1000 Names of Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranamavali)
श्री विष्णु सहस्रनामावली
What is the Vishnu Sahasranamavali?
The Vishnu Sahasranamavali is a garland of 1000 sacred names of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the universe, with each name chanted as “Om [name] Namah.” A complete recitation, moving through the full list at a steady, unhurried pace, generally takes between 45 and 60 minutes and is regarded as one of the most complete ways to invoke Vishnu’s protective and sustaining presence.
The Vishnu Sahasranamavali gathers a thousand names of Lord Vishnu into a single unbroken chant, each name naming a different facet of his role as sustainer of creation. Rooted in the Mahabharata’s account of Bhishma teaching Yudhishthira, it moves through Vishnu’s cosmic form, his ten avatars, his discus Sudarshana, and his eternal rest on Shesha in the ocean of milk. Reciting it steadies the mind and draws the chanter toward quiet, sustained devotion.
All 1000 Names of Vishnu with Meaning
Chant each line as it appears: Om, the name, then Namah. The Devanagari mantra sits under every English line, with its meaning below.
Om Vishvasmai Namah
ॐ विश्वस्मै नमः।
He who is all this, the universe itself
Om Vishnave Namah
ॐ विष्णवे नमः।
He who pervades everything, present in all things
Om Vashatkaraya Namah
ॐ वषट्काराय नमः।
He invoked by the sacred Vashat offering in yajna
Om Bhutabhavyabhavatprabhave Namah
ॐ भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभवे नमः।
Source from which past, present and future arise
Om Bhutakrite Namah
ॐ भूतकृते नमः।
Creator of all beings
Om Bhutabhrite Namah
ॐ भूतभृते नमः।
Sustainer who bears and supports every creature
Om Bhavaya Namah
ॐ भावाय नमः।
Whose nature is pure existence itself
Om Bhutatmane Namah
ॐ भूतात्मने नमः।
The inner self dwelling within every being
Om Bhutabhavanaya Namah
ॐ भूतभावनाय नमः।
He who nourishes and causes creatures to flourish
Om Putatmane Namah
ॐ पूतात्मने नमः।
Whose very self is pure and untainted
Om Paramatmane Namah
ॐ परमात्मने नमः।
The supreme soul beyond the individual self
Om Muktanam Paramayai Gataye Namah
ॐ मुक्तानां परमायै गतये नमः।
The highest goal reached by liberated souls
Om Avyayaya Namah
ॐ अव्ययाय नमः।
The imperishable one, never subject to decay
Om Purushaya Namah
ॐ पुरुषाय नमः।
The primeval spirit dwelling in every body
Om Sakshine Namah
ॐ साक्षिणे नमः।
The silent witness of all actions
Om Kshetrajnaya Namah
ॐ क्षेत्रज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of the field, aware of body and world
Om Aksharaya Namah
ॐ अक्षराय नमः।
The indestructible syllable Om, beyond decay
Om Yogaya Namah
ॐ योगाय नमः।
Master of union, the essence of yoga itself
Om Yogavidam Netre Namah
ॐ योगविदां नेत्रे नमः।
Guide and leader of those who know yoga
Om Pradhanapurusheshvaraya Namah
ॐ प्रधानपुरुषेश्वराय नमः।
Lord ruling over both primal matter and spirit
Om Narasimhavapushe Namah
ॐ नारसिंहवपुषे नमः।
He who took the man-lion form to protect a devotee
Om Shrimate Namah
ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
Ever accompanied by Shri, goddess of fortune
Om Keshavaya Namah
ॐ केशवाय नमः।
He whose hair shines gloriously, slayer of the demon Keshi
Om Purushottamaya Namah
ॐ पुरुषोत्तमाय नमः।
The highest among all beings, supreme person
Om Sarvasmai Namah
ॐ सर्वस्मै नमः।
He who is everything without exception
Om Sharvaya Namah
ॐ शर्वाय नमः।
The one who grants wishes, dispeller of sorrow
Om Shivaya Namah
ॐ शिवाय नमः।
The auspicious one, ever benevolent
Om Sthanave Namah
ॐ स्थाणवे नमः।
The unmoving pillar underlying all creation
Om Bhutadaye Namah
ॐ भूतादये नमः।
Origin of the elements, first cause of beings
Om Nidhaye Avyayaya Namah
ॐ निधये अव्ययाय नमः।
The undying treasure house of all riches
Om Sambhavaya Namah
ॐ सम्भवाय नमः।
He who brings about the true and rightful origin of beings
Om Bhavanaya Namah
ॐ भावनाय नमः।
He who causes all existence to come into being
Om Bhartre Namah
ॐ भर्त्रे नमः।
The bearer who supports and maintains the world
Om Prabhavaya Namah
ॐ प्रभवाय नमः।
The source from which everything originates
Om Prabhave Namah
ॐ प्रभवे नमः।
He who brings all things into manifestation
Om Ishvaraya Namah
ॐ ईश्वराय नमः।
The supreme ruler and controller of all
Om Svayambhuve Namah
ॐ स्वयम्भुवे नमः।
The self-born, arising without external cause
Om Shambhave Namah
ॐ शम्भवे नमः।
Bestower of auspiciousness and well-being
Om Adityaya Namah
ॐ आदित्याय नमः।
Radiant as the sun, born of Aditi
Om Pushkarakshaya Namah
ॐ पुष्कराक्षाय नमः।
Whose eyes are as beautiful as lotus petals
Om Mahasvanaya Namah
ॐ महास्वनाय नमः।
He of the mighty roar, thunderous in power
Om Anadinidhanaya Namah
ॐ अनादिनिधनाय नमः।
He who has neither beginning nor end
Om Dhatre Namah
ॐ धात्रे नमः।
The creator who ordains and establishes all
Om Vidhatre Namah
ॐ विधात्रे नमः।
The ordainer who arranges the fate of beings
Om Dhaturuttamaya Namah
ॐ धातुरुत्तमाय नमः।
The greatest among all creators and sustainers
Om Aprameyaya Namah
ॐ अप्रमेयाय नमः।
He who cannot be measured or fully known
Om Hrishikeshaya Namah
ॐ हृषीकेशाय नमः।
Lord of the senses, ruler of perception
Om Padmanabhaya Namah
ॐ पद्मनाभाय नमः।
He from whose navel the lotus of creation sprang
Om Amaraprabhave Namah
ॐ अमरप्रभवे नमः।
Source from which the immortal gods arose
Om Vishvakarmane Namah
ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः।
The architect of the universe, its divine craftsman
Om Manave Namah
ॐ मनवे नमः।
The great Mind, source of thought and creation
Om Tvashtre Namah
ॐ त्वष्ट्रे नमः।
The divine architect who fashions the universe
Om Sthavishthaya Namah
ॐ स्थविष्ठाय नमः।
The vastest and grossest of all forms
Om Sthaviraya Dhruvaya Namah
ॐ स्थविराय ध्रुवाय नमः।
The ancient, ever-fixed and unmoving one
Om Agrahyaya Namah
ॐ अग्राह्याय नमः।
He who cannot be grasped by the senses
Om Shashvataya Namah
ॐ शाश्वताय नमः।
The eternal one, permanent through all ages
Om Krishnaya Namah
ॐ कृष्णाय नमः।
The dark-hued lord, black as a monsoon cloud
Om Lohitakshaya Namah
ॐ लोहिताक्षाय नमः।
Whose eyes are reddish like the lotus at dawn
Om Pratardanaya Namah
ॐ प्रतर्दनाय नमः।
He who punishes and corrects the wicked
Om Prabhutaya Namah
ॐ प्रभूताय नमः।
The abundant one, overflowing with all beings
Om Trikakubdhamne Namah
ॐ त्रिककुब्धाम्ने नमः।
Bearer of the three worlds upon his form
Om Pavitraya Namah
ॐ पवित्राय नमः।
The pure one who sanctifies all he touches
Om Mangalaparaya Namah
ॐ मङ्गलपराय नमः।
Devoted wholly to auspiciousness and good
Om Ishanaya Namah
ॐ ईशानाय नमः।
The ruling lord, master of all directions
Om Pranadaya Namah
ॐ प्राणदाय नमः।
Giver of life-breath to every creature
Om Pranaya Namah
ॐ प्राणाय नमः।
The vital breath animating the whole cosmos
Om Jyeshthaya Namah
ॐ ज्येष्ठाय नमः।
The eldest, senior to all that exists
Om Shreshthaya Namah
ॐ श्रेष्ठाय नमः।
The most excellent and exalted of all
Om Prajapataye Namah
ॐ प्रजापतये नमः।
Lord of all creatures and progenitors
Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah
ॐ हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः।
He of the golden cosmic womb of creation
Om Bhugarbhaya Namah
ॐ भूगर्भाय नमः।
He within whom the earth itself is held
Om Madhavaya Namah
ॐ माधवाय नमः।
Consort of Lakshmi, lord of springtime abundance
Om Madhusudanaya Namah
ॐ मधुसूदनाय नमः।
Slayer of the demon Madhu
Om Ishvaraya Namah
ॐ ईश्वराय नमः।
The supreme ruler and controller of all
Om Vikramine Namah
ॐ विक्रमिणे नमः।
He whose strides measured the three worlds
Om Dhanvine Namah
ॐ धन्विने नमः।
The archer, ever armed with the celestial bow
Om Medhavine Namah
ॐ मेधाविने नमः।
Possessed of boundless wisdom and intellect
Om Vikramaya Namah
ॐ विक्रमाय नमः।
Embodiment of the Vamana avatar’s mighty stride
Om Kramaya Namah
ॐ क्रमाय नमः।
The very act and order of cosmic progression
Om Anuttamaya Namah
ॐ अनुत्तमाय नमः।
He than whom none is greater
Om Duradharshaya Namah
ॐ दुराधर्षाय नमः।
The unconquerable, hard for foes to overcome
Om Kritajnaya Namah
ॐ कृतज्ञाय नमः।
He who knows and honors every good deed
Om Kritaye Namah
ॐ कृतये नमः।
The accomplished one, embodiment of action fulfilled
Om Atmavate Namah
ॐ आत्मवते नमः।
He established firmly in his own true self
Om Sureshaya Namah
ॐ सुरेशाय नमः।
Lord and ruler of all the celestial gods
Om Sharanaya Namah
ॐ शरणाय नमः।
The refuge in whom all beings take shelter
Om Sharmane Namah
ॐ शर्मणे नमः।
Abode of comfort and highest bliss
Om Vishvaretase Namah
ॐ विश्वरेतसे नमः।
The universal seed from which all is born
Om Prajabhavaya Namah
ॐ प्रजाभवाय नमः।
Source and origin of all living creatures
Om Ahne Namah
ॐ अह्ने नमः।
Embodiment of the day, ever wakeful
Om Samvatsaraya Namah
ॐ संवत्सराय नमः।
The very form of the revolving year
Om Vyalaya Namah
ॐ व्यालाय नमः।
The serpent-like one, subtle and all-pervading
Om Pratyayaya Namah
ॐ प्रत्ययाय नमः।
The trustworthy one, ground of firm belief
Om Sarvadarshanaya Namah
ॐ सर्वदर्शनाय नमः।
He who perceives and beholds all things
Om Ajaya Namah
ॐ अजाय नमः।
