranishoo Dhanaha || 88 ||

Shasrarchi Saptjihva Saptaida Sapta Vahanaha
Amoorti-Ranakho Chindyo Bhaya-Krut Bhayanashanaha || 89 ||

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 || 91 ||

Dhanurdharo Dhanurvedho Dando Damayita Damaha
Aparajita Sarvashaho Niyantha Niyamo Yamaha || 92 ||

Satvavaan Satvika Satya Satya Dharma Parayanaha
Abhipr Aya Priyar Horha Priyakrit Preetivardhanaha || 93 ||

Vihaya Sagatir Jyoti Suruchir Huta Bug Vibhuhu
Ravir Virochana Surya Savitha Ravi-Lochanaha || 94 ||

Ananta Hutabuk Bhoktha Sugadho Naikajhograjaha
Anirvirna Sadhamasrshi Lokhadhistana-Madhbutaha || 95 ||

Sanat Sanat-Anamah Kapila Kapiravyaha
Svastidah Svatikrut Svasti Svastibuk Svasti Dakshinaha || 96 ||

Aroudhra Kundali Chakri Vikram Yurjitha Shasanaha
Shabdhatika Shabtasaha Shishira Sarva-Reekaraha || 97 ||

Akroora Peshalo Daksho Dakshinaha Kshminam Varaha
Vidhvatthamo Veedhabhaya Punya-Shravana Keertanaha || 98 ||

Uttarano Dushkruthiha Punyo Dur-Swapna Nashanaha
Veeraha Rakshna Sandho Jivana Paryasthithaha || 99 ||

Anantharoopo-Nanthasreer Jithamanyur Bayapahaha
Chathurasro Gabheerathma Ivdhisho Vyadhsho Dhisaha || 100 ||

Anathir Bhoorbhavo Lakshmi Suviro Ruchirangadhaha
Janano Jana-Janmadir Bhimo Bhima Parakramaha || 101 ||

Adara Nilayo Dhatha Pushpa Hasa Praja-Garaha
Urdhvaga Satpata Chara Pranadha Pranava Pranaha || 102 ||

Pramanam Prana Nilaya Pranabrut Prana Jivanaha
Tatvam Tatva Videkatma Janma Mrutyu Jarathigaha || 103 ||

Bhoorbhuva Svastha-Srusthara Savita Prapitamahaha
Yogño Yagñapatir Yajva Yagnango Yagna Vahanaha || 104 ||

Yagñabrudth Yagñakruth Yagñee Yagñabhug Yagña Sadhanaha
Yagnandha-Krudh Yagna-Guhya Manna-Mannadha Evacha || 105 ||

Atmayoni Svayam Jato Vaikhana Samagayanaha
Devaki Nandhana Shruasta Kshideesha Papa Nashanaha || 106 ||

Sanghabrun Nandagi Chakri Sharnga Dhanva Gadha Dharaha
Rathanga Pani Rakshobhya Sarva Prharanayudhaha || 107 ||

Sarva Prharanayudha Om Nama Ithi

Vana Mali Gadhi Sharngi Shangi Chakri Chanandhagi
Shreeman Narayano Vishnur Vasudeva Abhirakshathu || 108 ||

(Repeat Three Times)

Part 5 (Phala Shruti)                   Uttara Bhāgaḥ

Itheetham Kirtaniyasya Keshavasya Mahatmanaha
Namnam Sahasram Divyanam Asheshena Prakeertitham || 1 ||

Bhishma said - Thus the thousand divine names of Bhagavan Krsna, the Supreme Being who is supremely worthy of being praised, have been chanted in their entirety

Ya Idham Shrunuya Nityam Yaschabhi Parikeertayeth
Nashubam Prapnuyath Kimchit Somutreha-Cha-Manavaha || 2 ||

Whoever hears or recites these names daily will never accrue any inauspiciousness, either in this world or the world beyond

Vedhaantago Bhramana-Syat Kshatriyo Vijayee Bhavet
Vaishyo Dhana Samruta-Syat Shoodhra Sukha-Mavapnuyat || 3 ||

From this recitation the Brahmin will obtain knowledge of the Vedanta, a Ksatriya will attain victory, the Vaishya will become wealthy and the Sudra will enjoy immense happiness

Dharmarthi Prapnuath Dharma Marthaarthi Charthmapnuyath
Kama-Navapnuyat Kami Prajarti Chapnuyat Prajam || 4 ||

The chanter who desires merit will obtain it, the desirer of wealth will get riches, the seeker of gratification of the senses will attain all of them, and the seeker of progeny will be successful

