- श्रीविष्णुसहस्रनामस्तोत्रम् (śrīviṣṇusahasranāmastotram)the hymn of the thousand names of Śrī Viṣṇu (sahasra:thousand | nāman:name | stotra:hymn)
श्रीपरमात्मने नमः ।
नारायणं नमस्कृत्य नरं चैव नरोत्तमम् ।
देवीं सरस्वतीं व्यासं ततो जयमुदीरयेत् ॥
- श्रीपरमात्मने (śrīparamātmane)to the supreme Self
- नमः (namaḥ)salutation
- नारायणम् (nārāyaṇam)Nārāyaṇa
- नमस्कृत्य (namaskṛtya)having bowed
- नरम् (naram)Nara
- नरोत्तमम् (narottamam)best of men
- देवीम् सरस्वतीम् (devīm sarasvatīm)the goddess Sarasvatī
- व्यासम् (vyāsam)Vyāsa
- ततः (tataḥ)then
- जयम् उदीरयेत् (jayam udīrayet)let one utter “victory”
हरिः ॐ ॥
- अथ (atha)now
- सकलसौभाग्यदायकम् (sakalasaubhāgyadāyakam)giving every good fortune (sakala:entire | saubhāgya:good fortune | dāyaka:giving)
- हरिः ॐ (hariḥ oṃ)the auspicious opening formula
प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ॥ १॥
- ॐ (ōṃ)Om
- शुक्लाम्बरधरं (śuklāmbaradharaṃ)wearing white garments (śukla:white | ambara:garment | dharaṃ:wearing)
- विष्णुं (viṣṇuṃ)Vishnu
- शशिवर्णं (śaśivarṇaṃ)moon-colored (śaśi:moon | varṇaṃ:color)
- चतुर्भुजम् (caturbhujam)four-armed (catur:four | bhujam:armed)
- प्रसन्नवदनं (prasannavadanaṃ)with a pleasing face (prasanna:pleasing | vadanaṃ:face)
- ध्यायेत् (dhyāyet)may meditate
- सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये (sarvavighnopaśāntaye)for removal of all obstacles (sarva:all | vighna:obstacles | upaśāntaye:for removal)
विघ्नं निघ्नन्ति सततं विष्वक्सेनं तमाश्रये ॥ २॥
- यस्य (yasya)whose
- द्विरदवक्त्राद्याः (dviradavaktrādyāḥ)headed by elephant-faced (dvirada:elephant | vaktra:face | ādyāḥ:headed by)
- पारिषद्याः (pāriṣadyāḥ)attendants
- परः (paraḥ)numerous
- शतम् (śatam)hundred
- विघ्नं (vighnaṃ)hindrance
- निघ्नन्ति (nighnanti)eliminate
- सततं (satataṃ)always
- विष्वक्सेनं (viṣvaksenaṃ)Vishvaksena
- तम् (tam)him
- आश्रये (āśraye)I take refuge
पराशरात्मजं वन्दे शुकतातं तपोनिधिम् ॥ ३॥
- पूर्व (pūrva)previous
- पीठिका (pīṭhikā)introduction
- व्यासं (vyāsam)Vyasa
- वसिष्ठ (vasiṣṭha)Vasishta
- नप्तारं (naptāram)great-grandson
- शक्तेः (śakteḥ)of Shakti
- पौत्रम् (pautram)grandson
- अकल्मषम् (akalmaṣam)free from defects
- पराशरात्मजं (parāśarātmajam)son of Parasara (parāśara:Parasara | ātmajam:son)
- वन्दे (vande)I offer obeisance
- शुकतातं (śukatātam)father of Suka (śuka:Suka | tātam:father)
- तपोनिधिम् (taponidhim)repository of austerities (tapas:austerities | nidhim:repository)
नमो वै ब्रह्मनिधये वासिष्ठाय नमो नमः ॥ ४॥
- व्यासाय (vyāsāya)to Vyasa
- विष्णु (viṣṇu)Vishnu
- रूपाय (rūpāya)to the form
- व्यासरूपाय (vyāsarūpāya)to Vyasa's form (vyāsa:Vyasa | rūpāya:to the form)
- विष्णवे (viṣṇave)to Vishnu
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- वै (vai)indeed
- ब्रह्मनिधये (brahmanidhaye)to the treasure of Brahman (brahma:Brahman | nidhaye:to the treasure)
- वासिष्ठाय (vāsiṣṭhāya)to the descendant of Vasistha (vāsiṣṭha:descendant of Vasistha | āya:to)
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
सदैकरूपरूपाय विष्णवे सर्वजिष्णवे ॥ ५॥
- अविकाराय (avikārāya)to the changeless (a:not | vikāra:change | āya:to)
- शुद्धाय (śuddhāya)to the pure
- नित्याय (nityāya)to the eternal
- परमात्मने (paramātmanē)to the supreme soul (parama:supreme | ātman:soul | ē:to)
- सदैकरूपरूपाय (sadaikarūparūpāya)to the one form always (sadā:always | eka:one | rūpa:form | rūpāya:to the form)
- विष्णवे (viṣṇavē)to Vishnu
- सर्वजिष्णवे (sarvajiṣṇavē)to the conqueror of all (sarva:all | jiṣṇu:conqueror | vē:to)
विमुच्यते नमस्तस्मै विष्णवे प्रभविष्णवे ॥ ६॥
- यस्य (yasya)whose
- स्मरणमात्रेण (smaraṇamātreṇa)by mere remembrance (smaraṇa:remembrance | mātreṇa:by mere)
- जन्मसंसारबन्धनात् (janmasaṃsārabandhanāt)from the bonds of birth and samsara (janma:birth | saṃsāra:samsara | bandhanāt:from the bonds)
- विमुच्यते (vimucyate)is freed
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- तस्मै (tasmai)to that
- विष्णवे (viṣṇave)to Vishnu
- प्रभविष्णवे (prabhaviṣṇave)to the omnipotent Vishnu (prabha:omnipotent | viṣṇave:to Vishnu)
अनेकरूपरूपाय विष्णवे प्रभविष्णवे ॥)
ॐ नमो विष्णवे प्रभविष्णवे ॥
- समस्तभूतानाम् (samastabhūtānām)of all beings
- आदिभूताय (ādibhūtāya)to the first-existing
- भूभृते (bhūbhṛte)bearer of the earth
- अनेकरूपरूपाय (anekarūparūpāya)whose form is many forms
- विष्णवे (viṣṇave)to Viṣṇu
- प्रभविष्णवे (prabhaviṣṇave)to the ever-becoming, the mighty
श्रुत्वा धर्मानशेषेण पावनानि च सर्वशः ।
युधिष्ठिरः शान्तनवं पुनरेवाभ्यभाषत ॥ ७॥
- श्री (śrī)auspicious
- वैशम्पायन (vaiśampāyana)Vaishampayana
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- श्रुत्वा (śrutvā)having heard
- धर्मान् (dharmān)Dharmas
- अशेषेण (aśeṣeṇa)in entirety
- पावनानि (pāvanāni)purificatory acts
- च (ca)and
- सर्वशः (sarvaśaḥ)in all respects
- युधिष्ठिरः (yudhiṣṭhiraḥ)Yudhishthira
- शान्तनवम् (śāntanavam)to Shantanava (Bhishma)
- पुनः (punaḥ)again
- एव (eva)indeed
- अभ्यभाषत (abhyabhāṣata)addressed
किमेकं दैवतं लोके किं वाप्येकं परायणम् ।
स्तुवन्तः कं कमर्चन्तः प्राप्नुयुर्मानवाः शुभम् ॥ ८॥
- युधिष्ठिर (yudhiṣṭhira)Yudhishthira
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- किम् (kim)what
- एकम् (ekam)one
- दैवतम् (daivatam)deity
- लोके (loke)in the world
- किम् (kim)what
- वा (vā)or
- अपि (api)also
- एकम् (ekam)one
- परायणम् (parāyaṇam)supreme goal
- स्तुवन्तः (stuvantaḥ)praising
- कम् (kam)whom
- कम् (kam)whom
- अर्चन्तः (archantaḥ)worshipping
- प्राप्नुयुः (prāpnuyuḥ)may attain
- मानवाः (mānavāḥ)humans
- शुभम् (śubham)auspiciousness
किं जपन्मुच्यते जन्तुर्जन्मसंसारबन्धनात् ॥ ९॥
- कः (kaḥ)what
- धर्मः (dharmaḥ)duty
- सर्वधर्माणाम् (sarvadharmāṇām)of all duties (sarva:all | dharmāṇām:of duties)
- भवतः (bhavataḥ)according to you
- परमः (paramaḥ)foremost
- मतः (mataḥ)opinion
- किम् (kim)what
- जपन् (japan)reciting
- मुच्यते (mucyate)is freed
- जन्तुः (jantuḥ)being
- जन्मसंसार (janmasaṃsāra)birth and death cycle (janma:birth | saṃsāra:cycle of existence)
- बन्धनात् (bandhanāt)from the bonds
जगत्प्रभुं देवदेवमनन्तं पुरुषोत्तमम् ।
स्तुवन् नामसहस्रेण पुरुषः सततोत्थितः ॥ १०॥
- श्री (śrī)auspicious
- भीष्म (bhīṣma)Bhishma
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- जगत्प्रभुं (jagatprabhuṃ)Lord of the Universe (jagat:universe | prabhuṃ:lord)
- देवदेव (devadeva)God of gods (deva:god | deva:god)
- अनन्तं (anantaṃ)limitless
- पुरुषोत्तमम् (puruṣottamam)Supreme Being (puruṣa:being | uttamam:supreme)
- स्तुवन् (stuvan)praising
- नाम (nāma)name
- सहस्रेण (sahasreṇa)with a thousand
- पुरुषः (puruṣaḥ)person
- सतत (satata)always
- उत्थितः (utthitaḥ)engaged
ध्यायन् स्तुवन् नमस्यंश्च यजमानस्तमेव च ॥ ११॥
- तमेव (tam eva)Him only
- च (ca)and
- अर्चयन् (arcayan)worshipping
- नित्यं (nityaṃ)always
- भक्त्या (bhaktyā)with devotion
- पुरुषम् (puruṣam)the person
- अव्ययम् (avyayam)imperishable
- ध्यायन् (dhyāyan)meditating
- स्तुवन् (stuvan)glorifying
- नमस्यन् (namasyan)offering obeisance
- च (ca)and
- यजमानः (yajamānaḥ)adoring
- तमेव (tam eva)Him only
- च (ca)and
लोकाध्यक्षं स्तुवन्नित्यं सर्वदुःखातिगो भवेत् ॥ १२॥
- अनादि (anādi)without beginning
- निधनं (nidhanam)end
- विष्णुं (viṣṇum)Vishnu
- सर्वलोक (sarvaloka)all worlds (sarva:all | loka:worlds)
- महेश्वरम् (maheśvaram)great lord
- लोकाध्यक्षं (lokādhyakṣam)supervisor of the worlds (loka:worlds | adhyakṣa:supervisor)
- स्तुवन् (stuvan)praising
- नित्यं (nityaṃ)always
- सर्व (sarva)all
- दुःखातिगो (duḥkhātigo)transcends sorrow (duḥkha:sorrow | atiga:transcends)
- भवेत् (bhavet)becomes
लोकनाथं महद्भूतं सर्वभूतभवोद्भवम् ॥ १३॥
- ब्रह्मण्यं (brahmaṇyam)champion of the devotees
- सर्व (sarva)all
- धर्मज्ञं (dharmajñam)conversant with duties (dharma:duties | jñam:knower)
- लोकानां (lokānāṃ)of the people
- कीर्ति (kīrti)fame
- वर्धनम् (vardhanam)enhancer
- लोकनाथं (lokanātham)master of the universe (loka:universe | nātham:master)
- महत् (mahat)exceedingly
- भूतं (bhūtam)wonderful
- सर्वभूत (sarvabhūta)of all beings (sarva:all | bhūta:beings)
- भवोद्भवम् (bhavodbhavam)cause of origination (bhava:origination | udbhavam:cause)
यद्भक्त्या पुण्डरीकाक्षं स्तवैरर्चेन्नरः सदा ॥ १४॥
- एष (eṣa)this
- मे (me)my
- सर्व (sarva)all
- धर्माणां (dharmāṇāṃ)of duties
- धर्मः (dharmaḥ)duty
- अधिकतमः (adhikatamaḥ)greatest
- मतः (mataḥ)considered
- यत् (yat)which
- भक्त्या (bhaktyā)with devotion
- पुण्डरीकाक्षम् (puṇḍarīkākṣam)Lotus-eyed Lord (puṇḍarīka:lotus | akṣam:eye)
- स्तवैः (stavaiḥ)with hymns
- अर्चेत् (arcet)worships
- नरः (naraḥ)person
- सदा (sadā)always
परमं यो महद्ब्रह्म परमं यः परायणम् ॥ १५॥
- परमं (paramaṃ)supreme
- यः (yaḥ)who
- महत्तेजः (mahattējaḥ)great effulgence (mahat:great | tējaḥ:effulgence)
- परमं (paramaṃ)supreme
- यः (yaḥ)who
- महत्तपः (mahattapaḥ)great penance (mahat:great | tapaḥ:penance)
- परमं (paramaṃ)supreme
- यः (yaḥ)who
- महत् (mahat)great
- ब्रह्म (brahma)Brahman
- परमं (paramaṃ)supreme
- यः (yaḥ)who
- परायणम् (parāyaṇam)ultimate goal
दैवतं दैवतानां च भूतानां योऽव्ययः पिता ॥ १६॥
- पवित्राणां (pavitrāṇāṃ)of the pure
- पवित्रं (pavitraṃ)purest
- यः (yaḥ)who
- मङ्गलानां (maṅgalānāṃ)of the auspicious
- च (ca)and
- मङ्गलम् (maṅgalam)auspicious
- दैवतम् (daivatam)god
- देवतानां (devatānāṃ)of the gods
- च (ca)and
- भूतानां (bhūtānāṃ)of beings
- यः (yaḥ)who
- अव्ययः (avyayaḥ)indestructible
- पिता (pitā)father
यस्मिंश्च प्रलयं यान्ति पुनरेव युगक्षये ॥ १७॥
- यतः (yataḥ)from whom
- सर्वाणि (sarvāṇi)all
- भूतानि (bhūtāni)beings
- भवन्ति (bhavanti)originate
- आदि (ādi)beginning
- युगागमे (yugāgame)at the start of the Yuga (yuga:Yuga | āgame:at the start)
- यस्मिंश्च (yasmiṃśca)and in whom
- प्रलयं (pralayaṃ)dissolution
- यान्ति (yānti)merge
- पुनः (punaḥ)again
- एव (eva)indeed
- युगक्षये (yugakṣaye)at the end of the Yuga (yuga:Yuga | kṣaye:at the end)
विष्णोर्नामसहस्रं मे शृणु पापभयापहम् ॥ १८॥
- तस्य (tasya)of that
- लोकप्रधानस्य (lokapradhānasya)of the chief of the world (loka:world | pradhānasya:of the chief)
- जगन्नाथस्य (jagannāthasya)of the Lord of the Universe (jagat:universe | nāthasya:of the Lord)
- भूपते (bhūpate)O King
- विष्णोः (viṣṇoḥ)of Vishnu
- नामसहस्रं (nāmasahasraṃ)thousand names (nāma:names | sahasraṃ:thousand)
- मे (me)my
- श्रुणु (śruṇu)hear
- पापभयापहम् (pāpabhayāpaham)remover of sins and fear (pāpa:sins | bhaya:fear | āpaham:remover)
ऋषिभिः परिगीतानि तानि वक्ष्यामि भूतये ॥ १९॥
- यानि (yāni)which
- नामानि (nāmāni)names
- गौणानि (gauṇāni)indicative
- विख्यातानि (vikhyātāni)well known
- महात्मनः (mahātmanaḥ)of the Supreme Being (mahā:great | ātmanaḥ:of the soul/being)
- ऋषिभिः (ṛṣibhiḥ)by the Rishis
- परिगीतानि (parigītāni)recited
- तानि (tāni)those
- वक्ष्यामि (vakṣyāmi)I shall tell
- भूतये (bhūtaye)for the good
छन्दोऽनुष्टुप् तथा देवो भगवान् देवकीसुतः ॥ २०॥
- ऋषिः (ṛṣiḥ)seer
- नाम्नाम् (nāmnām)of the names
- सहस्रस्य (sahasrasya)of the thousand
- वेदव्यासः (vedavyāsaḥ)Vedavyasa
- महामुनिः (mahāmuniḥ)great sage (mahā:great | muniḥ:sage)
- छन्दः (chandaḥ)metre
- अनुष्टुप् (anuṣṭup)Anushtup
- तथा (tathā)also
- देवः (devaḥ)deity
- भगवान् (bhagavān)Lord
- देवकीसुतः (devakīsutaḥ)son of Devaki (devakī:Devaki | sutaḥ:son)
त्रिसामा हृदयं तस्य शान्त्यर्थे विनियोज्यते ॥ २१॥
- अमृतां (amṛtām)nectar
- शूद्भवः (śūdbhavaḥ)He-who-was-born-in-the-lunar-race (śū:lunar | bhavaḥ:born)
- बीजं (bījaṃ)seed
- शक्तिः (śaktiḥ)power
- देवकिनन्दनः (devakinandanaḥ)The-son-of-Devaki (devaki:Devaki | nandanaḥ:son)
- त्रिसामा (trisāmā)One-who-is-lauded-by-the-three-Sama-hymns (tri:three | sāmā:Sama hymns)
- हृदयं (hṛdayaṃ)heart
- तस्य (tasya)its
- शान्त्यर्थे (śāntyarthe)for the attainment of peace (śānti:peace | arthe:for the purpose of)
- विनियुज्यते (viniyujyate)is used
अनेकरूपदैत्यान्तं नमामि पुरुषोत्तमम् ॥ २२॥
- विष्णुं (viṣṇum)Vishnu
- जिष्णुं (jiṣṇum)Victorious
- महाविष्णुं (mahāviṣṇum)Great Vishnu (mahā:great | viṣṇum:Vishnu)
- प्रभविष्णुं (prabhaviṣṇum)All-pervading Vishnu (prabha:all-pervading | viṣṇum:Vishnu)
- महेश्वरम् (maheśvaram)Great Lord (mahā:great | īśvaram:lord)
- अनेकरूप (anēkarūpa)many forms (anēka:many | rūpa:forms)
- दैत्यान्तं (daityāntam)end of demons (daitya:demon | antam:end)
- नमामि (namāmi)I pay obeisance
- पुरुषोत्तमम् (puruṣottamam)Best of Persons (puruṣa:person | uttamam:best)
- पूर्वन्यासः (pūrvanyāsaḥ)the preliminary placing of syllables upon the body (pūrva:prior | nyāsa:placing)
ॐ अस्य श्रीविष्णोर्दिव्यसहस्रनामस्तोत्रमहामन्त्रस्य ।
श्रीवेदव्यासो भगवान् ऋषिः ।
अनुष्टुप् छन्दः ।
श्रीमहाविष्णुः परमात्मा श्रीमन्नारायणो देवता ।
अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुरिति बीजम् ।
देवकीनन्दनः स्रष्टेति शक्तिः ।
उद्भवः क्षोभणो देव इति परमो मन्त्रः ।
शङ्खभृन्नन्दकी चक्रीति कीलकम् ।
शार्ङ्गधन्वा गदाधर इत्यस्त्रम् ।
रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्य इति नेत्रम् ।
त्रिसामा सामगः सामेति कवचम् ।
आनन्दं परब्रह्मेति योनिः ।
ऋतुः सुदर्शनः काल इति दिग्बन्धः ।
श्रीविश्वरूप इति ध्यानम् ।
श्रीमहाविष्णुप्रीत्यर्थे सहस्रनामस्तोत्रपाठे विनियोगः ॥
- पूर्वन्यासः (pūrvanyāsaḥ)preliminary placement (pūrva:preliminary | nyāsaḥ:placement)
- अस्य (asya)of this
- श्री (śrī)blessed
- विष्णोः (viṣṇoḥ)of Vishnu
- दिव्य (divya)divine
- सहस्रनाम (sahasranāma)thousand names (sahasra:thousand | nāma:names)
- स्तोत्र (stotra)praise-song
- महामन्त्रस्य (mahāmantrasya)of the great mantra (mahā:great | mantrasya:of the mantra)
- श्री (śrī)blessed
- वेदव्यासः (vedavyāsaḥ)Vedavyasa
- भगवान् (bhagavān)the divine
- ऋषिः (ṛṣiḥ)seer
- अनुष्टुप् (anuṣṭup)Anushtup metre
- छन्दः (chandaḥ)metre
- श्रीमहाविष्णुः (śrīmahāviṣṇuḥ)Great Vishnu (śrī:blessed | mahā:great | viṣṇuḥ:Vishnu)
- परमात्मा (paramātmā)Supreme Self (parama:supreme | ātmā:self)
- श्रीमन्नारायणः (śrīmannārāyaṇaḥ)blessed Narayana (śrīman:blessed | nārāyaṇaḥ:Narayana)
- देवता (devatā)deity
- अमृतांशूद्भवः (amṛtāṃśūdbhavaḥ)born of nectar rays (amṛta:nectar | aṃśu:rays | udbhavaḥ:born of)
- भानुः (bhānuḥ)sun
- इति (iti)thus
- बीजम् (bījam)seed
- देवकीनन्दनः (devakīnandanaḥ)son of Devaki (devakī:Devaki | nandanaḥ:son)
- स्रष्टा (sraṣṭā)creator
- इति (iti)thus
- शक्तिः (śaktiḥ)power
- उद्भवः (udbhavaḥ)origin
- क्षोभणः (kṣobhaṇaḥ)agitation
- देवः (devaḥ)god
- इति (iti)thus
- परमः (paramaḥ)supreme
- मन्त्रः (mantraḥ)mantra
- शङ्खभृत् (śaṅkhabhṛt)bearer of the conch (śaṅkha:conch | bhṛt:bearer)
- नन्दकी (nandakī)wielder of Nandaka
- चक्रः (cakraḥ)discus
- इति (iti)thus
- कीलकम् (kīlakam)nail
- शार्ङ्गधन्वा (śārṅgadhanvā)wielder of Sharnga bow (śārṅga:Sharnga | dhanvā:bow)
- गदाधरः (gadādharaḥ)wielder of the mace (gadā:mace | dharaḥ:wielder)
- इति (iti)thus
- अस्त्रम् (astram)weapon
- रथाङ्गपाणिः (rathāṅgapāṇiḥ)holder of chariot wheel (ratha:chariot | aṅga:wheel | pāṇiḥ:holder)
- रक्षोभ्यः (rakṣobhyaḥ)imperturbable
- इति (iti)thus
- नेत्रम् (netram)eye
- त्रिसामा (trisāmā)three types of Sama (tri:three | sāmā:Sama)
- सामगः (sāmagaḥ)singer of Sama (sāma:Sama | gaḥ:singer)
- साम (sāma)Sama
- इति (iti)thus
- कवचम् (kavacam)armor
- आनन्दम् (ānandam)bliss
- परब्रह्म (parabrahma)Supreme Brahman (para:supreme | brahma:Brahman)
- इति (iti)thus
- योनिः (yoniḥ)source
- ऋतुः (ṛtuḥ)season
- सुदर्शनः (sudarśanaḥ)Sudarshana
- कालः (kālaḥ)time
- इति (iti)thus
- दिग्बन्धः (digbandhaḥ)directional binding (dik:direction | bandhaḥ:binding)
- श्रीविश्वरूपः (śrīviśvarūpaḥ)universal form (śrī:blessed | viśva:universal | rūpaḥ:form)
- इति (iti)thus
- ध्यानम् (dhyānam)meditation
- श्री (śrī)blessed
- महाविष्णुः (mahāviṣṇuḥ)Great Vishnu (mahā:great | viṣṇuḥ:Vishnu)
- प्रीत्यर्थे (prītyarthe)for the purpose of pleasing (prīti:pleasing | arthe:for the purpose of)
- सहस्रनाम (sahasranāma)thousand names (sahasra:thousand | nāma:names)
- जपे (jape)in the recitation
- पारायणे (pārāyaṇe)in the completion
- विनियोगः (viniyogaḥ)application
ॐ शिरसि वेदव्यासर्षये नमः ।
मुखे अनुष्टुप्छन्दसे नमः ।
हृदि श्रीकृष्णपरमात्मदेवतायै नमः ।
गुह्ये अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुरिति बीजाय नमः ।
पादयोर्देवकीनन्दनः स्रष्टेति शक्तये नमः ।
सर्वाङ्गे शङ्खभृन्नन्दकी चक्रीति कीलकाय नमः ।
करसम्पूटे मम श्रीकृष्णप्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोगः ॥
- अथ (atha)Now
- न्यासः (nyāsaḥ)the ritual installation of mantras
- ॐ (om)Om, the sacred pranava
- शिरसि (śirasi)on the head
- वेदव्यासऋषये (vedavyāsaṛṣaye)to Sage Veda Vyasa
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- मुखे (mukhe)in the mouth
- अनुष्टुप्छन्दसे (anuṣṭupchandase)to the Anushtup metre
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- हृदि (hṛdi)in the heart
- श्रीकृष्णपरमात्मदेवतायै (śrīkṛṣṇaparamātmadevatāyai)to the deity Sri Krishna, the Supreme Self
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- गुह्ये (guhye)at the hidden/secret organ
- अमृतांशूद्भवः (amṛtāṁśūdbhavaḥ)the phrase Amritamshudbhavah
- भानुः (bhānuḥ)the phrase Bhanuh
- इति (iti)thus (designating the seed mantra)
