Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
yama kṛta śiva keśava aṣṭottara śata nāmāvaliḥ
oṃ śrī kāntāya namaḥ
oṃ śivāya namaḥ
oṃ asuranibarhaṇāya namaḥ
oṃ manmadharipave namaḥ
oṃ janārthanāya namaḥ
oṃ khaṇḍaparaśave namaḥ
oṃ śaṅkhapāṇaye namaḥ
oṃ śaśiśekharāya namaḥ
oṃ dāmodarāya namaḥ
oṃ tripurasūdanāya namaḥ | 10 |
oṃ ambudaranīlāya namaḥ
oṃ sdhāṇave namaḥ
oṃ ānandakandāya namaḥ
oṃ sarveśvarāya namaḥ
oṃ govindāya namaḥ
oṃ bhūteśāya namaḥ
oṃ gopālāya namaḥ
oṃ gaṅgādharāya namaḥ
oṃ cāṇūramardanāya namaḥ
oṃ caṇḍikeśāya namaḥ | 20 |
oṃ kaṃsapraṇāśanāya namaḥ
oṃ karpūragaurāya namaḥ
oṃ gopīpataye namaḥ
oṃ śaṅkarāya namaḥ
oṃ pītavasanāya namaḥ
oṃ giriśāya namaḥ
oṃ govardhanoddharaṇāya namaḥ
oṃ bālamṛgāṅka varṇāya namaḥ
oṃ māthavāya namaḥ
oṃ bhavāya namaḥ | 30 |
oṃ vāsudevāya namaḥ
oṃ viṣamekṣaṇāya namaḥ
oṃ murāraye namaḥ
oṃ vṛṣabhadhvajāya namaḥ
oṃ hṛṣīkapataye namaḥ
oṃ bhūtapataye namaḥ
oṃ śauraye namaḥ
oṃ phālanetrāya namaḥ
oṃ kṛṣṇāya namaḥ
oṃ harāya namaḥ | 40 |
oṃ garuḍadhvajāya namaḥ
oṃ kṛtivasanāya namaḥ
oṃ kalmaṣāraye namaḥ
oṃ gaurīpataye namaḥ
oṃ kamarāya namaḥ
oṃ śūline namaḥ
oṃ haraye namaḥ
oṃ rajanīśakalāvantasāya namaḥ
oṃ rameśvarāya namaḥ
oṃ pinākapāṇaye namaḥ | 50 |
oṃ śrīrāmāya namaḥ
oṃ bhargāya namaḥ
oṃ aniruddhāya namaḥ
oṃ śūlapāṇaye namaḥ
oṃ nṛsiṃhaya namaḥ
oṃ tripathagārdrajaṭākalāpāya namaḥ
oṃ muraharāya namaḥ
oṃ īśāya namaḥ
oṃ rāghavāya namaḥ
oṃ uragābharaṇāya namaḥ | 60 |
oṃ padmanābhāya namaḥ
oṃ ugrāya namaḥ
oṃ madhusūdanāya namaḥ
oṃ pinākapataye namaḥ
oṃ yādave namaḥ
oṃ pramadhādināthāya namaḥ
oṃ nārāyaṇāya namaḥ
oṃ mṛtyuñjayāya namaḥ
oṃ puruṣottamāya namaḥ
oṃ tridaśaikanāthāya namaḥ | 70 |
oṃ acyutāya namaḥ
oṃ kāmaśatrave namaḥ
oṃ abjapāṇaye namaḥ
oṃ digvasanāya namaḥ
oṃ cakrapāṇaye namaḥ
oṃ bhūteśāya namaḥ
oṃ brahmaṇyadevāya namaḥ
oṃ śarvāya namaḥ
oṃ mukundāya namaḥ
oṃ viśveśvarāya namaḥ | 80 |
oṃ sanātanāya namaḥ
oṃ trinetrāya namaḥ
oṃ rāvaṇāraye namaḥ
oṃ śrīkaṇṭhāya namaḥ
oṃ dharmadhuriṇāya namaḥ
oṃ śambhave namaḥ
oṃ kamalādhīśāya namaḥ
oṃ īśānāya namaḥ
oṃ yadupataye namaḥ
oṃ mṛḍāya namaḥ | 90 |
oṃ dharaṇīdharāya namaḥ
oṃ andhakaharāya namaḥ
oṃ śārjgapāṇaye namaḥ
oṃ purāraye namaḥ
oṃ viṣṇave namaḥ
oṃ nīlakaṇṭhāya namaḥ
oṃ vaikuṇṭhāya namaḥ
oṃ devadevāya namaḥ
oṃ madhuripave namaḥ
oṃ trilocanāya namaḥ | 100 |
oṃ kaiṭabharipave namaḥ
oṃ candra cūḍāya namaḥ
oṃ keśināśāya namaḥ
oṃ girīśāya namaḥ
oṃ lakṣmī pataye namaḥ
oṃ tripurāraye namaḥ
oṃ vasudeva sūnave namaḥ
oṃ tryakṣāya namaḥ | 108 |
iti śrī śivakeśava aṣṭottara śatanāmāvali (yama kṛtaṃ)
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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