STOTRA KAVACHA (SHIELD OF PRAYERS)
VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
From the Series of Essence of Puranas
Sanskrit Verses / Transliteration
Shuklaambara dharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam, Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet Sarva Vighnopashantaye
Laabhastheshaam Jayastheshaam Kruthasthesham Paraajahayah, Eshamindiravashyamo Hridayastho Janaardanah
Om Vishnur jishnur hrishikeshah Sarvaatma Sarva Bhavanah, Swargah Sharvareenatho Bhutagramashayaashayah
Anaadinidhano Devah Sarvagnah Sarva sambhavah, Sarva –vyapee Jagatdhaataa Jaganmayah
Sarvaakritidharah Sarvey Viswaruupee Janaardanah, Ajaatma Sashvatho Nithyo Vishvaadhaaro Vibhuh Prabhuh
Brahmarupaika rupascha Sarva rupadharo Harah, Kaalaagni Prabhavo Vaayuhu Pralayanthakarokshayah
Mahaarnavo Maha Megho Jala budbuda Sambhavah, Samskruto vikruto Matsyo Maha Matsyo thimingalah
Anantho Vaasukih Sesho Varaaho Dharaneedharah, Payaksheera Vivekaadyo Hamso Haimagiri sthitah
Hayagreevo Vishaalaaksho Hayakarno Hayakruthih, Manthano Ratnahaari cha Kurmodhyaraadharah
Vinidro Nidritho Nandi Sunando Nandanapriyah, Naabhi naala mrinaali cha Swayambhuschaturaanah
Prajaapati paro Dakshah Srishtikarthaa Prajaakarah, Marichih Kashyapo Vatsah Surasura guruh Kavih
Vaamano Vaamabhaagi cha Vaamakarma Brihadyupuh, Trilokakramano Deepo Baliyagna Vinaashanah
Yagna Hartho Yagna Kartho Yagnesho Yagnabhuk Vibhuh, Sahasranshu Bhago Bhaanurviviswan Raviramshumaan
Thigmatejasvalpatejah Karma Saakshi Manuryamah, Devarajah Surapatir daanavaarih Sachipatih
Agnirvaayusakho Vahnir varuno Yadasaampatih, Nairruto Naadanonaadi RakshoYaksha dhanaadhipah
Kubero Vitthavaan Vego Vasupaalo Vilaasakruth, Amrithashravanah Somah Somapaana -karah Sudhih
Sarvoushadhikarah Srimaannishaakaro Divaakarah, Vishaarirvishahartha cha Vishakanthadharo Girih
Neelakantho Vrushi Rudro Bhalachandrohumaapatih, Sivah Shanto Vashi Veero Dhyani Mani cha Maanadah
Krimikeeto Mrigavyadho Mrigaha Mrigavatsalah, Vatuko Bhairavo Baalah Kapaali Dandavigrahah
Smashaanavaasi Maamsaashi Dhushta naasi Samaanthakruth, Yoginistrasako Yogi Dhyanastho Dhyana –vaasanah
Senaanih Sainyadah Skando Mahakaalo Ganaadhipah, Adidevo Ganapathir –vighnaha Vighnanaashanah
Ruddhisiddhiprado Danti Bhalachandro Gajaananah, Nrisimha Ugradamshtrascha Nakhi Daanavanaashakrit
Prahlada posha kartha cha Sarva daitya janeswarah, Salabha Saagarh Saashi Kalpadruma Vikalpakah
Hemaado Hemabhagi cha Himakartho Himaachalah, Bhudharo Bhumido Meruh Kailaasa Sikharo Girih
Loka -lokantaro Loki Biloki Bhuvaneswarah, Dikpaalo Dikpathirdivyo Divyakaayo Jitendriah
Virupo Rupavan Ragi Nrithya Geetavisaaradah, Haha Huhu Chitraratho Devashi Naradah Sakha
Viswadevah Saadhya Devah Grithaasheeschalochalah, Kapilo Jalpako Vaadi Duttho Haihayasangharaat
Vasishto Vaamadevascha Saptarshipravaro Bhriguh, Jaamadagnyo Mahaveerah KshatriyantakaroRishih
Hiranyakashipuschaiva Hiranyaksho Harapriyah, Agastih PulahoRakshah Paulosthyo Ravano Ghatah
DevaariTapasastapi Vibhishana Harapriyah, Tejasvi Tejassteyji Eesho Rajapathih Prabhuh
Daasarathi Raaghavo Ramo Raghuvamsa vivardhanah, Seetaapathih Pathih Srimaan Brahmanyo Bhaktavatsalah
Sannadah Kavachi Khadgi Cheeravaasa Digambarah, Kireeti Kundali Chaapi Shankha chakri Gadadharah
Kausalyonandanodaro Bhumishaayee Griha Priyah, Saumithro Barato Baalah Shatrughno Bharataagrajah