- बीजाय (bījāya)to the seed mantra
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- पादयोः (pādayoḥ)on both feet
- देवकीनन्दनः (devakīnandanaḥ)the phrase Devakinandanah
- स्रष्टा (sraṣṭā)the phrase Srashta
- इति (iti)thus (designating the power mantra)
- शक्तये (śaktaye)to the power mantra
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- सर्वाङ्गे (sarvāṅge)on all limbs
- शङ्खभृत् (śaṅkhabhṛt)the phrase Shankhabhrit
- नन्दकी (nandakī)the phrase Nandaki
- चक्री (cakrī)the phrase Chakri
- इति (iti)thus (designating the pin mantra)
- कीलकाय (kīlakāya)to the pin mantra
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- करसम्पूटे (karasampūṭe)in folded hands
- मम (mama)my
- श्रीकृष्णप्रीत्यर्थे (śrīkṛṣṇaprītyarthe)for the gratification of Sri Krishna
- जपे (jape)in the recitation
- विनियोगः (viniyogaḥ)ritual application
- इति (iti)thus
- ऋष्यादिन्यासः (ṛṣyādinyāsaḥ)the placing beginning with the seer
ॐ विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कार इत्यङ्गुष्ठाभ्यां नमः ।
अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुरिति तर्जनीभ्यां नमः ।
ब्रह्मण्यो ब्रह्मकृद्ब्रह्मेति मध्यमाभ्यां नमः ।
सुवर्णबिन्दुरक्षोभ्य इत्यनामिकाभ्यां नमः ।
निमिषोऽनिमिषः स्रग्वीति कनिष्ठिकाभ्यां नमः ।
रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्य इति करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्यां नमः ।
इति करन्यासः ॥
- अथ (atha)now / here begins
- करन्यासः (karanyāsaḥ)the ritual projection on the hands
- ॐ (om)sacred syllable Om
- विश्वम् (viśvam)the Universe / the All
- विष्णुः (viṣṇuḥ)the All-Pervading Lord
- वषट्कारः (vaṣaṭkāraḥ)the sacrificial exclamation Vashat
- इति (iti)thus [with this mantra]
- अङ्गुष्ठाभ्याम् (aṅguṣṭhābhyām)to both thumbs
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- अमृतांशूद्भवः (amṛtāṃśūdbhavaḥ)He who is the origin of the moon
- भानुः (bhānuḥ)the radiant / sun-like Lord
- इति (iti)thus
- तर्जनीभ्याम् (tarjanībhyām)to both index fingers
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- ब्रह्मण्यः (brahmaṇyaḥ)patron of spiritual truth and Vedas
- ब्रह्मकृत् (brahmakṛt)author/creator of the Vedas and spiritual knowledge
- ब्रह्मा (brahmā)the Supreme Absolute / Brahma
- इति (iti)thus
- मध्यमाभ्याम् (madhyamābhyām)to both middle fingers
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- सुवर्णबिन्दुः (suvarṇabinduḥ)He who has golden limbs / golden drops
- अक्षोभ्यः (akṣobhyaḥ)He who is unshakeable
- इति (iti)thus
- अनामिकाभ्याम् (anāmikābhyām)to both ring fingers
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- निमिषः (nimiṣaḥ)He whose eyes close in dissolution
- अनिमिषः (animiṣaḥ)He who is ever unblinking / watchful
- स्रग्वी (sragvī)He who wears the divine garland
- इति (iti)thus
- कनिष्ठिकाभ्याम् (kaniṣṭhikābhyām)to both little fingers
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- रथाङ्गपाणिः (rathāṅgapāṇiḥ)He holding the chariot-wheel discus in hand
- अक्षोभ्यः (akṣobhyaḥ)He who is unagitated
- इति (iti)thus
- करतलकरपृष्ठाभ्याम् (karatalakarapṛṣṭhābhyām)to both palms and backs of the hands
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- इति (iti)thus ends
- करन्यासः (karanyāsaḥ)the ritual projection on hands
ॐ विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कार इति हृदयाय नमः ।
अमृतांशूद्भवो भानुरिति शिरसे स्वाहा ।
ब्रह्मण्यो ब्रह्मकृद्ब्रह्मेति शिखायै वषट् ।
सुवर्णबिन्दुरक्षोभ्य इति कवचाय हुम् ।
निमिषोऽनिमिषः स्रग्वीति नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट् ।
रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्य इत्यस्त्राय फट् ।
(सुव्रतः सुमुखः सूक्ष्मेति ज्ञानाय हृदयाय नमः ।
सहस्रमूर्धा विश्वात्मेति ऐश्वराय शिरसे स्वाहा ।
सहस्रार्चिः सप्तजिह्वेति शक्त्यै शिखायै वषट् ।
त्रिसामा सामगः सामेति बलाय कवचाय हुम् ।
रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्य इति तेजसे नेत्रत्रयाय वौषट् ।
शार्ङ्गधन्वा गदाधर इति वीर्याय अस्त्राय फट् ।
ऋतुः सुदर्शनः काल इति भूर्भुवःसुवरोमिति दिग्बन्धः ॥)
इति षडङ्गन्यासः ॥
- अथ (atha)now, here begins
- षडङ्गन्यासः (ṣaḍaṅganyāsaḥ)installation of divine mantras on the six limbs of the body
- ॐ (om)Om, the cosmic primordial sound
- विश्वम् (viśvam)The All / The Universe
- विष्णुः (viṣṇuḥ)Vishnu, the All-pervasive Lord
- वषट्कारः (vaṣaṭkāraḥ)the sacred syllable Vashat
- इति (iti)thus (marking mantra quotation)
- हृदयाय (hṛdayāya)to the heart
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- अमृतांशूद्भवः (amṛtāṁśūdbhavaḥ)origin of the moon-rayed one
- भानुः (bhānuः)the luminous sun
- शिरसे (śirase)to the head
- स्वाहा (svāhā)Svaha (oblation / consecration)
- ब्रह्मण्यः (brahmaṇyaḥ)patron of sacred knowledge / Brahman
- ब्रह्मकृत् (brahmakṛt)creator of Veda / sacred works
- ब्रह्म (brahma)the Supreme Reality / Brahman
- शिखायै (śikhāyai)to the crown of the head / tuft of hair
- वषट् (vaṣaṭ)Vashat
- सुवर्णबिन्दुः (suvarṇabinduḥ)having golden limbs / golden drop
- अक्षोभ्यः (akṣobhyaḥ)unshakable / unagitated
- कवचाय (kavacāya)to the armor
- हुम् (hum)Hum
- निमिषः (nimiṣaḥ)he who closes eyes in meditation
- अनिमिषः (animiṣaḥ)the unblinking / ever-vigilant
- स्रग्वी (sragvī)garlanded
- नेत्रत्रयाय (netratrayāya)to the three eyes
- वौषट् (vauṣaṭ)Vaushat
- रथाङ्गपाणिः (rathāṅgapāṇiḥ)holding the discus in hand
- अस्त्राय (astrāya)to the weapon / protective energy
- फट् (phaṭ)Phat
- सुव्रतः (suvrataḥ)of noble vows
- सुमुखः (sumukhaḥ)of gracious countenance
- सूक्ष्मः (sūkṣmaḥ)subtle
- ज्ञानाय (jñānāya)for spiritual knowledge
- सहस्रमूर्धा (sahasramūrdhā)thousand-headed
- विश्वात्मा (viśvātmā)soul of the universe
- ऐश्वराय (aiśvarāya)for divine sovereignty
- सहस्रार्चिः (sahasrārciḥ)of thousand rays
- सप्तजिह्वः (saptajihvaḥ)seven-tongued
- शक्त्यै (śaktyai)for divine power
- त्रिसामा (trisāmā)extolled by three Samans
- सामगः (sāmagaḥ)singer of Saman hymns
- साम (sāma)the Samaveda chant
- बलाय (balāya)for strength
- तेजसे (tejase)for splendor / brilliance
- शार्ङ्गधन्वा (śārṅgadhanvā)armed with the Sharnga bow
- गदाधरः (gadādharaḥ)bearer of the mace
- वीर्याय (vīryāya)for valor
- ऋतुः (ṛtuḥ)season / cosmic time unit
- सुदर्शनः (sudarśanaḥ)Sudarshana / auspicious of sight
- कालः (kālaḥ)Time
- भूर्भुवःसुवरोम (bhūrbhuvaḥsuvarom)Bhur Bhuvas Svas Om
- दिग्बन्धः (digbandhaḥ)protective fencing of directions
करिष्ये इति सङ्कल्पः ।
अथ ध्यानम् ।
क्षीरोदन्वत्प्रदेशे शुचिमणिविलसत्सैकते मौक्तिकानां
मालाकॢप्तासनस्थः स्फटिकमणिनिभैर्मौक्तिकैर्मण्डिताङ्गः ।
शुभ्रैरभ्रैरदभ्रैरुपरिविरचितैर्मुक्तपीयूषवर्षै-
रानन्दी नः पुनीयादरिनलिनगदाशङ्खपाणिर्मुकुन्दः ॥ १॥
- अहम् (aham)I
- श्रीकृष्णप्रीत्यर्थे (śrīkṛṣṇaprītyarthe)for the pleasure of Lord Krishna
- विष्णोः (viṣṇoḥ)of Lord Vishnu
- दिव्यसहस्रनामजपम् (divyasahasranāmajapam)the recitation of the divine thousand names
- करिष्ये (kariṣye)shall perform
- इति (iti)thus [ends the resolve]
- सङ्कल्पः (saṅkalpaḥ)the ritual resolve
- अथ (atha)now
- ध्यानम् (dhyānam)the meditation
- क्षीरोदन्वत्प्रदेशे (kṣīrodanvatpradeśe)in the region of the ocean of milk
- शुचिमणिविलसत्सैकते (śucimaṇivilasatsaikate)on the sandbanks glistening with pure gems
- मौक्तिकानाम् (mauktikānām)of pearls
- मालाकॢप्तासनस्थः (mālāklptāsanasthaḥ)seated on a throne fashioned from garlands
- स्फटिकमणिनिभैः (sphaṭikamaṇinibhaiḥ)resembling crystal gems
- मौक्तिकैः (mauktikaiḥ)with pearls
- मण्डिताङ्गः (maṇḍitāṅgaḥ)whose body is adorned
- उपरिविरचितैः (upariviracitaiḥ)formed above
- शुभ्रैः (śubhraiḥ)by pure white
- अदभ्रैः (adabhraiḥ)by dense
- अभ्रैः (abhraiḥ)by clouds
- मुक्तपीयूषवर्षैः (muktapīyūṣavarṣaiḥ)releasing showers of nectar
- आनन्दी (ānandī)experiencing supreme bliss
- अरिनलिनगदाशङ्खपाणिः (arinalinagadāśaṅkhapāṇiḥ)holding the discus, lotus, mace, and conch in His hands
- मुकुन्दः (mukundaḥ)Lord Mukunda
- नः (naḥ)us
- पुनीयात् (punīyāt)may He purify
कर्णावाशाः शिरो द्यौर्मुखमपि दहनो यस्य वास्तेयमब्धिः ।
अन्तःस्थं यस्य विश्वं सुरनरखगगोभोगिगन्धर्वदैत्यैः
चित्रं रंरम्यते तं त्रिभुवनवपुषं विष्णुमीशं नमामि ॥ २॥
- भूः (bhūḥ)earth
- पादौ (pādau)feet
- यस्य (yasya)whose
- नाभिः (nābhiḥ)navel
- वियदसुर (viyadasura)sky and gods (viya:sky | asura:gods)
- निलः (nilaḥ)air
- चन्द्र (candra)moon
- सूर्यौ (sūryau)sun
- च (ca)and
- नेत्रे (netre)eyes
- कर्णौ (karṇau)ears
- आशाः (āśāḥ)directions
- शिरः (śiraḥ)head
- द्यौः (dyauḥ)heaven
- मुखम् (mukham)mouth
- अपि (api)also
- दहनः (dahanaḥ)fire
- यस्य (yasya)whose
- वास्ते (vāste)dwells
- अयम् (ayam)this
- अब्धिः (abdhiḥ)ocean
- अन्तःस्थं (antaḥstham)within
- यस्य (yasya)whose
- विश्वं (viśvam)universe
- सुर (sura)gods
- नर (nara)men
- खग (khaga)birds
- गो (go)cows
- भोगि (bhogi)serpents
- गन्धर्व (gandharva)gandharvas
- दैत्यैः (daityaiḥ)demons
- चित्रं (citraṃ)wonderful
- रं (raṃ)play
- रम्यते (ramyate)enjoy
- तं (taṃ)that
- त्रिभुवन (tribhuvana)three worlds (tri:three | bhuvana:worlds)
- वपुशं (vapuśaṃ)form
- विष्णुम् (viṣṇum)Vishnu
- ईशं (īśaṃ)lord
- नमामि (namāmi)I bow
- नमः (namaḥ)salutation
- भगवते (bhagavate)to the Blessed One
- वासुदेवाय (vāsudevāya)to Vāsudeva, the son of Vasudeva
विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम् ।
लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं (योगिहृद्ध्यानगम्यं)
वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥ ३॥
- शान्ताकारं (śāntākāraṃ)peaceful form (śānta:peaceful | ākāraṃ:form)
- भुजगशयनं (bhujagaśayanaṃ)sleeps on serpent (bhujaga:serpent | śayanaṃ:sleeping)
- पद्मनाभं (padmanābhaṃ)lotus-naveled (padma:lotus | nābhaṃ:navel)
- सुरेशं (sureśaṃ)lord of gods (sura:god | īśaṃ:lord)
- विश्वाधारं (viśvādhāraṃ)support of universe (viśva:universe | ādhāraṃ:support)
- गगनसदृशं (gaganasadṛśaṃ)like the sky (gagana:sky | sadṛśaṃ:like)
- मेघवर्णं (meghavarṇaṃ)cloud-colored (megha:cloud | varṇaṃ:color)
- शुभाङ्गम् (śubhāṅgam)beautiful limbs (śubha:beautiful | aṅgam:limbs)
- लक्ष्मीकान्तं (lakṣmīkāntaṃ)consort of Lakshmi (lakṣmī:Lakshmi | kāntaṃ:consort)
- कमलनयनं (kamalanayanaṃ)lotus-eyed (kamala:lotus | nayanaṃ:eye)
- योगिहृर्ध्यानगम्यम् (yogihṛrdhyānagamyam)accessible through meditation (yogi:yogi | hṛd:heart | dhyāna:meditation | gamyam:accessible)
- वन्दे (vande)I bow
- विष्णुं (viṣṇuṃ)Vishnu
- भवभयहरं (bhavabhayaharaṃ)remover of worldly fears (bhava:worldly | bhaya:fear | haraṃ:remover)
- सर्वलोकैकनाथम् (sarvalōkaikanātham)lord of all worlds (sarva:all | lōka:worlds | eka:one | nātham:lord)
श्रीवत्साङ्कं कौस्तुभोद्भासिताङ्गम् ।
पुण्योपेतं पुण्डरीकायताक्षं
विष्णुं वन्दे सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥ ४॥
- मेघश्यामं (meghaśyāmam)cloud-dark (megha:cloud | śyāmam:dark)
- पीतकौशेयवासं (pītakauśeyavāsam)wearing yellow silk (pīta:yellow | kauśeya:silk | vāsam:wearing)
- श्रीवत्साकं (śrīvatsākam)with Śrīvatsa mark (śrīvatsa:Śrīvatsa | ākam:with)
- कौस्तुभोद्भासिताङ्गम् (kaustubhodbhāsitāṅgam)limbs shining with Kaustubha (kaustubha:Kaustubha | udbhāsita:shining | aṅgam:limbs)
- पुण्योपेतं (puṇyopetam)endowed with virtue (puṇya:virtue | upetam:endowed with)
- पुण्डरीकायताक्षं (puṇḍarīkāyatākṣam)lotus-like eyes (puṇḍarīka:lotus | āyata:like | akṣam:eyes)
- विष्णुं (viṣṇum)Vishnu
- वन्दे (vande)I bow
- सर्वलोकैकनाथम् (sarvalokaikanātham)lord of all worlds (sarva:all | loka:worlds | eka:one | nātham:lord)
अनेकरूपरूपाय विष्णवे प्रभविष्णवे ॥ ५॥
- नमः (namaḥ)obeisance
- समस्त (samasta)all
- भूतानां (bhūtānāṃ)of beings
- आदि (ādi)origin
- भूताय (bhūtāya)to the origin
- भूभृते (bhūbhṛte)sustainer of the earth (bhū:earth | bhṛte:sustainer)
- अनेकरूप (anēkarūpa)of many forms (anēka:many | rūpa:forms)
- रूपाय (rūpāya)to the form
- विष्णवे (viṣṇave)to Vishnu
- प्रभविष्णवे (prabhaviṣṇave)to the originator (prabhava:origin | viṣṇave:to Vishnu)
सपीतवस्त्रं सरसीरुहेक्षणम् ।
सहारवक्षःस्थलकौस्तुभश्रियं (स्थलशोभिकौस्तुभं)
नमामि विष्णुं शिरसा चतुर्भुजम् ॥ ६॥
- सशङ्खचक्रं (saśaṅkhachakraṃ)with conch and discus (sa:with | śaṅkha:conch | chakraṃ:discus)
- सकिरीटकुण्डलं (sakirīṭakuṇḍalaṃ)with crown and earrings (sa:with | kirīṭa:crown | kuṇḍalaṃ:earrings)
- सपीतवस्त्रं (sapītavastraṃ)with yellow garments (sa:with | pīta:yellow | vastraṃ:garments)
- सरसीरुहेक्षणम् (sarasīruhākṣaṇam)lotus-like eyes (sarasīruha:lotus | īkṣaṇam:eyes)
- सहार (sahāra)with garland (sa:with | hāra:garland)
- वक्षःस्थल (vakṣaḥsthala)chest
- शोभि (śobhi)shining
- कौस्तुभं (kaustubhaṃ)Kaustubha gem
- नमामि (namāmi)I bow
- विष्णुं (viṣṇuṃ)Vishnu
- शिरसा (śirasā)with head
- चतुर्भुजम् (caturbhujam)four-armed (catur:four | bhujam:armed)
आसीनमम्बुदश्याममायताक्षमलंकृतम् ।
चन्द्राननं चतुर्बाहुं श्रीवत्साङ्कितवक्षसं
रुक्मिणीसत्यभामाभ्यां सहितं कृष्णमाश्रये ॥ ७॥
- छायायाम् (chāyāyām)in the shade
- पारिजातस्य (pārijātasya)of the pārijāta tree
- हेमसिंहासनोपरि (hemasiṃhāsanopari)upon a golden lion-throne
- आसीनम् (āsīnam)seated
- अम्बुदश्यामम् (ambudaśyāmam)dark as a raincloud
- आयताक्षम् (āyatākṣam)long-eyed
- अलंकृतम् (alaṃkṛtam)adorned
- चन्द्राननम् (candrānanam)moon-faced
- चतुर्बाहुम् (caturbāhum)four-armed
- श्रीवत्साङ्कितवक्षसम् (śrīvatsāṅkitavakṣasam)with the Śrīvatsa marked on his breast
- रुक्मिणीसत्यभामाभ्याम् सहितम् (rukmiṇīsatyabhāmābhyām sahitam)together with Rukmiṇī and Satyabhāmā
- कृष्णम् आश्रये (kṛṣṇam āśraye)I take refuge in Kṛṣṇa
- स्तोत्रम् (stotram)hymn of praise
ॐ विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कारो भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः ।
भूतकृद्भूतभृद्भावो भूतात्मा भूतभावनः ॥ १॥
- हरिः (hariḥ)Lord Hari, who removes sorrow and sin
- ॐ (oṁ)the sacred monosyllable Om
- ॐ (oṁ)the sacred monosyllable Om
- विश्वम् (viśvam)the universe and all-pervading reality
- विष्णुः (viṣṇuḥ)the all-pervading Lord
- वषट्कारः (vaṣaṭkāraḥ)the sacred sacrificial invocation Vashat
- भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः (bhūtabhavyabhavatprabhuḥ)the lord of past, future, and present
- भूतकृत् (bhūtakṛt)the creator of all beings
- भूतभृत् (bhūtabhṛt)the sustainer of all beings
- भावः (bhāvaḥ)pure unconditioned existence
- भूतात्मा (bhūtātmā)the inner self of all beings
- भूतभावनः (bhūtabhāvanaḥ)the nourisher and cause of growth of all beings
अव्ययः पुरुषः साक्षी क्षेत्रज्ञोऽक्षर एव च ॥ २॥
- पूतात्मा (pūtātmā)one whose self or nature is pure
- परमात्मा (paramātmā)the supreme self
- च (ca)and
- मुक्तानाम् (muktānām)of the liberated souls
- परमा (paramā)supreme or highest
- गतिः (gatiḥ)goal or destination
- अव्ययः (avyayaḥ)imperishable or changeless
- पुरुषः (puruṣaḥ)the person or indweller of the city/body
- साक्षी (sākṣī)the direct witness
- क्षेत्रज्ञः (kṣetrajñaḥ)the knower of the field (body or matter)
- अक्षरः (akṣaraḥ)indestructible or immutable
- एव (eva)indeed
- च (ca)and
नारसिंहवपुः श्रीमान् केशवः पुरुषोत्तमः ॥ ३॥
- योगः (yogaḥ)Yoga personified (the direct path and spiritual union)
- योगविदाम् (yogavidām)of those who know and practice Yoga
- नेता (netā)the leader, guide, or dispenser of fruits
- प्रधानपुरुषेश्वरः (pradhānapuruṣeśvaraḥ)the sovereign Lord over unmanifest nature (Pradhāna) and individual spirit (Puruṣa)
- नारसिंहवपुः (nārasiṃhavapuḥ)He whose divine body is the Man-Lion incarnation
- श्रीमान् (śrīmān)eternally endowed with divine majesty and Goddess Śrī
- केशवः (keśavaḥ)Keśava (Lord over Brahmā and Śiva, possessor of radiant rays, or slayer of Keśin)
- पुरुषोत्तमः (puruṣottamaḥ)the Supreme Being, highest among all Puruṣas
सम्भवो भावनो भर्ता प्रभवः प्रभुरीश्वरः ॥ ४॥
- सर्वः (sarvaḥ)the all-encompassing or omniscient source
- शर्वः (śarvaḥ)the withdrawer or destroyer of creation
- शिवः (śivaḥ)the inherently pure and auspicious one
- स्थाणुः (sthāṇuḥ)the immovable and changeless reality
- भूतादिः (bhūtādiḥ)the original cause of all beings
- निधिः (nidhiḥ)the supreme abode or cosmic receptacle
- अव्ययः (avyayaḥ)the imperishable and undecaying one
- सम्भवः (sambhavaḥ)he who manifests voluntarily through divine incarnations
- भावनः (bhāvanaḥ)the nurturer and dispenser of karmic fruits
- भर्ता (bhartā)the supporter and sustainer of the universe
- प्रभवः (prabhavaḥ)the ultimate source of creation
- प्रभुः (prabhuḥ)the all-powerful supreme master
- ईश्वरः (īśvaraḥ)the absolute ruler and controller
अनादिनिधनो धाता विधाता धातुरुत्तमः ॥ ५॥
- स्वयम्भूः (svayambhūḥ)self-existent
- शम्भुः (śambhuḥ)grantor of happiness and auspiciousness
- आदित्यः (ādityaḥ)the Sun or son of Aditi
- पुष्कराक्षः (puṣkarākṣaḥ)lotus-eyed
- महास्वनः (mahāsvanaḥ)having a majestic sound or Vedic voice
- अनादिनिधनः (anādinidhanaḥ)devoid of beginning and death
- धाता (dhātā)supporter or creator
- विधाता (vidhātā)dispenser of actions and their fruits
- धातुः (dhātuḥ)of Dhātṛ (Brahmā the creator)
- उत्तमः (uttamaḥ)supreme or superior
विश्वकर्मा मनुस्त्वष्टा स्थविष्ठः स्थविरो ध्रुवः ॥ ६॥
- अप्रमेयः (aprameyaḥ)Incomprehensible, not measurable by empirical means of knowledge.