The unborn one, without origin or birth
Om Sarveshvaraya Namah
ॐ सर्वेश्वराय नमः।
Ruler over every lord in creation
Om Siddhaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धाय नमः।
The perfected one, already fully realized
Om Siddhaye Namah
ॐ सिद्धये नमः।
The very state of spiritual perfection
Om Sarvadaye Namah
ॐ सर्वादये नमः।
Origin from which everything first arises
Om Achyutaya Namah
ॐ अच्युताय नमः।
The infallible one who never falls from truth
Om Vrishakapaye Namah
ॐ वृषाकपये नमः।
He who took the form of the boar Vrishakapi to lift the earth
Om Ameyatmane Namah
ॐ अमेयात्मने नमः।
Whose true nature is immeasurable and beyond full comprehension
Om Sarvayogavinihsritaya Namah
ॐ सर्वयोगविनिःसृताय नमः।
He who has emerged from and mastered every path of yoga
Om Vasave Namah
ॐ वसवे नमः।
Chief among the eight Vasus, radiant giver of wealth
Om Vasumanase Namah
ॐ वसुमनसे नमः।
Whose mind dwells in abundance and generous thought
Om Satyaya Namah
ॐ सत्याय नमः।
The embodiment of truth itself
Om Samatmane Namah
ॐ समात्मने नमः।
He whose self remains ever equal and undisturbed
Om Sammitaya Namah
ॐ सम्मिताय नमः।
He who is rightly measured and known through the scriptures
Om Samaya Namah
ॐ समाय नमः।
The one who is equanimous toward all beings
Om Amoghaya Namah
ॐ अमोघाय नमः।
Whose actions and grace never go in vain
Om Pundarikakshaya Namah
ॐ पुण्डरीकाक्षाय नमः।
Lotus-eyed lord, whose gaze is pure and beautiful
Om Vrishakarmane Namah
ॐ वृषकर्मणे नमः।
He whose deeds sustain righteousness like a great bull of dharma
Om Vrishakritaye Namah
ॐ वृषाकृतये नमः।
Whose very form embodies righteous strength
Om Rudraya Namah
ॐ रुद्राय नमः।
The one who makes creatures weep, fierce howler at dissolution
Om Bahushirase Namah
ॐ बहुशिरसे नमः।
He of many heads, the cosmic form with countless faces
Om Babhrave Namah
ॐ बभ्रवे नमः।
The tawny-hued one, ancient and unchanging
Om Vishvayonaye Namah
ॐ विश्वयोनये नमः।
The womb and source from which the universe arises
Om Shuchishravase Namah
ॐ शुचिश्रवसे नमः।
Whose fame is pure and heard throughout creation
Om Amritaya Namah
ॐ अमृताय नमः।
The immortal one, deathless nectar itself
Om Shashvatasthanave Namah
ॐ शाश्वतस्थाणवे नमः।
The eternal, unmoving pillar of existence
Om Vararohaya Namah
ॐ वरारोहाय नमः।
The most excellent and noble in ascent, supreme in glory
Om Mahatapase Namah
ॐ महातपसे नमः।
He whose austerity and inner fire are boundless
Om Sarvagaya Namah
ॐ सर्वगाय नमः।
He who pervades and moves through all things
Om Sarvavidbhanave Namah
ॐ सर्वविद्भानवे नमः।
The all-knowing sun whose light reveals every truth
Om Vishvaksenaya Namah
ॐ विश्वक्सेनाय नमः।
Commander of cosmic hosts, leader of universal forces
Om Janardanaya Namah
ॐ जनार्दनाय नमः।
Stirrer of hearts, he who agitates people toward righteousness
Om Vedaya Namah
ॐ वेदाय नमः।
The Veda itself, sacred knowledge in living form
Om Vedavide Namah
ॐ वेदविदे नमः।
Knower of the Vedas and their hidden meaning
Om Avyangaya Namah
ॐ अव्यङ्गाय नमः।
He whose form is flawless and without blemish
Om Vedangaya Namah
ॐ वेदाङ्गाय नमः।
He who constitutes the auxiliary limbs of Vedic knowledge
Om Vedavide Namah
ॐ वेदविदे नमः।
He who deeply understands the essence of scripture
Om Kavaye Namah
ॐ कवये नमः।
The wise seer and poet, seer of all things
Om Lokadhyakshaya Namah
ॐ लोकाध्यक्षाय नमः।
Overseer and witness of all the worlds
Om Suradhyakshaya Namah
ॐ सुराध्यक्षाय नमः।
Ruler and overseer of the gods themselves
Om Dharmadhyakshaya Namah
ॐ धर्माध्यक्षाय नमः।
Overseer and guardian of righteous law
Om Kritakritaya Namah
ॐ कृताकृताय नमः।
He who is both the doer and the uncreated cause
Om Chaturatmane Namah
ॐ चतुरात्मने नमः।
Whose self manifests in four divine forms
Om Chaturvyuhaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्व्यूहाय नमः।
He who expands as the four-fold emanation, Vasudeva’s quartet
Om Chaturdamshtraya Namah
ॐ चतुर्दंष्ट्राय नमः।
He of the four mighty tusks in his fierce forms
Om Chaturbhujaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्भुजाय नमः।
The four-armed lord bearing conch, discus, mace and lotus
Om Bhrajishnave Namah
ॐ भ्राजिष्णवे नमः।
The resplendent one, ever shining with inner light
Om Bhojanaya Namah
ॐ भोजनाय नमः।
He who is the enjoyment offered in every sacrifice
Om Bhoktre Namah
ॐ भोक्त्रे नमः।
The enjoyer who partakes of all offerings
Om Sahishnave Namah
ॐ सहिष्णवे नमः।
He who patiently endures and bears all things
Om Jagadadijaya Namah
ॐ जगदादिजाय नमः।
He who was born at the very origin of the world
Om Anaghaya Namah
ॐ अनघाय नमः।
The sinless one, untouched by any fault
Om Vijayaya Namah
ॐ विजयाय नमः।
Bestower of victory in every righteous struggle
Om Jetre Namah
ॐ जेत्रे नमः।
The conqueror who triumphs over all obstacles
Om Vishvayonaye Namah
ॐ विश्वयोनये नमः।
The universal womb from which all creation springs
Om Punarvasave Namah
ॐ पुनर्वसवे नमः।
He who repeatedly dwells within all beings as their indweller
Om Upendraya Namah
ॐ उपेन्द्राय नमः।
The younger brother of Indra, born as Vamana
Om Vamanaya Namah
ॐ वामनाय नमः।
The dwarf who reclaimed the three worlds
Om Pramshave Namah
ॐ प्रांशवे नमः।
He whose form towers above all others
Om Amoghaya Namah
ॐ अमोघाय नमः।
Whose acts never go in vain
Om Shuchaye Namah
ॐ शुचये नमः।
He who is pure and radiant
Om Urjitaya Namah
ॐ उर्जिताय नमः।
Possessed of unmatched inner strength
Om Atindraya Namah
ॐ अतीन्द्राय नमः।
Greater than Indra himself
Om Sangrahaya Namah
ॐ सङ्ग्रहाय नमः।
He who gathers and upholds all creation
Om Sargaya Namah
ॐ सर्गाय नमः।
The source from which the universe is created
Om Dhritatmane Namah
ॐ धृतात्मने नमः।
Whose self remains ever steady and self-controlled
Om Niyamaya Namah
ॐ नियमाय नमः।
The rule that governs all restraint and order
Om Yamaya Namah
ॐ यमाय नमः।
The lord of death and cosmic law
Om Vedyaya Namah
ॐ वेद्याय नमः।
He who is known only through sacred knowledge
Om Vaidyaya Namah
ॐ वैद्याय नमः।
The physician who heals worldly suffering
Om Sadayogine Namah
ॐ सदायोगिने नमः।
Ever united in perfect yogic absorption
Om Viraghne Namah
ॐ वीरघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of heroic but wicked warriors
Om Madhavaya Namah
ॐ माधवाय नमः।
Descendant of the Madhu clan, spouse of Lakshmi
Om Madhave Namah
ॐ मधवे नमः।
The lord born in the line of Madhu
Om Atindriyaya Namah
ॐ अतीन्द्रियाय नमः।
He who transcends the reach of the senses
Om Mahamayaya Namah
ॐ महामायाय नमः।
Wielder of the great deluding power, Mahamaya
Om Mahotsahaya Namah
ॐ महोत्साहाय नमः।
Filled with supreme zeal and energy
Om Mahabalaya Namah
ॐ महाबलाय नमः।
Possessed of immense strength
Om Mahabudhaya Namah
ॐ महाबुधाय नमः।
He of profound and vast wisdom
Om Mahaviraya Namah
ॐ महावीराय नमः।
The great hero among all valiant beings
Om Mahashaktaye Namah
ॐ महाशक्तये नमः।
Bearer of supreme divine power
Om Mahadyutaye Namah
ॐ महाद्युतये नमः।
Radiant with immense splendor and glory
Om Anirdeshyavapushe Namah
ॐ अनिर्देश्यवपुषे नमः।
Whose true form cannot be described in words
Om Shrimate Namah
ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
He who is ever accompanied by Shri, glorious lord
Om Ameyatmane Namah
ॐ अमेयात्मने नमः।
Whose self is boundless and immeasurable
Om Mahadridhrishe Namah
ॐ महाद्रिधृशे नमः।
Steady as the great mountain, unshaken in resolve
Om Maheshvasaya Namah
ॐ महेश्वासाय नमः।
The great archer who wields a mighty bow
Om Mahibhartre Namah
ॐ महीभर्त्रे नमः।
Sustainer and bearer of the whole earth
Om Shrinivasaya Namah
ॐ श्रीनिवासाय नमः।
Abode where Shri, goddess of fortune, dwells
Om Satamgataye Namah
ॐ सतांगतये नमः।
The final refuge sought by the virtuous
Om Aniruddhaya Namah
ॐ अनिरुद्धाय नमः।
He who cannot be obstructed or opposed
Om Suranandaya Namah
ॐ सुरानन्दाय नमः।
Bestower of joy upon the celestial gods
Om Govindaya Namah
ॐ गोविन्दाय नमः।
He who is found through knowledge and devotion, Govinda
Om Govidampataye Namah
ॐ गोविदांपतये नमः।
Lord of the cowherds and of speech, master of Govinda’s clan
Om Marichaye Namah
ॐ मरीचये नमः।
Radiant as the rays of light, kin of the sage Marichi
Om Damanaya Namah
ॐ दमनाय नमः।
The one who subdues and restrains the wicked
Om Hamsaya Namah
ॐ हंसाय नमः।
The supreme swan, symbol of pure consciousness
Om Suparnaya Namah
ॐ सुपर्णाय नमः।
He of beautiful wings, riding Garuda
Om Bhujagottamaya Namah
ॐ भुजगोत्तमाय नमः।
Foremost among serpents, resting upon Shesha
Om Hiranyanabhaya Namah
ॐ हिरण्यनाभाय नमः।
He from whose golden navel the lotus of creation springs
Om Sutapase Namah
ॐ सुतपसे नमः।
Performer of great and intense austerity
Om Padmanabhaya Namah
ॐ पद्मनाभाय नमः।
Bearer of the lotus navel from which Brahma arises
Om Prajapataye Namah
ॐ प्रजापतये नमः।
Lord and protector of all created beings
Om Amrityave Namah
ॐ अमृत्यवे नमः।
He who is free from death and decay
Om Sarvadrishe Namah
ॐ सर्वदृशे नमः।
The seer who beholds all things without exception
Om Simhaya Namah
ॐ सिंहाय नमः।
He who takes the form of a lion, mighty as Simha
Om Sandhatre Namah
ॐ सन्धात्रे नमः।
He who unites and reconciles all beings and things.
