Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
yama kRta ziva kezava aSTottara zata nAmAvaliH
OM zrI kAntAya namaH
OM zivAya namaH
OM asuranibarhaNAya namaH
OM manmadharipave namaH
OM janArthanAya namaH
OM khaNDaparazave namaH
OM zaGkhapANaye namaH
OM zazizekharAya namaH
OM dAmodarAya namaH
OM tripurasUdanAya namaH | 10 |
OM ambudaranIlAya namaH
OM sdhANave namaH
OM AnandakandAya namaH
OM sarvezvarAya namaH
OM govindAya namaH
OM bhUtezAya namaH
OM gopAlAya namaH
OM gaGgAdharAya namaH
OM cANUramardanAya namaH
OM caNDikezAya namaH | 20 |
OM kaMsapraNAzanAya namaH
OM karpUragaurAya namaH
OM gopIpataye namaH
OM zaGkarAya namaH
OM pItavasanAya namaH
OM girizAya namaH
OM govardhanoddharaNAya namaH
OM bAlamRgAGka varNAya namaH
OM mAthavAya namaH
OM bhavAya namaH | 30 |
OM vAsudevAya namaH
OM viSamekSaNAya namaH
OM murAraye namaH
OM vRSabhadhvajAya namaH
OM hRSIkapataye namaH
OM bhUtapataye namaH
OM zauraye namaH
OM phAlanetrAya namaH
OM kRSNAya namaH
OM harAya namaH | 40 |
OM garuDadhvajAya namaH
OM kRtivasanAya namaH
OM kalmaSAraye namaH
OM gaurIpataye namaH
OM kamarAya namaH
OM zUline namaH
OM haraye namaH
OM rajanIzakalAvantasAya namaH
OM ramezvarAya namaH
OM pinAkapANaye namaH | 50 |
OM zrIrAmAya namaH
OM bhargAya namaH
OM aniruddhAya namaH
OM zUlapANaye namaH
OM nRsiMhaya namaH
OM tripathagArdrajaTAkalApAya namaH
OM muraharAya namaH
OM IzAya namaH
OM rAghavAya namaH
OM uragAbharaNAya namaH | 60 |
OM padmanAbhAya namaH
OM ugrAya namaH
OM madhusUdanAya namaH
OM pinAkapataye namaH
OM yAdave namaH
OM pramadhAdinAthAya namaH
OM nArAyaNAya namaH
OM mRtyuJjayAya namaH
OM puruSottamAya namaH
OM tridazaikanAthAya namaH | 70 |
OM acyutAya namaH
OM kAmazatrave namaH
OM abjapANaye namaH
OM digvasanAya namaH
OM cakrapANaye namaH
OM bhUtezAya namaH
OM brahmaNyadevAya namaH
OM zarvAya namaH
OM mukundAya namaH
OM vizvezvarAya namaH | 80 |
OM sanAtanAya namaH
OM trinetrAya namaH
OM rAvaNAraye namaH
OM zrIkaNThAya namaH
OM dharmadhuriNAya namaH
OM zambhave namaH
OM kamalAdhIzAya namaH
OM IzAnAya namaH
OM yadupataye namaH
OM mRDAya namaH | 90 |
OM dharaNIdharAya namaH
OM andhakaharAya namaH
OM zArjgapANaye namaH
OM purAraye namaH
OM viSNave namaH
OM nIlakaNThAya namaH
OM vaikuNThAya namaH
OM devadevAya namaH
OM madhuripave namaH
OM trilocanAya namaH | 100 |
OM kaiTabharipave namaH
OM candra cUDAya namaH
OM kezinAzAya namaH
OM girIzAya namaH
OM lakSmI pataye namaH
OM tripurAraye namaH
OM vasudeva sUnave namaH
OM tryakSAya namaH | 108 |
iti zrI zivakezava aSTottara zatanAmAvali (yama kRtaM)
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About This Stotram
Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sanskrit Title: यम कृत शिव केशव अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलिः
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This Ashtottara Sata Namavali is significant for its unique combination of Shiva and Keshav (Vishnu) names, suggesting a philosophy of non-duality or the ultimate oneness of these principal deities in Hinduism. Reciting 108 names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali) is a common devotional practice aimed at invoking the specific qualities and powers of the deity. The attribution to Yama adds a layer of spiritual depth, implying that even the god of death recognizes and reveres the supreme power of Shiva and Vishnu. It serves as a powerful tool for devotees to connect with the divine, seeking their grace for worldly and spiritual well-being. The inclusion of names that describe both Shiva (e.g., 'Asuranibarhanaya', 'Khandaparashave', 'Tripurasudanaya') and Vishnu (e.g., 'Janardhanaya', 'Damodaraya') highlights their shared cosmic roles and supreme nature.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Shiva |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtottara Sata Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The origin of this stotram is attributed to Yama, the god of death, as indicated by its title 'Yama Kruta' (composed by Yama). However, the specific scriptural text or Purana from which this Ashtottara Sata Namavali is extracted is not definitively known. It is presented as a collection of spiritual and devotional literature. The inclusion of both Shiva and Keshav (Vishnu) in the title suggests a syncretic approach, possibly aiming to invoke the combined power of these supreme deities. The composition date is unknown, but such Namavalis are generally considered to be of ancient or medieval origin, often compiled by various acharyas or devotees over time. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Invokes the combined blessings of Shiva and Vishnu.
- Removes obstacles and negative influences.
- Promotes spiritual growth and devotion.
- Grants peace and prosperity.
- Aids in attaining moksha (liberation).
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, during Shiva or Vishnu pujas, on auspicious days like Mahashivaratri, Janmashtami, or any day dedicated to devotion.
Historical Context
The historical context of this specific stotram is largely unknown. Namavalis, especially Ashtottara Shatas, are popular forms of devotional literature in Hinduism, often compiled and passed down through oral tradition or collected in various Puranas, Tantras, or regional devotional texts. The attribution to Yama is a narrative device common in Hindu scriptures to lend authority and significance to a text. The syncretic aspect, combining Shiva and Vishnu, reflects a broader trend in Hindu devotionalism to emphasize the underlying unity of the divine. The exact period of its composition or compilation is not documented, but such practices are ancient.
Alternate Names
- Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtakam
- Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Related Stotrams
- Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali
- Vishnu Ashtottara Shatanamavali
- Lalita Sahasranama
Last Updated: 2025-12-01