- हृषीकेशः (hṛṣīkeśaḥ)Master of the senses.
- पद्मनाभः (padmanābhaḥ)He from whose navel the cosmic lotus arises.
- अमरप्रभुः (amaraprabhuḥ)Lord of the immortal gods.
- विश्वकर्मा (viśvakarmā)Doer or creator of the entire universe.
- मनुः (manuḥ)The supreme thinker or progenitor.
- त्वष्टा (tvaṣṭā)The shaper who fashions or contracts all forms.
- स्थविष्ठः (sthaviṣṭhaḥ)The immensely vast or most massive.
- स्थविरः (sthaviraḥ)The ancient or primeval.
- ध्रुवः (dhruvaḥ)The unchanging or permanent.
प्रभूतस्त्रिककुब्धाम पवित्रं मङ्गलं परम् ॥ ७॥
- अग्राह्यः (agrāhyaḥ)ungraspable by sense organs or intellect
- शाश्वतः (śāśvataḥ)eternal and immutable across all times
- कृष्णः (kṛṣṇaḥ)Lord Krishna, embodiment of existence and bliss
- लोहिताक्षः (lohitākṣaḥ)red-eyed one
- प्रतर्दनः (pratardanaḥ)the destroyer at cosmic dissolution
- प्रभूतः (prabhūtaḥ)abundant in divine majesty and sovereign qualities
- त्रिककुब्धाम (trikakubdhāma)the support and abode of the three realms
- पवित्रम् (pavitram)the supreme purifier
- परम् (param)transcendent / supreme
- मङ्गलम् (maṅgalam)auspiciousness itself
हिरण्यगर्भो भूगर्भो माधवो मधुसूदनः ॥ ८॥
- ईशानः (īśānaḥ)the sovereign ruler of all beings
- प्राणदः (prāṇadaḥ)the giver of vital energy or life-breath
- प्राणः (prāṇaḥ)the vital breath or life-principle itself
- ज्येष्ठः (jyeṣṭhaḥ)the eldest, existing prior to all creation
- श्रेष्ठः (śreṣṭhaḥ)the most excellent or glorious
- प्रजापतिः (prajāpatiḥ)the lord of all created beings
- हिरण्यगर्भः (hiraṇyagarbhaḥ)he who contains the golden cosmic egg
- भूगर्भः (bhūgarbhaḥ)he who holds the earth within himself
- माधवः (mādhavaḥ)the consort of Lakshmi (Ma)
- मधुसूदनः (madhusūdanaḥ)the slayer of the demon Madhu
अनुत्तमो दुराधर्षः कृतज्ञः कृतिरात्मवान् ॥ ९॥
- ईश्वरः (īśvaraḥ)The omnipotent ruler possessing unlimited power.
- विक्रमी (vikramī)The courageous one, possessor of supreme prowess.
- धन्वी (dhanvī)The wielder of the bow (Sharnga).
- मेधावी (medhāvī)Possessor of supreme intelligence capable of retaining all knowledge.
- विक्रमः (vikramaḥ)The embodiment of stride/prowess, or He who has Garuda as mount.
- क्रमः (kramaḥ)The cause of spiritual progression and cosmic order.
- अनुत्तमः (anuttamaḥ)The unsurpassed one, higher than whom none exists.
- दुराधर्षः (durādharṣaḥ)The unassailable one who cannot be overcome by demoniac forces.
- कृतज्ञः (kṛtajñaḥ)The knower of all deeds, who responds lovingly even to minor devotion.
- कृतिः (kṛtiḥ)The embodiment of dynamic action or divine achievement.
- आत्मवान् (ātmavān)Established in His own independent glory and self-sufficiency.
अहः संवत्सरो व्यालः प्रत्ययः सर्वदर्शनः ॥ १०॥
- सुरेशः (sureśaḥ)Lord of the gods
- शरणम् (śaraṇam)Refuge or protector from suffering
- शर्म (śarma)Supreme bliss or ultimate comfort
- विश्वरेताः (viśvaretāḥ)Seed or cause of the entire cosmos
- प्रजाभवः (prajābhavaḥ)Source from whom all beings originate
- अहः (ahaḥ)Day or luminous time
- संवत्सरः (saṁvatsaraḥ)Year or Cosmic Time itself
- व्यालः (vyālaḥ)Ungraspable like a serpent
- प्रत्ययः (pratyayaḥ)Pure consciousness or embodiment of trust
- सर्वदर्शनः (sarvadarśanaḥ)All-seeing or possessor of universal vision
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
वृषाकपिरमेयात्मा सर्वयोगविनिःसृतः ॥ ११॥
- अजः (ajaḥ)unborn
- सर्वेश्वरः (sarveśvaraḥ)Lord of all
- सिद्धः (siddhaḥ)ever-established, self-perfected
- सिद्धिः (siddhiḥ)perfection, supreme goal
- सर्वादिः (sarvādiḥ)primal cause of all
- अच्युतः (acyutaḥ)immutable, one who never swerves
- वृषाकपिः (vṛṣākapiḥ)showerer of dharma who uplifts creation
- अमेयात्मा (ameyātmā)one whose self or nature is immeasurable
- सर्वयोगविनिःसृतः (sarvayogaviniḥsṛtaḥ)completely detached from all worldly attachments
अमोघः पुण्डरीकाक्षो वृषकर्मा वृषाकृतिः ॥ १२॥
- वसुः (vasuḥ)the Abode or Indweller in all beings
- वसुमनाः (vasumanāḥ)possessed of a pure and magnanimous mind
- सत्यः (satyaḥ)the ultimate Truth and Reality
- समात्मा (samātmā)one whose self is equal and impartial toward all
- असम्मितः (asammitaḥ)immeasurable and boundless
- समः (samaḥ)unchanging and equanimous at all times
- अमोघः (amoghaḥ)unfailing in purpose and fruitfulness
- पुण्डरीकाक्षः (puṇḍarīkākṣaḥ)lotus-eyed or residing in the lotus of the heart
- वृषकर्मा (vṛṣakarmā)one whose deeds are righteous
- वृषाकृतिः (vṛṣākṛtiḥ)one whose very form is righteousness
अमृतः शाश्वतस्थाणुर्वरारोहो महातपाः ॥ १३॥
- रुद्रः (rudraḥ)the dispeller of sorrow or cause of dissolution
- बहुशिराः (bahuśirāḥ)having manifold heads
- बभ्रुः (babhruḥ)the supporter and ruler of the cosmos
- विश्वयोनिः (viśvayoniḥ)the source and material cause of the universe
- शुचिश्रवाः (śuciśravāḥ)he whose names and glory are purifying to hear
- अमृतः (amṛtaḥ)immortal and imperishable
- शाश्वतस्थाणुः (śāśvatasthāṇuḥ)eternally unshakeable and firm
- वरारोहः (varārohaḥ)he of supreme ascent whose refuge is the highest attainment
- महातपाः (mahātapāḥ)endowed with supreme creative knowledge and austerity
वेदो वेदविदव्यङ्गो वेदाङ्गो वेदवित् कविः ॥ १४॥
- सर्वगः (sarvagaḥ)All-pervading as the ultimate material cause
- सर्वविद्भानुः (sarvavidbhānuḥ)Omniscient and self-effulgent sun that illumines all
- विष्वक्सेनः (viṣvaksenaḥ)He whose forces face in all directions to scatter demonic armies
- जनार्दनः (janārdanaḥ)He who afflicts the wicked or is prayed to by all beings for liberation
- वेदः (vedaḥ)The embodiment of sacred knowledge (Veda)
- वेदवित् (vedavit)The true knower of the Veda and its meaning
- अव्यङ्गः (avyaṅgaḥ)Free from all defects or shortcomings, self-fulfilled
- वेदाङ्गः (vedāṅgaḥ)He whose limbs are the Vedas
- वेदवित् (vedavit)The knower and preserver of Vedic wisdom (repeated for distinction in scope)
- कविः (kaviḥ)The omniscient seer who visualizes all beyond sensory perception
चतुरात्मा चतुर्व्यूहश्चतुर्दंष्ट्रश्चतुर्भुजः ॥ १५॥
- [सः] ([saḥ])[He]
- लोकाध्यक्षः (lokādhyakṣaḥ)the overseer of the worlds
- सुराध्यक्षः (surādhyakṣaḥ)the overseer of the gods
- धर्माध्यक्षः (dharmādhyakṣaḥ)the overseer of righteousness
- कृताकृतः (kṛtākṛtaḥ)both the effect (created) and the cause (uncreated)
- चतुरात्मा (caturātmā)having a fourfold self or manifestation
- चतुर्व्यूहः (caturvyūhaḥ)having four canonical emanations
- चतुर्दंष्ट्रः (caturdaṁṣṭraḥ)having four fangs
- चतुर्भुजः (caturbhujaḥ)having four arms
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
अनघो विजयो जेता विश्वयोनिः पुनर्वसुः ॥ १६॥
- भ्राजिष्णुः (bhrājiṣṇuḥ)the naturally resplendent one
- भोजनम् (bhojanam)the object of enjoyment or cosmic nature
- भोक्ता (bhoktā)the enjoyer or protector
- सहिष्णुः (sahiṣṇuḥ)the forbearing or patient conqueror
- जगदादिजः (jagadādijaḥ)born before or at the beginning of the universe
- अनघः (anaghaḥ)the sinless or faultless one
- विजयः (vijayaḥ)victory personified
- जेता (jetā)the supreme conqueror
- विश्वयोनिः (viśvayoniḥ)the source or cause of the universe
- पुनर्वसुः (punarvasuḥ)he who dwells repeatedly in created beings
अतीन्द्रः सङ्ग्रहः सर्गो धृतात्मा नियमो यमः ॥ १७॥
- उपेन्द्रः (upendraḥ)Upendra (the younger brother of Indra)
- वामनः (vāmanaḥ)Vamana (taking a dwarfed incarnation)
- प्रांशुः (prāṃśuḥ)the exalted one (who expanded to vast height)
- अमोघः (amoghaḥ)unfailing (whose actions and purpose never fail)
- शुचिः (śuciḥ)the pure one (who purifies worshippers)
- ऊर्जितः (ūrjitaḥ)the mighty one (possessing infinite power)
- अतीन्द्रः (atīndraḥ)he who transcends Indra
- सङ्ग्रहः (saṅgrahaḥ)the reabsorber (who holds the universe at dissolution)
- सर्गः (sargaḥ)the creator (or the source of creation)
- धृतात्मा (dhṛtātmā)he whose essential nature is immutable and self-sustained
- नियमः (niyamaḥ)the controller (who assigns duties to creatures)
- यमः (yamaḥ)the inner regulator (governing all from within)
अतीन्द्रियो महामायो महोत्साहो महाबलः ॥ १८॥
- वेद्यः (vedyaḥ)one who is to be known
- वैद्यः (vaidyaḥ)knower of all sciences or supreme physician
- सदायोगी (sadāyogī)eternally united in yoga
- वीरहा (vīrahā)slayer of heroic evil forces
- माधवः (mādhavaḥ)Lord of Lakshmi or Lord of knowledge
- मधुः (madhuḥ)sweet like honey or slayer of demon Madhu
- अतीन्द्रियः (atīndriyaḥ)beyond the reach of senses
- महामायः (mahāmāyaḥ)wielder of great divine illusory power
- महोत्साहः (mahotsāhaḥ)endowed with supreme initiative and energy
- महाबलः (mahābalaः)possessed of supreme strength
अनिर्देश्यवपुः श्रीमानमेयात्मा महाद्रिधृक् ॥ १९॥
- महाबुद्धिः (mahābuddhiḥ)He who possesses supreme intellect or wisdom
- महावीर्यः (mahāvīryaḥ)He who possesses immense energy and potency
- महाशक्तिः (mahāśaktiḥ)He who possesses supreme capability and power
- महाद्युतिः (mahādyutiḥ)He who possesses supreme effulgence
- अनिर्देश्यवपुः (anirdeśyavapuḥ)He whose essential form cannot be specifically defined
- श्रीमान् (śrīmān)He who is possessed of supreme majesty and divine glory
- अमेयात्मा (ameyātmā)He whose self or nature is immeasurable
- महाद्रिधृक् (mahādridhṛk)He who lifted and supported the great mountain
अनिरुद्धः सुरानन्दो गोविन्दो गोविदां पतिः ॥ २०॥
- महेष्वासः (maheṣvāsaḥ)the great archer
- महीभर्ता (mahībhartā)bearer of the earth
- श्रीनिवासः (śrīnivāsaḥ)abode of Śrī
- सताम् गतिः (satām gatiḥ)the goal of the good
- अनिरुद्धः (aniruddhaḥ)unobstructed
- सुरानन्दः (surānandaḥ)joy of the gods
- गोविन्दः (govindaḥ)finder of the cows, of the earth
- गोविदाम् पतिः (govidām patiḥ)lord of those who know
हिरण्यनाभः सुतपाः पद्मनाभः प्रजापतिः ॥ २१॥
- मरीचिः (marīciḥ)The effulgent light / ray of light.
- दमनः (damanaḥ)The subduer / chastiser of the wicked.
- हंसः (haṃsaḥ)The pure swan / destroyer of the fear of transmigratory existence.
- सुपर्णः (suparṇaḥ)He of beautiful wings (Garuda or the Supreme Soul).
- भुजगोत्तमः (bhujagottamaḥ)The greatest among serpents (Adisesha).
- हिरण्यनाभः (hiraṇyanābhaḥ)He who has a golden navel.
- सुतपाः (sutapāḥ)He who performs glorious austerities.
- पद्मनाभः (padmanābhaḥ)He who has a lotus-navel.
- प्रजापतिः (prajāpatiḥ)The Lord of all creatures.
