Vishnu Sahasranamam

Shuklambaradharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam Prasannavadanam Dhyayet Sarva Vighno Pashaantaye

Meaning

Meditate on Vishnu who is dressed in white garments, who is as radiant as the moon, who has four arms and a pleasant face — for the removal of all obstacles.

Yasya Dvirada Vaktrādyāh Pārishadyāh Parah Shatam Vighnam Nighnanti Satatam Vishvaksenam Tam Ashrayē

Meaning

I take refuge in Vishvaksena (Vishnu), whose hundreds of attendants, led by the elephant-faced one (Ganesha), constantly remove all obstacles.

Vishvam Vishnur Vashat Karo Bhuta Bhavya Bhavat Prabhuh Bhuta Krid Bhuta Bhrid Bhavo Bhutatma Bhuta Bhavanah

Meaning

He is the Universe, He is Vishnu, He is the sacred utterance "Vashat". He is the Lord of the past, present and future. He is the creator, sustainer and essence of all beings.

Putatma Paramatma Cha Muktanam Parama Gatih Avyayah Purushah Sakshi Kshetrajna Akshara Eva Cha

Meaning

He is the Pure Soul, the Supreme Soul, and the ultimate refuge for the liberated. He is imperishable, the Supreme Person, the Witness, the Knower of the field (body), and the Indestructible.

Yogo Yoga Vidam Neta Pradhana Purusha Ishvarah Nara Simha Vapuh Shriman Keshavah Purushottamah

Meaning

He is Yoga itself, the leader of those who know Yoga, the Lord of the primal matter and the supreme Person. He has the body of Narasimha, He is glorious, He is Keshava, the greatest of all Persons.

Sarvah Sharvah Shivah Sthanuh Bhutadih Nidhi Ravyayah Sambhavo Bhavano Bharta Prabhavah Prabhur Ishvarah

Meaning

He is All, the Destroyer, the Auspicious, the Steady, the Origin of all beings, the Imperishable Treasure. He is the source, the creator, the sustainer, the Mighty Lord.

Svayambhuh Shambhur Adityah Pushkaraksha Mahasvanah Anaadi Nidhano Dhata Vidhata Dhaturu Ttamah

Meaning

He is Self-born, the source of bliss, the Sun, the lotus-eyed, the great-voiced. He is without beginning or end, the Supporter, the Creator, the Supreme Sustainer.

Aprameyo Hrishikeshaha Padmanabho Mara Prabhuh Vishvakarma Manustvaishtha Stavishthah Sthaviro Dhruvah

Meaning

He is Immeasurable, the Lord of the senses, whose navel is the lotus, the Lord of immortals. He is the creator of the universe, Manu, Tvashta, the Ancient, the Eternal, the Immovable.

Agraahyah Shaashvatah Krishno Lohitakshah Pratardanah Prabhutah Trikakubdham Pavitram Mangalam Param

Meaning

He is beyond comprehension, Eternal, Krishna (the dark one), red-eyed, the Destroyer. He is the Mighty, the Support of the three regions, the Supreme Purifier, the highest Auspiciousness.

Ishanah Pranadah Prano Jyestah Shreshtha Prajapatih Hiranyagarbho Bhugarbho Madhavo Madhusudanah

Meaning

He is the Ruler, the Giver of life, Life itself, the Eldest, the Best, the Lord of creatures. He is the Golden Womb, the Earth-bearer, Madhava, and the Destroyer of the demon Madhu.

Ishvastatam Isvas Stanvana Stambhako Vidya Nidhanam Anandi Anando Nando Satya Dharma Trivikramah

Meaning

He is the source of bliss, bliss itself, joy, the embodiment of truth and righteousness, the one who covered the three worlds in three strides (as Vamana).

Maharshih Kapilacharya Kritagna Medineepatih Tripadah Tridasha Adhyaksha Maha Shringah Kritanta Krit

Meaning

He is the great sage, teacher Kapila, the grateful one, Lord of the Earth. He is the three-stepped, overseer of the thirty (gods), the great-horned, the Ender of karma.

Maha Bhago Vibhago Atha Bhavyah Prakriti Purushah Namna Kalagni Rudratma Mahakalpah Kalanidhi

Meaning

He is the greatly fortunate, He is the Distributor, the Auspicious One, the Primordial Person. He is Kala-agni (time-fire), the soul of Rudra, the Mahakala, the treasury of arts.

Sarvagama Namacharya Sarva Shastra Artha Vittama Sarva Deva Bhaya Harta Sarva Deva Priyankara Sarva Deva Stutah Sevya Sarva Deva Priyo Harih

Meaning

He is the teacher of all scriptures, the best knower of all scripture meanings. He removes the fears of all gods and is the beloved of all gods. All gods praise and worship Hari.

Kaye Cha Sarva Devanam Sakshad Bhaktarti Nashanah Satyaya Satyasandhaaya Satyaadharmaparaayanaaya Namah Satya Svarupaaya Narayanaya Vishnave

Meaning

He is present in the bodies of all gods. He is the direct destroyer of his devotees' suffering. Salutations to the embodiment of Truth, to Narayana, to Vishnu.