Om Sandhimate Namah
ॐ सन्धिमते नमः।
Possessor of union, the bond joining all created forms.
Om Sthiraya Namah
ॐ स्थिराय नमः।
The steady one, unmoving and eternally firm.
Om Ajaya Namah
ॐ अजाय नमः।
The unborn, without origin or beginning.
Om Durmarshanaya Namah
ॐ दुर्मर्षणाय नमः।
He whose wrath none can withstand or provoke lightly.
Om Shastre Namah
ॐ शास्त्रे नमः।
The teacher and lawgiver who ordains scripture.
Om Vishrutatmane Namah
ॐ विश्रुतात्मने नमः।
Whose true nature is celebrated and widely known.
Om Surarighne Namah
ॐ सुरारिघ्ने नमः।
Slayer of the enemies of the gods.
Om Gurave Namah
ॐ गुरवे नमः।
The preceptor, guide of all beings.
Om Gurutamaya Namah
ॐ गुरुतमाय नमः।
The greatest of teachers, guru above all gurus.
Om Dhamne Namah
ॐ धाम्ने नमः।
The abode in which all things dwell.
Om Satyaya Namah
ॐ सत्याय नमः।
The true one, embodiment of truth itself.
Om Satyaparakramaya Namah
ॐ सत्यपराक्रमाय नमः।
Whose valor is grounded in unfailing truth.
Om Nimishaya Namah
ॐ निमिषाय नमः।
He who blinks, taking the form of passing time.
Om Animishaya Namah
ॐ अनिमिषाय नमः।
The unblinking one, ever watchful and awake.
Om Sragvine Namah
ॐ स्रग्विणे नमः।
Wearer of the garland, adorned with the eternal wreath.
Om Vachaspatayeudaradhiye Namah
ॐ वाचस्पतयेउदारधिये नमः।
Lord of speech, of noble and expansive intellect.
Om Agranye Namah
ॐ अग्रण्ये नमः।
The foremost, leader who goes before all.
Om Gramanye Namah
ॐ ग्रामण्ये नमः।
Chief of the village, protector of communities.
Om Shrimate Namah
ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
Possessor of Shri, ever accompanied by Lakshmi.
Om Nyayaya Namah
ॐ न्यायाय नमः।
Justice itself, the embodiment of righteous order.
Om Netre Namah
ॐ नेत्रे नमः।
The guide, leader who directs all beings.
Om Samiranaya Namah
ॐ समीरणाय नमः।
He who moves as the wind, the great mover.
Om Sahasramurdhne Namah
ॐ सहस्रमूर्ध्ने नमः।
Whose heads number a thousand, the cosmic form Purusha.
Om Vishvatmane Namah
ॐ विश्वात्मने नमः।
The soul pervading the entire universe.
Om Sahasrakshaya Namah
ॐ सहस्राक्षाय नमः।
Possessor of a thousand eyes, all-seeing.
Om Sahasrapade Namah
ॐ सहस्रपदे नमः।
Possessor of a thousand feet, striding through creation.
Om Avartanaya Namah
ॐ आवर्तनाय नमः।
He who causes the cycles of time to turn.
Om Nivrittatmane Namah
ॐ निवृत्तात्मने नमः।
Whose spirit has withdrawn from worldly attachment.
Om Samvrittaya Namah
ॐ संवृत्ताय नमः।
He who has fully rounded out and completed creation.
Om Sampramardanaya Namah
ॐ संप्रमर्दनाय नमः।
Destroyer who crushes all in the great dissolution.
Om Ahahsamvartakaya Namah
ॐ अहःसंवर्तकाय नमः।
He who rolls up the days at time’s end.
Om Vahnaye Namah
ॐ वह्नये नमः।
The sacred fire, carrier of oblations to the gods.
Om Anilaya Namah
ॐ अनिलाय नमः।
He who moves as the wind, subtle and pervasive.
Om Dharanidharaya Namah
ॐ धरणीधराय नमः।
Bearer and sustainer of the earth.
Om Suprasadaya Namah
ॐ सुप्रसादाय नमः।
Whose grace is easily and abundantly won.
Om Prasannatmane Namah
ॐ प्रसन्नात्मने नमः।
Whose nature is ever calm and content.
Om Vishvadhrishe Namah
ॐ विश्वधृषे नमः।
Upholder who bears the weight of the universe.
Om Vishvabhuje Namah
ॐ विश्वभुजे नमः।
Whose arms encompass and support the whole world.
Om Vibhave Namah
ॐ विभवे नमः।
Source of all wealth and splendor.
Om Satkartre Namah
ॐ सत्कर्त्रे नमः।
The doer of good, benefactor of the virtuous.
Om Satkritaya Namah
ॐ सत्कृताय नमः।
He who is honored and well-treated by the righteous.
Om Sadhave Namah
ॐ साधवे नमः।
The good and virtuous one, saintly by nature.
Om Jahnave Namah
ॐ जह्नवे नमः।
He linked to the Ganga, born of Jahnu’s line.
Om Narayanaya Namah
ॐ नारायणाय नमः।
He who dwells in and moves upon the primal waters.
Om Naraya Namah
ॐ नराय नमः।
The eternal man, the primal Purusha.
Om Asamkhyeyaya Namah
ॐ असंख्येयाय नमः।
He who is beyond number, innumerable in glory.
Om Aprameyatmane Namah
ॐ अप्रमेयात्मने नमः।
Whose true self cannot be measured or grasped.
Om Vishishtaya Namah
ॐ विशिष्टाय नमः।
The distinguished one, set apart in excellence.
Om Shishtakrite Namah
ॐ शिष्टकृते नमः।
He who upholds the codes of the righteous and learned.
Om Shuchaye Namah
ॐ शुचये नमः।
The pure one, untouched by any impurity
Om Siddharthaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धार्थाय नमः।
He whose every aim is already accomplished
Om Siddhasamkalpaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धसंकल्पाय नमः।
Whose resolve never fails to bear fruit
Om Siddhidaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धिदाय नमः।
Bestower of spiritual and worldly accomplishment
Om Siddhisadhanaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धिसाधनाय नमः।
The means by which all success is achieved
Om Vrishahine Namah
ॐ वृषाहिणे नमः।
Whose form is like the great bull, mighty and steady
Om Vrishabhaya Namah
ॐ वृषभाय नमः।
He who is supreme among the strong, the foremost bull
Om Vishnave Namah
ॐ विष्णवे नमः।
He who pervades all things without exception
Om Vrishaparvane Namah
ॐ वृषपर्वणे नमः।
Lord of dharma, firm as the peak of virtue
Om Vrishodaraya Namah
ॐ वृषोदराय नमः।
He within whose belly dharma and the worlds abide
Om Vardhanaya Namah
ॐ वर्धनाय नमः।
He who causes all beings to grow and flourish
Om Vardhamanaya Namah
ॐ वर्धमानाय नमः।
The ever-increasing one, whose glory only expands
Om Viviktaya Namah
ॐ विविक्ताय नमः।
The solitary one, free from all attachment
Om Shrutisagaraya Namah
ॐ श्रुतिसागराय नमः।
The ocean into which all the Vedas flow
Om Subhujaya Namah
ॐ सुभुजाय नमः।
He of beautiful and mighty arms
Om Durdharaya Namah
ॐ दुर्धराय नमः।
He who is difficult to hold back or restrain
Om Vagmine Namah
ॐ वाग्मिने नमः।
The eloquent one, master of speech
Om Mahendraya Namah
ॐ महेन्द्राय नमः।
The great Indra among all rulers
Om Vasudaya Namah
ॐ वसुदाय नमः।
Giver of wealth and the treasures of the earth
Om Vasave Namah
ॐ वसवे नमः।
He who dwells within all beings as their refuge
Om Naikarupaya Namah
ॐ नैकरूपाय नमः।
He who assumes many and varied forms
Om Brihadrupaya Namah
ॐ बृहद्रूपाय नमः।
Possessor of a vast, all-encompassing form
Om Shipivishtaya Namah
ॐ शिपिविष्टाय नमः।
He who entered the rays of the sun, radiant within all
Om Prakashanaya Namah
ॐ प्रकाशनाय नमः।
He who illumines and reveals all things
Om Ojastejodyutidharaya Namah
ॐ ओजस्तेजोद्युतिधराय नमः।
Bearer of vigor, splendor and radiant light
Om Prakashatmane Namah
ॐ प्रकाशात्मने नमः।
Whose very nature is self-luminous consciousness
Om Pratapanaya Namah
ॐ प्रतापनाय नमः।
He who scorches and consumes with his power
Om Riddhaya Namah
ॐ ऋद्धाय नमः।
He who is ever full and complete
Om Spashtaksharaya Namah
ॐ स्पष्टाक्षराय नमः।
Whose syllables and utterances are perfectly clear
Om Mamtraya Namah
ॐ मंत्राय नमः।
The sacred mantra itself, embodiment of Vedic speech
Om Chandramshave Namah
ॐ चन्द्रांशवे नमः।
He whose rays are gentle and cooling like the moon
Om Bhaskaradyutaye Namah
ॐ भास्करद्युतये नमः।
Whose brilliance rivals the radiance of the sun
Om Amritamshudbhavaya Namah
ॐ अमृतांशूद्भवाय नमः।
He from whom the nectar-rayed moon arose
Om Bhanave Namah
ॐ भानवे नमः।
The luminous sun, source of all light
Om Shashabindave Namah
ॐ शशबिन्दवे नमः।
He who bears the mark of the hare in the moon
Om Sureshvaraya Namah
ॐ सुरेश्वराय नमः।
Lord and ruler of all the gods
Om Aushadhaya Namah
ॐ औषधाय नमः।
The healing remedy for all worldly ills
Om Jagatahetave Namah
ॐ जगतहेतवे नमः।
The root cause from which the universe arises
Om Satyadharmaparakramaya Namah
ॐ सत्यधर्मपराक्रमाय नमः।
Whose might is exercised in truth and righteousness
Om Bhutabhavyabhavannathaya Namah
ॐ भूतभव्यभवन्नाथाय नमः।
Lord of all that was, will be and is
Om Pavanaya Namah
ॐ पवनाय नमः।
He who moves as the purifying wind
Om Pavanaya Namah
ॐ पावनाय नमः।
He who purifies and sanctifies all things
Om Analaya Namah
ॐ अनलाय नमः।
He who burns away sin like sacred fire
Om Kamaghne Namah
ॐ कामघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of desire in those who seek liberation
Om Kamakrite Namah
ॐ कामकृते नमः।
He who fulfills the desires of his devotees
Om Kantaya Namah
ॐ कान्ताय नमः।
The lord of enchanting, lovely beauty
Om Kamaya Namah
ॐ कामाय नमः।
He who is himself the object of all longing