अजो दुर्मर्षणः शास्ता विश्रुतात्मा सुरारिहा ॥ २२॥
- अमृत्युः (amṛtyuḥ)deathless, free from destruction or its causes
- सर्वदृक् (sarvadṛk)all-seeing, witnessing all beings and deeds
- सिंहः (siṃhaḥ)lion-like, supreme in prowess or destroyer of sins
- सन्धाता (sandhātā)the regulator, who connects beings with the fruits of karma
- सन्धिमान् (sandhimān)ever-united, the enjoyer connected to actions or devotees
- स्थिरः (sthiraḥ)firm, unchanging, steadfast in nature
- अजः (ajaḥ)unborn, or one who drives away evil forces
- दुर्मर्षणः (durmarṣaṇaḥ)invincible, whose power adversaries cannot tolerate
- शास्ता (śāstā)the instructor and ruler through scriptures
- विश्रुतात्मा (viśrutātmā)he whose essential nature is celebrated in scripture
- सुरारिहा (surārihā)slayer of the enemies of the gods
निमिषोऽनिमिषः स्रग्वी वाचस्पतिरुदारधीः ॥ २३॥
- गुरुः (guruḥ)The supreme teacher
- गुरुतमः (gurutamaḥ)The greatest teacher among all preceptors
- धाम (dhāma)The supreme effulgent light or abode
- सत्यः (satyaḥ)The embodiment of Truth
- सत्यपराक्रमः (satyaparākramaḥ)He whose prowess is unfailing and real
- निमिषः (nimiṣaḥ)He who closes His eyes in Yoganidrā
- अनिमिषः (animiṣaḥ)He who is unblinking and ever watchful
- स्रग्वी (sragvī)He who wears the Vaijayantī garland
- वाचस्पतिः (vācaspatiḥ)The Master of all speech and knowledge
- उदारधीः (udāradhīः)He who possesses a noble and magnanimous intellect
सहस्रमूर्धा विश्वात्मा सहस्राक्षः सहस्रपात् ॥ २४॥
- अग्रणीः (agraṇīḥ)the leader who leads seekers to liberation
- ग्रामणीः (grāmaṇīḥ)the commander of the aggregate of beings
- श्रीमान् (śrīmān)possessor of supreme splendor and majesty
- न्यायः (nyāyaḥ)justice, or the logical path leading to truth
- नेता (netā)the regulator or guide of the world
- समीरणः (samīraṇaḥ)the vital breath activating all creatures
- सहस्रमूर्धा (sahasramūrdhā)he who possesses a thousand heads
- विश्वात्मा (viśvātmā)the soul of the entire universe
- सहस्राक्षः (sahasrākṣaḥ)he who possesses a thousand eyes
- सहस्रपात् (sahasrapāt)he who possesses a thousand feet
अहः संवर्तको वह्निरनिलो धरणीधरः ॥ २५॥
- [सः] ([saḥ])[He]
- आवर्तनः (āvartanaḥ)the rotator of the wheel of existence
- निवृत्तात्मा (nivṛttātmā)He whose nature is completely detached from worldly bondage
- संवृतः (saṁvṛtaḥ)He who is concealed by illusion
- सम्प्रमर्दनः (sampramardanaḥ)the thorough destroyer of evil and ignorance
- अहःसंवर्तकः (ahaḥsaṁvartakaḥ)the rotator of days and time cycles
- वह्निः (vahniḥ)Fire, the bearer of sacrificial offerings
- अनिलः (anilaḥ)Wind, or He who has no fixed residence
- धरणीधरः (dharaṇīdharaḥ)the supporter of the Earth
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
सत्कर्ता सत्कृतः साधुर्जह्नुर्नारायणो नरः ॥ २६॥
- सुप्रसादः (suprasādaḥ)exceedingly gracious
- प्रसन्नात्मा (prasannātmā)one whose mind or self is ever serene and pure
- विश्वधृक् (viśvadhṛk)the supporter of the universe
- विश्वभुक् (viśvabhuk)the enjoyer or absorber of the universe
- विभुः (vibhuḥ)the all-pervading Lord
- सत्कर्ता (satkartā)one who honors and acts beneficently toward the good
- सत्कृतः (satkṛtaḥ)one who is worshipped by the virtuous
- साधुः (sādhuḥ)righteous / one who accomplishes all ends
- जह्नुः (jahnuḥ)the dissolver of all beings at cosmic dissolution
- नारायणः (nārāyaṇaḥ)the supreme abode and refuge of all living beings
- नरः (naraḥ)the imperishable eternal leader
सिद्धार्थः सिद्धसङ्कल्पः सिद्धिदः सिद्धिसाधनः ॥ २७॥
- असङ्ख्येयः (asaṅkhyeyaḥ)innumerable or beyond numerical calculation
- अप्रमेयात्मा (aprameyātmā)one whose nature cannot be measured or comprehended
- विशिष्टः (viśiṣṭaḥ)pre-eminent and superior to all
- शिष्टकृत् (śiṣṭakṛt)protector or instructor of the righteous
- शुचिः (śuciḥ)pure and untainted
- सिद्धार्थः (siddhārthaḥ)one whose aims are eternally accomplished
- सिद्धसङ्कल्पः (siddhasaṅkalpaḥ)one whose resolves are always fulfilled
- सिद्धिदः (siddhidaḥ)bestower of success and realization
- सिद्धिसाधनः (siddhisādhanaḥ)the means or instrument for attaining success
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
वर्धनो वर्धमानश्च विविक्तः श्रुतिसागरः ॥ २८॥
- वृषाही (vṛṣāhī)whose day is righteousness (Dharma)
- वृषभः (vṛṣabhaḥ)the showerer of blessings and desires
- विष्णुः (viṣṇuḥ)the all-pervading supreme Lord
- वृषपर्वा (vṛṣaparvā)whose rungs or steps consist of virtue
- वृषोदरः (vṛṣodaraḥ)whose belly contains or showers all creation
- वर्धनः (vardhanaḥ)the promoter of growth and prosperity
- वर्धमानः (vardhamānaḥ)the expanding one who grows as the manifest universe
- विविक्तः (viviktaḥ)the detached, immaculate, and solitary Self
- श्रुतिसागरः (śrutisāgaraḥ)the ocean into which all Vedic declarations flow
- च (ca)and
नैकरूपो बृहद्रूपः शिपिविष्टः प्रकाशनः ॥ २९॥
- सुभुजः (subhujaḥ)he who possesses noble, protective arms
- दुर्धरः (durdharaḥ)he who cannot be restrained or sustained by others
- वाग्मी (vāgmī)he who is supremely eloquent and the source of Vedavāc
- महेन्द्रः (mahendraḥ)the great lord, supreme sovereign over all gods
- वसुदः (vasudaḥ)the bestower of spiritual and material wealth
- वसुः (vasuḥ)he who is himself the ultimate abode and wealth
- नैकरूपः (naikarūpaḥ)he who is not limited to a single form
- बृहद्रूपः (bṛhadrūpaḥ)he who possesses an immense cosmic form
- शिपिविष्टः (śipiviṣṭaḥ)he who pervades solar rays or sacrificial forms
- प्रकाशनः (prakāśanaḥ)he who illuminates all beings and minds
ऋद्धः स्पष्टाक्षरो मन्त्रश्चन्द्रांशुर्भास्करद्युतिः ॥ ३०॥
- ओजस्तेजोद्युतिधरः (ojastejodyutidharaḥ)bearer of vital strength, vigour, and effulgence
- प्रकाशात्मा (prakāśātmā)he whose essential nature is luminous radiance
- प्रतापनः (pratāpanaḥ)he who scorches or radiates heat through manifestations like the sun
- ऋद्धः (ṛddhaḥ)he who is fully rich and prosperous in divine attributes
- स्पष्टाक्षरः (spaṣṭākṣaraḥ)he whose sacred syllable (Om) is clearly articulated
- मन्त्रः (mantraḥ)he who is the sacred mantra of the Vedas
- चन्द्रांशुः (candrāṁśuḥ)he who cools like moonbeams to relieve worldly afflictions
- भास्करद्युतिः (bhāskaradyutiḥ)he who possesses the brilliant lustre of the sun
औषधं जगतः सेतुः सत्यधर्मपराक्रमः ॥ ३१॥
- अमृतांशूद्भवः (amṛtāṃśūdbhavaḥ)the origin of the nectar-rayed moon
- भानुः (bhānuḥ)the luminous one (sun)
- शशबिन्दुः (śaśabinduḥ)the moon / the nurturer of creatures
- सुरेश्वरः (sureśvaraḥ)the Lord of the gods
- औषधम् (auṣadham)the divine medicine
- जगतः (jagataḥ)of the universe
- सेतुः (setuḥ)the protective bridge or dam
- सत्यधर्मपराक्रमः (satyadharmaparākramaḥ)one whose virtue and prowess are true
कामहा कामकृत्कान्तः कामः कामप्रदः प्रभुः ॥ ३२॥
- भूतभव्यभवन्नाथः (bhūtabhavyabhavannāthaḥ)Lord of all beings in the past, future, and present
- पवनः (pavanaḥ)the purifier or moving wind
- पावनः (pāvanaḥ)the supreme cause of purification who sanctifies all
- अनलः (analaḥ)vital fire, or one who is boundless in grace
- कामहा (kāmahā)destroyer of unrighteous desires
- कामकृत् (kāmakṛt)creator and fulfiller of noble longings
- कान्तः (kāntaḥ)one of supreme beauty and charm
- कामः (kāmaḥ)the ultimate object of desire
- कामप्रदः (kāmapradaḥ)bestower of all desired puruṣārthas
- प्रभुः (prabhuḥ)the sovereign and all-powerful Lord
अदृश्यो व्यक्तरूपश्च सहस्रजिदनन्तजित् ॥ ३३॥
- युगादिकृत् (yugādikṛt)the creator of the beginning of cosmic ages (Yugas)
- युगावर्तः (yugāvartaḥ)the rotator of the cycles of time
- नैकमायः (naikamāyaḥ)possessor of manifold divine powers or forms
- महाशनः (mahāśanaḥ)the great consumer who devours all during universal dissolution
- अदृश्यः (adṛśyaḥ)imperceptible to gross physical senses
- व्यक्तरूपः (vyaktarūpaḥ)having clearly manifested forms
- च (ca)and
- सहस्रजित् (sahasrajit)vanquisher of thousands of foes
- अनन्तजित् (anantajit)conqueror of infinite realms and enemies
क्रोधहा क्रोधकृत्कर्ता विश्वबाहुर्महीधरः ॥ ३४॥
- इष्टः (iṣṭaḥ)The desired one, or He who is invoked through sacrifice.
- अविशिष्टः (aviśiṣṭaḥ)The impartial one who is nondifferent and dwells in all creatures.
- शिष्टेष्टः (śiṣṭeṣṭaḥ)He who is beloved of the wise and virtuous.
- शिखण्डी (śikhaṇḍī)He who wears a peacock feather crest.
- नहुषः (nahuṣaḥ)He who binds all living beings through His divine Maya.
- वृषः (vṛṣaḥ)Righteousness personified, or He who showers grace.
- क्रोधहा (krodhahā)The destroyer of anger in good people.
- क्रोधकृत् (krodhakṛt)The generator of anger in demonic beings.
- कर्ता (kartā)The ultimate agent or destroyer of anger-doers.
- विश्वबाहुः (viśvabāhuḥ)He whose arms extend everywhere to protect.
- महीधरः (mahīdharaḥ)The supporter of the earth.
अपांनिधिरधिष्ठानमप्रमत्तः प्रतिष्ठितः ॥ ३५॥
- अच्युतः (acyutaḥ)Infallible or unchanging one
- प्रथितः (prathitaḥ)Renowned or famous one
- प्राणः (prāṇaḥ)Life-breath or vital force
- प्राणदः (prāṇadaḥ)Giver of vital life energy
- वासवानुजः (vāsavānujaḥ)Younger brother of Indra (Vasava)
- अपाम् (apām)Of waters
- निधिः (nidhiḥ)Ocean or receptacle
- अधिष्ठानम् (adhiṣṭhānam)Substrate or cosmic foundation
- अप्रमत्तः (apramattaḥ)Vigilant or ever-watchful one
- प्रतिष्ठितः (pratiṣṭhitaḥ)Self-established or well-rooted one
वासुदेवो बृहद्भानुरादिदेवः पुरन्दरः ॥ ३६॥
- स्कन्दः (skandaḥ)Skanda (one who flows, moves, or manifests as the divine commander)
- स्कन्दधरः (skandadharaḥ)the upholder of Skanda (or upholder of the path of righteousness)
- धुर्यः (dhuryaḥ)the bearer of the cosmic burden
- वरदः (varadaḥ)the granter of boons
- वायुवाहनः (vāyuvāhanaḥ)one who causes the atmospheric winds to move
- वासुदेवः (vāsudevaḥ)Vasudeva (the indwelling divine light)
- बृहद्भानुः (bṛhadbhānuḥ)one of vast effulgence
- आदिदेवः (ādidevaḥ)the primeval God and source of all demigods
- पुरन्दरः (purandaraḥ)the destroyer of enemy strongholds
अनुकूलः शतावर्तः पद्मी पद्मनिभेक्षणः ॥ ३७॥
- अशोकः (aśokaḥ)He who is without grief or sorrow.
- तारणः (tāraṇaḥ)He who enables beings to cross the ocean of samsara.
- तारः (tāraḥ)He who saves or liberates beings from the fear of birth and death.
- शूरः (śūraḥ)The valiant or heroic one.
- शौरिः (śauriḥ)The descendant of Sura, referring to Lord Krishna.
- जनेश्वरः (janeśvaraḥ)The supreme Lord of all people and living beings.
- अनुकूलः (anukūlaḥ)He who is favorable and well-disposed toward all.
- शतावर्तः (śatāvartaḥ)He who manifests in hundreds of divine incarnations or whirls.
- पद्मी (padmī)He who holds a lotus in His hand.
- पद्मनिभेक्षणः (padmanibhekṣaṇaḥ)He whose eyes resemble beautiful lotuses.
महर्द्धिरृद्धो वृद्धात्मा महाक्षो गरुडध्वजः ॥ ३८॥
- पद्मनाभः (padmanābhaḥ)He who has a lotus emerging from His navel
- अरविन्दाक्षः (aravindākṣaḥ)He whose eyes resemble lotus petals
- पद्मगर्भः (padmagarbhaḥ)He who resides within the lotus of the heart
- शरीरभृत् (śarīrabhṛt)Sustainer of physical bodies
- महर्द्धिः (mahardhiḥ)He who possesses supreme glory and affluence
- ऋद्धः (ṛddhaḥ)He who is expanded in the form of the cosmos
- वृद्धात्मा (vṛddhātmā)The ancient, timeless Self
- महाक्षः (mahākṣaḥ)He who possesses great, all-seeing eyes
- गरुडध्वजः (garuḍadhvajaḥ)He who has Garuda upon His banner
सर्वलक्षणलक्षण्यो लक्ष्मीवान् समितिञ्जयः ॥ ३९॥
- अतुलः (atulaḥ)Incomparable (one who has no equal or measure)
- शरभः (śarabhaḥ)He who shines within mortal bodies (śarīra) or protects like the fierce Śarabha
- भीमः (bhīmaḥ)The Formidable One (inspiring cosmic awe in transgressors)
- समयज्ञः (samayajñaḥ)Knower of times and ordinances (knowing the exact times of creation, maintenance, and dissolution)
- हविर्हरिः (havirhariḥ)He who takes the sacrificial offering (or He who is both oblation and remover of sins)
- सर्वलक्षणलक्षण्यः (sarvalakṣaṇalakṣaṇyaḥ)He who is known through all criteria of knowledge and possesses all auspicious attributes
- लक्ष्मीवान् (lakṣmīvān)Possessor of Lakshmi (ever united with supreme glory and Goddess Lakshmi)
- समितिञ्जयः (samitiñjayaḥ)Victorious in war and assemblies
महीधरो महाभागो वेगवानमिताशनः ॥ ४०॥
- विक्षरः (vikṣaraḥ)the imperishable one (devoid of destruction)
- रोहितः (rohitaḥ)the red-hued one, or the divine fish (Matsya) incarnation
- मार्गः (mārgaḥ)the path sought by seekers of liberation
- हेतुः (hetuḥ)the ultimate cause (both material and instrumental)
- दामोदरः (dāmodaraḥ)Dāmodara (bound with ropes around the waist, or bearing the worlds in His belly)
- सहः (sahaḥ)the patient or all-enduring one (who forgives or subdues all)
- महीधरः (mahīdharaḥ)the supporter of the earth (in the form of Varāha or mountains)
- महाभागः (mahābhāgaḥ)the supremely fortunate and glorious one
- वेगवान् (vegavān)the swift one (possessing limitless speed and swiftness)
- अमिताशनः (amitāśanaḥ)the consumer of boundless magnitude (who devours the universe during dissolution)
करणं कारणं कर्ता विकर्ता गहनो गुहः ॥ ४१॥
- उद्भवः (udbhavaḥ)the source or origin of creation
- क्षोभणः (kṣobhaṇaḥ)the agitator of primordial spirit and matter
- देवः (devaḥ)the resplendent and sportive lord
- श्रीगर्भः (śrīgarbhaḥ)one who holds all cosmic opulence within Himself
- परमेश्वरः (parameśvaraḥ)the supreme sovereign ruler
- करणम् (karaṇam)the primary instrument of cosmic action
- कारणम् (kāraṇam)the causal material and efficient source
- कर्ता (kartā)the independent agent or doer
- विकर्ता (vikartā)the creator of manifold diversity
- गहनः (gahanaḥ)the unfathomable and inscrutable reality
- गुहः (guhaḥ)the concealer who abides in secret
परर्द्धिः परमस्पष्टस्तुष्टः पुष्टः शुभेक्षणः ॥ ४२॥
- व्यवसायः (vyavasāyaḥ)resolve, determination
- व्यवस्थानः (vyavasthānaḥ)that which is ordered
- संस्थानः (saṃsthānaḥ)the abiding ground
- स्थानदः (sthānadaḥ)giver of place
- ध्रुवः (dhruvaḥ)fixed
- परर्द्धिः (pararddhiḥ)of surpassing increase
- परमस्पष्टः (paramaspaṣṭaḥ)supremely manifest
- तुष्टः (tuṣṭaḥ)contented
- पुष्टः (puṣṭaḥ)well nourished
- शुभेक्षणः (śubhekṣaṇaḥ)of auspicious glance
वीरः शक्तिमतां श्रेष्ठो धर्मो धर्मविदुत्तमः ॥ ४३॥
- रामः (rāmaḥ)the bliss in whom yogins delight (or Lord Rāma)
- विरामः (virāmaḥ)the ultimate resting place where cycle of existence ceases
- विरजः (virajaḥ)the one who is free from rajas (passion and impurity)
- मार्गः (mārgaḥ)the direct path to supreme liberation
- नेयः (neyaḥ)the one who is reached through spiritual knowledge
- नयः (nayaḥ)the leader who guides all beings
- अनयः (anayaḥ)the one who has no leader above Him
- विरामः (virāmaḥ)[variant reading] the ultimate resting place
- विरतः (virataḥ)[variant reading] the one entirely detached from worldly pleasures
- वीरः (vīraḥ)the heroic one of boundless valour
- शक्तिमताम् (śaktimatām)among all beings endowed with power
- श्रेष्ठः (śreṣṭhaḥ)the foremost or supreme
- धर्मः (dharmaḥ)righteousness itself and the upholder of all creation
- धर्मविदुत्तमः (dharmaviduttamaḥ)the greatest among all knowers of Dharma
हिरण्यगर्भः शत्रुघ्नो व्याप्तो वायुरधोक्षजः ॥ ४४॥
- वैकुण्ठः (vaikuṇṭhaḥ)Vaikuntha (the uniter of disparate elements or Lord of the transcendent realm)
- पुरुषः (puruṣaḥ)Purusha (the supreme indwelling spirit existing prior to all)
- प्राणः (prāṇaḥ)Prana (the vital breath or animator of living beings)
- प्राणदः (prāṇadaḥ)Pranada (the bestower of life-force and strength)
- प्रणवः (praṇavaḥ)Pranava (the sacred syllable Om, praised by all)
- पृथुः (pṛthuḥ)Prithu (the expanded one who manifested as the cosmos)
- हिरण्यगर्भः (hiraṇyagarbhaḥ)Hiranyagarbha (the golden womb or cause of the cosmic golden egg)
- शत्रुघ्नः (śatrughnaḥ)Shatrughna (the destroyer of enemies)
- व्याप्तः (vyāptaḥ)Vyapta (the all-pervading cause present in all effects)
- वायुः (vāyuḥ)Vayu (the mover who approaches His devotees or functions as cosmic wind)
- अधोक्षजः (adhokṣajaḥ)Adhokshaja (He who is beyond sense-perception and never degenerates)
उग्रः संवत्सरो दक्षो विश्रामो विश्वदक्षिणः ॥ ४५॥
- ऋतुः (ṛtuḥ)The Season (time personified in its periodic divisions)
- सुदर्शनः (sudarśanaḥ)The Auspiciously-Visioned (whose vision or form bestows liberation)
- कालः (kālaḥ)Time (the measurer and reckoner of all beings)
- परमेष्ठी (parameṣṭhī)Abiding in the Supreme Abode (dwelling in His exalted nature or heart-space)
- परिग्रहः (parigrahaḥ)The All-Embraced Refuge (accepted/grasped on all sides by seekers)
- उग्रः (ugraḥ)The Formidable (who inspires awe even in celestial powers)
- संवत्सरः (saṃvatsaraḥ)The Year (in whom all created beings reside)
- दक्षः (dakṣaḥ)The Competent / Efficient (who rapidly manifests as the universe)
- विश्रामः (viśrāmaḥ)The Resting Place (who provides ultimate relief from transmigratory life)
- विश्वदक्षिणः (viśvadakṣiṇaḥ)The All-Skilled / Most Bountiful (more adept than all in every action)
अर्थोऽनर्थो महाकोशो महाभोगो महाधनः ॥ ४६॥
- [सः] ([saḥ])He
- विस्तारः (vistāraḥ)the expansion of the universe
- स्थावरस्थाणुः (sthāvarasthāṇuḥ)the motionless pillar within all stable entities
- प्रमाणम् (pramāṇam)the self-evident authority of valid knowledge
- अव्ययम् (avyayam)imperishable or immutable
- बीजम् (bījam)the causal seed
- अर्थः (arthaḥ)the supreme object of desire
- अनर्थः (anarthaḥ)one who has no unfulfilled desire remaining
- महाकोशः (mahākośaḥ)he who possesses the great sheaths
- महाभोगः (mahābhogaḥ)he who possesses supreme enjoyment
- महाधनः (mahādhanaḥ)he who possesses great spiritual wealth
- [अस्ति] ([asti])is
नक्षत्रनेमिर्नक्षत्री क्षमः क्षामः समीहनः ॥ ४७॥
- अनिर्विण्णः (anirviṇṇaḥ)unwearied, free from despondency or depression
- स्थविष्ठः (sthaviṣṭhaḥ)most massive, appearing in the immense cosmic form
- अभूः (abhūḥ)birthless, having no origin or material cause
- धर्मयूपः (dharmayūpaḥ)the sacrificial post to which all righteousness is tied
- महामखः (mahāmakhaः)the great sacrifice
- नक्षत्रनेमिः (nakṣatranemiḥ)the nave or hub of the stellar wheel
- नक्षत्री (nakṣatrī)lord of the constellations (the Moon)
- क्षमः (kṣamaḥ)capable, highly competent, enduring
- क्षामः (kṣāmaḥ)diminished or solitary residue remaining after cosmic dissolution
- समीहनः (samīhanaḥ)one whose intentions and efforts for cosmic creation are well-directed
सर्वदर्शी विमुक्तात्मा सर्वज्ञो ज्ञानमुत्तमम् ॥ ४८॥
- यज्ञः (yajñaḥ)the sacrifice itself
- इज्यः (ijyaḥ)the one who ought to be worshipped through sacrifice
- महेज्यः (mahejyaḥ)the supreme worshipful Lord
- च (ca)and
- क्रतुः (kratuḥ)the Vedic sacrifice involving a sacrificial post
- सत्रम् (satram)the extended sacrificial session protecting the virtuous
- सताम् (satām)of the virtuous seekers
- गतिः (gatiḥ)the ultimate refuge or destination
- सर्वदर्शी (sarvadarśī)the all-seeing witness
- विमुक्तात्मा (vimuktātmā)the naturally liberated Self
- सर्वज्ञः (sarvajñaḥ)the all-knowing One
- उत्तमम् (uttamam)supreme or unexcelled
- ज्ञानम् (jñānam)Consciousness or Knowledge
मनोहरो जितक्रोधो वीरबाहुर्विदारणः ॥ ४९॥
- सुव्रतः (suvrataḥ)He who observes auspicious vows or noble resolves
- सुमुखः (sumukhaḥ)He who possesses a gracious and serene face
- सूक्ष्मः (sūkṣmaḥ)He who is subtle and beyond sensory perception
- सुघोषः (sughoṣaḥ)He whose sound or voice (the Veda) is auspicious
- सुखदः (sukhadaḥ)He who bestows bliss upon the righteous
- सुहृत् (suhṛt)He who is the disinterested friend of all beings
- मनोहरः (manoharaḥ)He who captivates the mind with supreme beauty
- जितक्रोधः (jitakrodhaḥ)He who has completely conquered anger
- वीरबाहुः (vīrabāhuḥ)He who possesses heroic and mighty arms
- विदारणः (vidāraṇaḥ)He who splits asunder the unrighteous
वत्सरो वत्सलो वत्सी रत्नगर्भो धनेश्वरः ॥ ५०॥
- स्वापनः (svāpanaḥ)the inducer of sleep or cosmic dissolution
- स्ववशः (svavaśaḥ)independent / self-controlled
- व्यापी (vyāpī)all-pervading
- नैकात्मा (naikātmā)having manifold forms or natures
- नैककर्मकृत् (naikakarmakṛt)doer of manifold cosmic actions
- वत्सरः (vatsaraḥ)the abode of all beings / cosmic time
- वत्सलः (vatsalaḥ)affectionate toward devotees
- वत्सी (vatsī)protector of devotees (as a cow protects her calves)
- रत्नगर्भः (ratnagarbhaḥ)containing treasures within Himself
- धनेश्वरः (dhaneśvaraḥ)Lord of all wealth
- [अस्ति] ([asti])is
अविज्ञाता सहस्रांशुर्विधाता कृतलक्षणः ॥ ५१॥
