Sri Vishnu Sata Namavali (Vishnu Purana)
Sri Vishnu Sata Namavali (Vishnu Purana)
Sri Vishnu Sata Namavali (Vishnu Purana)
śrī viṣṇu śata nāmāvali (viṣṇu purāṇa)
oṃ vāsudevāya namaḥ
oṃ hṛṣīkeśāya namaḥ
oṃ vāmanāya namaḥ
oṃ jalaśāyine namaḥ
oṃ janārdanāya namaḥ
oṃ haraye namaḥ
oṃ kṛṣṇāya namaḥ
oṃ śrīvakṣāya namaḥ
oṃ garuḍadhvajāya namaḥ
oṃ varāhāya namaḥ (10)
oṃ puṇḍarīkākṣāya namaḥ
oṃ nṛsiṃhāya namaḥ
oṃ narakāntakāya namaḥ
oṃ avyaktāya namaḥ
oṃ śāśvatāya namaḥ
oṃ viṣṇave namaḥ
oṃ anantāya namaḥ
oṃ ajāya namaḥ
oṃ avyayāya namaḥ
oṃ nārāyaṇāya namaḥ (20)
oṃ gavādhyakṣāya namaḥ
oṃ govindāya namaḥ
oṃ kīrtibhājanāya namaḥ
oṃ govardhanoddharāya namaḥ
oṃ devāya namaḥ
oṃ bhūdharāya namaḥ
oṃ bhuvaneśvarāya namaḥ
oṃ vettre namaḥ
oṃ yajñapuruṣāya namaḥ
oṃ yajñeśāya namaḥ (30)
oṃ yajñavāhakāya namaḥ
oṃ cakrapāṇaye namaḥ
oṃ gadāpāṇaye namaḥ
oṃ śaṅkhapāṇaye namaḥ
oṃ narottamāya namaḥ
oṃ vaikuṇṭhāya namaḥ
oṃ duṣṭadamanāya namaḥ
oṃ bhūgarbhāya namaḥ
oṃ pītavāsase namaḥ
oṃ trivikramāya namaḥ (40)
oṃ trikālajñāya namaḥ
oṃ trimūrtaye namaḥ
oṃ nandikeśvarāya namaḥ
oṃ rāmāya namaḥ
oṃ rāmāya namaḥ
oṃ hayagrīvāya namaḥ
oṃ bhīmāya namaḥ
oṃ raudrāya namaḥ
oṃ bhavodbhayāya namaḥ
oṃ śrīpataye namaḥ (50)
oṃ śrīdharāya namaḥ
oṃ śrīśāya namaḥ
oṃ maṅgalāya namaḥ
oṃ maṅgalāyudhāya namaḥ
oṃ dāmodarāya namaḥ
oṃ dayopetāya namaḥ
oṃ keśavāya namaḥ
oṃ keśisūdanāya namaḥ
oṃ vareṇyāya namaḥ
oṃ varadāya namaḥ (60)
oṃ viṣṇave namaḥ
oṃ ānandāya namaḥ
oṃ vasudevajāya namaḥ
oṃ hiraṇyaretase namaḥ
oṃ dīptāya namaḥ
oṃ purāṇāya namaḥ
oṃ puruṣottamāya namaḥ
oṃ sakalāya namaḥ
oṃ niṣkalāya namaḥ
oṃ śuddhāya namaḥ (70)
oṃ nirguṇāya namaḥ
oṃ guṇaśāśvatāya namaḥ
oṃ hiraṇyatanusaṅkāśāya namaḥ
oṃ sūryāyutasamaprabhāya namaḥ
oṃ meghaśyāmāya namaḥ
oṃ caturbāhave namaḥ
oṃ kuśalāya namaḥ
oṃ kamalekṣaṇāya namaḥ
oṃ jyotiṣe namaḥ
oṃ rūpāya namaḥ (80)
oṃ arūpāya namaḥ
oṃ svarūpāya namaḥ
oṃ rūpasaṃsthitāya namaḥ
oṃ sarvajñāya namaḥ
oṃ sarvarūpasthāya namaḥ
oṃ sarveśāya namaḥ
oṃ sarvatomukhāya namaḥ
oṃ jñānāya namaḥ
oṃ kūṭasthāya namaḥ
oṃ acalāya namaḥ (90)
oṃ jñānadāya namaḥ
oṃ paramāya namaḥ
oṃ prabhave namaḥ
oṃ yogīśāya namaḥ
oṃ yoganiṣṇātāya namaḥ
oṃ yogine namaḥ
oṃ yogarūpiṇe namaḥ
oṃ sarvabhūtānāṃ īśvarāya namaḥ
oṃ bhūtamayāya namaḥ
oṃ prabhave namaḥ (100)
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About This Stotram
Sri Vishnu Sata Namavali (Vishnu Purana)
Sanskrit Title: श्री विष्णु शत नामावलि (विष्णु पुराण)
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
A Namavali, particularly one dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is a powerful devotional tool. It enumerates the divine attributes and names of the Supreme Being, allowing the devotee to meditate on His various forms and glories. Reciting the 'Sri Vishnu Sata Namavali' is believed to invoke the presence and blessings of Lord Vishnu, fostering a deep connection with the divine. Each name represents a facet of Vishnu's cosmic role as the preserver and sustainer of the universe. By chanting these names, devotees aim to purify their minds, accumulate spiritual merit, and receive divine protection and guidance. The association with the Vishnu Purana further enhances its significance, as the Purana itself is a repository of Vishnu's divine exploits and philosophy.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Lord Vishnu |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 0 |
| Origin | The provided information states that this stotram is from the 'Vishnu Purana'. However, the Vishnu Purana itself is a major Puranic text and does not typically contain a dedicated section titled 'Sri Vishnu Sata Namavali (Vishnu Purana)' as a distinct chapter or hymn. Namavalis, which are lists of divine names, are often found appended to various Puranas, Upanishads, or compiled independently. It is highly probable that this 'Sri Vishnu Sata Namavali' is a compilation of 100 names of Lord Vishnu, possibly extracted or inspired by the descriptions and epithets found within the Vishnu Purana, or a standalone devotional hymn that has been associated with the Vishnu Purana due to its content. The exact verse count and specific location within the Vishnu Purana are not definitively established by the provided text, suggesting it might be an appended or independently compiled list. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attains the merit of reciting all Vishnu Sahasranamas.
- Removes sins and obstacles.
- Brings prosperity and well-being.
- Grants divine grace and protection.
- Leads to spiritual liberation (Moksha).
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, Ekadashi, Vaishakha month, and during any Vishnu-related festivals (e.g., Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Rama Navami, Krishna Janmashtami).
Historical Context
Namavalis are a common form of devotional literature in Hinduism, often compiled over centuries. While this specific 'Sri Vishnu Sata Namavali' is attributed to the Vishnu Purana, its exact date of composition and author remain unknown. The Vishnu Purana itself is one of the oldest and most important Puranas, attributed to Srimant Ved Vyas, and its compilation likely spans a significant period. Namavalis are often found as appendices or separate compilations, serving the purpose of easy recitation and meditation on the deity's names. The practice of chanting divine names (nama japa) is central to Bhakti Yoga, and Namavalis facilitate this practice by providing a structured list of names.
Alternate Names
- Sri Vishnu Shatanamavali
- Vishnu Shatanamavali
Related Stotrams
- Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram
- Narayana Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Last Updated: 2025-12-01