Lakshmanah Paraviraghnah Stree Shahaayaka Kapeeswarah, Hanuman Ruksha Raajascha Sugreevo Balinaashanaha
Dutapriyo Dutakaarihyangado Gadatham Varah, Vanadhwamsi Bani Vegee VaanaroVaanaradhvajah
Laanguli Nakhi Damshtree hahakaro varah, Bhavasetur mahasethu bhaddha Setu Rameswarah
Jaanaki Vallabhah Kaami Kireeti Kundali Khagi, Pundareeka Visaalaaksho Mahabaahur ghanaakrutih
Chanchalchapalah Kaami Vaami Vaamankavasalah, Streepriyah Streeparah Strainah Striyo Vaamankavasakah
Jithavairi Jitakaamo Jitakrodho Jitendriyah, Shantho Daantho Dayaraamohyekastreevratha dharakah
Saatvikah Satvasamsthano Madahaa Krodhaha Kharah, Bahuraakshasa samveethah Sarva Raakshsa naashakrut
Raavanaaree Ranakshudra dasa mastaka chhedakah, Raajyakaari Yagnakaari Daata Bhokta Tapodhanah
Ayodhyadhipatih Kaantho Vaikunthokuntha vigrah, Satyavrato Vrati Surastapi Satyaphalapradah
Sarva Saakshi Sarvagascha Sarvapraanaharovyayah, Praanaschyapaanaascha Vyanodanah Samaanakah
Naagah Krukalah Kurmischa Devadattho Dhananjayah, Sarvapraanivido Vyaapi Yogadharaka –dharakah
Tatvavidstatvadas tatvi Sarva Tatva Visharadah, Dhyanasto Dhyanashaali cha Manasvi Yoga vitthamah
Brahmajno Brahmado Brahmajnaata cha Brahma sambhava, Agnaatyavith vido topo Jyoti Rupo Niranjanah
Jnaanado Jnaanah Gyani Guruh Sishyopadeshikah, Susishyah Sikshitah Shaali Sishya Sikshaa Visharadah
Mantrado Mantraha Mantri Tantri Tantrajanapriyah, Sanmantro Mantravid mantri Yantra mantraika bhanjanah
Maarano Mohano Mohi Stambhocchatana krut Khalah, Bahumaayo Vimaayascha Mahamayaa vimohakah
Mokshado Bandhako Vandihyakarshanah, Hreenkaaro Beeja Rupeecha Kleenkarah Keelakaadhipah
Saunkaara Shaktimaancchaktih Sarva Shakti Dharo dharah, Akarokaara Omkaarascchando Gayatra Sambhavah
Vedo Vedavido Vedi Vedadhyayi sadaa Sivah, Rukyajur Saamaarthaveshah Saamagaana –karokari
Tripado Bahupaadi cha Satpathah Sarvatomukhah, Praakrutah Samskruto Yogi Geetagrandha prahelikah
Saguno Vigunashcchando Nissango Viguno guni, Nirguno Gunavaan Sangi Karmi Dharmicha Karmadah
Nishkarma Kamakaami cha Nissangah Sanga Varjithah, Nirlobho Nirahankaari Nishkichana Jana Priyah
Sarva Sangakaro Raagi Sarvathyagi Bahiswarah, Ekapaado Dwipaadascha Bahu paadolyalpa paadakah
Dwipadastripadah Paadi Vipaadi Padasangrahaha, Khecharo Bhucharo Bhraami Bhrungakeeta madhupriyah
Ruthuh Samvatsaro Maasoyanah Pakshoharnishaha, Krutha Tretha Kalischaiva Dwaparaschaturaakrutih
Deshakaalakarah Kaalah Kula dharmah Sanaatanah, Kalaa Kaashthaa Palaa NadyoThaamah Pakshah Sithasithah
Yugo Yugandharo Yogyo Yuga dharma pravartakah, Kulaachaarah Kulakarah Kula Daivakarah Kuli
Chaturashramachari cha Gruhastho hyathithipriyah, Vanastho Vanachaari cha Vaanaprastha ashramashrami
Vatuko Brahmachaari cha Shikhasutri Kamandali, Trijati Dhyanavaan Dhyaani Badrikaashrama vaasakruta
Hemaadri Prabhavo Haimo Hemaraashi –himaamkarah, Mahaaprasthanako Vipro Viraagi Raagavaan Gruhi
Naranarayano Naagi Kedaarodarvigrahah, Gangadwara Tapassarastapovana Taponidhi
Nidhiresha Maha Padmah Padmaakara shriyalayah, Padmanabhah Pareetatma Parivrat Purushotthamah
Paraanandaha Puraanascha Samradraja viraajakah, Chakrastha Chakravaalasya Chakravarthi Niradhipah
Ayurvedavido Vaidyo Dhanvantarischa Rogahaa, Aushadhi beejasambhuto Rogi Roga Vinashakrut