Om Kamapradaya Namah
ॐ कामप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of every rightful wish and desire
Om Prabhave Namah
ॐ प्रभवे नमः।
The source from which creation springs forth
Om Yugadikrite Namah
ॐ युगादिकृते नमः।
He who initiates each new cosmic age
Om Yugavartaya Namah
ॐ युगावर्ताय नमः।
He whose turning ages sweep the cycle of creation
Om Naikamayaya Namah
ॐ नैकमायाय नमः।
Whose illusive power appears in countless forms
Om Mahashanaya Namah
ॐ महाशनाय नमः।
The great devourer who consumes all at dissolution
Om Adrishyaya Namah
ॐ अदृश्याय नमः।
He who remains unseen, beyond ordinary perception
Om Vyaktarupaya Namah
ॐ व्यक्तरूपाय नमः।
Whose form becomes manifest through his own will
Om Sahasrajite Namah
ॐ सहस्रजिते नमः।
Conqueror over a thousand foes or forces
Om Anantajite Namah
ॐ अनन्तजिते नमः।
He who is victorious without end or limit
Om Ishtaya Namah
ॐ इष्टाय नमः।
The desired one, sought through sacrifice and worship
Om Avishishtaya Namah
ॐ अविशिष्टाय नमः।
He who lacks nothing, complete and undiminished
Om Shishteshtaya Namah
ॐ शिष्टेष्टाय नमः।
Beloved above all by the righteous and disciplined
Om Shikhamdine Namah
ॐ शिखंडिने नमः।
He who bears a crest, likened to the peacock-feathered one
Om Nahushaya Namah
ॐ नहुषाय नमः।
Lord honored as the ancient king Nahusha once was
Om Vrishaya Namah
ॐ वृषाय नमः।
The bull among gods, embodiment of dharma’s strength
Om Krodhaghne Namah
ॐ क्रोधघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of anger in the hearts of devotees
Om Krodhakritkartre Namah
ॐ क्रोधकृत्कर्त्रे नमः।
He who curbs the very wrath he can also stir
Om Vishvabahave Namah
ॐ विश्वबाहवे नमः।
Whose arms extend to uphold the entire universe
Om Mahidharaya Namah
ॐ महीधराय नमः।
Bearer of the earth, sustaining all lands
Om Achyutaya Namah
ॐ अच्युताय नमः।
The unfallen one, never departing from his true nature
Om Prathitaya Namah
ॐ प्रथिताय नमः।
He who is celebrated and widely renowned
Om Pranaya Namah
ॐ प्राणाय नमः।
The life-breath animating every living being
Om Pranadaya Namah
ॐ प्राणदाय नमः।
Bestower of vital breath and living energy
Om Vasavanujaya Namah
ॐ वासवानुजाय नमः।
Younger brother of Indra, born to aid the gods
Om Apam Nidhaye Namah
ॐ अपां निधये नमः।
Treasury of the waters, source of the ocean’s abundance
Om Adhishthanaya Namah
ॐ अधिष्ठानाय नमः।
The foundation on which all existence rests
Om Apramattaya Namah
ॐ अप्रमत्ताय नमः।
He who never errs or grows careless
Om Pratishthitaya Namah
ॐ प्रतिष्ठिताय नमः।
Firmly established, the ground of all steadfastness
Om Skandaya Namah
ॐ स्कन्दाय नमः।
He who leaps forth, associated with Skanda’s vigor
Om Skandadharaya Namah
ॐ स्कन्दधराय नमः।
Supporter and protector of Skanda, lord of war
Om Dhuryaya Namah
ॐ धुर्याय नमः।
Bearer of the world’s burden, like a yoke of duty
Om Varadaya Namah
ॐ वरदाय नमः।
Grantor of boons to those who seek his grace
Om Vayuvahanaya Namah
ॐ वायुवाहनाय नमः।
He who rides upon the wind as his vehicle
Om Vasudevaya Namah
ॐ वासुदेवाय नमः।
Son of Vasudeva, the all-pervading lord
Om Brihadbhanave Namah
ॐ बृहद्भानवे नमः।
Whose radiance shines vast as the greatest light
Om Adidevaya Namah
ॐ आदिदेवाय नमः।
The primeval god, first among all divinities
Om Purandaraya Namah
ॐ पुरन्दराय नमः।
Destroyer of hostile citadels, breaker of strongholds
Om Ashokaya Namah
ॐ अशोकाय नमः।
He who is free from sorrow and grief
Om Taranaya Namah
ॐ तारणाय नमः।
He who ferries souls across the ocean of existence
Om Taraya Namah
ॐ ताराय नमः।
The deliverer, guiding devotees safely across
Om Shuraya Namah
ॐ शूराय नमः।
The valiant hero, mighty in every battle
Om Shauraye Namah
ॐ शौरये नमः।
Descendant of Shura, valorous and unafraid
Om Janeshvaraya Namah
ॐ जनेश्वराय नमः।
Lord and ruler of all living beings
Om Anukulaya Namah
ॐ अनुकूलाय नमः।
He who is ever favorable to his devotees
Om Shatavartaya Namah
ॐ शतावर्ताय नमः।
He whose cycles repeat a hundredfold
Om Padmine Namah
ॐ पद्मिने नमः।
He who holds the lotus as his emblem
Om Padmanibhekshanaya Namah
ॐ पद्मनिभेक्षणाय नमः।
Whose eyes resemble the petals of a lotus
Om Padmanabhaya Namah
ॐ पद्मनाभाय नमः।
He from whose navel the lotus of creation springs
Om Aravindakshaya Namah
ॐ अरविन्दाक्षाय नमः।
Whose gaze is as beautiful as the lotus
Om Padmagarbhaya Namah
ॐ पद्मगर्भाय नमः।
He who holds Brahma within the lotus womb
Om Sharirabhrite Namah
ॐ शरीरभृते नमः।
The one who sustains and upholds all bodies
Om Mahardhaye Namah
ॐ महर्धये नमः।
Possessor of great prosperity and boundless abundance
Om Riddhaya Namah
ॐ ऋद्धाय नमः।
He who is prosperity and abundance itself
Om Vriddhatmane Namah
ॐ वृद्धात्मने नमः।
Whose very nature is growth and increase
Om Mahakshaya Namah
ॐ महाक्षाय नमः।
The great-eyed lord who sees all
Om Garudadhvajaya Namah
ॐ गरुडध्वजाय नमः।
He whose banner bears Garuda
Om Atulaya Namah
ॐ अतुलाय नमः।
The incomparable one, without equal
Om Sharabhaya Namah
ॐ शरभाय नमः।
He who takes the form of Sharabha, the mighty destroyer
Om Bhimaya Namah
ॐ भीमाय नमः।
The awesome and terrible one to the wicked
Om Samayajnaya Namah
ॐ समयज्ञाय नमः।
Lord of ritual sacrifice performed in due time
Om Havirharaye Namah
ॐ हविर्हरये नमः।
Receiver of oblations offered in the sacred fire
Om Sarvalakshanalakshanyaya Namah
ॐ सर्वलक्षणलक्षण्याय नमः।
He whose marks define all auspicious signs
Om Lakshmivate Namah
ॐ लक्ष्मीवते नमः।
Consort and abode of Lakshmi
Om Samitimjayaya Namah
ॐ समितिंजयाय नमः।
He who is victorious in every battle
Om Viksharaya Namah
ॐ विक्षराय नमः।
The undecaying one, free from dissolution
Om Rohitaya Namah
ॐ रोहिताय नमः।
He who takes the reddish form, as in the Rohita incarnation
Om Margaya Namah
ॐ मार्गाय नमः।
The path that leads seekers to liberation
Om Hetave Namah
ॐ हेतवे नमः।
The primal cause behind all that occurs
Om Damodaraya Namah
ॐ दामोदराय नमः।
He who was bound at the belly by a cord, Krishna’s Damodara form
Om Sahaya Namah
ॐ सहाय नमः।
The companion and helper of all beings
Om Mahidharaya Namah
ॐ महीधराय नमः।
Bearer of the earth upon himself
Om Mahabhagaya Namah
ॐ महाभागाय नमः।
Possessor of the greatest fortune and glory
Om Vegavate Namah
ॐ वेगवते नमः।
The swift one, ever full of speed
Om Amitashanaya Namah
ॐ अमिताशनाय नमः।
He whose consuming power knows no limit
Om Udbhavaya Namah
ॐ उद्भवाय नमः।
The source from which all creation arises
Om Kshobhanaya Namah
ॐ क्षोभणाय नमः।
He who stirs and agitates the cosmic waters
Om Devaya Namah
ॐ देवाय नमः।
The shining, radiant lord of light
Om Shrigarbhaya Namah
ॐ श्रीगर्भाय नमः।
He in whose womb Shri, glory itself, resides
Om Parameshvaraya Namah
ॐ परमेश्वराय नमः।
The supreme lord above all other rulers
Om Karanaya Namah
ॐ करणाय नमः।
The instrument and means of all action
Om Karanaya Namah
ॐ कारणाय नमः।
The root cause underlying every effect
Om Kartre Namah
ॐ कर्त्रे नमः।
The doer, the maker of the universe
Om Vikartre Namah
ॐ विकर्त्रे नमः।
He who creates in varied and manifold ways
Om Gahanaya Namah
ॐ गहनाय नमः।
The profound one, deep beyond fathoming
Om Guhaya Namah
ॐ गुहाय नमः।
He who dwells hidden in the secret cave of the heart
Om Vyavasayaya Namah
ॐ व्यवसायाय नमः।
The resolute one, firm in determination
Om Vyavasthanaya Namah
ॐ व्यवस्थानाय नमः।
Establisher of proper order and arrangement
Om Samsthanaya Namah
ॐ संस्थानाय नमः।
The final resting place of all things
Om Sthanadaya Namah
ॐ स्थानदाय नमः।
Bestower of a fixed and lasting abode
Om Dhruvaya Namah
ॐ ध्रुवाय नमः।
The fixed pole star, changeless and constant
Om Parardhaye Namah
ॐ परार्धये नमः।
He who is the farther, transcendent shore
Om Paramaspashtaya Namah
ॐ परमस्पष्टाय नमः।
The utterly clear and manifest supreme being
Om Tushtaya Namah
ॐ तुष्टाय नमः।
He who is ever content and satisfied
Om Pushtaya Namah
ॐ पुष्टाय नमः।
The nourisher who sustains all with strength
Om Shubhekshanaya Namah
ॐ शुभेक्षणाय नमः।
Whose glance bestows only auspicious grace
Om Ramaya Namah
ॐ रामाय नमः।
He who delights, as Lord Rama
Om Viramaya Namah
ॐ विरामाय नमः।
The final rest where all activity ceases
Om Virajaya Namah
ॐ विरजाय नमः।
He who is free from passion and impurity
Om Margaya Namah
ॐ मार्गाय नमः।
The way sought by those wanting release
Om Neyaya Namah
ॐ नेयाय नमः।
