Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Yama Kruta Shiva Keshava Ashtottara Sata Namavali
yama kRRita shiva keshava aShTottara shata nAmAvaliH
OM shrI kAntAya namaH
OM shivAya namaH
OM asuranibarhaNAya namaH
OM manmadharipave namaH
OM janArthanAya namaH
OM khaNDaparashave namaH
OM sha~NkhapANaye namaH
OM shashishekharAya namaH
OM dAmodarAya namaH
OM tripurasUdanAya namaH | 10 |
OM ambudaranIlAya namaH
OM sdhANave namaH
OM AnandakandAya namaH
OM sarveshvarAya namaH
OM govindAya namaH
OM bhUteshAya namaH
OM gopAlAya namaH
OM ga~NgAdharAya namaH
OM chANUramardanAya namaH
OM chaNDikeshAya namaH | 20 |
OM kaMsapraNAshanAya namaH
OM karpUragaurAya namaH
OM gopIpataye namaH
OM sha~NkarAya namaH
OM pItavasanAya namaH
OM girishAya namaH
OM govardhanoddharaNAya namaH
OM bAlamRRigA~Nka varNAya namaH
OM mAthavAya namaH
OM bhavAya namaH | 30 |
OM vAsudevAya namaH
OM viShamekShaNAya namaH
OM murAraye namaH
OM vRRiShabhadhvajAya namaH
OM hRRiShIkapataye namaH
OM bhUtapataye namaH
OM shauraye namaH
OM phAlanetrAya namaH
OM kRRiShNAya namaH
OM harAya namaH | 40 |
OM garuDadhvajAya namaH
OM kRRitivasanAya namaH
OM kalmaShAraye namaH
OM gaurIpataye namaH
OM kamarAya namaH
OM shUline namaH
OM haraye namaH
OM rajanIshakalAvantasAya namaH
OM rameshvarAya namaH
OM pinAkapANaye namaH | 50 |
OM shrIrAmAya namaH
OM bhargAya namaH
OM aniruddhAya namaH
OM shUlapANaye namaH
OM nRRisiMhaya namaH
OM tripathagArdrajaTAkalApAya namaH
OM muraharAya namaH
OM IshAya 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 mRRityu~njayAya namaH
OM puruShottamAya namaH
OM tridashaikanAthAya namaH | 70 |
OM achyutAya namaH
OM kAmashatrave namaH
OM abjapANaye namaH
OM digvasanAya namaH
OM chakrapANaye namaH
OM bhUteshAya namaH
OM brahmaNyadevAya namaH
OM sharvAya namaH
OM mukundAya namaH
OM vishveshvarAya namaH | 80 |
OM sanAtanAya namaH
OM trinetrAya namaH
OM rAvaNAraye namaH
OM shrIkaNThAya namaH
OM dharmadhuriNAya namaH
OM shambhave namaH
OM kamalAdhIshAya namaH
OM IshAnAya namaH
OM yadupataye namaH
OM mRRiDAya namaH | 90 |
OM dharaNIdharAya namaH
OM andhakaharAya namaH
OM shArjgapANaye namaH
OM purAraye namaH
OM viShNave namaH
OM nIlakaNThAya namaH
OM vaikuNThAya namaH
OM devadevAya namaH
OM madhuripave namaH
OM trilochanAya namaH | 100 |
OM kaiTabharipave namaH
OM chandra chUDAya namaH
OM keshinAshAya namaH
OM girIshAya namaH
OM lakShmI pataye namaH
OM tripurAraye namaH
OM vasudeva sUnave namaH
OM tryakShAya namaH | 108 |
iti shrI shivakeshava aShTottara shatanAmAvali (yama kRRitaM)
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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