Chetanaschetakoyachintya Chittha Chinta Vinashakruth, Ateendrayah Sukhasparshascharaachari Vihangamah
Garudah Pakshirajascha Chakshusho Viataatmajah, Vishnu yaana Vimaanastho Manomaya –turangamah
Bahuvrishti karo Varshi Airavanaviraavanah, Ucchauhshrava Hayogami Haridashvo Haripriyah
Pravrusho Meghamaali cha Gajaratnam Purandarah, Vasudo Vasudharascha Nidraaluh Pannagaasanah
Seshashaayi Jaleshahi Vyasah Satyavati sutah, Veda Vyasakaro Vaagmi Bahushaakhaa Vikalpakah
Smritih Puraana dharmaarthi Paraavara vichakshanah, Sahasra sheersho Sahasraakshah Sahasravadanojjvalah
Sahasrabahuh Sahasranshuh Sahasra Kiranonnatah, Bahusirshekasirsha cha Trishira Vishirah shikhi
Jatilo Bhasmaragi cha Divyambaradharah Suchih, Anurupo Brihadrupo Virupo Vikarakrithih
Samudramaadhako Maathi Sarvaratnaharoharih, Vajra vaiduryako Vajri Chintamani mahamanih
Anirmulyo Mahamulyo Nirmulyah Surabhih Sukhee, Pitaa Maatha Shishurbandhurdhata Twashtararymaa Yamah
Anthahstho Bahyakari cha Bahih –stho vai Bahiswarah, Paavanah Paavakah Paki Sarva Bhakshi Huthashanah
Bhagavan Bhagahaa Bhaagi Bhavabhanjo Bhayankarah, Kayasthah Karyakari cha Karyakartha Karapradah
Eka Dharma Dwidharma cha Sukhi Dutyopa jeevakah, Palakas tarakas –thraatha Kaalo Mushaka bhakshakah
Sanjeevano Jeevakartha Sajeevo Jivasambhavah, Shadvimshako Maha Vishnuh Sarva Vyapi Maheswarah
Divyangado Muktamaali Srivatso Makaradhwajah, ShyamamurthirGhanashyamah Peetavaasah Shubhaanananh
Chiravaasa vivaasaascha Bhuta Daanava Vallabhah Amrithomritha bhaagi cha Mohini Swarupa Dharakah
Divyadrishtih Samadrushtiddeva danava vamchakah, Kabandhah Kethukari cha Swarbhaanuschandra taapanah
Graharaajo Grahi Graahah Sarvagraha Vimochakah,daanamaanajapo homah Saanukuulah Shubhagrahah
Vighnakartha apahartha cha Vighnanasho Vinayakah, Apakaaropakaari cha Sarva Siddhi Phala Pradah
Sevakah Samadaani cha Bhedhi Dandi cha Matsari, Dayavaan Daanasheelascha Daani Yajva Pratigrahi
Haviragnicharusthaali Samidascha Tilo Yavah, Hotovuddhata Shuchih Kundah Saamago Vaikruthih savah
Dravyam Paatraani Sankalpo Musalo Haaranih Kushah, Deekshito Mandapo Vediryajamaanah Pashuh Krathuh
Dakshina Swastimaan Swasthihaasheervadah Shubhapradah, Adivruksho Mahavruksho Devavruksho Vanaspathih
Prayaago Venimaan Veni Nyagrodhaakshayo vatah, Sutirthastirthakaari cha Tirtharajo Vrathi Vrathah
Vrittidaata Prudhuh Patro Dogdha Gorvatsa evacha, Ksheeram Kshiravahah Ksheeri Ksheera bhaga vibhaga vith
Rajyabhaagavido bhaagi Sarva bhaaga vikalpah, Vaahano Vaahako vegi paadachari Tapaswarah
Gopano Gopako Gopi Gopakanyaviharakrit, Vaasudevo Visaalaakshah Krishno Gopijanapriyah
Devakinandano Nandi Nandagopa grishaasrayi, Yashodanandano Dami Damodara Ulookhali
Putanaari Trinaavartahaari Shakata prabhanjakah, Navanitapriyo Vaagmi Vatsapaalaka baalaah
Vasurupadharo Vatsi Vatsaha Dhenukaanthakrit, Vakaarirvanavaasi cha Vanakreeda visaradah
Krishavarnaakrutih Kantho Venuvetra vidhaarakah, Gopamokshakaro Moksho Yamunapulinaturah
Mayavatsakaro Maayi Brahma mayapamohakah, Atmasaara viharaksho Gopadarakadarakah
Gochari Gopatirgopo Govardhanadharo Bali, Kaaleeya –mardanah Kaali Yamunaa hrada vihaarakah
Sankarshano Balashalyadhyo Baladevo Halaayudhah, Laangali Musali Chakri Ramo Rohininandanah
Yamunaararshanodwaro Neelavaasaa Hali thadha, Revati ramano, Lololo Bahumaanakarh Parah
Dhenukaari Mahaviro Gopakanya Vidushakah, Kaama maana harah Kaami Gopivaasopa taskarah