- धर्मगुप् (dharmagup)the protector of righteousness
- धर्मकृत् (dharmakṛt)the performer and preserver of Dharma
- धर्मी (dharmī)the possessor and abode of all virtues
- सत् (sat)the true existent reality (Brahman)
- असत् (asat)the unmanifest or relative non-existent cause
- क्षरम् (kṣaram)the perishable and changing creation
- अक्षरम् (akṣaram)the imperishable and eternal reality
- अविज्ञाता (avijñātā)the non-agent who transcends finite empirical cognition
- सहस्रांशुः (sahasrāṃśuḥ)the thousand-rayed one, radiant like the sun
- विधाता (vidhātā)the supreme creator and dispenser of cosmic order
- कृतलक्षणः (kṛtalakṣaṇaḥ)the maker of sacred marks and scripture, or pure consciousness
आदिदेवो महादेवो देवेशो देवभृद्गुरुः ॥ ५२॥
- गभस्तिनेमिः (gabhastinemiḥ)He who resides at the center of rays of effulgence
- सत्त्वस्थः (sattvasthaḥ)He who abides in pure Sattva quality or within all beings
- सिंहः (siṃhaḥ)the lion, who destroys sins and manifests irresistible power
- भूतमहेश्वरः (bhūtamahēśvaraḥ)the supreme Lord of all created beings
- आदिदेवः (ādidevaḥ)the primal God, first cause of all divine beings
- महादेवः (mahādevaḥ)the great deity, transcendent in supreme knowledge
- देवेशः (deveśaḥ)the ruler of the celestial gods
- देवभृत् (devabhṛt)the protector and sustainer of the gods
- गुरुः (guruḥ)the supreme spiritual teacher
शरीरभूतभृद्भोक्ता कपीन्द्रो भूरिदक्षिणः ॥ ५३॥
- उत्तरः (uttaraḥ)the transcendent one or liberator from worldly existence
- गोपतिः (gopatiḥ)the lord of speech, earth, or cattle
- गोप्ता (goptā)the protector of all beings
- ज्ञानगम्यः (jñānagamyaḥ)attainable only through direct spiritual realization
- पुरातनः (purātanaḥ)the ancient one unconditioned by temporal limits
- शरीरभूतभृत् (śarīrabhūtabhṛt)the sustainer of physical sheaths and elemental constituents
- भोक्ता (bhoktā)the supreme enjoyer or preserver
- कपीन्द्रः (kapīndraḥ)the sovereign of monkeys, as in the Rama incarnation
- भूरिदक्षिणः (bhūridakṣiṇaḥ)the granter of abundant rewards and sacrificial fruits
विनयो जयः सत्यसन्धो दाशार्हः सात्वताम्पतिः ॥ ५४॥ विनियोज्यः
- सोमपः (somapaḥ)drinker of the Soma juice in sacrifices
- अमृतपः (amṛtapaḥ)drinker/enjoyer of the nectar of immortal bliss
- सोमः (somaḥ)Soma (the Moon, or who nourishes plants)
- पुरुजित् (purujit)conqueror of many foes or worlds
- पुरुसत्तमः (purusattamaḥ)the best and most eminent among the many
- विनयः (vinayaḥ)chastiser of evil / embodiment of humility and order
- जयः (jayaḥ)victory itself / conqueror of all
- सत्यसन्धः (satyasandhaḥ)one whose resolve or vow is always true
- दाशार्हः (dāśārhaḥ)worthy of worshipful offerings, or born in the Dasharha clan
- सात्वताम् (sātvatām)of the Satvatas (devotees or Yadavas)
- पतिः (patiḥ)lord / protector
- विनियोज्यः (viniyojyaḥ)one who appoints all beings to their respective duties
अम्भोनिधिरनन्तात्मा महोदधिशयोऽन्तकः ॥ ५५॥
- जीवः (jīvaḥ)the life-giver or the living soul
- विनयिता (vinayitā)the guide or teacher of righteous conduct and humility
- साक्षी (sākṣī)the direct witness of all actions
- मुकुन्दः (mukundaḥ)the granter of liberation (mukti)
- अमितविक्रमः (amitavikramaḥ)he whose valor or strides are immeasurable
- अम्भोनिधिः (ambhonidhiḥ)the ocean or repository of all beings and cosmic waters
- अनन्तात्मा (anantātmā)the unlimited and boundless Self
- महोदधिशयः (mahodadhiśayaḥ)he who reclines upon the great ocean
- अन्तकः (antakaḥ)the bringer of end or destroyer at cosmic dissolution
आनन्दो नन्दनो नन्दः सत्यधर्मा त्रिविक्रमः ॥ ५६॥
- अजः (ajaḥ)unborn or born from A (Vishnu)
- महार्हः (mahārhaḥ)worthy of supreme worship and reverence
- स्वाभाव्यः (svābhāvyaḥ)inherently self-existent without external cause
- जितामित्रः (jitāmitraḥ)conqueror of all enemies, internal and external
- प्रमोदनः (pramodanaḥ)bestower of joy upon those who meditate on Him
- आनन्दः (ānandaḥ)embodiment of absolute bliss
- नन्दनः (nandanaḥ)gladdener and protector of devotees
- नन्दः (nandaḥ)endowed with all divine opulences and perfections
- सत्यधर्मा (satyadharmā)one whose nature and attributes are immutable truth
- त्रिविक्रमः (trivikramaḥ)one who pervaded the three worlds in three strides
त्रिपदस्त्रिदशाध्यक्षो महाशृङ्गः कृतान्तकृत् ॥ ५७॥
- महर्षिः (maharṣiḥ)the great seer
- कपिलाचार्यः (kapilācāryaḥ)the preceptor Kapila
- कृतज्ञः (kṛtajñaḥ)the knower of creation (or knower of deeds)
- मेदिनीपतिः (medinīpatiḥ)the Lord of the earth
- त्रिपदः (tripadaḥ)having three steps
- त्रिदशाध्यक्षः (tridaśādhyakṣaḥ)the presiding lord of the gods
- महाशृङ्गः (mahāśṛṅgaḥ)having a great horn
- कृतान्तकृत् (kṛtāntakṛt)the destroyer of death (or fashioner of the end of creation)
गुह्यो गभीरो गहनो गुप्तश्चक्रगदाधरः ॥ ५८॥
- महावराहः (mahāvarāhaḥ)the Great Cosmic Boar
- गोविन्दः (govindaḥ)the finder or protector of the earth and Vedic speech
- सुषेणः (suṣeṇaḥ)he who has a splendid army of divine associates
- कनकाङ्गदी (kanakāṅgadī)he who wears armlets of gold
- गुह्यः (guhyaḥ)he who is concealed or known through secret knowledge
- गभीरः (gabhīraḥ)he who is unfathomable in majesty and depth
- गहनः (gahanaḥ)he who is inscrutable and difficult to enter
- गुप्तः (guptaḥ)he who is well-protected or hidden
- चक्रगदाधरः (cakragadādharaḥ)the wielder of the discus and mace
वरुणो वारुणो वृक्षः पुष्कराक्षो महामनाः ॥ ५९॥
- वेधाः (vedhāḥ)the Ordainer who arranges cosmic duties
- स्वाङ्गः (svāṅgaḥ)He whose body/limbs are self-originated and independent
- अजितः (ajitaḥ)the Unconquered
- कृष्णः (kṛṣṇaḥ)Krishna, the dark-complexioned and blissful supreme being
- दृढः (dṛḍhaḥ)the Firm and immutable
- सङ्कर्षणः (saṅkarṣaṇaḥ)Sankarshana, who draws all beings into Himself during dissolution
- अच्युतः (acyutaḥ)the Infallible, who never slips from His divine state
- वरुणः (varuṇaḥ)Varuna, who envelopes or withdraws His rays
- वारुणः (vāruṇaḥ)the son of Varuna (such as sage Vasishtha or Agastya)
- वृक्षः (vṛkṣaḥ)the Tree, standing steadfast as a shelter for all beings
- पुष्कराक्षः (puṣkarākṣaḥ)the Lotus-eyed
- महामनाः (mahāmanāḥ)the Great-minded, whose intellect accomplishes creation by divine will
आदित्यो ज्योतिरादित्यः सहिष्णुर्गतिसत्तमः ॥ ६०॥
- भगवान् (bhagavān)Possessor of divine opulences and knower of cosmic origins and destinies
- भगहा (bhagahā)Withdrawer or destroyer of all opulences at cosmic dissolution
- आनन्दी (ānandī)One whose essential nature is supreme bliss
- वनमाली (vanamālī)Wearer of the floral garland Vaijayantī
- हलायुधः (halāyudhaḥ)One whose weapon is the plough, in His avatar as Balarāma
- आदित्यः (ādityaḥ)Son of Aditi, incarnated as Vāmana
- ज्योतिरादित्यः (jyotirādityaḥ)The radiant Āditya residing within the solar sphere
- सहिष्णुः (sahiṣṇuḥ)Patiently forbearing dualities and the shortcomings of devotees
- गतिसत्तमः (gatisattamaḥ)The highest goal and supreme refuge of all beings
दिवस्पृक् सर्वदृग्व्यासो वाचस्पतिरयोनिजः ॥ ६१॥ (दिविस्पृक्)
- सुधन्वा (sudhanvā)He who possesses a splendid bow (Śārṅga)
- खण्डपरशुः (khaṇḍaparaśuḥ)He who possesses a battle-axe that breaks foes
- दारुणः (dāruṇaḥ)He who is formidable or relentless towards the unrighteous
- द्रविणप्रदः (draviṇapradaḥ)The bestower of wealth and spiritual treasure
- दिवस्पृक् (divaspṛk)He who touches the heavenly realm
- सर्वदृक् (sarvadṛk)The all-seeing omniscient one
- व्यासः (vyāsaḥ)Sage Vyāsa, the arranger of the Vedas
- वाचस्पतिः (vācaspatiḥ)The master of sacred knowledge and speech
- अयोनिजः (ayonijaḥ)The unwomb-born one
संन्यासकृच्छमः शान्तो निष्ठा शान्तिः परायणम् ॥ ६२॥
- त्रिसामा (trisāmā)praised by three Samas
- सामगः (sāmagaḥ)chanter of the Samaveda
- साम (sāma)the Samaveda hymn
- निर्वाणम् (nirvāṇam)supreme liberation
- भेषजम् (bheṣajam)the divine medicine
- भिषक् (bhiṣak)the divine physician
- संन्यासकृत् (saṃnyāsakṛt)institutor of renunciation
- शमः (śamaḥ)tranquility
- शान्तः (śāntaḥ)the serene one
- निष्ठा (niṣṭhā)the ultimate abode
- शान्तिः (śāntiḥ)supreme peace
- परायणम् (parāyaṇam)the ultimate goal
गोहितो गोपतिर्गोप्ता वृषभाक्षो वृषप्रियः ॥ ६३॥
- शुभाङ्गः (śubhāṅgaḥ)one having auspicious or captivating limbs
- शान्तिदः (śāntidaḥ)bestower of peace and spiritual tranquility
- स्रष्टा (sraṣṭā)the creator of all beings
- कुमुदः (kumudaḥ)one who delights the earth
- कुवलेशयः (kuvaleśayaḥ)one who reposes in waters or upon a water-bed
- गोहितः (gohitaḥ)one who brings welfare to cows, earth, and speech
- गोपतिः (gopatiḥ)the lord and master of cattle and earth
- गोप्ता (goptā)the protector of creation
- वृषभाक्षः (vṛṣabhākṣaḥ)one whose eyes shower blessings like a bull or represent righteousness
- वृषप्रियः (vṛṣapriyaḥ)one to whom virtue and righteousness are dear
श्रीवत्सवक्षाः श्रीवासः श्रीपतिः श्रीमतांवरः ॥ ६४॥
- अनिवर्ती (anivartī)one who does not retreat in battle with evil or from dharma
- निवृत्तात्मा (nivṛttātmā)one whose mind is naturally detached from worldly sense-objects
- सङ्क्षेप्ता (saṅkṣeptā)one who contracts or withdraws the creation during cosmic dissolution
- क्षेमकृत् (kṣemakṛt)one who preserves and protects the well-being of surrendered devotees
- शिवः (śivaḥ)the inherently pure and auspicious one who sanctifies all by His name
- श्रीवत्सवक्षाः (śrīvatsavakṣāḥ)one whose chest bears the sacred mark named Śrīvatsa
- श्रीवासः (śrīvāsaḥ)the eternal dwelling place of Śrī (Lakṣmī)
- श्रीपतिः (śrīpatiḥ)the Lord and consort of Śrī
- श्रीमताम् (śrīmatām)of those who are endowed with divine glory, wealth, or Vedic wisdom
- वरः (varaḥ)the foremost or supreme
श्रीधरः श्रीकरः श्रेयः श्रीमाँल्लोकत्रयाश्रयः ॥ ६५॥
- श्रीदः (śrīdaḥ)Giver of prosperity
- श्रीशः (śrīśaḥ)Lord of Śrī
- श्रीनिवासः (śrīnivāsaḥ)Abode of Śrī
- श्रीनिधिः (śrīnidhiḥ)Treasury of Śrī
- श्रीविभावनः (śrīvibhāvanaḥ)Dispenser of Śrī
- श्रीधरः (śrīdharaḥ)Bearer of Śrī
- श्रीकरः (śrīkaraḥ)Bestower of Śrī
- श्रेयः (śreyaḥ)Supreme Good
- श्रीमान् (śrīmān)Possessor of Śrī
- लोकत्रयाश्रयः (lokatrayāśrayaḥ)Refuge of the three worlds
विजितात्माऽविधेयात्मा सत्कीर्तिश्छिन्नसंशयः ॥ ६६॥
- स्वक्षः (svakṣaḥ)one who has beautiful lotus-like eyes
- स्वङ्गः (svaṅgaḥ)one whose limbs are beautifully proportioned
- शतानन्दः (śatānandaḥ)one who possesses infinite or hundredfold blisses
- नन्दिः (nandiḥ)one who is the embodiment of supreme joy
- ज्योतिर्गणेश्वरः (jyotirgaṇeśvaraḥ)lord of the hosts of luminous celestial bodies
- विजितात्मा (vijitātmā)one who has completely conquered the self or mind
- अविधेयात्मा (avidheyātmā)one whose self is independent and subject to no external control
- सत्कीर्तिः (satkīrtiḥ)one of true and righteous renown
- छिन्नसंशयः (chinnasaṁśayaḥ)one by whom all doubts are severed and dispelled
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
भूशयो भूषणो भूतिर्विशोकः शोकनाशनः ॥ ६७॥
- उदीर्णः (udīrṇaḥ)exalted and transcendent above samsara
- सर्वतश्चक्षुः (sarvataścakṣuḥ)having eyes in all directions, all-seeing
- अनीशः (anīśaḥ)having no master or ruler above Himself
- शाश्वतस्थिरः (śāśvatasthiraḥ)eternally changeless and steadfast
- भूशयः (bhūśayaḥ)reclining on the bare earth
- भूषणः (bhūṣaṇaḥ)the adorner who decorates the world
- भूतिः (bhūtiḥ)absolute divine glory, wealth, and existence
- विशोकः (viśokaḥ)completely free from sorrow
- शोकनाशनः (śokanāśanaḥ)the destroyer of sorrow for devotees
अनिरुद्धोऽप्रतिरथः प्रद्युम्नोऽमितविक्रमः ॥ ६८॥
- अर्चिष्मान् (arciṣmān)the radiant one who possesses brilliant rays
- अर्चितः (arcitaḥ)the worshipped one
- कुम्भः (kumbhaḥ)the container of all things like a pot
- विशुद्धात्मा (viśuddhātmā)he whose nature is completely pure
- विशोधनः (viśodhanaः)the active purifier of sins
- अनिरुद्धः (aniruddhaḥ)the unobstructed one or the Aniruddha manifestation
- अप्रतिरथः (apratirathaḥ)one who has no opposing chariot warrior
- प्रद्युम्नः (pradyumnaḥ)one endowed with preeminent wealth or the Pradyumna manifestation
- अमितविक्रमः (amitavikramaḥ)one of immeasurable prowess
त्रिलोकात्मा त्रिलोकेशः केशवः केशिहा हरिः ॥ ६९॥
- कालनेमिनिहा (kālaneminihā)The slayer of the demon Kālanemi
- वीरः (vīraḥ)The heroic and courageous one
- शौरिः (śauriḥ)The descendant of Śūra (born as Kṛṣṇa in the Yādava dynasty)
- शूरजनेश्वरः (śūrajaneśvaraḥ)The lord and master of heroic beings
- त्रिलोकात्मा (trilokātmā)The inner Self of the three worlds
- त्रिलोकेशः (trilokeśaḥ)The sovereign ruler of the three worlds
- केशवः (keśavaḥ)Keśava (He who possesses beautiful hair, solar rays, or authority over Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva)
- केशिहा (keśihā)The slayer of the demon Keśin
- हरिः (hariḥ)Hari (He who removes bondage and ignorance)
अनिर्देश्यवपुर्विष्णुर्वीरोऽनन्तो धनञ्जयः ॥ ७०॥
- कामदेवः (kāmadevaḥ)The God who fulfills desires or is desired by seekers
- कामपालः (kāmapālaḥ)The protector of legitimate desires and righteous ends
- कामी (kāmī)The possessor of all fulfilled desires (inherently self-satisfied)
- कान्तः (kāntaḥ)The supremely attractive and beloved Lord
- कृतागमः (kṛtāgamaḥ)The author and revealer of sacred scriptures
- अनिर्देश्यवपुः (anirdeśyavapuḥ)He whose essential form cannot be defined or delimited
- विष्णुः (viṣṇuḥ)The all-pervading Supreme Spirit
- वीरः (vīraḥ)The heroic and valiant champion of Dharma
- अनन्तः (anantaḥ)The boundless Lord unlimited by time, space, or entity
- धनञ्जयः (dhanañjayaḥ)The conqueror of wealth, manifest as Arjuna
ब्रह्मविद् ब्राह्मणो ब्रह्मी ब्रह्मज्ञो ब्राह्मणप्रियः ॥ ७१॥
- [सः] ([saḥ])[He]
- ब्रह्मण्यः (brahmaṇyaḥ)benefactor of Vedas, tapas, and holy ones
- ब्रह्मकृत् (brahmakṛt)author of austerity and Vedas
- ब्रह्मा (brahmā)the creator deity Brahma
- ब्रह्म (brahma)the Supreme Reality (Brahman)
- ब्रह्मविवर्धनः (brahmavivardhanaḥ)one who augments spiritual power and knowledge
- ब्रह्मवित् (brahmavit)knower of the Vedas
- ब्राह्मणः (brāhmaṇaḥ)one who instructs Vedic truth in the form of a Brahmana
- ब्रह्मी (brahmī)possessor of Brahman
- ब्रह्मज्ञः (brahmajñaḥ)knower of the true nature of Brahman
- ब्राह्मणप्रियः (brāhmaṇapriyaḥ)one to whom Brahmanas are dear
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
महाक्रतुर्महायज्वा महायज्ञो महाहविः ॥ ७२॥
- महाक्रमः (mahākramaḥ)He who has vast strides
- महाकर्मा (mahākarmā)He who performs great cosmic works
- महातेजाः (mahātejāḥ)He who possesses supreme brilliance
- महोरगः (mahoragaḥ)He who is the great serpent
- महाक्रतुः (mahākratuḥ)He who is the great Vedic sacrifice
- महायज्वा (mahāyajvā)He who is the great sacrificer
- महायज्ञः (mahāyajñaḥ)He who is the supreme sacrifice
- महाहविः (mahāhaviḥ)He who is the ultimate sacrificial oblation
पूर्णः पूरयिता पुण्यः पुण्यकीर्तिरनामयः ॥ ७३॥
- स्तव्यः (stavyaḥ)worthy of praise
- स्तवप्रियः (stavapriyaḥ)fond of hymns of praise
- स्तोत्रम् (stotram)the hymn of praise
- स्तुतिः (stutiḥ)the act of praising
- स्तोता (stotā)the praiser
- रणप्रियः (raṇapriyaḥ)fond of battle
- पूर्णः (pūrṇaḥ)intrinsically complete or full
- पूरयिता (pūrayitā)the fulfiller
- पुण्यः (puṇyaḥ)holy or purifying
- पुण्यकीर्तिः (puṇyakīrtiḥ)one of purifying fame
- अनामयः (anāmayaḥ)free from disease or affliction
वसुप्रदो वासुदेवो वसुर्वसुमना हविः ॥ ७४॥
- मनोजवः (manojavaḥ)He who possesses speed swift as thought
- तीर्थकरः (tīrthakaraḥ)The author of sacred sciences (vidyās) and holy places
- वसुरेताः (vasuretāḥ)He whose seed/creative power is brilliant gold (vasu)
- वसुप्रदः (vasupradaḥ)The bestower of worldly wealth and prosperity
- वसुप्रदः (vasupradaḥ)The bestower of ultimate spiritual wealth (Mokṣa)
- वासुदेवः (vāsudevaḥ)The divine Son of Vasudeva who indwells and envelops all
- वसुः (vasuḥ)The supreme abode in whom all beings reside
- वसुमनाः (vasumanāḥ)He of magnanimous, pure, and all-encompassing mind
- हविः (haviḥ)The sacrificial oblation itself
शूरसेनो यदुश्रेष्ठः सन्निवासः सुयामुनः ॥ ७५॥
- सद्गतिः (sadgatiḥ)the supreme goal of the virtuous
- सत्कृतिः (satkṛtiḥ)the benefactor of righteous beings
- सत्ता (sattā)pure absolute existence
- सद्भूतिः (sadbhūtiḥ)the glorious manifestation of the good
- सत्परायणः (satparāyaṇaḥ)the supreme sanctuary for holy souls
- शूरसेनः (śūrasenaḥ)he who commands heroic armies
- यदुश्रेष्ठः (yaduśreṣṭhaḥ)the foremost among the Yadu lineage
- सन्निवासः (sannivāsaḥ)the abiding dwelling place of the wise
- सुयामुनः (suyāmunaḥ)he who is gloriously associated with the Yamuna river
दर्पहा दर्पदो दृप्तो दुर्धरोऽथापराजितः ॥ ७६॥
- भूतावासः (bhūtāvāsaḥ)the abode in which all beings reside
- वासुदेवः (vāsudevaḥ)the Lord who envelopes the universe and shines
- सर्वासुनिलयः (sarvāsunilayaḥ)the resting place of all life-breaths
- अनलः (analaḥ)the limitless one, or the cosmic fire
- दर्पहा (darpahā)destroyer of unrighteous pride
- दर्पदः (darpadaḥ)bestower of righteous pride or spiritual enthusiasm
- दृप्तः (dṛptaḥ)ever-satisfied in intrinsic supreme bliss
- दुर्धरः (durdharaḥ)irresistible or difficult to be held in meditation without devotion
- अथ (atha)and, furthermore
- अपराजितः (aparājitaḥ)unconquered and invincible
अनेकमूर्तिरव्यक्तः शतमूर्तिः शताननः ॥ ७७॥
- विश्वमूर्तिः (viśvamūrtiḥ)He whose form is the universe
- महामूर्तिः (mahāmūrtiḥ)He who has a majestic form
- दीप्तमूर्तिः (dīptamūrtiḥ)He whose form is luminous
- अमूर्तिमान् (amūrtimān)He who is without physical form
- अनेकमूर्तिः (anekamūrtiḥ)He who assumes manifold forms
- अव्यक्तः (avyaktaḥ)He who is unmanifest
- शतमूर्तिः (śatamūrtiḥ)He who has a hundred forms
- शताननः (śatānanaḥ)He who has a hundred faces
लोकबन्धुर्लोकनाथो माधवो भक्तवत्सलः ॥ ७८॥
- एकः (ekaḥ)the One without a second
- नैकः (naikaḥ)the Many (assuming diverse forms)
- सवः (savaḥ)the Sacrifice / generator
- कः (kaḥ)Joy / Bliss
- किम् (kim)the Ultimate Object of Inquiry
- यत् (yat)the Self-Existent Entity
- तत् (tat)That (all-pervading Supreme Reality)
- पदम् (padam)the Goal or Abode
- अनुत्तमम् (anuttamam)unsurpassed / supreme
- लोकबन्धुः (lokabandhuḥ)friend of all worlds
- लोकनाथः (lokanāthaḥ)lord and refuge of all worlds
- माधवः (mādhavaḥ)consort of Lakshmi / descendant of Madhu
- भक्तवत्सलः (bhaktavatsalaḥ)affectionate toward devotees
वीरहा विषमः शून्यो घृताशीरचलश्चलः ॥ ७९॥
- सुवर्णवर्णः (suvarṇavarṇaḥ)having a complexion golden like refined gold
- हेमाङ्गः (hemāṅgaḥ)having a golden body
- वराङ्गः (varāṅgaḥ)having exquisite or auspicious limbs
- चन्दनाङ्गदी (candanāṅgadī)adorned with sandalwood paste and armlets
- वीरहा (vīrahā)slayer of powerful demonic adversaries
- विषमः (viṣamaḥ)peerless, unequalled by anyone
- शून्यः (śūnyaḥ)devoid of material attributes or empirical limitations
- घृताशीः (ghṛtāśīḥ)one whose benedictions or desires are completely fulfilled
- अचलः (acalaḥ)immovable and unchangeable
- चलः (calaḥ)moving in the form of cosmic wind or activity
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
सुमेधा मेधजो धन्यः सत्यमेधा धराधरः ॥ ८०॥
- अमानी (amānī)free from self-conceit or false pride
- मानदः (mānadaḥ)bestower of honor upon others
- मान्यः (mānyaḥ)worthy of universal adoration and respect
- लोकस्वामी (lokasvāmī)supreme master of all realms
- त्रिलोकधृक् (trilokadhṛk)sustainer of the three worlds
- सुमेधाः (sumedhāḥ)endowed with pure and auspicious intellect
- मेधजः (medhajaḥ)born of sacred sacrifice or meditative wisdom
- धन्यः (dhanyaḥ)ever-fulfilled and possessed of absolute auspiciousness
- सत्यमेधाः (satyamedhāḥ)possessed of unfailing and truthful comprehension
- धराधरः (dharādharaḥ)upholder of the Earth
प्रग्रहो निग्रहो व्यग्रो नैकशृङ्गो गदाग्रजः ॥ ८१॥
- तेजोवृषः (tejovṛṣaḥ)He who showers splendour or light
- द्युतिधरः (dyutidharaḥ)He who possesses or bears brilliant effulgence
- सर्वशस्त्रभृताम् (sarvaśastrabhṛtām)among all wielders of weapons
- वरः (varaḥ)the foremost or supreme
- प्रग्रहः (pragrahaḥ)the controller who holds the reins, or He who receives worship
- निग्रहः (nigrahaḥ)the subduer or restrainer of all
- व्यग्रः (vyagraḥ)He who is without an end, or intensely intent on fulfilling prayers
- नैकशृङ्गः (naikaśṛṅgaḥ)He who has multiple horns
- गदाग्रजः (gadāgrajaḥ)the elder brother of Gada
चतुरात्मा चतुर्भावश्चतुर्वेदविदेकपात् ॥ ८२॥
- चतुर्मूर्तिः (caturmūrtiḥ)He who possesses four divine forms or cosmic manifestations.