He who is to be led toward the highest goal
Om Nayaya Namah
ॐ नयाय नमः।
The rightful guide and leader of beings
Om Anayaya Namah
ॐ अनयाय नमः।
He beyond ordinary guidance, self-directed and supreme
Om Viraya Namah
ॐ वीराय नमः।
The heroic one, valiant beyond all beings
Om Shaktimatam Shreshthaya Namah
ॐ शक्तिमतां श्रेष्ठाय नमः।
Foremost among the mighty and powerful
Om Dharmaya Namah
ॐ धर्माय नमः।
He who is righteousness itself
Om Dharmaviduttamaya Namah
ॐ धर्मविदुत्तमाय नमः।
The greatest knower of sacred duty
Om Vaikunthaya Namah
ॐ वैकुण्ठाय नमः।
Lord who dwells in Vaikuntha, the eternal abode
Om Purushaya Namah
ॐ पुरुषाय नमः।
The supreme being who pervades every body
Om Pranaya Namah
ॐ प्राणाय नमः।
He who is the life-breath of all creatures
Om Pranadaya Namah
ॐ प्राणदाय नमः।
Bestower of life-breath and vitality
Om Pranavaya Namah
ॐ प्रणवाय नमः।
The sacred syllable Om itself
Om Prithave Namah
ॐ पृथवे नमः।
He who is spread wide, the vast earth-sustainer
Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namah
ॐ हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः।
Whose womb is golden, source of the cosmic egg
Om Shatrughnaya Namah
ॐ शत्रुघ्नाय नमः।
Destroyer of enemies without exception
Om Vyaptaya Namah
ॐ व्याप्ताय नमः।
He who pervades all things fully
Om Vayave Namah
ॐ वायवे नमः।
Lord present as the wind
Om Adhokshajaya Namah
ॐ अधोक्षजाय नमः।
He who is beyond the perishable senses
Om Ritave Namah
ॐ ऋतवे नमः।
Embodiment of cosmic order and season
Om Sudarshanaya Namah
ॐ सुदर्शनाय नमः।
Wielder of the beautiful Sudarshana chakra
Om Kalaya Namah
ॐ कालाय नमः।
Lord who is time itself
Om Parameshthine Namah
ॐ परमेष्ठिने नमः।
He who stands in the highest station
Om Parigrahaya Namah
ॐ परिग्रहाय नमः।
Receiver and acceptor of all offerings
Om Ugraya Namah
ॐ उग्राय नमः।
The fierce and formidable lord
Om Samvatsaraya Namah
ॐ संवत्सराय नमः।
He who is the cycle of the year
Om Dakshaya Namah
ॐ दक्षाय नमः।
The able and skillful lord
Om Vishramaya Namah
ॐ विश्रामाय नमः।
Place of rest for weary souls
Om Vishvadakshinaya Namah
ॐ विश्वदक्षिणाय नमः।
He whose generosity extends to the whole world
Om Vistaraya Namah
ॐ विस्ताराय नमः।
Lord of boundless expanse and extension
Om Sthavarasthanave Namah
ॐ स्थावरस्थाणवे नमः।
He who stands firm as the unmoving pillar
Om Pramanaya Namah
ॐ प्रमाणाय नमः।
The true measure and standard of all things
Om Bijamavyayaya Namah
ॐ बीजमव्ययाय नमः।
The imperishable seed of creation
Om Arthaya Namah
ॐ अर्थाय नमः।
He who is the true meaning and purpose
Om Anarthaya Namah
ॐ अनर्थाय नमः।
He who transcends worldly gain and loss
Om Mahakoshaya Namah
ॐ महाकोशाय नमः।
Holder of the great treasury of riches
Om Mahabhogaya Namah
ॐ महाभोगाय नमः।
Enjoyer of vast and boundless pleasures
Om Mahadhanaya Namah
ॐ महाधनाय नमः।
Possessor of immense wealth
Om Anirvinnaya Namah
ॐ अनिर्विण्णाय नमः।
He who never grows despondent
Om Sthavishthaya Namah
ॐ स्थविष्ठाय नमः।
The grossest and most tangible manifestation
Om Abhuve Namah
ॐ अभुवे नमः।
He who himself has no origin
Om Dharmayupaya Namah
ॐ धर्मयूपाय नमः।
The sacrificial post of righteousness
Om Mahamakhaya Namah
ॐ महामखाय नमः।
Lord of the great cosmic sacrifice
Om Nakshatranemaye Namah
ॐ नक्षत्रनेमये नमः।
He whose rim is the wheel of the constellations
Om Nakshatrine Namah
ॐ नक्षत्रिणे नमः।
Lord associated with the lunar mansions
Om Kshamaya Namah
ॐ क्षमाय नमः।
The patient and forgiving one
Om Kshamaya Namah
ॐ क्षामाय नमः।
He of subdued and tranquil radiance
Om Samihanaya Namah
ॐ समीहनाय नमः।
He whose effort accomplishes all endeavors
Om Yajnaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञाय नमः।
The sacred act of sacrifice itself
Om Ijyaya Namah
ॐ इज्याय नमः।
He who is worthy of worship and offering
Om Mahejyaya Namah
ॐ महेज्याय नमः।
Object of the greatest sacrificial rites
Om Kratave Namah
ॐ क्रतवे नमः।
He who is every ritual vow
Om Satraya Namah
ॐ सत्राय नमः।
Lord of the great communal sacrifice
Om Satamgataye Namah
ॐ सतांगतये नमः।
Refuge and goal of the virtuous
Om Sarvadarshine Namah
ॐ सर्वदर्शिने नमः।
He who sees and beholds all things
Om Vimuktatmane Namah
ॐ विमुक्तात्मने नमः।
The self forever liberated, untouched by bondage
Om Sarvajnaya Namah
ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नमः।
The all-knowing lord, omniscient in every respect
Om Jnanamuttamaya Namah
ॐ ज्ञानमुत्तमाय नमः।
Bestower of the highest, supreme knowledge
Om Suvrataya Namah
ॐ सुव्रताय नमः।
He of excellent vows and firm sacred discipline
Om Sumukhaya Namah
ॐ सुमुखाय नमः।
Whose face is gracious and pleasing to behold
Om Sukshmaya Namah
ॐ सूक्ष्माय नमः।
The subtle one, finer than the finest atom
Om Sughoshaya Namah
ॐ सुघोषाय नमः।
Whose voice or thunder is deep and auspicious
Om Sukhadaya Namah
ॐ सुखदाय नमः।
Bestower of happiness upon his devotees
Om Suhride Namah
ॐ सुहृदे नमः।
The true friend of every living being
Om Manoharaya Namah
ॐ मनोहराय नमः।
He whose form steals away the heart
Om Jitakrodhaya Namah
ॐ जितक्रोधाय नमः।
He who has conquered anger entirely
Om Virabahave Namah
ॐ वीरबाहवे नमः।
The mighty-armed hero, strong in battle
Om Vidaranaya Namah
ॐ विदारणाय नमः।
Destroyer who rends apart the wicked
Om Svapanaya Namah
ॐ स्वापनाय नमः।
He who lulls all beings into cosmic sleep
Om Svavashaya Namah
ॐ स्ववशाय नमः।
Whose will is fully his own, self-controlled
Om Vyapine Namah
ॐ व्यापिने नमः।
The all-pervading one, present everywhere
Om Naikatmane Namah
ॐ नैकात्मने नमः।
The one self appearing as many forms
Om Naikakarmakrite Namah
ॐ नैककर्मकृते नमः।
Doer of countless and varied deeds
Om Vatsaraya Namah
ॐ वत्सराय नमः।
He who is the year, measure of time itself
Om Vatsalaya Namah
ॐ वत्सलाय नमः।
The affectionate lord, tender toward his children
Om Vatsine Namah
ॐ वत्सिने नमः।
He who cherishes all as his own offspring
Om Ratnagarbhaya Namah
ॐ रत्नगर्भाय नमः।
Whose womb holds every jewel and treasure
Om Dhaneshvaraya Namah
ॐ धनेश्वराय नमः।
The lord and master of all wealth
Om Dharmagupe Namah
ॐ धर्मगुपे नमः।
Guardian who protects righteous conduct
Om Dharmakrite Namah
ॐ धर्मकृते नमः।
He who upholds and enacts dharma
Om Dharmine Namah
ॐ धर्मिणे नमः।
The righteous one, embodiment of dharma
Om Sate Namah
ॐ सते नमः।
The existent, real being underlying creation
Om Asate Namah
ॐ असते नमः।
He who is beyond the manifest, the unmanifest
Om Ksharaya Namah
ॐ क्षराय नमः।
He who appears as the perishable world
Om Aksharaya Namah
ॐ अक्षराय नमः।
The imperishable, changeless reality
Om Avijnatre Namah
ॐ अविज्ञात्रे नमः।
He who remains unknowable to ordinary perception
Om Sahasramshave Namah
ॐ सहस्रांशवे नमः।
Whose rays number a thousand, radiant as the sun
Om Vidhatre Namah
ॐ विधात्रे नमः।
The ordainer who arranges all destinies
Om Kritalakshanaya Namah
ॐ कृतलक्षणाय नमः।
He whose marks and signs are perfectly formed
Om Gabhastinemaye Namah
ॐ गभस्तिनेमये नमः।
He whose rim holds the wheel of light together
Om Sattvasthaya Namah
ॐ सत्त्वस्थाय नमः।
He who abides in pure goodness and truth
Om Simhaya Namah
ॐ सिंहाय नमः।
The lion, mighty and fearless protector
Om Bhutamaheshvaraya Namah
ॐ भूतमहेश्वराय नमः।
The great lord ruling over all beings
Om Adidevaya Namah
ॐ आदिदेवाय नमः।
The primeval god, first among divinities
Om Mahadevaya Namah
ॐ महादेवाय नमः।
The great god, supreme above all gods
Om Deveshaya Namah
ॐ देवेशाय नमः।
Ruler and lord of all the shining ones
Om Devabhridgurave Namah
ॐ देवभृद्गुरवे नमः।
Teacher and guru of the gods’ protector
Om Uttaraya Namah
ॐ उत्तराय नमः।
He who is supreme, beyond all others
Om Gopataye Namah
ॐ गोपतये नमः।
Lord and keeper of the cattle and the earth
Om Goptre Namah
ॐ गोप्त्रे नमः।
The protector who shelters all creation
Om Jnanagamyaya Namah
ॐ ज्ञानगम्याय नमः।
He who is reached only through true knowledge
Om Puratanaya Namah
ॐ पुरातनाय नमः।
The ancient one, existing since time immemorial
Om Sharirabhutabhrite Namah
ॐ शरीरभूतभृते नमः।
He who sustains the body of all beings
Om Bhoktre Namah
ॐ भोक्त्रे नमः।
The enjoyer, experiencer of all creation
Om Kapindraya Namah
ॐ कपीन्द्राय नमः।
Lord of monkeys, the divine friend of Sugriva and Hanuman’s army
Om Bhuridakshinaya Namah
ॐ भूरिदक्षिणाय नमः।
He whose sacrificial gifts are boundless and generous
Om Somapaya Namah