Venu vaadi cha Naadi cha Nritya geetavisharadah , Gopimoha -karo Gaano Raasako Rajanicharah
Divyamali Vimaalicha Vanamaala vibhushitah, Kaitabharischa Kamsaarimadhuha Madhusudanah
Chaanuramardano Mallo Mushti Mushtaka Nashaka krit, Muraha Modako Modi Madghana Narakanthakrit
Vidyadhyayi Bhumishayi Sudaamascha Sakha Sukhi, Sakalo Vikalo Vaidyah Kalitovai Kalanidhih
Vidyashaali Vishaalicha Prtru Matru Vimokshakah, Rukmini ramano ramyah Kaalindipatih Shankhaha
Panchajanyo Maha Padmo Bahunayaka nayakah, Dundhumaaro Nikumbaghna Shambara -anto Rati Priyah
Pradumna Aniruddhischa Saatvataampatir arjunah, Phalgunascha Gudakeshaha Savyasaachi Dhananjayah
Kiriticha Dhanushpaanirveda visharadah, Sikhandi Saatyakih Shaivyo Bhimo Bhimaparakramah
Paanchaala abhimanyus cha Saubhadro Draupatipathih, Yudhishtaro Dharmaraajah Satyavaadi Suchivratah
Nakulah Sahadevascha Karno Duryo- dhano Ghrini, Gaangeyosya Gadaapaanir Bhishmo Bhiradhi sutah
Panchaakshur Dhritaraashtro Bhaaradjoshya Gautamah, Asvatthama Vikarnakar –nascha Jahuryu dhavisharadah
Shamantiko Gadi Gaalvo Vishwamitro Duraasadah, Durvaasa Durvinitischa Markandeyo Maha Munih
Lomasho Nirmalo (A)lomi Dhirghayuscha Chiro(A)chari, Punarjeevamritho Baavi Bhuto Bhavyo Bhavisyakah
Trikaalosya Trilingascha Trinethrar Tripathipathih, Yaadavo Yaagnyavalkyas cha Yadurvamsava vardhanah
Shalyakridi Vikridascha Yadavaantha Kalih Kalih, Sadyo Hridayo Daayado Dayabhaakdayi Dayi
Mahodadhirmahipushto Neela Parvata Vaasa krit, Eakavarno Vivarnascha Sarva varna bahischarah
Yagna Nandi Veda Nandi Vedabaaho Balo Balih, Vaidyari Baadhako Bhaago Jannadho Jagatpathih
Bhaki BhagavatoBhaagi Vibhakto Bhagavatpriyah, Trigramosya Navavaranyo Grihopanishadaasanah
Shaalagraama shilatayukto Vishalo Gandakaasrayah, Ritudevah Shruthah Shraavi Shrutabodhaha Shritashravaah
Kalkih Kaalakalah Kalki Dushta mleccha vinaashakrit, Kunkumi Dhavalo Dhirah Kshamaakaro Vrishakapih
Kinkarah Kinnarah Kanvaha Keki Kimpurushadhipah, Ekaroma Viroma cha Bahuroma Brihatkavih
Vrajapraharano Vajri Brihaghno Vaasavaanujah, Bahutirtha karastirthah Sarva Tirtha Javeswarah
Vyatipaato paraagascha Daana Vriddhikarah Shubhah, Asankheyoprameyascha Sankhyakaaro Visankhyahah
Mihikottharakstaro Balachandrah Sudhakarah, Nirlokascha Nirakaari Brahma kaaraika kaarakah
Dauhitrakah Putrakah Poutro Napta Vamsadharo dharah
Dravibhuto Dayaluscha Sarva Siddhi prado manih, Aaadhaaropi Vidhaarascha Dharaasunuh Sumangalaha
Mangalo Mangalaakaaro Mangalyaha Sarva Mangalah
Naamnaam Sahasram Naamedam Vishnortulatejasah, Sarva Siddhi karam Kaamyam Punyam Hariharatmakam
Yah Pathethpratruddhya Shuchi bhutva Samaahitah, Yaschedam Shrunuyannityam Naro Nischala Maanasah, Trisandhyam Shraddhayah yuktah Sarva Paapapaih Pramuchyatey
Laabhastheshaam Jayastheshaam Kruthasthesham Paraajahayah, Eshamindiravashyamo Hridayastho Janaardanah
Om Vishnur jishnur hrishikeshah Sarvaatma Sarva Bhavanah, Swargah Sharvareenatho Bhutagramashayaashayah
Anaadinidhano Devah Sarvagnah Sarva sambhavah, Sarva –vyapee Jagatdhaataa Jaganmayah
Sarvaakritidharah Sarvey Viswaruupee Janaardanah, Ajaatma Sashvatho Nithyo Vishvaadhaaro Vibhuh Prabhuh
Brahmarupaika rupascha Sarva rupadharo Harah, Kaalaagni Prabhavo Vaayuhu Pralayanthakarokshayah
Mahaarnavo Maha Megho Jala budbuda Sambhavah, Samskruto vikruto Matsyo Maha Matsyo thimingalah