- चतुर्बाहुः (caturbāhuḥ)He who has four arms holding the divine emblems.
- चतुर्व्यूहः (caturvyūhaḥ)He who manifests in four cosmic arrays or emanations.
- चतुर्गतिः (caturgatiḥ)He who is the ultimate refuge of the four stages of life and social orders.
- चतुरात्मा (caturātmā)He whose inner nature operates through four aspects or internal faculties.
- चतुर्भावः (caturbhāvaḥ)He from whom the four goals of human life originate.
- चतुर्वेदविद् (caturvedavid)He who fully knows the deep truth of the four Vedas.
- एकपात् (ekapāt)He who possesses a single foot, whose manifest universe is merely one quarter of His fullness.
दुर्लभो दुर्गमो दुर्गो दुरावासो दुरारिहा ॥ ८३॥
- समावर्तः (samāvartaḥ)the efficient rotator of the cycle of existence
- अनिवृत्तात्मा (anivṛttātmā)He whose essence is never withdrawn or restricted
- दुर्जयः (durjayaḥ)He who cannot be conquered
- दुरतिक्रमः (duratikramaḥ)He whose order cannot be violated
- दुर्लभः (durlabhaḥ)He who is difficult to attain
- दुर्गमः (durgamaḥ)He who is difficult to approach
- दुर्गः (durgaḥ)He who is hard to access
- दुरावासः (durāvāsaḥ)He whose residence within the heart is hard to establish
- दुरारिहा (durārihā)He who slays formidable evil enemies
इन्द्रकर्मा महाकर्मा कृतकर्मा कृतागमः ॥ ८४॥
- शुभाङ्गः (śubhāṅgaḥ)One having auspicious limbs or divine form
- लोकसारङ्गः (lokasāraṅgaḥ)One who extracts the essence of all worlds like a honey-bee
- सुतन्तुः (sutantuḥ)One who possesses the beautiful cosmic thread of existence
- तन्तुवर्धनः (tantuvardhanaḥ)One who expands or multiplies the thread of creation
- इन्द्रकर्मा (indrakarmā)One whose acts are noble and grand like Indra's
- महाकर्मा (mahākarmā)One who performs mighty, colossal cosmic deeds
- कृतकर्मा (kṛtakarmā)One who has fulfilled all duties and accomplished every task
- कृतागमः (kṛtāgamaḥ)One who has revealed and authored the sacred scriptures
अर्को वाजसनः शृङ्गी जयन्तः सर्वविज्जयी ॥ ८५॥
- उद्भवः (udbhavaḥ)the ultimate origin or source of creation
- सुन्दरः (sundaraḥ)the intrinsically beautiful and charming one
- सुन्दः (sundaḥ)the tenderly compassionate one who melts with mercy
- रत्ननाभः (ratnanābhaḥ)he whose navel is radiant like a jewel
- सुलोचनः (sulocanaḥ)he who possesses enchanting eyes
- अर्कः (arkaḥ)the one worshipped even by venerable beings
- वाजसनः (vājasanaḥ)the giver of food and spiritual nourishment
- शृङ्गी (śṛṅgī)the horned lord, referring to the Matsya avatar
- जयन्तः (jayantaḥ)the naturally victorious conqueror of obstacles
- सर्वविज्जयी (sarvavijjayī)he who is all-knowing and completely victorious
महाह्रदो महागर्तो महाभूतो महानिधिः ॥ ८६॥
- सुवर्णबिन्दुः (suvarṇabinduḥ)He whose limbs or Vedic syllables shine like pure gold
- अक्षोभ्यः (akṣobhyaḥ)He who cannot be agitated by passions, sense-objects, or demons
- सर्ववागीश्वरेश्वरः (sarvavāgīśvareśvaraḥ)The supreme master of all lords of eloquence and knowledge
- महाह्रदः (mahāhradaḥ)The great lake of supreme bliss wherein spiritual seekers submerge themselves
- महागर्तः (mahāgartaḥ)The great abyss whose deceptive illusion is fathomless and difficult to cross
- महाभूतः (mahābhūtaḥ)The supreme great Being unconditioned by time and space
- महानिधिः (mahānidhiḥ)The great treasure-house in which all beings and elements rest
अमृताशोऽमृतवपुः सर्वज्ञः सर्वतोमुखः ॥ ८७॥
- कुमुदः (kumudaḥ)He who delights the earth by relieving her burdens
- कुन्दरः (kundaraḥ)He who bestows boons as pure as the Kunda flower
- कुन्दः (kundaḥ)He who possesses a pure, jasmine-like form or grants earth
- पर्जन्यः (parjanyaḥ)He who is like a rain-cloud showering grace and extinguishing miseries
- पावनः (pāvanaḥ)He who purifies all beings upon remembrance
- अनिलः (anilaḥ)He who requires no external motivation, or is ever vigilant
- अमृताशः (amṛtāśaḥ)He who consumes or enjoys immortal bliss
- अमृतवपुः (amṛtavapuḥ)He whose subtle form is deathless and undecaying
- सर्वज्ञः (sarvajñaḥ)He who is omniscient, knowing all directly
- सर्वतोमुखः (sarvatomukhaḥ)He who faces all directions simultaneously
न्यग्रोधोऽदुम्बरोऽश्वत्थश्चाणूरान्ध्रनिषूदनः ॥ ८८॥
- सुलभः (sulabhaḥ)easily attainable through simple devotion
- सुव्रतः (suvrataḥ)observing pure auspicious vows or accepting pure rites
- सिद्धः (siddhaḥ)eternally accomplished and omnipotent
- शत्रुजित् (śatrujit)conqueror of enemies
- शत्रुतापनः (śatrutāpanaḥ)tormentor of unrighteous adversaries
- न्यग्रोधः (nyagrodhaḥ)the banyan tree that grows downward and encompasses all
- उदुम्बरः (udumbaraḥ)the Audumbara tree or transcendent beyond sky
- अश्वत्थः (aśvatthaḥ)the sacred fig tree or the transient cosmic tree
- च (ca)and
- चाणूरान्ध्रनिषूदनः (cāṇūrāndhraniṣūdanaḥ)slayer of Chanura, the wrestler of the Andhra region
अमूर्तिरनघोऽचिन्त्यो भयकृद्भयनाशनः ॥ ८९॥
- सहस्रार्चिः (sahasrārcih)He who possesses thousands of rays of brilliance
- सप्तजिह्वः (saptajihvaḥ)He who has seven flames/tongues of fire (as Agni)
- सप्तैधाः (saptaidhāḥ)He who possesses seven kinds of fuel or brilliance
- सप्तवाहनः (saptavāhanaḥ)He whose chariot is drawn by seven horses (as Sūrya)
- अमूर्तिः (amūrtiḥ)He who is formless or devoid of a finite material body
- अनघः (anaghaḥ)He who is free from sin, fault, or sorrow
- अचिन्त्यः (acintyaḥ)He who is inconceivable and beyond sensory/mental grasp
- भयकृत् (bhayakṛt)He who causes fear in the unrighteous (or cuts away fear)
- भयनाशनः (bhayanāśanaḥ)He who destroys the fears of his devotees
अधृतः स्वधृतः स्वास्यः प्राग्वंशो वंशवर्धनः ॥ ९०॥
- अणुः (aṇuḥ)subtle, imperceptibly small
- बृहत् (bṛhat)immense, vast
- कृशः (kṛśaḥ)slender, non-material
- स्थूलः (sthūlaḥ)gross, manifest as the cosmos
- गुणभृत् (guṇabhṛt)supporter of cosmic attributes or qualities
- निर्गुणः (nirguṇaḥ)devoid of material qualities
- महान् (mahān)great, supreme
- अधृतः (adhṛtaḥ)unsupported by external entities
- स्वधृतः (svadhṛtaḥ)self-supported
- स्वास्यः (svāsyaḥ)having an auspicious, beautiful face
- प्राग्वंशः (prāgvaṁśaḥ)having a lineage prior to all existing lineages
- वंशवर्धनः (vaṁśavardhanaḥ)augmentor of the cosmic lineage
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
आश्रमः श्रमणः क्षामः सुपर्णो वायुवाहनः ॥ ९१॥
- भारभृत् (bhārabhṛt)bearer of the weight of the earth
- कथितः (kathitaḥ)declared or famed in the scriptures
- योगी (yogī)the embodiment of Yoga
- योगीशः (yogīśaḥ)the Lord of all yogis
- सर्वकामदः (sarvakāmadaḥ)bestower of all desires
- आश्रमः (āśramaḥ)the resting place or spiritual refuge
- श्रमणः (śramaṇaḥ)the afflicter of non-discriminating beings
- क्षामः (kṣāmaḥ)the diminisher who reduces all at dissolution
- सुपर्णः (suparṇaḥ)having beautiful leaves in the form of Vedic hymns
- वायुवाहनः (vāyuvāhanaḥ)having air as vehicle or impelling the wind
अपराजितः सर्वसहो नियन्ताऽनियमोऽयमः ॥ ९२॥
- धनुर्धरः (dhanurdharaḥ)the wielder of the bow
- धनुर्वेदः (dhanurvedaḥ)the science of archery
- दण्डः (daṇḍaḥ)the rod of punishment or law
- दमयिता (damayitā)the subduer or chastiser
- दमः (damaḥ)self-control or restraint
- अपराजितः (aparājitaḥ)the unconquered or invincible one
- सर्वसहः (sarvasahaḥ)the all-enduring or capable of all actions
- नियन्ता (niyantā)the sovereign controller
- अनियमः (aniyamaḥ)one who is unconstrained by any higher rule
- अयमः (ayamaḥ)one beyond death or external subjugation
अभिप्रायः प्रियार्होऽर्हः प्रियकृत् प्रीतिवर्धनः ॥ ९३॥
- सत्त्ववान् (sattvavān)possessor of strength, prowess, or essential existence (sattva)
- सात्त्विकः (sāttvikaḥ)established in pure sattva-guṇa
- सत्यः (satyaḥ)the ultimate reality, or benevolent to the virtuous
- सत्यधर्मपरायणः (satyadharmaparāyaṇaḥ)devoted to truth and righteousness
- अभिप्रायः (abhiprāyaḥ)the ultimate intended goal sought by all seekers
- प्रियार्हः (priyārhaḥ)deserving of beloved offerings
- अर्हः (arhaḥ)worthy of supreme worship
- प्रियकृत् (priyakṛt)doer of what is pleasing and beneficial to devotees
- प्रीतिवर्धनः (prātivardhanaḥ)increaser of spiritual joy and love
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
रविर्विरोचनः सूर्यः सविता रविलोचनः ॥ ९४॥
- विहायसगतिः (vihāyasagatiḥ)He whose movement or abode is in space/sky
- ज्योतिः (jyotiḥ)Self-luminous light
- सुरुचिः (suruciḥ)He of brilliant radiance or divine will
- हुतभुक् (hutabhuk)The consumer/enjoyer of sacrificial offerings
- विभुः (vibhuḥ)The all-pervading Master
- रविः (raviḥ)The sun, who absorbs fluids and energy
- विरोचनः (virocanaḥ)He who shines in manifold ways
- सूर्यः (sūryaḥ)The generator of light and life
- सविता (savitā)The progenitor who brings forth all worlds
- रविलोचनः (ravilocanaḥ)He who has the sun as His eye
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
अनिर्विण्णः सदामर्षी लोकाधिष्ठानमद्भुतः ॥ ९५॥
- अनन्तः (anantaḥ)The Limitless or Endless One
- हुतभुक् (hutabhuk)The Consumer of sacrificial offerings
- भोक्ता (bhoktā)The supreme Enjoyer or Experiencer
- सुखदः (sukhadaḥ)The Bestower of bliss and liberation
- नैकजः (naikajaḥ)The One born in manifold incarnations
- अग्रजः (agrajaḥ)The First-born, preceding all creation
- अनिर्विण्णः (anirviṇṇaḥ)The One free from sorrow or despondency
- सदामर्षी (sadāmarṣī)The One ever-patient toward the righteous (or ever-intolerant toward evil)
- लोकाधिष्ठानम् (lokādhiṣṭhānam)The ultimate Substratum or Abode of all worlds
- अद्भुतः (adbhutaḥ)The Marvellous or Wondrous One
स्वस्तिदः स्वस्तिकृत्स्वस्ति स्वस्तिभुक्स्वस्तिदक्षिणः ॥ ९६॥
- सनात् (sanāt)eternity or eternal time
- सनातनतमः (sanātanatamaḥ)the most ancient, prior to all eternal entities
- कपिलः (kapilaḥ)Kapila (the reddish-brown illumined sage)
- कपिः (kapiḥ)Kapi (the Sun who drinks water, or Varaha)
- अव्ययः (avyayaḥ)imperishable and immutable
- स्वस्तिदः (svastidaḥ)giver of auspiciousness and welfare
- स्वस्तिकृत् (svastikṛt)doer or creator of auspiciousness
- स्वस्ति (svasti)auspiciousness and supreme bliss itself
- स्वस्तिभुक् (svastibhuk)enjoyer or protector of auspiciousness
- स्वस्तिदक्षिणः (svastidakṣiṇaḥ)dexterous or quick in bestowing auspiciousness
शब्दातिगः शब्दसहः शिशिरः शर्वरीकरः ॥ ९७॥
- [सः] ([saḥ])[He]
- अरौद्रः (araudraḥ)free from fierce wrath or attachment
- कुण्डली (kuṇḍalī)adorned with earrings
- चक्री (cakrī)wielder of the Sudarśana discus
- विक्रमी (vikramī)endowed with heroic strides or valor
- ऊर्जितशासनः (ūrjitaśāsanaḥ)whose commands and scriptures are exalted and unassailable
- शब्दातिगः (śabdātigaḥ)transcending sound or words
- शब्दसहः (śabdasahaḥ)enduring words or revealed by sacred Vedic sound
- शिशिरः (śiśiraḥ)a cool and refreshing refuge
- शर्वरीकरः (śarvarīkaraḥ)creator of night or dissolution
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
विद्वत्तमो वीतभयः पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनः ॥ ९८॥
- अक्रूरः (akrūraḥ)one who is non-cruel, gentle, and devoid of anger
- पेशलः (peśalaḥ)one who is charming and handsome in action, speech, mind, and form
- दक्षः (dakṣaḥ)one who is prompt, efficient, and inherently competent
- दक्षिणः (dakṣiṇaḥ)one who is amiable, liberal, and skillful in conduct
- क्षमिणाम् (kṣamiṇām)of those who possess patience or forgiveness
- वरः (varaḥ)the foremost or best
- विद्वत्तमः (vidvattamaḥ)the most learned, possessing supreme omniscience
- वीतभयः (vītabhayaḥ)one from whom fear has departed and who removes fear in others
- पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनः (puṇyaśravaṇakīrtanaḥ)one hearing and singing of whom bestows merit
वीरहा रक्षणः सन्तो जीवनः पर्यवस्थितः ॥ ९९॥
- उत्तारणः (uttāraṇaḥ)one who enables beings to cross the ocean of transmigratory existence
- दुष्कृतिहा (duṣkṛtihā)destroyer of evil actions or evil-doers
- पुण्यः (puṇyaḥ)pure one or bestower of holiness upon remembrance
- दुःस्वप्ननाशनः (duḥsvapnanāśanaḥ)destroyer of bad dreams and evil omens
- वीरहा (vīrahā)slayer of unrighteous demon-heroes or liberator of bound souls
- रक्षणः (rakṣaṇaḥ)protector of the three worlds
- सन्तः (santaḥ)the virtuous one or existence itself
- जीवनः (jīvanaḥ)enlivener who supports all life as vital breath
- पर्यवस्थितः (paryavasthitaḥ)one who remains pervading everywhere
- [अस्ति] ([asti])[is]
चतुरश्रो गभीरात्मा विदिशो व्यादिशो दिशः ॥ १००॥
- अनन्तरूपः (anantarūpaḥ)He whose forms are infinite
- अनन्तश्रीः (anantaśrīḥ)He whose glory and opulence are boundless
- जितमन्युः (jitamanyuḥ)He who has conquered anger
- भयापहः (bhayāpahaḥ)He who destroys fear
- चतुरश्रः (caturaśraḥ)He who is fair and impartial in dispensing justice
- गभीरात्मा (gabhīrātmā)He whose essential nature is unfathomable
- विदिशः (vidiśaḥ)He who bestows varied fruits according to fitness
- व्यादिशः (vyādiśaḥ)He who issues commands to celestial deities
- दिशः (diśaḥ)He who points out duty through the Vedas
जननो जनजन्मादिर्भीमो भीमपराक्रमः ॥ १०१॥
- अनादिः (anādiḥ)beginningless, having no origin
- भूर्भुवः (bhūrbhuvaḥ)the support of the earth which supports all
- लक्ष्मीः (lakṣmīḥ)supreme splendour and glory of the universe
- सुवीरः (suvīraḥ)possessing noble heroic manifestations
- रुचिराङ्गदः (rucirāṅgadaḥ)adorned with radiant armlets
- जननः (jananaḥ)the creator of all living beings
- जनजन्मादिः (janajanmādiḥ)the prime origin of the birth of embodied beings
- भीमः (bhīmaḥ)awe-inspiring, terrifying to evil-doers
- भीमपराक्रमः (bhīmaparākramaḥ)possessing formidable and overwhelming prowess
ऊर्ध्वगः सत्पथाचारः प्राणदः प्रणवः पणः ॥ १०२॥
- आधारनिलयः (ādhāranilayaḥ)The support and abode of all fundamental elements
- अधाता (adhātā)One who has no support above Himself, self-sustained
- पुष्पहासः (puṣpahāsaḥ)One whose manifestation as the universe is like the blooming of a flower
- प्रजागरः (prajāgaraḥ)One who is eternally awake as pure awareness
- ऊर्ध्वगः (ūrdhvagaḥ)One who stays above all material creation
- सत्पथाचारः (satpathācāraḥ)One who walks and establishes the righteous path
- प्राणदः (prāṇadaḥ)The bestower of life-force and vital breath
- प्रणवः (praṇavaḥ)The sacred sound Om and the target of eternal praise
- पणः (paṇaḥ)The dispenser of the fruits of actions
तत्त्वं तत्त्वविदेकात्मा जन्ममृत्युजरातिगः ॥ १०३॥
- प्रमाणम् (pramāṇam)the standard of truth / self-evident authority
- प्राणनिलयः (prāṇanilayaḥ)the abode or resting place of the vital energies
- प्राणभृत् (prāṇabhṛt)the sustainer of the vital airs
- प्राणजीवनः (prāṇajīvanaḥ)the enlivener of the vital airs
- तत्त्वम् (tattvam)the essential reality / ultimate truth
- तत्त्वविद् (tattvavid)the knower of the ultimate reality
- एकात्मा (ekātmā)the sole supreme Spirit / non-dual Self
- जन्ममृत्युजरातिगः (janmamṛtyujarātigaḥ)one who transcends birth, death, and old age
यज्ञो यज्ञपतिर्यज्वा यज्ञाङ्गो यज्ञवाहनः ॥ १०४॥
- भूर्भुवःस्वस्तरुः (bhūrbhuvaḥsvastaruḥ)the tree of the three worlds (Bhuh, Bhuvah, Svah)
- तारः (tāraḥ)the deliverer who carries souls across samsara
- सविता (savitā)the progenitor or creator of all worlds
- प्रपितामहः (prapitāmahaḥ)the great-grandfather (father of Brahma)
- यज्ञः (yajñaḥ)the sacrifice personified
- यज्ञपतिः (yajñapatiḥ)the lord and protector of sacrifices
- यज्वा (yajvā)the active performer of sacrifice