ॐ सोमपाय नमः।
Drinker of soma, the sacred offering of the sacrifice
Om Amritapaya Namah
ॐ अमृतपाय नमः।
He who partakes of the nectar of immortality
Om Somaya Namah
ॐ सोमाय नमः।
The moon-like one, cool and soothing to all beings
Om Purujite Namah
ॐ पुरुजिते नमः।
Conqueror of many, victorious over countless foes
Om Purusattamaya Namah
ॐ पुरुसत्तमाय नमः।
The most excellent among many, foremost of beings
Om Vinayaya Namah
ॐ विनयाय नमः।
Bestower of humility and right discipline
Om Jayaya Namah
ॐ जयाय नमः।
He who is ever victorious
Om Satyasamdhaya Namah
ॐ सत्यसंधाय नमः।
Whose vows and promises are always true
Om Dasharhaya Namah
ॐ दाशार्हाय नमः।
He who is worthy of worship, descended in the Dasharha line
Om Satvatam Pataye Namah
ॐ सात्वतां पतये नमः।
Lord and protector of the Satvata clan of devotees
Om Jivaya Namah
ॐ जीवाय नमः।
The living self, the life within all creatures
Om Vinayitasakshine Namah
ॐ विनयितासाक्षिणे नमः।
Witness of humility and modest conduct in all
Om Mukundaya Namah
ॐ मुकुन्दाय नमः।
Bestower of liberation, giver of final release
Om Amitavikramaya Namah
ॐ अमितविक्रमाय नमः।
He whose valor and strides are immeasurable
Om Ambhonidhaye Namah
ॐ अम्भोनिधये नमः।
The ocean, receptacle of all waters and treasures
Om Anantatmane Namah
ॐ अनन्तात्मने नमः।
Whose true self is endless and without limit
Om Mahodadhishayaya Namah
ॐ महोदधिशयाय नमः।
He who reclines upon the great cosmic ocean
Om Antakaya Namah
ॐ अन्तकाय नमः।
Destroyer of death, the ender of all things
Om Ajaya Namah
ॐ अजाय नमः।
The unborn one, without origin or birth
Om Maharhaya Namah
ॐ महार्हाय नमः।
Worthy of the highest reverence and honor
Om Svabhavyaya Namah
ॐ स्वाभाव्याय नमः।
He whose nature is self-existent and unchanging
Om Jitamitraya Namah
ॐ जितामित्राय नमः।
He who has conquered all enemies
Om Pramodanaya Namah
ॐ प्रमोदनाय नमः।
Source of delight and rejoicing for the devoted
Om Anandaya Namah
ॐ आनन्दाय नमः।
The blissful one, pure joy itself
Om Nandanaya Namah
ॐ नन्दनाय नमः।
He who gladdens and delights his devotees
Om Nandaya Namah
ॐ नन्दाय नमः।
Son of joy, ever pleasing and content
Om Satyadharmaya Namah
ॐ सत्यधर्माय नमः।
Whose righteousness and dharma are eternally true
Om Trivikramaya Namah
ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय नमः।
He who strode the three worlds in three steps
Om Maharshayekapilacharyaya Namah
ॐ महर्षयेकपिलाचार्याय नमः।
The great sage revered as teacher, embodiment of Kapila
Om Kritajnaya Namah
ॐ कृतज्ञाय नमः।
He who knows and honors every good deed done for him
Om Medinipataye Namah
ॐ मेदिनीपतये नमः।
Lord and protector of the earth
Om Tripadaya Namah
ॐ त्रिपदाय नमः।
He of the three steps that measured the universe
Om Tridashadhyakshaya Namah
ॐ त्रिदशाध्यक्षाय नमः।
Ruler and overseer of the celestial gods
Om Mahashringaya Namah
ॐ महाशृङ्गाय नमः।
He of the mighty horn, the great boar’s tusk
Om Kritantakrite Namah
ॐ कृतान्तकृते नमः।
Doer who brings all endings to their close
Om Mahavarahaya Namah
ॐ महावराहाय नमः।
The great boar who raised the earth from the deep
Om Govindaya Namah
ॐ गोविन्दाय नमः।
Herder of the senses, finder of the earth and speech
Om Sushenaya Namah
ॐ सुषेणाय नमः।
He whose army is ever excellent and victorious
Om Kanakangadine Namah
ॐ कनकाङ्गदिने नमः।
Wearer of golden armlets and shoulder ornaments
Om Guhyaya Namah
ॐ गुह्याय नमः।
He whose nature is mysterious and hidden
Om Gabhiraya Namah
ॐ गभीराय नमः।
Whose depth of being cannot be fathomed
Om Gahanaya Namah
ॐ गहनाय नमः।
He who is profound and impenetrable to the mind
Om Guptaya Namah
ॐ गुप्ताय नमः।
He who is well guarded and concealed from harm
Om Chakragadadharaya Namah
ॐ चक्रगदाधराय नमः।
Bearer of the discus and the mace
Om Vedhase Namah
ॐ वेधसे नमः।
The ordainer, creator who arranges all things
Om Svangaya Namah
ॐ स्वाङ्गाय नमः।
He whose body and form are self-manifest
Om Ajitaya Namah
ॐ अजिताय नमः।
The unconquered one, never defeated
Om Krishnaya Namah
ॐ कृष्णाय नमः।
The dark one, all-attractive lord of Vrindavan
Om Dridhaya Namah
ॐ दृढाय नमः।
The firm and unshakeable one.
Om Sankarshanayachyutaya Namah
ॐ सङ्कर्षणायाच्युताय नमः।
Sankarshana united with the imperishable Achyuta.
Om Varunaya Namah
ॐ वरुणाय नमः।
Lord of the waters, guardian of the western quarter.
Om Varunaya Namah
ॐ वारुणाय नमः।
He who belongs to Varuna, son of the ocean god.
Om Vrikshaya Namah
ॐ वृक्षाय नमः।
The tree-like one, shading all beings in his shelter.
Om Pushkarakshaya Namah
ॐ पुष्कराक्षाय नमः।
Whose eyes resemble the lotus in beauty.
Om Mahamanase Namah
ॐ महामनसे नमः।
The great-minded one, vast and wise of spirit.
Om Bhagavate Namah
ॐ भगवते नमः।
Possessor of all six divine glories and fortune.
Om Bhagaghne Namah
ॐ भगघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of misused fortune and wrongful enjoyment.
Om Anandine Namah
ॐ आनन्दिने नमः।
Giver of bliss and joyful delight to devotees.
Om Vanamaline Namah
ॐ वनमालिने नमः।
He who wears the forest garland of Vaijayanti.
Om Halayudhaya Namah
ॐ हलायुधाय नमः।
Wielder of the plow-weapon, Balarama’s form.
Om Adityaya Namah
ॐ आदित्याय नमः।
Son of Aditi, the radiant solar deity.
Om Jyotiradityaya Namah
ॐ ज्योतिरादित्याय नमः।
Shining light within the sun, source of its glow.
Om Sahishnave Namah
ॐ सहिष्णवे नमः।
The ever-patient one, tolerant of all disturbance.
Om Gatisattamaya Namah
ॐ गतिसत्तमाय नमः।
Foremost among those who grant liberation and refuge.
Om Sudhanvane Namah
ॐ सुधन्वने नमः।
Bearer of the excellent bow, Sharnga in hand.
Om Khandaparashave Namah
ॐ खण्डपरशवे नमः।
He who wields a broken or fierce axe.
Om Darunaya Namah
ॐ दारुणाय नमः।
The formidable one, hard to approach or defy.
Om Dravinapradaya Namah
ॐ द्रविणप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of wealth and riches upon seekers.
Om Divasprishe Namah
ॐ दिवस्पृशे नमः।
He who touches the heavens, reaching the sky.
Om Sarvadrigvyasaya Namah
ॐ सर्वदृग्व्यासाय नमः।
All-seeing arranger of the Vedas, Vyasa himself.
Om Vachaspataye Ayonijaya Namah
ॐ वाचस्पतये अयोनिजाय नमः।
Lord of speech, unborn and self-existent.
Om Trisamne Namah
ॐ त्रिसाम्ने नमः।
Embodiment of the threefold Sama chant.
Om Samagaya Namah
ॐ सामगाय नमः।
He who sings the Sama Veda melodies.
Om Samne Namah
ॐ साम्ने नमः।
The Sama Veda itself in essential form.
Om Nirvanaya Namah
ॐ निर्वाणाय नमः।
Bestower of final liberation and extinguished sorrow.
Om Bheshajaya Namah
ॐ भेषजाय नमः।
The remedy that cures worldly affliction.
Om Bhishaje Namah
ॐ भिषजे नमः।
Physician who heals the ills of existence.
Om Samnyasakrite Namah
ॐ संन्यासकृते नमः।
Author of the path of renunciation.
Om Shamaya Namah
ॐ शमाय नमः।
Embodiment of inner tranquility and calm.
Om Shantaya Namah
ॐ शान्ताय नमः।
The peaceful one, free of all agitation.
Om Nishthayai Namah
ॐ निष्ठायै नमः।
The final resting ground of all beings.
Om Shantyai Namah
ॐ शान्त्यै नमः।
Peace itself, the goddess of stillness.
Om Parayanaya Namah
ॐ परायणाय नमः।
The supreme refuge and highest goal.
Om Shubhangaya Namah
ॐ शुभाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose limbs are auspicious and beautifully formed.
Om Shantidaya Namah
ॐ शान्तिदाय नमः।
Giver of peace to troubled hearts.
Om Srashtre Namah
ॐ स्रष्ट्रे नमः।
The creator who brings forth the universe.
Om Kumudaya Namah
ॐ कुमुदाय नमः।
He who delights like a blossoming lotus.
Om Kuvaleshayaya Namah
ॐ कुवलेशयाय नमः।
He who reclines upon the waters among lilies.
Om Gohitaya Namah
ॐ गोहिताय नमः।
Benefactor of cows and of the earth.
Om Gopataye Namah
ॐ गोपतये नमः।
Lord and protector of cattle and the earth.
Om Goptre Namah
ॐ गोप्त्रे नमः।
Guardian who shelters cows and the land.
Om Vrishabhakshaya Namah
ॐ वृषभाक्षाय नमः।
Whose eyes are like those of a bull.
Om Vrishapriyaya Namah
ॐ वृषप्रियाय नमः।
Lover of righteousness, fond of dharma’s bull.
Om Anivartine Namah
ॐ अनिवर्तिने नमः।
He who never turns back or retreats.
Om Nivrittatmane Namah
ॐ निवृत्तात्मने नमः।
Whose soul has withdrawn from worldly craving.
Om Samksheptre Namah
ॐ संक्षेप्त्रे नमः।
He who condenses and gathers all creation.
Om Kshemakrite Namah
ॐ क्षेमकृते नमः।
Bringer of welfare and secure well-being.
Om Shivaya Namah
ॐ शिवाय नमः।
The auspicious one, benevolent lord Shiva-natured.