Anantho Vaasukih Sesho Varaaho Dharaneedharah, Payaksheera Vivekaadyo Hamso Haimagiri sthitah
Hayagreevo Vishaalaaksho Hayakarno Hayakruthih, Manthano Ratnahaari cha Kurmodhyaraadharah
Vinidro Nidritho Nandi Sunando Nandanapriyah, Naabhi naala mrinaali cha Swayambhuschaturaanah
Prajaapati paro Dakshah Srishtikarthaa Prajaakarah, Marichih Kashyapo Vatsah Surasura guruh Kavih
Vaamano Vaamabhaagi cha Vaamakarma Brihadyupuh, Trilokakramano Deepo Baliyagna Vinaashanah
Yagna Hartho Yagna Kartho Yagnesho Yagnabhuk Vibhuh, Sahasranshu Bhago Bhaanurviviswan Raviramshumaan
Thigmatejasvalpatejah Karma Saakshi Manuryamah, Devarajah Surapatir daanavaarih Sachipatih
Agnirvaayusakho Vahnir varuno Yadasaampatih, Nairruto Naadanonaadi RakshoYaksha dhanaadhipah
Kubero Vitthavaan Vego Vasupaalo Vilaasakruth, Amrithashravanah Somah Somapaana -karah Sudhih
Sarvoushadhikarah Srimaannishaakaro Divaakarah, Vishaarirvishahartha cha Vishakanthadharo Girih
Neelakantho Vrushi Rudro Bhalachandrohumaapatih, Sivah Shanto Vashi Veero Dhyani Mani cha Maanadah
Krimikeeto Mrigavyadho Mrigaha Mrigavatsalah, Vatuko Bhairavo Baalah Kapaali Dandavigrahah
Smashaanavaasi Maamsaashi Dhushta naasi Samaanthakruth, Yoginistrasako Yogi Dhyanastho Dhyana –vaasanah
Senaanih Sainyadah Skando Mahakaalo Ganaadhipah, Adidevo Ganapathir –vighnaha Vighnanaashanah
Ruddhisiddhiprado Danti Bhalachandro Gajaananah, Nrisimha Ugradamshtrascha Nakhi Daanavanaashakrit
Prahlada posha kartha cha Sarva daitya janeswarah, Salabha Saagarh Saashi Kalpadruma Vikalpakah
Hemaado Hemabhagi cha Himakartho Himaachalah, Bhudharo Bhumido Meruh Kailaasa Sikharo Girih
Loka -lokantaro Loki Biloki Bhuvaneswarah, Dikpaalo Dikpathirdivyo Divyakaayo Jitendriah
Virupo Rupavan Ragi Nrithya Geetavisaaradah, Haha Huhu Chitraratho Devashi Naradah Sakha
Viswadevah Saadhya Devah Grithaasheeschalochalah, Kapilo Jalpako Vaadi Duttho Haihayasangharaat
Vasishto Vaamadevascha Saptarshipravaro Bhriguh, Jaamadagnyo Mahaveerah KshatriyantakaroRishih
Hiranyakashipuschaiva Hiranyaksho Harapriyah, Agastih PulahoRakshah Paulosthyo Ravano Ghatah
DevaariTapasastapi Vibhishana Harapriyah, Tejasvi Tejassteyji Eesho Rajapathih Prabhuh
Daasarathi Raaghavo Ramo Raghuvamsa vivardhanah, Seetaapathih Pathih Srimaan Brahmanyo Bhaktavatsalah
Sannadah Kavachi Khadgi Cheeravaasa Digambarah, Kireeti Kundali Chaapi Shankha chakri Gadadharah
Kausalyonandanodaro Bhumishaayee Griha Priyah, Saumithro Barato Baalah Shatrughno Bharataagrajah
Lakshmanah Paraviraghnah Stree Shahaayaka Kapeeswarah, Hanuman Ruksha Raajascha Sugreevo Balinaashanaha
Dutapriyo Dutakaarihyangado Gadatham Varah, Vanadhwamsi Bani Vegee VaanaroVaanaradhvajah
Laanguli Nakhi Damshtree hahakaro varah, Bhavasetur mahasethu bhaddha Setu Rameswarah
Jaanaki Vallabhah Kaami Kireeti Kundali Khagi, Pundareeka Visaalaaksho Mahabaahur ghanaakrutih
Chanchalchapalah Kaami Vaami Vaamankavasalah, Streepriyah Streeparah Strainah Striyo Vaamankavasakah
Jithavairi Jitakaamo Jitakrodho Jitendriyah, Shantho Daantho Dayaraamohyekastreevratha dharakah
Saatvikah Satvasamsthano Madahaa Krodhaha Kharah, Bahuraakshasa samveethah Sarva Raakshsa naashakrut
Raavanaaree Ranakshudra dasa mastaka chhedakah, Raajyakaari Yagnakaari Daata Bhokta Tapodhanah
Ayodhyadhipatih Kaantho Vaikunthokuntha vigrah, Satyavrato Vrati Surastapi Satyaphalapradah