- यज्ञाङ्गः (yajñāṅgaḥ)he whose limbs are the components of sacrifice
- यज्ञवाहनः (yajñavāhanaḥ)the bearer or sustainer of sacrifice
यज्ञान्तकृद् यज्ञगुह्यमन्नमन्नाद एव च ॥ १०५॥
- यज्ञभृत् (yajñabhṛt)Sustainer or protector of sacrifices
- यज्ञकृत् (yajñakṛt)Creator or performer of sacrifice
- यज्ञी (yajñī)Master/Owner for whose sake sacrifice is performed
- यज्ञभुक् (yajñabhuk)Receiver or enjoyer of oblations
- यज्ञसाधनः (yajñasādhanaḥ)He whose instrument/means is sacrifice, or who makes sacrifice effective
- यज्ञान्तकृत् (yajñāntakṛt)Fulfiller or completer of sacrifice (bestower of its final fruit)
- यज्ञगुह्यम् (yajñaguhyam)The esoteric core or secret knowledge of sacrifice
- अन्नम् (annam)Food (that which is experienced/consumed)
- अन्नादः (annādaḥ)Eater of food (the experiencing consciousness)
- एव (eva)indeed, alone
- च (ca)and
देवकीनन्दनः स्रष्टा क्षितीशः पापनाशनः ॥ १०६॥
- आत्मयोनिः (ātmayoniḥ)self-cause, the material cause of Himself
- स्वयम् (svayam)spontaneously, by Himself
- जातः (jātaḥ)manifested, born
- वैखानः (vaikhānaḥ)excavator of the earth (in Varāha form)
- सामगायनः (sāmagāyanaḥ)chanter of the Sāma Veda hymns
- देवकीनन्दनः (devakīnandanaḥ)delight and son of Devakī
- स्रष्टा (sraṣṭā)creator of the universe
- क्षितीशः (kṣitīśaḥ)lord and ruler of the earth
- पापनाशनः (pāpanāśanaḥ)destroyer of sins
रथाङ्गपाणिरक्षोभ्यः सर्वप्रहरणायुधः ॥ १०७॥
- शङ्खभृत् (śaṅkhabhṛt)bearer of the conch (Pāñcajanya)
- नन्दकी (nandakī)wielder of the sword named Nandaka
- चक्री (cakrī)wielder of the discus (Sudarśana)
- शार्ङ्गधन्वा (śārṅgadhanvā)armed with the bow made of horn named Śārङ्ग
- गदाधरः (gadādharaḥ)holder of the mace (Kaumodakī)
- रथाङ्गपाणिः (rathāṅgapāṇiḥ)holding a chariot wheel in His hand
- अक्षोभ्यः (akṣobhyaḥ)unshakeable, unagitated by any power
- सर्वप्रहरणायुधः (sarvapraharaṇāyudhaḥ)having all offensive instruments as His weapons
वनमाली गदी शार्ङ्गी शङ्खी चक्री च नन्दकी ।
श्रीमान् नारायणो विष्णुर्वासुदेवोऽभिरक्षतु ॥ १०८॥
- वनमाली (vanamālī)forest garland wearer (vana:forest | mālī:garland wearer)
- गदी (gadī)mace holder
- शार्ङ्गी (śārṅgī)bow holder
- शङ्खी (śaṅkhī)conch holder
- चक्री (cakrī)disc holder
- च (ca)and
- नन्दकी (nandakī)sword holder
- श्रीमान् (śrīmān)prosperous
- नारायणः (nārāyaṇaḥ)Narayana
- विष्णुः (viṣṇuḥ)Vishnu
- वासुदेवः (vāsudevaḥ)Vasudeva
- अभिरक्षतु (abhirakṣatu)may protect
उत्तरन्यासः, फलश्रुतिः
- श्रीवासुदेवः (śrīvāsudevaḥ)The glorious Vāsudeva (Lord Viṣṇu)
- अभिरक्षतु (abhirakṣatu)may he protect completely
- ॐ (om)Om, the supreme sacred syllable
- नमः (namaḥ)salutation / obeisance
- इति (iti)thus (marking completion of repetition)
- उत्तरन्यासः (uttaranyāsaḥ)the concluding ritual placement (Uttara-nyāsa)
- फलश्रुतिः (phalaśrutiḥ)the statement of fruits of recitation (Phala-śruti)
इतीदं कीर्तनीयस्य केशवस्य महात्मनः ।
नाम्नां सहस्रं दिव्यानामशेषेण प्रकीर्तितम् ॥ १॥
- भीष्मः (bhīṣmaḥ)Bhishma
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- इति (iti)thus
- इदम् (idam)this
- कीर्तनीयस्य (kīrtanīyasya)of Him who is worthy of praise
- महात्मनः (mahātmanaḥ)of the great-souled one
- केशवस्य (keśavasya)of Keshava
- दिव्यानाम् (divyānām)of divine
- नाम्नाम् (nāmnām)names
- सहस्रम् (sahasram)thousand
- अशेषेण (aśeṣeṇa)completely
- प्रकीर्तितम् (prakīrtitam)recounted
नाशुभं प्राप्नुयात्किञ्चित्सोऽमुत्रेह च मानवः ॥ २॥
- य (ya)who
- इदं (idaṃ)this
- शृणुयात् (śṛṇuyāt)hears
- नित्यं (nityaṃ)daily
- यश्च (yaśca)and whoever (yaḥ:who | ca:and)
- अपि (api)also
- परिकीर्तयेत् (parikīrtayet)recites
- न (na)not
- अशुभं (aśubhaṃ)evil
- प्राप्नुयात् (prāpnuyāt)attains
- किञ्चित् (kiñcit)any
- सः (saḥ)he
- अमुत्र (amutra)in the next world
- इह (iha)in this world
- च (ca)and
- मानवः (mānavaḥ)man
वैश्यो धनसमृद्धः स्याच्छूद्रः सुखमवाप्नुयात् ॥ ३॥
- वेदान्तगः (vedāntagaḥ)knower of Vedanta (veda:Veda | anta:end | gaḥ:knower)
- ब्राह्मणः (brāhmaṇaḥ)Brahmin
- स्यात् (syāt)will be
- क्षत्रियः (kṣatriyaḥ)Kshatriya
- विजयी (vijayī)victorious
- भवेत् (bhavet)will become
- वैश्यः (vaiśyaḥ)Vaisya
- धनसमृद्धः (dhanasamṛddhaḥ)wealthy (dhana:wealth | samṛddhaḥ:prosperous)
- स्यात् (syāt)will be
- शूद्रः (śūdraḥ)Shudra
- सुखम् (sukham)pleasure
- अवाप्नुयात् (avāpnuyāt)will obtain
कामानवाप्नुयात्कामी प्रजार्थी प्राप्नुयात्प्रजाम् ॥ ४॥
- धर्मार्थी (dharmārthī)seeker of righteousness (dharma:righteousness | arthī:seeker)
- प्राप्नुयात् (prāpnuyāt)may obtain
- धर्मम् (dharmam)righteousness
- अर्थार्थी (arthārthī)seeker of wealth (artha:wealth | arthī:seeker)
- च (ca)and
- अर्थम् (artham)wealth
- आप्नुयात् (āpnuyāt)may obtain
- कामान् (kāmān)desires
- अवाप्नुयात् (avāpnuyāt)may obtain
- कामी (kāmī)desirous person
- प्रजार्थी (prajārthī)seeker of progeny (prajā:progeny | arthī:seeker)
- च (ca)and
- आप्नुयात् (āpnuyāt)may obtain
- प्रजाम् (prajām)progeny
सहस्रं वासुदेवस्य नाम्नामेतत्प्रकीर्तयेत् ॥ ५॥
- भक्तिमान् (bhaktimān)devoted
- यः (yaḥ)who
- सदा (sadā)always
- उत्थाय (utthāya)getting up
- शुचिः (śuciḥ)pure
- तत् (tat)that
- गत (gata)gone
- मानसः (mānasaḥ)mind
- सहस्रं (sahasraṃ)thousand
- वासुदेवस्य (vāsudevasya)of Vasudeva
- नाम्नाम् (nāmnām)names
- एतत् (etat)this
- प्रकीर्तयेत् (prakīrtayet)should recite
अचलां श्रियमाप्नोति श्रेयः प्राप्नोत्यनुत्तमम् ॥ ६॥
- यशः (yaśaḥ)fame
- प्राप्नोति (prāpnoti)attains
- विपुलं (vipulaṃ)great
- याति (yāti)goes
- प्राधान्यम् (prādhānyam)leadership
- एव (eva)indeed
- च (ca)and
- अचलां (acalāṃ)immovable
- श्रियम् (śriyam)wealth
- आप्नोति (āpnoti)obtains
- श्रेयः (śreyaḥ)supreme good
- प्राप्नोति (prāpnoti)attains
- अनुत्तमम् (anuttamam)unsurpassed
भवत्यरोगो द्युतिमान्बलरूपगुणान्वितः ॥ ७॥
- न (na)not
- भयम् (bhayam)fear
- क्वचित् (kvacit)anywhere
- आप्नोति (āpnoti)obtains
- वीर्यम् (vīryam)courage
- तेजः (tejaḥ)energy
- च (ca)and
- विन्दति (vindati)finds
- भवति (bhavati)becomes
- अरोगः (arogaḥ)free from diseases
- द्युतिमान् (dyutimān)endowed with splendor
- बलरूप (balarūpa)strength and form (bala:strength | rūpa:form)
- गुणान्वितः (guṇānvitaḥ)endowed with qualities (guṇa:qualities | anvitaḥ:endowed with)
भयान्मुच्येत भीतस्तु मुच्येतापन्न आपदः ॥ ८॥
- रोगार्तः (rogārtaḥ)afflicted by disease (roga:disease | ārtaḥ:afflicted)
- मुच्यते (mucyate)is released
- रोगात् (rogāt)from disease
- बद्धः (baddhaḥ)bound
- मुच्येत (mucyeta)may be released
- बन्धनात् (bandhanāt)from bondage
- भयात् (bhayāt)from fear
- मुच्येत (mucyeta)may be released
- भीतः (bhītaḥ)frightened
- तु (tu)but
- मुच्येत (mucyeta)may be released
- आपन्नः (āpannaḥ)fallen into
- आपदः (āpadaḥ)calamity
स्तुवन्नामसहस्रेण नित्यं भक्तिसमन्वितः ॥ ९॥
- दुर्गाणि (durgāṇi)difficulties
- अतितरति (atitarati)crosses over
- आशु (āśu)quickly
- पुरुषः (puruṣaḥ)a man
- पुरुषोत्तमम् (puruṣottamam)Supreme Person (puruṣa:person | uttama:supreme)
- स्तुवन् (stuvan)praising
- नामसहस्रेण (nāmasahasreṇa)with a thousand names (nāma:name | sahasreṇa:with a thousand)
- नित्यम् (nityam)ever
- भक्तिसमन्वितः (bhaktisamanvitaḥ)accompanied by devotion (bhakti:devotion | samanvitaḥ:accompanied by)
सर्वपापविशुद्धात्मा याति ब्रह्म सनातनम् ॥ १०॥
- वासुदेवाश्रयः (vāsudevāśrayaḥ)refuge in Vāsudeva (vāsudeva:Vāsudeva | āśrayaḥ:refuge)
- मर्त्यः (martyaḥ)mortal
- वासुदेवपरायणः (vāsudevaparāyaṇaḥ)devoted to Vāsudeva (vāsudeva:Vāsudeva | parāyaṇaḥ:devoted to)
- सर्वपापविशुद्धात्मा (sarvapāpaviśuddhātmā)purified of all sins (sarva:all | pāpa:sins | viśuddha:purified | ātmā:soul)
- याति (yāti)attains
- ब्रह्म (brahma)Brahman
- सनातनम् (sanātanam)eternal
जन्ममृत्युजराव्याधिभयं नैवोपजायते ॥ ११॥
- न (na)not
- वासुदेव (vāsudeva)Vāsudeva
- भक्तानाम् (bhaktānām)of the devotees
- अशुभम् (aśubham)inauspicious
- विद्यते (vidyate)exists
- क्वचित् (kvacit)anywhere
- जन्ममृत्युजराव्याधिभयम् (janmamṛtyujarāvyādhibhayam)fear of birth, death, old age, disease (janma:birth | mṛtyu:death | jarā:old age | vyādhi:disease | bhayam:fear)
- न (na)not
- एव (eva)indeed
- उपजायते (upajāyate)arises
युज्येतात्मसुखक्षान्तिश्रीधृतिस्मृतिकीर्तिभिः ॥ १२॥
- इमं (imaṃ)this
- स्तवम् (stavam)hymn
- अधीयानः (adhīyānaḥ)studying
- श्रद्धा (śraddhā)faith
- भक्ति (bhakti)devotion
- समन्वितः (samanvitaḥ)endowed with
- युज्येत (yujyeta)will be endowed
- आत्म (ātma)self
- सुख (sukha)happiness
- क्षान्ति (kṣānti)forbearance
- श्री (śrī)prosperity
- धृति (dhṛti)patience
- स्मृति (smṛti)memory
- कीर्तिभिः (kīrtibhiḥ)fame
भवन्ति कृतपुण्यानां भक्तानां पुरुषोत्तमे ॥ १३॥
- न (na)not
- क्रोधः (krodhaḥ)anger
- न (na)not
- च (ca)and
- मात्सर्यम् (mātsaryam)envy
- न (na)not
- लोभः (lobhaḥ)greed
- न (na)not
- अशुभा (aśubhā)inauspicious
- मतिः (matiḥ)thought
- भवन्ति (bhavanti)become
- कृतपुण्यानाम् (kṛtapuṇyānām)of those with good deeds (kṛta:done | puṇyānām:of the virtuous)
- भक्तानाम् (bhaktānām)of the devotees
- पुरुषोत्तमे (puruṣottame)in the Supreme Person (puruṣa:person | uttame:supreme)
वासुदेवस्य वीर्येण विधृतानि महात्मनः ॥ १४॥
- द्यौः (dyauḥ)the heavens
- स-चन्द्रार्क (sa-candrārka)with moon and sun (sa:with | candra:moon | arka:sun)
- नक्षत्रा (nakṣatrā)the stars
- खं (khaṃ)the sky
- दिशः (diśaḥ)the directions
- भूः (bhūḥ)the earth
- महोदधिः (mahōdadhiḥ)the great ocean (maha:great | udadhi:ocean)
- वासुदेवस्य (vāsudēvasya)of Vasudeva
- वीर्येण (vīryēṇa)by the might
- विधृतानि (vidhṛtāni)are sustained
- महात्मनः (mahātmanaḥ)of the great soul (mahā:great | ātmanaḥ:soul)
जगद्वशे वर्ततेदं कृष्णस्य सचराचरम् ॥ १५॥
- ससुरासुरगन्धर्वं (sasurāsuragandharvaṃ)with Devas, Asuras, Gandharvas (sa:with | surā:Devas | asura:Asuras | gandharvaṃ:Gandharvas)
- सयक्षोरगराक्षसम् (sayakṣoragarākṣasam)with Yakshas, Nagas, Rakshasas (sa:with | yakṣa:Yakshas | uraga:Nagas | rākṣasam:Rakshasas)
- जगद्वशे (jagadvaśe)under the control of world (jagat:world | vaśe:under control)
- वर्तते (vartate)exists
- इदं (idaṃ)this
- कृष्णस्य (kṛṣṇasya)of Krishna
- स (sa)with
- चराचरम् (carācaram)moving and non-moving (cara:moving | acaram:non-moving)
वासुदेवात्मकान्याहुः क्षेत्रं क्षेत्रज्ञ एव च ॥ १६॥
- इन्द्रियाणि (indriyāṇi)senses
- मनोबुद्धिः (manobuddhiḥ)mind and intellect (manaḥ:mind | buddhiḥ:intellect)
- सत्त्वं (sattvaṃ)Sattva
- तेजः (tejaḥ)splendour
- बलं (balaṃ)strength
- धृतिः (dhṛtiḥ)patience
- वासुदेवात्मकानि (vāsudevātmakāni)composed of Vasudeva (vāsudeva:Vasudeva | ātmakāni:composed of)
- आहुः (āhuḥ)are said
- क्षेत्रं (kṣetraṃ)field
- क्षेत्रज्ञ (kṣetrajña)knower of the field
- एव (eva)indeed
- च (ca)and
आचारप्रभवो धर्मो धर्मस्य प्रभुरच्युतः ॥ १७॥
- सर्वागमानाम् (sarvāgamānām)of all scriptures (sarva:all | āgamānām:of scriptures)
- आचारः (ācāraḥ)conduct
- प्रथमं (prathamaṃ)first
- परिकल्पते (parikalpate)is conceived
- आचारप्रभवः (ācāraprabhavaḥ)origin of conduct (ācāra:conduct | prabhavaḥ:origin)
- धर्मः (dharmaḥ)dharma
- धर्मस्य (dharmasya)of dharma
- प्रभुः (prabhuḥ)lord
- अच्युतः (acyutaḥ)infallible
जङ्गमाजङ्गमं चेदं जगन्नारायणोद्भवम् ॥ १८॥
- ऋषयः (ṛṣayaḥ)sages
- पितरः (pitarāḥ)forefathers
- देवाः (devāḥ)gods
- महाभूतानि (mahābhūtāni)great beings (mahā:great | bhūtāni:beings)
- धातवः (dhātavaḥ)metals
- जङ्गम (jaṅgama)movable
- अजङ्गमम् (ajaṅgamam)immovable
- च (ca)and
- इदम् (idam)this
- जगत् (jagat)universe
- नारायणोद्भवम् (nārāyaṇodbhavam)born of Narayana (nārāyaṇa:Narayana | udbhavam:born of)
वेदाः शास्त्राणि विज्ञानमेतत्सर्वं जनार्दनात् ॥ १९॥
- योग (yoga)yoga
- ज्ञानं (jñānaṃ)knowledge
- तथा (tathā)and also
- साङ्ख्यं (sāṅkhyaṃ)Sāṅkhya
- विद्याः (vidyāḥ)sciences
- शिल्पादिकर्म (śilpādikarma)crafts and other actions (śilpa:crafts | ādi:and others | karma:actions)
- च (ca)and
- वेदाः (vedāḥ)the Vedas
- शास्त्राणि (śāstrāṇi)the scriptures
- विज्ञानम् (vijñānam)knowledge
- एतत्सर्वं (etatsarvaṃ)all this (etat:this | sarvaṃ:all)
- जनार्दनात् (janārdanāt)from Janardana
त्रींल्लोकान्व्याप्य भूतात्मा भुङ्क्ते विश्वभुगव्ययः ॥ २०॥
- एकः (ekaḥ)one
- विष्णुः (viṣṇuḥ)Vishnu
- महद्भूतम् (mahadbhūtam)the Great Being (mahat:great | bhūtam:being)
- पृथक् (pṛthak)separate
- भूतानि (bhūtāni)beings
- अनेकशः (anekaśaḥ)in many ways
- त्रीन् (trīn)three
- लोकान् (lokān)worlds
- व्याप्य (vyāpya)pervading
- भूतात्मा (bhūtātmā)Soul of beings (bhūta:beings | ātmā:soul)
- भुङ्क्ते (bhuṅkte)enjoys
- विश्वभुक् (viśvabhuk)Enjoyer of the universe (viśva:universe | bhuk:enjoyer)
- अव्ययः (avyayaḥ)imperishable
पठेद्य इच्छेत्पुरुषः श्रेयः प्राप्तुं सुखानि च ॥ २१॥
- इमं (imaṃ)this
- स्तवम् (stavam)hymn
- भगवतो (bhagavato)of the Lord
- विष्णोः (viṣṇoḥ)of Vishnu
- व्यासेन (vyāsena)by Vyasa
- कीर्तितम् (kīrtitam)recited
- पठेत् (paṭhet)should recite
- यः (yaḥ)who
- इच्चेत् (icchet)desires
- पुरुषः (puruṣaḥ)man
- श्रेयः (śreyaḥ)prosperity
- प्राप्तुम् (prāptum)to attain
- सुखानि (sukhāni)happiness
- च (ca)and
भजन्ति ये पुष्कराक्षं न ते यान्ति पराभवम् ॥ २२॥
- विश्वेश्वरम् (viśveśvaram)Lord of the universe (viśva:universe | īśvaram:Lord)
- अजम् (ajam)unborn
- देवम् (devam)God
- जगतः (jagataḥ)of the universe
- प्रभुम् (prabhum)Lord
- अव्ययम् (avyayam)inexhaustible
- भजन्ति (bhajanti)worship
- ये (ye)those who
- पुष्कराक्षम् (puṣkarākṣam)lotus-eyed (puṣkara:lotus | akṣam:eye)
- न (na)not
- ते (te)they
- यान्ति (yānti)go
- पराभवम् (parābhavam)defeat
अर्जुन उवाच---
पद्मपत्रविशालाक्ष पद्मनाभ सुरोत्तम ।
भक्तानामनुरक्तानां त्राता भव जनार्दन ॥ २३॥
- अर्जुन (arjuna)Arjuna
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- पद्मपत्र (padmapatra)lotus-petalled (padma:lotus | patra:petal)
- विशालाक्ष (viśālākṣa)large-eyed (viśāla:large | akṣa:eye)
- पद्मनाभ (padmanābha)lotus-naveled (padma:lotus | nābha:navel)
- सुरोत्तम (surottama)best of the gods (sura:god | uttama:best)
- भक्तानाम् (bhaktānām)of the devotees
- अनुरक्तानाम् (anuraktānām)devoted to you
- त्राता (trātā)savior
- भव (bhava)be
- जनार्दन (janārdana)Janardana
यो मां नामसहस्रेण स्तोतुमिच्छति पाण्डव ।
सोहऽमेकेन श्लोकेन स्तुत एव न संशयः ॥ २४॥
- श्रीभगवानुवाच (śrībhagavānuvāca)the Lord said (śrī:auspicious | bhagavān:the Lord | uvāca:said)
- यः (yaḥ)who
- माम् (mām)me
- नामसहस्रेण (nāmasahasreṇa)with a thousand names (nāma:name | sahasreṇa:with a thousand)
- स्तोतुम् (stotum)to praise
- इच्छति (icchati)desires
- पाण्डव (pāṇḍava)O son of Pandu
- सः (saḥ)he
- अहम् (aham)I
- एकेन (ekena)with one
- श्लोकेन (ślokena)with a verse
- स्तुतः (stutaḥ)praised
- एव (eva)indeed
- न (na)not
- संशयः (saṃśayaḥ)doubt
व्यास उवाच---
वासनाद्वासुदेवस्य वासितं भुवनत्रयम् ।
सर्वभूतनिवासोऽसि वासुदेव नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ २५॥
- स्तुतः (stutaḥ)praised
- एव (eva)indeed, truly
- संशयः (saṃśayaḥ)doubt
- न (na)not, no
- ॐ (om)Om, the sacred pranava
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- इति (iti)thus, so endeth
- व्यासः (vyāsaḥ)Sage Vyasa
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- वासुदेवस्य (vāsudevasya)of Vasudeva
- वासनात् (vāsanāt)from the abiding dwelling presence
- भुवनत्रयम् (bhuvanatrayam)the three worlds
- वासितम् (vāsitam)rendered inhabited or pervaded
- वासुदेव (vāsudeva)O Vasudeva
- सर्वभूतनिवासः (sarvabhūtanivāsaḥ)the resting place of all beings
- असि (asi)[you] are
- ते (te)unto You
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- अस्तु (astu)let there be
पार्वत्युवाच---
केनोपायेन लघुना विष्णोर्नामसहस्रकम् ।
पठ्यते पण्डितैर्नित्यं श्रोतुमिच्छाम्यहं प्रभो ॥ २६॥