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

If one who is very devoted to the Lord, rises early in the morning and purifies himself, (with the bath and observance of the daily rituals) then with his mind firmly fixed on Lord Vasudeva, he recites the thousand names of Vasudeva

Yasha Prapnoti Vipulam Yadhi Pradhanya-Mevacha
Achalam Shriya Mapnoti Shreya Praphnothya-Nuththamam || 6 ||

He becomes endowed with great reputation and becomes the foremost amongst his kith and kin. He acquires undiminished wealth in this world, and unexcelled prosperity (in the other world ie. Liberation)

Nabhayam Kvachitapnoti Veeryam Tejascha Vindhati
Bhavat-Yarogo Dyutiman Bala Roopa Gunanvitaha || 7 ||

There is no fear for him from any quarter. He acquires valour and power. He becomes endowed with strength, a healthy body and noble qualities

Rogarto Muchyate Rogath Baddho Muchyetha Bhandhanaath
Bhayan Muchyeta Bheethasthu Muchyetapana Apataha || 8 ||

One who is suffering from any disease will be rid of it. One who is in bondage will be released. One who is afflicted by fear will become courageous. And one who is in difficulties will surmount them

Durgan-Yadhitharat-Yashu Purusha Purushotamam
Stuvan Nama Sahasrena Nityam Bhakti Samanvitaha || 9 ||

If a person is exclusively devoted to Sri Krsna and his only desire is to obtain Him, all his difficulties will automatically vanish even though he does not pray for any relief from them

Vasudevashrayo Martyo Vasudeva Parayanaha
Sarva Papa Vishuddhatma Yadhi Brahma Sanathanam || 10 ||

That person who has taken refuge in Vasudeva, and who thinks that Vasudeva is the highest goal to be reached, becomes cleansed of all sins and his mind becomes pure. He finally attains the eternal beatitud

Na Vasudeva Bhaktana-Mashubham Vidhyate Kvachith
Janma Mrutyu Jara Vyadhi Bhayam Naivo Pajayathe || 11 ||

Nothing inauspicious ever occurs to the devotees of Krsna. Nor do they have any fear from birth and death or old age and disease

Imam Sthava-Madheeyana Shraddha Bhakti Samanvitaha
Yujyetatma Sukha Kshanti Shree-Dhriti Smruti Keertibhihi || 12 ||

That person who chants this Hymn with Zeal and Devotion, becomes blessed with the happiness of the self, forbearance, riches, steadiness of mind, good memory, and great fame

Nakrodho Na Cha Matsaryam Na Lobho Nashubha Pathihi
Bhavanthi Kruta Punyanam Bhaktanam Purushottame || 13 ||

There is nothing good which is superior to devotion to Lord Govinda. Neither anger nor jealousy, neither greed nor evil thoughts, haunt the minds of those people who are true devotees of Krsna, and who have acquired merit by virtuous deeds

Dhyausa Chandhrarka Nakshtra Kamdhisho Bhoor Mahodatihi
Vasudevasya Veeryena Vidrutani Mahatmanaha || 14 ||

The firmament, along with the moon, the Sun and the stars, the sky , the directions, earth and the great ocean - all, are supported by the power of Vasudeva the Supreme Lord

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

This world along with all the sentient and insentient objects, with gods, asuras and gandharvas,as well as yakshas, and rakshasas is under the control of Sri Krsna

Indhriyani Mano Buddhi Satyam Tejo Balam Dhrithihi
Vasudevatmakan Yahoohu Kshetram Kshetrangya Evacha || 16 ||

The sense organs, mind, intellect, (the quality of) sattva, power, strength, stability, as well as the body and the individual soul all have Vasudeva as their indweller

Sarvakamana Machara Prathamam Parikalphithaha
Achara Prabhavo Dharmo Dharmasya Prabhurachyuthaha || 17 ||

Right conduct has been laid down as the most important of, and the foremost of all the dharmas revealed by the Shastras (the valid and authoritative texts). Right conduct gives rise to dharma, and Bhagavan Krsna is the Lord of all dharma

Rushay Pitharo Devo Mahabhootani Dhatavaha
Jangama Jangamam Chedham Jagan Naryanodh Bhavam || 18 ||

The sages, Pitaras ( departed ancestors), gods, the Great Elements, and their effects, the moving and the non-moving objects which comprise the entire universe — all have been projected from Narayana

Yogo Gyanam Tada Saankhyam Vidhya Shilpadhi Karmacha
Vedha Shaastrani Vigyana Metat Sarvam Janardhanath || 19 ||