Sarva Saakshi Sarvagascha Sarvapraanaharovyayah, Praanaschyapaanaascha Vyanodanah Samaanakah
Naagah Krukalah Kurmischa Devadattho Dhananjayah, Sarvapraanivido Vyaapi Yogadharaka –dharakah
Tatvavidstatvadas tatvi Sarva Tatva Visharadah, Dhyanasto Dhyanashaali cha Manasvi Yoga vitthamah
Brahmajno Brahmado Brahmajnaata cha Brahma sambhava, Agnaatyavith vido topo Jyoti Rupo Niranjanah
Jnaanado Jnaanah Gyani Guruh Sishyopadeshikah, Susishyah Sikshitah Shaali Sishya Sikshaa Visharadah
Mantrado Mantraha Mantri Tantri Tantrajanapriyah, Sanmantro Mantravid mantri Yantra mantraika bhanjanah
Maarano Mohano Mohi Stambhocchatana krut Khalah, Bahumaayo Vimaayascha Mahamayaa vimohakah
Mokshado Bandhako Vandihyakarshanah, Hreenkaaro Beeja Rupeecha Kleenkarah Keelakaadhipah
Saunkaara Shaktimaancchaktih Sarva Shakti Dharo dharah, Akarokaara Omkaarascchando Gayatra Sambhavah
Vedo Vedavido Vedi Vedadhyayi sadaa Sivah, Rukyajur Saamaarthaveshah Saamagaana –karokari
Tripado Bahupaadi cha Satpathah Sarvatomukhah, Praakrutah Samskruto Yogi Geetagrandha prahelikah
Saguno Vigunashcchando Nissango Viguno guni, Nirguno Gunavaan Sangi Karmi Dharmicha Karmadah
Nishkarma Kamakaami cha Nissangah Sanga Varjithah, Nirlobho Nirahankaari Nishkichana Jana Priyah
Sarva Sangakaro Raagi Sarvathyagi Bahiswarah, Ekapaado Dwipaadascha Bahu paadolyalpa paadakah
Dwipadastripadah Paadi Vipaadi Padasangrahaha, Khecharo Bhucharo Bhraami Bhrungakeeta madhupriyah
Ruthuh Samvatsaro Maasoyanah Pakshoharnishaha, Krutha Tretha Kalischaiva Dwaparaschaturaakrutih
Deshakaalakarah Kaalah Kula dharmah Sanaatanah, Kalaa Kaashthaa Palaa NadyoThaamah Pakshah Sithasithah
Yugo Yugandharo Yogyo Yuga dharma pravartakah, Kulaachaarah Kulakarah Kula Daivakarah Kuli
Chaturashramachari cha Gruhastho hyathithipriyah, Vanastho Vanachaari cha Vaanaprastha ashramashrami
Vatuko Brahmachaari cha Shikhasutri Kamandali, Trijati Dhyanavaan Dhyaani Badrikaashrama vaasakruta
Hemaadri Prabhavo Haimo Hemaraashi –himaamkarah, Mahaaprasthanako Vipro Viraagi Raagavaan Gruhi
Naranarayano Naagi Kedaarodarvigrahah, Gangadwara Tapassarastapovana Taponidhi
Nidhiresha Maha Padmah Padmaakara shriyalayah, Padmanabhah Pareetatma Parivrat Purushotthamah
Paraanandaha Puraanascha Samradraja viraajakah, Chakrastha Chakravaalasya Chakravarthi Niradhipah
Ayurvedavido Vaidyo Dhanvantarischa Rogahaa, Aushadhi beejasambhuto Rogi Roga Vinashakrut
Chetanaschetakoyachintya Chittha Chinta Vinashakruth, Ateendrayah Sukhasparshascharaachari Vihangamah
Garudah Pakshirajascha Chakshusho Viataatmajah, Vishnu yaana Vimaanastho Manomaya –turangamah
Bahuvrishti karo Varshi Airavanaviraavanah, Ucchauhshrava Hayogami Haridashvo Haripriyah
Pravrusho Meghamaali cha Gajaratnam Purandarah, Vasudo Vasudharascha Nidraaluh Pannagaasanah
Seshashaayi Jaleshahi Vyasah Satyavati sutah, Veda Vyasakaro Vaagmi Bahushaakhaa Vikalpakah
Smritih Puraana dharmaarthi Paraavara vichakshanah, Sahasra sheersho Sahasraakshah Sahasravadanojjvalah
Sahasrabahuh Sahasranshuh Sahasra Kiranonnatah, Bahusirshekasirsha cha Trishira Vishirah shikhi
Jatilo Bhasmaragi cha Divyambaradharah Suchih, Anurupo Brihadrupo Virupo Vikarakrithih
Samudramaadhako Maathi Sarvaratnaharoharih, Vajra vaiduryako Vajri Chintamani mahamanih
Anirmulyo Mahamulyo Nirmulyah Surabhih Sukhee, Pitaa Maatha Shishurbandhurdhata Twashtararymaa Yamah
