108 Names of Lord Vishnu
108 Names of Lord Vishnu
108 Names of Lord Vishnu
OM viSNave namaH|
OM lakSmIpataye namaH|
OM kRSNAya namaH|
OM vaikuNThAya namaH|
OM garuDadhvajAya namaH|
OM parabrahmaNe namaH|
OM jagannAthAya namaH|
OM vAsudevAya namaH|
OM trivikramAya namaH|
OM daityAntakAya namaH|
OM madhuripave namaH|
OM tArkSyavAhanAya namaH|
OM sanAtanAya namaH|
OM nArAyaNAya namaH|
OM padmanAbhAya namaH|
OM hRSIkezAya namaH|
OM sudhApradAya namaH|
OM mAdhavAya namaH|
OM puNDarIkAkSAya namaH|
OM sthitikartre namaH|
OM parAtparAya namaH|
OM vanamAline namaH|
OM yajJarUpAya namaH|
OM cakrapANaye namaH|
OM gadAdharAya namaH|
OM upendrAya namaH|
OM kezavAya namaH|
OM haMsAya namaH|
OM samudramathanAya namaH|
OM haraye namaH|
OM govindAya namaH|
OM brahmajanakAya namaH|
OM kaiTabhAsuramardanAya namaH|
OM zrIdharAya namaH|
OM kAmajanakAya namaH|
OM zeSazAyine namaH|
OM caturbhujAya namaH|
OM pAJcajanyadharAya namaH|
OM zrImate namaH|
OM zArGgapANaye namaH|
OM janArdanAya namaH|
OM pItAMbaradharAya namaH|
OM devAya namaH|
OM sUryacandravilocanAya namaH|
OM matsyarUpAya namaH|
OM kUrmatanave namaH|
OM kroDarUpAya namaH|
OM nRkesariNe namaH|
OM vAmanAya namaH|
OM bhArgavAya namaH|
OM rAmAya namaH|
OM baline namaH|
OM kalkine namaH|
OM hayAnanAya namaH|
OM vizvaMbharAya namaH|
OM zizumArAya namaH|
OM zrIkarAya namaH|
OM kapilAya namaH|
OM dhruvAya namaH|
OM dattAtreyAya namaH|
OM acyutAya namaH|
OM anantAya namaH|
OM mukundAya namaH|
OM dadhivAmanAya namaH|
OM dhanvantaraye namaH|
OM zrInivAsAya namaH|
OM pradyumnAya namaH|
OM puruSottamAya namaH|
OM zrIvatsakaustubhadharAya namaH|
OM murArAtaye namaH|
OM adhokSajAya namaH|
OM RSabhAya namaH|
OM mohinIrUpadhAriNe namaH|
OM saGkarSaNAya namaH|
OM prabhave namaH|
OM kSIrAbdhizAyine namaH|
OM bhUtAtmane namaH|
OM aniruddhAya namaH|
OM bhaktavatsalAya namaH|
OM narAya namaH|
OM gajendravaradAya namaH|
OM tridhAmne namaH|
OM bhUtabhAvanAya namaH|
OM zvetadvIpaSuvAstavyAya namaH|
OM sUryamaNDalamadhyagAya namaH|
OM sanakAdimunidhyeyAya namaH|
OM bhagavate namaH|
OM zaGkarapriyAya namaH|
OM nIlakAntAya namaH|
OM dharAkAntAya namaH|
OM vedAtmane namaH|
OM bAdarAyaNAya namaH|
OM bhAgIrathIjanmabhUmipAdapadmAya namaH|
OM satAM prabhave namaH|
OM svabhuve namaH|
OM vibhave namaH|
OM ghanazyAmAya namaH|
OM jagatkAraNAya namaH|
OM avyayAya namaH|
OM buddhAvatArAya namaH|
OM zAntAtmane namaH|
OM lIlAmAnuSavigrahAya namaH|
OM dAmodarAya namaH|
OM virADrUpAya namaH|
OM bhUtabhavyabhavatprabhave namaH|
OM AdidevAya namaH|
OM devadevAya namaH|
OM prahlAdaparipAlakAya namaH|
OM zrImahAviSNave namaH|
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About This Stotram
108 Names of Lord Vishnu
Sanskrit Title: 108 Names of Lord Vishnu
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Vishnu Ashtottara Shatanamavali is of immense spiritual significance in Hinduism. It serves as a powerful tool for devotees to connect with Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer of the universe. Each name (nama) in the list represents a specific attribute, quality, or cosmic function of the deity. By chanting these names with devotion and understanding, the devotee invokes Vishnu's presence and seeks his divine intervention and guidance. Reciting these 108 names is considered equivalent to performing a full puja or offering various sacrifices, as it encapsulates the essence of Vishnu's divine nature and cosmic importance. It is a practice that fosters mindfulness, concentration, and a deep sense of surrender to the divine.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Lord Vishnu |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The '108 Names of Lord Vishnu' (Vishnu Ashtottara Shatanamavali) is a widely recited devotional hymn. While its exact origin is not traceable to a single, definitive ancient scripture like the Vedas or Upanishads, it is a compilation of names and epithets of Lord Vishnu found across various Puranas, Mahatmyas, and other devotional texts. These names often highlight Vishnu's cosmic roles, divine attributes, and significant deeds. The practice of reciting Ashtottara Shatanamavalis is ancient and prevalent in Hindu tradition, serving as a concise yet potent means of devotion and remembrance of the deity's glories. It is considered to be part of the broader tradition of devotional literature that flourished during the Puranic and post-Puranic periods. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attains the grace and blessings of Lord Vishnu.
- Removes obstacles and negative energies.
- Promotes peace, prosperity, and well-being.
- Leads to spiritual growth and liberation (Moksha).
- Fulfills desires and aspirations.
Best Time to Recite
Can be recited at any time of the day, but particularly auspicious during morning and evening prayers. It is also highly recommended to recite during Vishnu-related festivals like Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Rama Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, and during auspicious occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or when seeking specific blessings.
Historical Context
The tradition of creating Ashtottara Shatanamavalis (lists of 108 names) became popular during the Puranic era and continued to evolve. These namavalis are not typically found as single, cohesive texts in the earliest Vedic literature but are compilations derived from the vast body of Puranic lore, epics (like the Mahabharata and Ramayana), and other devotional hymns. The number 108 itself holds significant spiritual meaning in Hinduism, often associated with the number of beads on a mala (rosary), representing various cosmic cycles or spiritual concepts. The Vishnu Ashtottara Shatanamavali, being a collection of names, reflects the rich theological and devotional developments in Hinduism, emphasizing the personal and accessible nature of the divine.
Alternate Names
- Vishnu Ashtottara Shatanamavali
- Sri Vishnu Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Related Stotrams
- Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram
- Narayana Suktam
- Sri Vishnu Stotram