- पार्वत्युवाच (pārvatyuvāca)Parvati said (pārvatī:Parvati | uvāca:said)
- केन (kena)by what
- उपायेन (upāyena)method
- लघुना (laghunā)easy and quick
- विष्णोः (viṣṇoḥ)of Vishnu
- नामसहस्रकम् (nāmasahasrakam)thousand names (nāma:names | sahasrakam:thousand)
- पठ्यते (paṭhyate)is chanted
- पण्डितैः (paṇḍitaiḥ)by scholars
- नित्यम् (nityam)always
- श्रोतुम् (śrotum)to hear
- इच्छामि (icchāmi)I desire
- अहम् (aham)I
- प्रभो (prabho)Oh Lord
श्रीरामरामरामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे । (रामरामेति रामेति)
सहस्रनामतत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥ २७॥
- ईश्वर (īśvara)Lord
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- श्रीराम (śrīrāma)glorious Rāma (śrī:glorious | rāma:Rāma)
- राम (rāma)Rāma
- रामेति (rāmeti)Rāma, thus (rāma:Rāma | iti:thus)
- रमे (rame)I delight
- रामे (rāme)in Rāma
- मनोरमे (manorame)O beautiful-faced one
- सहस्रनाम (sahasranāma)thousand names (sahasra:thousand | nāma:names)
- तत्तुल्यं (tattulyaṃ)equal to that (tat:that | tulyaṃ:equal)
- रामनाम (rāmanāma)name of Rāma (rāma:Rāma | nāma:name)
- वरानने (varānane)O beautiful-faced one
- श्रीरामनाम (śrīrāmanāma)the name of Śrī Rāma
- वरानन (varānana)O fair-faced one
- ॐ नम इति (oṃ nama iti)thus, Om, salutation
नमोऽस्त्वनन्ताय सहस्रमूर्तये
सहस्रपादाक्षिशिरोरुबाहवे ।
सहस्रनाम्ने पुरुषाय शाश्वते
सहस्रकोटियुगधारिणे नमः ॥ २८॥
- ब्रह्मोवाच (brahmovāca)Brahma said (brahma:Brahma | uvāca:said)
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- अस्तु (astu)be
- अनन्ताय (anantāya)to the endless one
- सहस्रमूर्तये (sahasramūrtaye)to the thousand-formed (sahasra:thousand | mūrtaye:to the formed)
- सहस्रपादाक्षिशिरोरुबाहवे (sahasrapādākṣiśirorubāhave)with thousand feet, eyes, heads, arms (sahasra:thousand | pāda:feet | akṣi:eyes | śiraḥ:heads | ūru:thighs | bāhave:arms)
- सहस्रनाम्ने (sahasranāmne)to the thousand-named (sahasra:thousand | nāmne:to the named)
- पुरुषाय (puruṣāya)to the person
- शाश्वते (śāśvate)eternal
- सहस्रकोटी (sahasrakōṭī)thousands of crores (sahasra:thousand | koṭī:crores)
- युगधारिणे (yugadhāriṇe)who sustains the yugas (yuga:yugas | dhāriṇe:who sustains)
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- ब्रह्मोवाच (brahmovāca)Brahma said (brahma:Brahma | uvāca:said)
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
- अस्तु (astu)be
- अनन्ताय (anantāya)to the endless one
- सहस्रमूर्तये (sahasramūrtaye)to the thousand-formed (sahasra:thousand | mūrtaye:to the formed)
- सहस्रपादाक्षिशिरोरुबाहवे (sahasrapādākṣiśirorubāhave)with thousand feet, eyes, heads, arms (sahasra:thousand | pāda:feet | akṣi:eyes | śiraḥ:heads | ūru:thighs | bāhave:arms)
- सहस्रनाम्ने (sahasranāmne)to the thousand-named (sahasra:thousand | nāmne:to the named)
- पुरुषाय (puruṣāya)to the person
- शाश्वते (śāśvate)eternal
- सहस्रकोटी (sahasrakōṭī)thousands of crores (sahasra:thousand | koṭī:crores)
- युगधारिणे (yugadhāriṇe)who sustains the yugas (yuga:yugas | dhāriṇe:who sustains)
- नमः (namaḥ)salutations
पर्वणि भीष्मयुधिष्ठिरसंवादे श्रीविष्णोर्दिव्यसहस्रनामस्तोत्रम् ॥
- ॐ तत् सत् (oṃ tat sat)Om, That is the Real
- श्रीमहाभारते (śrīmahābhārate)in the Mahābhārata
- शतसाहस्र्याम् संहितायाम् (śatasāhasryām saṃhitāyām)in the compendium of a hundred thousand verses
- वैयासिक्याम् (vaiyāsikyām)composed by Vyāsa
- आनुशासनिके पर्वणि (ānuśāsanike parvaṇi)in the Anuśāsana book
- भीष्मयुधिष्ठिरसंवादे (bhīṣmayudhiṣṭhirasaṃvāde)in the dialogue of Bhīṣma and Yudhiṣṭhira
यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो यत्र पार्थो धनुर्धरः ।
तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम ॥ २९॥
- सञ्जय (sañjaya)Sanjaya
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- यत्र (yatra)where
- योगेश्वरः (yogeśvaraḥ)lord of yoga (yoga:yoga | īśvaraḥ:lord)
- कृष्णः (kṛṣṇaḥ)Krishna
- यत्र (yatra)where
- पार्थः (pārthaḥ)son of Pritha (Arjuna)
- धनुर्धरः (dhanurdharaḥ)wielder of the bow (dhanus:bow | dharaḥ:holder)
- तत्र (tatra)there
- श्रीः (śrīḥ)prosperity
- विजयः (vijayaḥ)victory
- भूतिः (bhūtiḥ)prosperity
- ध्रुवा (dhruvā)certain
- नीतिः (nītiḥ)justice
- मतिः (matiḥ)opinion
- मम (mama)my
अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जनाः पर्युपासते ।
तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां योगक्षेमं वहाम्यहम् ॥ ३०॥
- श्री (śrī)auspicious
- भगवान् (bhagavān)the Lord
- उवाच (uvāca)said
- अनन्याः (ananyāḥ)undistracted
- चिन्तयन्तः (cintayantaḥ)thinking
- माम् (mām)me
- ये (ye)who
- जनाः (janāḥ)people
- पर्युपासते (paryupāsate)worship
- तेषाम् (teṣām)of them
- नित्याभियुक्तानाम् (nityābhiyuktānām)constantly engaged (nitya:constant | abhiyuktānām:engaged)
- योगक्षेमम् (yogakṣemam)welfare and security (yoga:welfare | kṣema:security)
- वहामि (vahāmi)carry
- अहम् (aham)I
धर्मसंस्थापनार्थाय सम्भवामि युगे युगे ॥ ३१॥
- परित्राणाय (paritrāṇāya)for the protection
- साधूनां (sādhūnāṃ)of the righteous
- विनाशाय (vināśāya)for the destruction
- च (ca)and
- दुष्कृताम् (duṣkṛtām)of the wicked
- धर्मसंस्थापनार्थाय (dharmasaṃsthāpanārthāya)for establishing righteousness (dharma:righteousness | saṃsthāpana:establishing | arthāya:for the purpose of)
- सम्भवामि (sambhavāmi)I manifest
- युगे (yuge)in age
- युगे (yuge)in age
सङ्कीर्त्य नारायणशब्दमात्रं विमुक्तदुःखाः सुखिनो भवन्ति ॥ ३२॥ (भवन्तु)
- आर्ताः (ārtāḥ)worried
- विषण्णाः (viṣaṇṇāḥ)sad
- शिथिलाः (śithilāḥ)broken
- च (ca)and
- भीताः (bhītāḥ)afraid
- घोरेषु (ghoreṣu)in severe
- च (ca)and
- व्याधिषु (vyādhiṣu)illnesses
- वर्तमानाः (vartamānāḥ)being present
- सङ्कीर्त्य (saṅkīrtya)singing
- नारायणशब्दमात्रं (nārāyaṇaśabdamātraṃ)just the word Narayana (nārāyaṇa:Narayana | śabda:word | mātraṃ:just)
- विमुक्तदुःखाः (vimuktaduḥkhāḥ)freed from sorrow (vimukta:freed | duḥkhāḥ:sorrow)
- सुखिनः (sukhinaḥ)happy
- भवन्ति (bhavanti)become
करोमि यद्यत् सकलं परस्मै नारायणायेति समर्पयामि ॥ ३३॥
- कायेन (kāyena)by body
- वाचा (vācā)by speech
- मनसा (manasā)by mind
- इन्द्रियैः (indriyaiḥ)by sensory organs
- वा (vā)or
- बुद्ध्या (buddhyā)by intellect
- आत्मना (ātmanā)by self
- वा (vā)or
- प्रकृतेः (prakṛteḥ)of nature
- स्वभावात् (svabhāvāt)by natural trait
- करोमि (karomi)I do
- यत् (yat)whatever
- यत् (yat)whatever
- सकलं (sakalaṃ)all
- परस्मै (parasmai)to the supreme
- नारायणाय (nārāyaṇāya)to Narayana
- इति (iti)thus
- समर्पयामि (samarpayāmi)I surrender
- इति (iti)thus
- श्री-विष्णोः (śrī-viṣṇoḥ)of Śrī Viṣṇu
- दिव्य-सहस्र-नाम-स्तोत्रम् (divya-sahasra-nāma-stotram)the Hymn of the Divine Thousand Names
- सम्पूर्णम् (sampūrṇam)is complete
- ॐ (oṃ)the sacred syllable
- तत् (tat)That
- सत् (sat)the Real, being
- महाभारते (mahābhārate)in the Mahābhārata
- अनुशासनपर्वणि (anuśāsanaparvaṇi)in the book of instruction
- अध्यायः (adhyāyaḥ)chapter
लोकाभिरामं श्रीरामं भूयो भूयो नमाम्यहम् ॥
- आपदाम् अपहर्तारम् (āpadām apahartāram)remover of calamities
- दातारम् (dātāram)giver
- सर्वसम्पदाम् (sarvasampadām)of all prosperity
- लोकाभिरामम् (lokābhirāmam)delight of the worlds
- भूयः भूयः (bhūyaḥ bhūyaḥ)again and again
- नमामि अहम् (namāmi aham)I bow
द्विषतां कालदण्डं तं रामचन्द्रं नमाम्यहम् ॥
- आर्तानाम् (ārtānām)of the afflicted
- आर्तिहन्तारम् (ārtihantāram)destroyer of affliction
- भीतानाम् (bhītānām)of the frightened
- भीतिनाशनम् (bhītināśanam)destroyer of fear
- द्विषताम् (dviṣatām)of those who hate
- कालदण्डम् (kāladaṇḍam)the rod of Time
- रामचन्द्रम् (rāmacandram)Rāmacandra
खण्डिताखिलदैत्याय रामायापन्निवारिणे ॥
- कोदण्डहस्ताय (kodaṇḍahastāya)with the Kodaṇḍa bow in hand
- सन्धीकृतशराय (sandhīkṛtaśarāya)whose arrow is set to the string
- खण्डिताखिलदैत्याय (khaṇḍitākhiladaityāya)who shattered all the daityas
- रामाय (rāmāya)to Rāma
- आपन्निवारिणे (āpannivāriṇe)warder-off of calamity
रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः ॥
- रामाय (rāmāya)to Rāma
- रामभद्राय (rāmabhadrāya)to the gracious Rāma
- रामचन्द्राय (rāmacandrāya)to Rāma the moon
- वेधसे (vedhase)to the ordainer
- रघुनाथाय (raghunāthāya)to the lord of the Raghus
- नाथाय (nāthāya)to the Lord
- सीतायाः पतये (sītāyāḥ pataye)to the husband of Sītā
आकर्णपूर्णधन्वानौ रक्षेतां रामलक्ष्मणौ ॥
- अग्रतः (agrataḥ)in front
- पृष्ठतः (pṛṣṭhataḥ)behind
- पार्श्वतः (pārśvataḥ)at the sides
- महाबलौ (mahābalau)the two of great strength
- आकर्णपूर्णधन्वानौ (ākarṇapūrṇadhanvānau)with bows drawn full to the ear
- रक्षेताम् (rakṣetām)may the two protect
गच्छन् ममाग्रतो नित्यं रामः पातु सलक्ष्मणः ॥
- सन्नद्धः (sannaddhaḥ)accoutred
- कवची (kavacī)mailed
- खड्गी (khaḍgī)bearing a sword
- चापबाणधरः (cāpabāṇadharaḥ)bearing bow and arrows
- युवा (yuvā)youthful
- गच्छन् (gacchan)going
- मम अग्रतः (mama agrataḥ)before me
- नित्यम् (nityam)always
- पातु (pātu)may he protect
नश्यन्ति सकला रोगास्सत्यं सत्यं वदाम्यहम् ॥
- अच्युतानन्तगोविन्दनामोच्चारणभेषजात् (acyutānantagovindanāmoccāraṇabheṣajāt)by the medicine of uttering the names Acyuta, Ananta, Govinda
- नश्यन्ति (naśyanti)perish
- सकलाः रोगाः (sakalāḥ rogāḥ)all diseases
- सत्यम् (satyam)truly
- वदामि अहम् (vadāmi aham)I declare
वेदाच्छास्त्रं परं नास्ति न दैवं केशवात्परम् ॥ (न देवः केशवात्परः - गरुडपुराण ३.१०.५५)
- सत्यम् (satyam)true
- पुनः (punaḥ)again
- उद्धृत्य भुजम् (uddhṛtya bhujam)having raised the arm
- उच्यते (ucyate)it is said
- वेदात् (vedāt)than the Veda
- शास्त्रम् परम् नास्ति (śāstram param nāsti)there is no higher teaching
- न दैवम् केशवात् परम् (na daivam keśavāt param)no divinity higher than Keśava
औषधं जाह्नवीतोयं वैद्यो नारायणो हरिः ॥
- शरीरे (śarīre)in the body
- जर्जरीभूते (jarjarībhūte)become decrepit
- व्याधिग्रस्ते (vyādhigraste)seized by disease
- कलेवरे (kalevare)in the frame
- औषधम् (auṣadham)medicine
- जाह्नवीतोयम् (jāhnavītoyam)the water of the Ganges
- वैद्यः (vaidyaḥ)physician
- नारायणः हरिः (nārāyaṇaḥ hariḥ)Nārāyaṇa Hari
इदमेकं सुनिष्पन्नं ध्येयो नारायणो हरिः ॥
- आलोड्य (āloḍya)having churned, examined
- सर्वशास्त्राणि (sarvaśāstrāṇi)all the scriptures
- विचार्य (vicārya)having pondered
- पुनः पुनः (punaḥ punaḥ)again and again
- इदम् एकम् (idam ekam)this one thing
- सुनिष्पन्नम् (suniṣpannam)well established
- ध्येयः (dhyeyaḥ)to be meditated upon
तत्सर्वं क्षम्यतां देव नारायण नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
- यत् (yat)whatever
- अक्षरपदभ्रष्टम् (akṣarapadabhraṣṭam)fallen from syllable or word
- मात्राहीनम् (mātrāhīnam)deficient in measure
- तत् सर्वम् (tat sarvam)all that
- क्षम्यताम् (kṣamyatām)let it be forgiven
- देव (deva)O God
न्यूनानि चातिरिक्तानि क्षमस्व पुरुषोत्तम ॥
- विसर्गबिन्दुमात्राणि (visargabindumātrāṇi)visargas, anusvāras and measures
- पदपादाक्षराणि (padapādākṣarāṇi)words, verse-feet and syllables
- न्यूनानि (nyūnāni)deficient
- अतिरिक्तानि (atiriktāni)excessive
- क्षमस्व (kṣamasva)forgive
- पुरुषोत्तम (puruṣottama)O highest of persons
Alternate Concluding Shlokas
नमस्ते केशवानन्त वासुदेव नमोऽस्तुते ॥
- कमलनाभाय (kamalanābhāya)lotus-naveled
- जलशायिने (jalaśāyine)reclining on the waters
- केशव (keśava)O Keśava
- अनन्त (ananta)O Endless
- वासुदेव (vāsudeva)O Vāsudeva
जगद्धिताय कृष्णाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः ॥
- ब्रह्मण्यदेवाय (brahmaṇyadevāya)to the god friendly to the holy
- गोब्राह्मणहिताय (gobrāhmaṇahitāya)for the good of cattle and brāhmaṇas
- जगद्धिताय (jagaddhitāya)for the welfare of the world
- कृष्णाय (kṛṣṇāya)to Kṛṣṇa
- गोविन्दाय (govindāya)to Govinda
सर्वदेवनमस्कारः केशवं प्रति गच्छति ॥
- आकाशात् (ākāśāt)from the sky
- पतितम् तोयम् (patitam toyam)fallen water
- यथा गच्छति (yathā gacchati)as it goes
- सागरम् (sāgaram)to the ocean
- सर्वदेवनमस्कारः (sarvadevanamaskāraḥ)salutation to all gods
- केशवम् प्रति गच्छति (keśavam prati gacchati)goes toward Keśava
कुपथं तं विजानीयाद् गोविन्दरहितागमम् ॥
- एषः (eṣaḥ)this
- निष्कण्टकः (niṣkaṇṭakaḥ)free of thorns
- पन्थाः (panthāḥ)path
- यत्र (yatra)where
- सम्पूज्यते हरिः (sampūjyate hariḥ)Hari is well worshipped
- कुपथम् (kupatham)evil path
- विजानीयात् (vijānīyāt)one should know
- गोविन्दरहितागमम् (govindarahitāgamam)the tradition devoid of Govinda
तत्फलं समवाप्नोति स्तुत्वा देवं जनार्दनम् ॥
- सर्ववेदेषु (sarvavedeṣu)in all the Vedas
- यत् पुण्यम् (yat puṇyam)what merit
- सर्वतीर्थेषु (sarvatīrtheṣu)in all the fords
- यत् फलम् (yat phalam)what fruit
- तत् फलम् (tat phalam)that fruit
- समवाप्नोति (samavāpnoti)obtains
- स्तुत्वा (stutvā)having praised
- जनार्दनम् (janārdanam)Janārdana
द्विकालमेककालं वा क्रूरं सर्वं व्यपोहति ॥
- यः नरः (yaḥ naraḥ)which man
- पठते (paṭhate)recites
- नित्यम् (nityam)daily
- त्रिकालम् (trikālam)at the three times
- केशवालये (keśavālaye)in the temple of Keśava
- द्विकालम् एककालम् वा (dvikālam ekakālam vā)at two times or one
- क्रूरम् सर्वम् (krūram sarvam)all cruelty
- व्यपोहति (vyapohati)drives away
विलीयन्ते च पापानि स्तवे ह्यस्मिन् प्रकीर्तिते ॥
- दह्यन्ते (dahyante)are burned
- रिपवः (ripavaḥ)enemies
- सौम्याः (saumyāḥ)gentle
- सर्वे ग्रहाः (sarve grahāḥ)all the planets
- विलीयन्ते (vilīyante)dissolve
- पापानि (pāpāni)sins
- स्तवे प्रकीर्तिते (stave prakīrtite)when the hymn is proclaimed
दत्तानि सर्वदानानि सुराः सर्वे समर्चिताः ॥
- येन (yena)by whom
- ध्यातः (dhyātaḥ)meditated upon
- श्रुतः (śrutaḥ)heard
- पठ्यते (paṭhyate)is recited
- स्तवः (stavaḥ)the hymn
- दत्तानि (dattāni)have been given
- सर्वदानानि (sarvadānāni)all gifts
- सुराः सर्वे (surāḥ sarve)all the gods
- समर्चिताः (samarcitāḥ)duly worshipped
नाम्नां सहस्रं योऽधीते द्वादश्यां मम सन्निधौ ॥
- इह लोके (iha loke)in this world
- परे वा (pare vā)or in the other
- न भयम् विद्यते (na bhayam vidyate)no fear exists
- क्वचित् (kvacit)anywhere
- नाम्नाम् सहस्रम् (nāmnām sahasram)the thousand names
- अधीते (adhīte)studies
- द्वादश्याम् (dvādaśyām)on the twelfth lunar day
- मम सन्निधौ (mama sannidhau)in my presence
अश्वत्थसन्निधौ पार्थ ध्यात्वा मनसि केशवम् ॥
- शनैः (śanaiḥ)slowly
- दहन्ति (dahanti)they burn
- पापानि (pāpāni)sins
- कल्पकोटिशतानि (kalpakoṭiśatāni)a hundred crore aeons
- अश्वत्थसन्निधौ (aśvatthasannidhau)near the aśvattha tree
- पार्थ (pārtha)O Pārtha
- ध्यात्वा (dhyātvā)having meditated
- मनसि (manasi)in the mind
शिवालये पठेन्नित्यं तुलसीवनसंस्थितः ॥
- पठेत् (paṭhet)should recite
- नामसहस्रम् (nāmasahasram)the thousand names
- गवाम् कोटिफलम् (gavām koṭiphalam)the fruit of a crore of cows
- लभेत् (labhet)obtains
- शिवालये (śivālaye)in Śiva’s temple
- तुलसीवनसंस्थितः (tulasīvanasaṃsthitaḥ)standing in a tulasī grove
ब्रह्महत्यादिकं घोरं सर्वपापं विनश्यति ॥
- नरः (naraḥ)a man
- मुक्तिम् अवाप्नोति (muktim avāpnoti)attains liberation
- चक्रपाणेः वचः यथा (cakrapāṇeḥ vacaḥ yathā)as the word of the discus-bearer
- ब्रह्महत्यादिकम् (brahmahatyādikam)brahmin-slaying and the rest
- घोरम् (ghoram)dreadful
- सर्वपापम् (sarvapāpam)every sin
- विनश्यति (vinaśyati)is destroyed
सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तो विष्णुलोकं स गच्छति ॥
- विलयम् यान्ति (vilayam yānti)go to dissolution
- पापानि (pāpāni)sins
- अन्यपापस्य का कथा (anyapāpasya kā kathā)what talk of other sin
- सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तः (sarvapāpavinirmuktaḥ)wholly freed from sin
- विष्णुलोकम् (viṣṇulokam)the world of Viṣṇu
- स गच्छति (sa gacchati)he goes
- हरिः (hariḥ)Hari
- ॐ तत् सत् (oṃ tat sat)Om, That is the Real – the threefold designation of Brahman