Anthahstho Bahyakari cha Bahih –stho vai Bahiswarah, Paavanah Paavakah Paki Sarva Bhakshi Huthashanah
Bhagavan Bhagahaa Bhaagi Bhavabhanjo Bhayankarah, Kayasthah Karyakari cha Karyakartha Karapradah
Eka Dharma Dwidharma cha Sukhi Dutyopa jeevakah, Palakas tarakas –thraatha Kaalo Mushaka bhakshakah
Sanjeevano Jeevakartha Sajeevo Jivasambhavah, Shadvimshako Maha Vishnuh Sarva Vyapi Maheswarah
Divyangado Muktamaali Srivatso Makaradhwajah, ShyamamurthirGhanashyamah Peetavaasah Shubhaanananh
Chiravaasa vivaasaascha Bhuta Daanava Vallabhah Amrithomritha bhaagi cha Mohini Swarupa Dharakah
Divyadrishtih Samadrushtiddeva danava vamchakah, Kabandhah Kethukari cha Swarbhaanuschandra taapanah
Graharaajo Grahi Graahah Sarvagraha Vimochakah,daanamaanajapo homah Saanukuulah Shubhagrahah
Vighnakartha apahartha cha Vighnanasho Vinayakah, Apakaaropakaari cha Sarva Siddhi Phala Pradah
Sevakah Samadaani cha Bhedhi Dandi cha Matsari, Dayavaan Daanasheelascha Daani Yajva Pratigrahi
Haviragnicharusthaali Samidascha Tilo Yavah, Hotovuddhata Shuchih Kundah Saamago Vaikruthih savah
Dravyam Paatraani Sankalpo Musalo Haaranih Kushah, Deekshito Mandapo Vediryajamaanah Pashuh Krathuh
Dakshina Swastimaan Swasthihaasheervadah Shubhapradah, Adivruksho Mahavruksho Devavruksho Vanaspathih
Prayaago Venimaan Veni Nyagrodhaakshayo vatah, Sutirthastirthakaari cha Tirtharajo Vrathi Vrathah
Vrittidaata Prudhuh Patro Dogdha Gorvatsa evacha, Ksheeram Kshiravahah Ksheeri Ksheera bhaga vibhaga vith
Rajyabhaagavido bhaagi Sarva bhaaga vikalpah, Vaahano Vaahako vegi paadachari Tapaswarah
Gopano Gopako Gopi Gopakanyaviharakrit, Vaasudevo Visaalaakshah Krishno Gopijanapriyah
Devakinandano Nandi Nandagopa grishaasrayi, Yashodanandano Dami Damodara Ulookhali
Putanaari Trinaavartahaari Shakata prabhanjakah, Navanitapriyo Vaagmi Vatsapaalaka baalaah
Vasurupadharo Vatsi Vatsaha Dhenukaanthakrit, Vakaarirvanavaasi cha Vanakreeda visaradah
Krishavarnaakrutih Kantho Venuvetra vidhaarakah, Gopamokshakaro Moksho Yamunapulinaturah
Mayavatsakaro Maayi Brahma mayapamohakah, Atmasaara viharaksho Gopadarakadarakah
Gochari Gopatirgopo Govardhanadharo Bali, Kaaleeya –mardanah Kaali Yamunaa hrada vihaarakah
Sankarshano Balashalyadhyo Baladevo Halaayudhah, Laangali Musali Chakri Ramo Rohininandanah
Yamunaararshanodwaro Neelavaasaa Hali thadha, Revati ramano, Lololo Bahumaanakarh Parah
Dhenukaari Mahaviro Gopakanya Vidushakah, Kaama maana harah Kaami Gopivaasopa taskarah
Venu vaadi cha Naadi cha Nritya geetavisharadah , Gopimoha -karo Gaano Raasako Rajanicharah
Divyamali Vimaalicha Vanamaala vibhushitah, Kaitabharischa Kamsaarimadhuha Madhusudanah
Chaanuramardano Mallo Mushti Mushtaka Nashaka krit, Muraha Modako Modi Madghana Narakanthakrit
Vidyadhyayi Bhumishayi Sudaamascha Sakha Sukhi, Sakalo Vikalo Vaidyah Kalitovai Kalanidhih
Vidyashaali Vishaalicha Prtru Matru Vimokshakah, Rukmini ramano ramyah Kaalindipatih Shankhaha
Panchajanyo Maha Padmo Bahunayaka nayakah, Dundhumaaro Nikumbaghna Shambara -anto Rati Priyah
Pradumna Aniruddhischa Saatvataampatir arjunah, Phalgunascha Gudakeshaha Savyasaachi Dhananjayah
Kiriticha Dhanushpaanirveda visharadah, Sikhandi Saatyakih Shaivyo Bhimo Bhimaparakramah
Paanchaala abhimanyus cha Saubhadro Draupatipathih, Yudhishtaro Dharmaraajah Satyavaadi Suchivratah