Om Shrivatsavakshase Namah
ॐ श्रीवत्सवक्षसे नमः।
Whose chest bears the mark of Shrivatsa, seat of Lakshmi
Om Shrivasaya Namah
ॐ श्रीवासाय नमः।
The abode where Shri, goddess of fortune, dwells
Om Shripataye Namah
ॐ श्रीपतये नमः।
Lord and husband of Shri, goddess of prosperity
Om Shrimatam Varaya Namah
ॐ श्रीमतां वराय नमः।
The greatest among those endowed with glory
Om Shridaya Namah
ॐ श्रीदाय नमः।
Bestower of prosperity and auspicious fortune
Om Shrishaya Namah
ॐ श्रीशाय नमः।
Lord and ruler of Shri, the goddess of wealth
Om Shrinivasaya Namah
ॐ श्रीनिवासाय नमः।
He in whom Shri makes her eternal dwelling
Om Shrinidhaye Namah
ॐ श्रीनिधये नमः।
The treasury and store of all prosperity
Om Shrivibhavanaya Namah
ॐ श्रीविभावनाय नमः।
He who manifests and expands divine glory
Om Shridharaya Namah
ॐ श्रीधराय नमः।
Sustainer and bearer of fortune and splendor
Om Shrikaraya Namah
ॐ श्रीकराय नमः।
Giver of prosperity to his devotees
Om Shreyase Namah
ॐ श्रेयसे नमः।
The highest good, the source of true welfare
Om Shrimate Namah
ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
He who is endowed with glory and majesty
Om Lokatrayashrayaya Namah
ॐ लोकत्रयाश्रयाय नमः।
Refuge and shelter of the three worlds
Om Svakshaya Namah
ॐ स्वक्षाय नमः।
He whose eyes are pure and beautiful
Om Svangaya Namah
ॐ स्वङ्गाय नमः।
He whose limbs are graceful and perfect
Om Shatanandaya Namah
ॐ शतानन्दाय नमः।
Whose bliss is boundless and ever full
Om Nandine Namah
ॐ नन्दिने नमः।
He who delights and rejoices his devotees
Om Jyotirganeshvaraya Namah
ॐ ज्योतिर्गणेश्वराय नमः।
Lord of the radiant hosts of light
Om Vijitatmane Namah
ॐ विजितात्मने नमः।
He whose self is fully mastered and controlled
Om Vidheyatmane Namah
ॐ विधेयात्मने नमः।
Whose nature is ever obedient to dharma
Om Satkirtaye Namah
ॐ सत्कीर्तये नमः।
Possessor of true and untarnished fame
Om Chhinnasamshayaya Namah
ॐ छिन्नसंशयाय नमः।
Destroyer of doubt for those who seek him
Om Udirnaya Namah
ॐ उदीर्णाय नमः।
He who rises supreme, transcendent and exalted
Om Sarvatashchakshushe Namah
ॐ सर्वतश्चक्षुषे नमः।
He whose eyes behold all things everywhere
Om Anishaya Namah
ॐ अनीशाय नमः।
He who has no ruler above himself
Om Shashvatasthiraya Namah
ॐ शाश्वतस्थिराय नमः।
The eternal and unmoving, changeless forever
Om Bhushayaya Namah
ॐ भूशयाय नमः।
He who rests upon the earth as his bed
Om Bhushanaya Namah
ॐ भूषणाय नमः।
The ornament that adorns all creation
Om Bhutaye Namah
ॐ भूतये नमः।
The source and essence of all existence
Om Vishokaya Namah
ॐ विशोकाय नमः।
He who is free from all sorrow
Om Shokanashanaya Namah
ॐ शोकनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of grief for those who take refuge in him
Om Archishmate Namah
ॐ अर्चिष्मते नमः।
He who is radiant with flames of glory
Om Architaya Namah
ॐ अर्चिताय नमः।
He who is worshipped and revered by all
Om Kumbhaya Namah
ॐ कुम्भाय नमः।
He who is shaped like the sacred pot of nectar
Om Vishuddhatmane Namah
ॐ विशुद्धात्मने नमः।
Whose soul is utterly pure and stainless
Om Vishodhanaya Namah
ॐ विशोधनाय नमः।
He who purifies and cleanses all beings
Om Aniruddhaya Namah
ॐ अनिरुद्धाय नमः।
The unobstructed one, whom nothing can hinder
Om Apratirathaya Namah
ॐ अप्रतिरथाय नमः।
He who has no equal rival in battle
Om Pradyumnaya Namah
ॐ प्रद्युम्नाय नमः।
Son of Krishna and Rukmini, lord of desire
Om Amitavikramaya Namah
ॐ अमितविक्रमाय नमः।
Whose valor and prowess are immeasurable
Om Kalaneminighne Namah
ॐ कालनेमिनिघ्ने नमः।
Slayer of the demon Kalanemi
Om Viraya Namah
ॐ वीराय नमः।
The heroic one, valiant beyond measure
Om Shauraye Namah
ॐ शौरये नमः।
The mighty and courageous champion
Om Shurajaneshvaraya Namah
ॐ शूरजनेश्वराय नमः।
Lord and ruler of heroic warriors
Om Trilokatmane Namah
ॐ त्रिलोकात्मने नमः।
The very self and soul of the three worlds
Om Trilokeshaya Namah
ॐ त्रिलोकेशाय नमः।
Sovereign lord of the three worlds
Om Keshavaya Namah
ॐ केशवाय नमः।
He whose hair is beautiful, slayer of Keshi
Om Keshighne Namah
ॐ केशिघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of the demon Keshi
Om Haraye Namah
ॐ हरये नमः।
He who removes suffering, Hari the remover of sin
Om Kamadevaya Namah
ॐ कामदेवाय नमः।
The god of desire, source of all wholesome longing
Om Kamapalaya Namah
ॐ कामपालाय नमः।
Protector and fulfiller of righteous desires
Om Kamine Namah
ॐ कामिने नमः।
He who is ever lovable and full of grace
Om Kantaya Namah
ॐ कान्ताय नमः।
The lord of surpassing beauty and charm
Om Kritagamaya Namah
ॐ कृतागमाय नमः।
He whose scriptures and traditions were established of old
Om Anirdeshyavapushe Namah
ॐ अनिर्देश्यवपुषे नमः।
Whose form cannot be described or delimited
Om Vishnave Namah
ॐ विष्णवे नमः।
The all-pervading one, present in everything
Om Viraya Namah
ॐ वीराय नमः।
The valiant hero, mighty beyond measure
Om Anantaya Namah
ॐ अनन्ताय नमः।
The endless one, without beginning or limit
Om Dhanamjayaya Namah
ॐ धनंजयाय नमः।
Conqueror of wealth, winner of Arjuna’s riches
Om Brahmanyaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मण्याय नमः।
Devoted friend and well-wisher of the Brahmins
Om Brahmakrite Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मकृते नमः।
Creator and shaper of the Vedic order
Om Brahmane Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः।
The supreme Brahman, the absolute reality itself
Om Brahmane Namah
ॐ ब्राह्मणे नमः।
He who is one with sacred Vedic knowledge
Om Brahmavivardhanaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मविवर्धनाय नमः।
Increaser and nourisher of spiritual wisdom
Om Brahmavide Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मविदे नमः।
Knower of the Brahman, the ultimate truth
Om Brahmanaya Namah
ॐ ब्राह्मणाय नमः।
He who embodies the priestly, learned nature
Om Brahmine Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मिणे नमः।
Possessor of Brahman’s nature and sacred power
Om Brahmajnaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of the Vedas and their hidden meaning
Om Brahmanapriyaya Namah
ॐ ब्राह्मणप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of the Brahmins and the wise
Om Mahakramaya Namah
ॐ महाक्रमाय नमः।
He of the mighty stride, the great strider
Om Mahakarmane Namah
ॐ महाकर्मणे नमः।
Doer of great and mighty deeds
Om Mahatejase Namah
ॐ महातेजसे नमः।
Blazing with immense splendor and radiance
Om Mahoragaya Namah
ॐ महोरगाय नमः।
The great serpent, mighty as Ananta-Shesha
Om Mahakratave Namah
ॐ महाक्रतवे नमः।
Lord of the great sacrificial rites
Om Mahayajvane Namah
ॐ महायज्वने नमः।
The great performer of yajna offerings
Om Mahayajnaya Namah
ॐ महायज्ञाय नमः।
He whose very being is the great sacrifice
Om Mahahavishe Namah
ॐ महाहविषे नमः।
Receiver of the greatest oblations offered
Om Stavyaya Namah
ॐ स्तव्याय नमः।
He who is worthy of praise and hymns
Om Stavapriyaya Namah
ॐ स्तवप्रियाय नमः।
Lover of prayers and devotional praise
Om Stotraya Namah
ॐ स्तोत्राय नमः।
The hymn of praise itself, embodied
Om Stutaye Namah
ॐ स्तुतये नमः।
He who is glorified through eulogy
Om Stotre Namah
ॐ स्तोत्रे नमः।
The very act of praising, personified
Om Ranapriyaya Namah
ॐ रणप्रियाय नमः।
Fond of battle, delighting in righteous war
Om Purnaya Namah
ॐ पूर्णाय नमः।
The complete one, whole and lacking nothing
Om Purayitre Namah
ॐ पूरयित्रे नमः।
He who fills and satisfies all things
Om Punyaya Namah
ॐ पुण्याय नमः।
The sacred and meritorious one
Om Punyakirtaye Namah
ॐ पुण्यकीर्तये नमः।
Whose fame is holy and ever auspicious
Om Anamayaya Namah
ॐ अनामयाय नमः।
Free from all disease and affliction
Om Manojavaya Namah
ॐ मनोजवाय नमः।
Swift as thought, moving at the speed of mind
Om Tirthakaraya Namah
ॐ तीर्थकराय नमः।
Maker of holy fords and places of pilgrimage
Om Vasuretase Namah
ॐ वसुरेतसे नमः।
Source of golden, life-giving seed
Om Vasupradaya Namah
ॐ वसुप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of wealth and abundant treasure
Om Vasupradaya Namah
ॐ वसुप्रदाय नमः।
Giver of riches to those who seek him
Om Vasudevaya Namah
ॐ वासुदेवाय नमः।
Son of Vasudeva, dweller within all beings
Om Vasave Namah
ॐ वसवे नमः।
He who dwells as the resplendent Vasu
Om Vasumanase Namah
ॐ वसुमनसे नमः।
Whose mind holds boundless treasure and virtue
Om Havishe Namah
ॐ हविषे नमः।
The sacred oblation offered in fire
Om Sadgataye Namah
ॐ सद्गतये नमः।
He who leads to the good and true goal
Om Satkritaye Namah
ॐ सत्कृतये नमः।
Rightly honored, worthy of true worship
Om Sattayai Namah
ॐ सत्तायै नमः।
Pure existence itself, the ground of all being
Om Sadbhutaye Namah
ॐ सद्भूतये नमः।
He who is present as true, unchanging reality
Om Satparayanaya Namah
ॐ सत्परायणाय नमः।
The highest goal for those devoted to truth
Om Shurasenaya Namah
ॐ शूरसेनाय नमः।
Lord of the Shurasena warriors and their clan
Om Yadushreshthaya Namah
ॐ यदुश्रेष्ठाय नमः।
Foremost among the Yadava lineage
Om Sannivasaya Namah
ॐ सन्निवासाय नमः।
He in whom all beings find their dwelling
Om Suyamunaya Namah
ॐ सूयामुनाय नमः।
Dweller by the fair Yamuna river
Om Bhutavasaya Namah
ॐ भूतावासाय नमः।
The abode in which all creatures reside
Om Vasudevaya Namah
ॐ वासुदेवाय नमः।
Son of Vasudeva, the all-pervading one
Om Sarvasunilayaya Namah
ॐ सर्वासुनिलयाय नमः।
Home of the life-breath of every creature