The knowledge of yoga, Sankhya, arts, works, Vedas and Shastras - a knowledge of all these springs from Bhagavan Krsna

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

Vishnu is the unique and unparalleled deity in that he pervades the great elements of different kinds and the three worlds of existence. He is the Supersoul of all beings and their Protector. Hetranscends all of them and is not touched by their defects thus He enjoys supreme bliss

Imam Shavam Bhaghavatho Vishnor Vyasena Keertidam
Padethya Ichchet Purusha Shreeya Prapthum Sukhani Cha || 21 ||

That person who desires to obtain supreme bliss and the pleasures of the world should recite this hymn of the Lord Vishnu sung by the great sage Vyasa

Vishveshra Majam Devam Jagadha Prabhu Vapuyayam
Bhajanthiye Pushkaraksham Nadheyanti Parabhavam || 22 ||
Nadheyanti Parabhava Om Nam Iti

The Lotus-eyed Lord is the Eternal Supreme Deity, the Ruler of the universe, and the cause of the creation and destruction of the universe. Those who chant his names will never meet with disrespect or discomfiture of any kind. Salutations to that Lord of all Auspiciousness

Part 6 (Mahabharata and tradition)

Arjuna Uvacha
Padma Patra Vishalaksha Padmanabha Surottama
Bhaktanam Anuraktanam Trata Bhava Janardhana || 23 ||

Arjuna said - O Krsna the greatest of gods with broad eyes like lotuses and with a lotus-like navel. Be you the saviour of your loving devotees

Shree Bhagavan Uvacha
Yo Maam Nama Shahasrena Shtotu Michathi Pandava
Sohamekena Slokena Stuta Evana Sumshayaha || 24 ||
Sthuta Evana Samshaya Om Nama Ithi

Sri Krsna said - O Arjuna a person may desire to praise me with this entire hymn of a thousand names, but I accept the praise of even one verse — there is no doubt about it

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

Vyasa said - O Vasudeva! All three worlds have been created and are pervaded by you as Vasudeva. You are the resting place for all beings. Salutations to you ! Salutations to you O Vasudeva!

Parvati Uvacha
Kenopayena Lakhuna Visnor Nama Sahasrakam
Patyathe Pandithair Nityam Srothu Micchamyaham Prabho || 26 ||

Parvati said - What is the shortest method by which the thousand names of Vishnu are daily recited by learned men, please teach me O Lord Siva

Ishwara Uvacha
Shreerama Rama Ramethi Rame Rame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Thattulyam Rama Nama Varanane || 27 || (Repeat This Verse Three Times)
Shree Rama Nama Varanana Om Nama Ithi

Siva said - Sri Rama is the source of delight to the heart, I feel joy by repeating the name of Rama. Rama's name is indeed on a par to the Thousand Names O lovely faced Parvati.

Brahmo Uvacha
Namo Swananthaya Sahasra Murthaye Shasra Padakshi Siroru Bahave
Sahasra Namne Purushaya Saswate Sahasr Kodi Yugadarine Namaha || 28 ||
Sahasra Kodi Yuga Darine Nam Om Nama Ithi

Brahma said - Salutations to the Infinite Bhagavan, who has a thousand forms, a thousand feet, eyes. heads and arms, and who is the Eternal Being having a thousand names. Salutations to Him Who is the substratum of a billion ages. Salutations to the Auspicious Lord Who is the substratum of a billion eons

Sanjaya Uvacha
Etra Yogeshwara Krishno Yatra Partho Dhanur Dharaha
Tatra Shri Vijayo Bhutir Dhruva Neetir Mathir Mama || 29 ||

Sanjaya said - Where Sri Krsna the Lord of Yoga is and where Arjuna the archer is, there are found, stability, lustre, victory, prosperity and ethics. This is my considered view

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

Sri Krsna said - With reference to those who find it impossible to live without thinking of me, I take the responsibility of bringing about their union with Me and of maintaining that union forever

Paritranaya Sadhunam Vinashaya Cha Dhushkrutam
Dharma Samsathapanarthaya Sambhavami Yuge Yuge || 31 ||

For the protection of the righteous and for the destruction of evil-doers, for the establishment of dharma I am born again and again in every age

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

All those who are in adversity, sorrowful, who are at a loose end, frightened, terrified, or in the grip of disease, by simply chanting the name of Narayana they will be released from their suffering and will attain supreme beatitude

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

Whatever action I may do through my hands, speech, mind, senses, intelligence or Self, by my nature or natural disposition, all of these I offer unto the Supreme Lord Narayana