Nakulah Sahadevascha Karno Duryo- dhano Ghrini, Gaangeyosya Gadaapaanir Bhishmo Bhiradhi sutah
Panchaakshur Dhritaraashtro Bhaaradjoshya Gautamah, Asvatthama Vikarnakar –nascha Jahuryu dhavisharadah
Shamantiko Gadi Gaalvo Vishwamitro Duraasadah, Durvaasa Durvinitischa Markandeyo Maha Munih
Lomasho Nirmalo (A)lomi Dhirghayuscha Chiro(A)chari, Punarjeevamritho Baavi Bhuto Bhavyo Bhavisyakah
Trikaalosya Trilingascha Trinethrar Tripathipathih, Yaadavo Yaagnyavalkyas cha Yadurvamsava vardhanah
Shalyakridi Vikridascha Yadavaantha Kalih Kalih, Sadyo Hridayo Daayado Dayabhaakdayi Dayi
Mahodadhirmahipushto Neela Parvata Vaasa krit, Eakavarno Vivarnascha Sarva varna bahischarah
Yagna Nandi Veda Nandi Vedabaaho Balo Balih, Vaidyari Baadhako Bhaago Jannadho Jagatpathih
Bhaki BhagavatoBhaagi Vibhakto Bhagavatpriyah, Trigramosya Navavaranyo Grihopanishadaasanah
Shaalagraama shilatayukto Vishalo Gandakaasrayah, Ritudevah Shruthah Shraavi Shrutabodhaha Shritashravaah
Kalkih Kaalakalah Kalki Dushta mleccha vinaashakrit, Kunkumi Dhavalo Dhirah Kshamaakaro Vrishakapih
Kinkarah Kinnarah Kanvaha Keki Kimpurushadhipah, Ekaroma Viroma cha Bahuroma Brihatkavih
Vrajapraharano Vajri Brihaghno Vaasavaanujah, Bahutirtha karastirthah Sarva Tirtha Javeswarah
Vyatipaato paraagascha Daana Vriddhikarah Shubhah, Asankheyoprameyascha Sankhyakaaro Visankhyahah
Mihikottharakstaro Balachandrah Sudhakarah, Nirlokascha Nirakaari Brahma kaaraika kaarakah
Dauhitrakah Putrakah Poutro Napta Vamsadharo dharah
Dravibhuto Dayaluscha Sarva Siddhi prado manih, Aaadhaaropi Vidhaarascha Dharaasunuh Sumangalaha
Mangalo Mangalaakaaro Mangalyaha Sarva Mangalah
Naamnaam Sahasram Naamedam Vishnortulatejasah, Sarva Siddhi karam Kaamyam Punyam Hariharatmakam
Yah Pathethpratruddhya Shuchi bhutva Samaahitah, Yaschedam Shrunuyannityam Naro Nischala Maanasah, Trisandhyam Shraddhayah yuktah Sarva Paapapaih Pramuchyatey
English Meaning & Significance
[Stutis / Kavachaas, Ashtottaraas and Sahasranaamaas from
Viniyogah: Om Asya Shri Vishnu Sahasranaama Stotra Maha Mantrasya Brahma Rishi Vishnurdevata Anushthup chhandah Sarva Kaamaavaapyatrtha Jape Viniyogah. (In this Vishnu Sahasranaama Stotra, Brahma is Rishi, Vishnu is Devata, Chhanda is Anushthup; to fulfil all desires, this Japa / Recitation is being rendered.)
Dhyanam: Sajalaladaneelam darshithodaara sheelam, Karatalaghrutashailam Venuvaadye Rasaalam/Vrajajana kulapaalam Kaaminikelilolam, Tharunathulasimilaalam naimi Gopaalavaalam. (I greet Gopala whose appearance was blue like the radiance of fresh water, whose essential nature was of kindness, who lifted the Mountain of Govardhana with His hands, who played a big sonorous flute, who administered the People of Vraja with care, who was in the habit of performing childish pranks for the entertainment of the women of Vraja and whose neck adorned the highly attractive garland of Tulasi leaves). Following is the Vishnusahasra Nama Stotram:
The above Vishnu Sahasranaama bestows all kinds of ‘Siddhis’ and fulfills all desires.
Those who read or hear the ‘Stotra’ with concentration and earnestness during Three Sandhyas a day would for certain become free from past and present sins. After reading the Stotra, a Devotee should recite: Sahasraakshah Sahasraanghrih Sahasravadanojjvalah, Sahasranaamanthaakshah Sahasrabhuja the Namaha / [Essence of Skanda Purana Avanti Khanda]