Om Analaya Namah
ॐ अनलाय नमः।
The fire that consumes and purifies all
Om Darpaghne Namah
ॐ दर्पघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of arrogance and false pride
Om Darpadaya Namah
ॐ दर्पदाय नमः।
Bestower of rightful confidence and dignity
Om Driptaya Namah
ॐ दृप्ताय नमः।
He who is ever full and satisfied
Om Durdharaya Namah
ॐ दुर्धराय नमः।
Whose strength cannot be overcome by any
Om Aparajitaya Namah
ॐ अपराजिताय नमः।
He who remains forever unconquered
Om Vishvamurtaye Namah
ॐ विश्वमूर्तये नमः।
Whose form pervades and constitutes the universe
Om Mahamurtaye Namah
ॐ महामूर्तये नमः।
Possessor of a form of boundless greatness
Om Diptamurtaye Namah
ॐ दीप्तमूर्तये नमः।
Whose form shines with radiant splendor
Om Amurtimate Namah
ॐ अमूर्तिमते नमः।
He who transcends all fixed form
Om Anekamurtaye Namah
ॐ अनेकमूर्तये नमः।
Manifest in countless divine forms at once
Om Avyaktaya Namah
ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः।
The unmanifest source hidden from ordinary sight
Om Shatamurtaye Namah
ॐ शतमूर्तये नमः।
He who bears a hundred sacred forms
Om Shatananaya Namah
ॐ शताननाय नमः।
He of a hundred faces turned to all
Om Ekaismai Namah
ॐ एकैस्मै नमः।
The singular one beyond all division
Om Naikasmai Namah
ॐ नैकस्मै नमः।
He who is never merely one alone
Om Savaya Namah
ॐ सवाय नमः।
Belonging to Savitri, or born of the sun’s radiance
Om Kaya Namah
ॐ काय नमः।
The self referred to simply as That
Om Kasmai Namah
ॐ कस्मै नमः।
The one questioned as who in ancient hymns
Om Yasmai Namah
ॐ यस्मै नमः।
He to whom every seeker’s search points
Om Tasmai Namah
ॐ तस्मै नमः।
That very one, the answer to all questions
Om Padamanuttamaya Namah
ॐ पदमनुत्तमाय नमः।
Grantor of the supreme, unsurpassed abode
Om Lokabandhave Namah
ॐ लोकबन्धवे नमः।
Kinsman and friend to all the worlds
Om Lokanathaya Namah
ॐ लोकनाथाय नमः।
Sovereign lord who rules over every world
Om Madhavaya Namah
ॐ माधवाय नमः।
Descendant of the Madhu clan, spring’s own lord
Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah
ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।
He who holds tender love for his devotees
Om Suvarnavarnaya Namah
ॐ सुवर्णवर्णाय नमः।
Whose hue gleams like burnished gold
Om Hemangaya Namah
ॐ हेमाङ्गाय नमः।
He whose limbs shine golden as fine metal
Om Varangaya Namah
ॐ वराङ्गाय नमः।
Possessor of a most excellent, radiant body
Om Chandanangadine Namah
ॐ चन्दनाङ्गदिने नमः।
Whose arms are anointed with fragrant sandal paste
Om Viraghne Namah
ॐ वीरघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of mighty heroes who oppose dharma
Om Vishamaya Namah
ॐ विषमाय नमः।
He who appears uneven yet is perfectly balanced
Om Shunyaya Namah
ॐ शून्याय नमः।
The void beyond all worldly attachment
Om Ghritashishe Namah
ॐ घृताशिषे नमः।
Giver of blessings anointed with sacred ghee
Om Achalaya Namah
ॐ अचलाय नमः।
The immovable one, steady beyond all change
Om Chalaya Namah
ॐ चलाय नमः।
He who moves freely through every realm
Om Amanine Namah
ॐ अमानिने नमः।
Free from vanity or false self-regard
Om Manadaya Namah
ॐ मानदाय नमः।
Bestower of honor upon the deserving
Om Manyaya Namah
ॐ मान्याय नमः।
He who is worthy of highest reverence
Om Lokasvamine Namah
ॐ लोकस्वामिने नमः।
Sovereign master of all the worlds
Om Trilokadhrishe Namah
ॐ त्रिलोकधृषे नमः।
He who upholds the three worlds
Om Sumedhase Namah
ॐ सुमेधसे नमः।
Possessor of the finest wisdom
Om Medhajaya Namah
ॐ मेधजाय नमः।
Born of pure intelligence
Om Dhanyaya Namah
ॐ धन्याय नमः।
Bestower of prosperity and fortune
Om Satyamedhase Namah
ॐ सत्यमेधसे नमः।
Whose wisdom is grounded in truth
Om Dharadharaya Namah
ॐ धराधराय नमः।
He who sustains the earth
Om Tejovrishaya Namah
ॐ तेजोवृषाय नमः।
Whose splendor showers down like rain
Om Dyutidharaya Namah
ॐ द्युतिधराय नमः।
Bearer of radiant light
Om Sarvashastrabhritamvaraya Namah
ॐ सर्वशस्त्रभृतांवराय नमः।
The foremost among all wielders of weapons
Om Pragrahaya Namah
ॐ प्रग्रहाय नमः।
He who draws devotees close in grace
Om Nigrahaya Namah
ॐ निग्रहाय नमः।
Restrainer who curbs the wicked
Om Vyagraya Namah
ॐ व्यग्राय नमः।
He who moves with fierce energy
Om Naikashringaya Namah
ॐ नैकशृङ्गाय नमः।
Bearer of many horns or peaks of glory
Om Gadagrajaya Namah
ॐ गदाग्रजाय नमः।
Elder brother of Gada, the mace-bearer
Om Chaturmurtaye Namah
ॐ चतुर्मूर्तये नमः।
He whose form is fourfold
Om Chaturbahave Namah
ॐ चतुर्बाहवे नमः।
The four-armed lord
Om Chaturvyuhaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्व्यूहाय नमः।
Manifest as the four vyuha emanations
Om Chaturgataye Namah
ॐ चतुर्गतये नमः।
Whose goal encompasses the four aims of life
Om Chaturatmane Namah
ॐ चतुरात्मने नमः।
Whose self pervades the four states of being
Om Chaturbhavaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्भावाय नमः।
He whose nature spans four modes of existence
Om Chaturvedavide Namah
ॐ चतुर्वेदविदे नमः।
Knower of the four Vedas
Om Ekapade Namah
ॐ एकपदे नमः।
He who stands upon a single foot
Om Samavartaya Namah
ॐ समावर्ताय नमः।
He who returns and revolves through creation
Om Anivrittatmane Namah
ॐ अनिवृत्तात्मने नमः।
Whose true self never withdraws or falters
Om Durjayaya Namah
ॐ दुर्जयाय नमः।
He who cannot be conquered
Om Duratikramaya Namah
ॐ दुरतिक्रमाय नमः।
Impossible to overstep or surpass
Om Durlabhaya Namah
ॐ दुर्लभाय नमः।
Rarely attained, hard to reach
Om Durgamaya Namah
ॐ दुर्गमाय नमः।
Difficult of access, hard to approach
Om Durgaya Namah
ॐ दुर्गाय नमः।
Destroyer of hardship and difficulty
Om Duravasaya Namah
ॐ दुरावासाय नमः।
Whose abode is hard to enter
Om Durarighne Namah
ॐ दुरारिघ्ने नमः।
Slayer of foes hard to defeat
Om Shubhangaya Namah
ॐ शुभाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose limbs are auspicious and beautiful
Om Lokasarangaya Namah
ॐ लोकसारङ्गाय नमः।
He who roams across the worlds like a deer
Om Sutantave Namah
ॐ सुतन्तवे नमः।
Whose thread of creation is finely woven
Om Tantuvardhanaya Namah
ॐ तन्तुवर्धनाय नमः।
He who extends the web of creation
Om Indrakarmane Namah
ॐ इन्द्रकर्मणे नमः।
Whose deeds match those of Indra
Om Mahakarmane Namah
ॐ महाकर्मणे नमः।
Doer of great and mighty deeds
Om Kritakarmane Namah
ॐ कृतकर्मणे नमः।
He whose work is already accomplished
Om Kritagamaya Namah
ॐ कृतागमाय नमः।
Author of sacred scripture and tradition
Om Udbhavaya Namah
ॐ उद्भवाय नमः।
Source from which all things arise
Om Sundaraya Namah
ॐ सुन्दराय नमः।
The beautiful, ever-charming lord
Om Sundaya Namah
ॐ सुन्दाय नमः।
He who delights and gladdens all
Om Ratnanabhaya Namah
ॐ रत्ननाभाय नमः।
Whose navel bears a lotus jewel
Om Sulochanaya Namah
ॐ सुलोचनाय नमः।
Whose eyes are lovely to behold
Om Arkaya Namah
ॐ अर्काय नमः।
Radiant as the sun
Om Vajasanaya Namah
ॐ वाजसनाय नमः।
Giver of grain and nourishment
Om Shringine Namah
ॐ शृङ्गिने नमः।
He who bears a horn of distinction
Om Jayantaya Namah
ॐ जयन्ताय नमः।
The ever-victorious one
Om Sarvavijjayine Namah
ॐ सर्वविज्जयिने नमः।
Conqueror who knows and triumphs over all
Om Suvarnabindave Namah
ॐ सुवर्णबिन्दवे नमः।
Whose drops shine like gold
Om Akshobhyaya Namah
ॐ अक्षोभ्याय नमः।
He who cannot be shaken or disturbed
Om Sarvavagishvareshvaraya Namah
ॐ सर्ववागीश्वरेश्वराय नमः।
Lord of the lords of all speech
Om Mahahradaya Namah
ॐ महाह्रदाय नमः।
The great lake, vast and deep
Om Mahagartaya Namah
ॐ महागर्ताय नमः।
The great chasm holding all things
Om Mahabhutaya Namah
ॐ महाभूताय नमः।
The great being, source of all elements
Om Mahanidhaye Namah
ॐ महानिधये नमः।
The great treasure, storehouse of all riches
Om Kumudaya Namah
ॐ कुमुदाय नमः।
He who is white as the night lotus
Om Kundaraya Namah
ॐ कुन्दराय नमः।
He who resembles the jasmine flower
Om Kundaya Namah
ॐ कुन्दाय नमः।
Bright and pure as jasmine blossom
Om Parjanyaya Namah
ॐ पर्जन्याय नमः।
He who is like the life-giving rain cloud
Om Pavanaya Namah
ॐ पावनाय नमः।
Purifier of all who take refuge in him
Om Anilaya Namah
ॐ अनिलाय नमः।
He who moves as the wind, ever pervading
Om Amritamshaya Namah
ॐ अमृतांशाय नमः।
He whose portion is deathless nectar
Om Amritavapushe Namah
ॐ अमृतवपुषे नमः।
Whose form is made of pure immortality
Om Sarvajnaya Namah
ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नमः।
The all-knowing, omniscient lord
Om Sarvatomukhaya Namah
ॐ सर्वतोमुखाय नमः।
He whose face turns towards everything
Om Sulabhaya Namah
ॐ सुलभाय नमः।
Easily attained by sincere devotion
Om Suvrataya Namah
ॐ सुव्रताय नमः।
He who keeps the noblest of vows
Om Siddhaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धाय नमः।
The perfected one, ever accomplished
Om Shatrujite Namah
ॐ शत्रुजिते नमः।
Conqueror of all enemies
Om Shatrutapanaya Namah
ॐ शत्रुतापनाय नमः।
He who scorches and torments his foes
Om Nyagrodhaya Namah
ॐ न्यग्रोधाय नमः।
He who is the sacred banyan tree
Om Udumbaraya Namah
ॐ उदुम्बराय नमः।
He who is the cluster fig tree
Om Ashvatthaya Namah
ॐ अश्वत्थाय नमः।
He who is the sacred fig tree
Om Chanurandhranishudanaya Namah
ॐ चाणूरान्ध्रनिषूदनाय नमः।
Slayer of the wrestler Chanura and the Andhra tyrant
Om Sahasrarchishe Namah
ॐ सहस्रार्चिषे नमः।
Radiant with a thousand rays
Om Saptajihvaya Namah
ॐ सप्तजिह्वाय नमः।
He whose seven tongues are the flames of fire
Om Saptaidhase Namah
ॐ सप्तैधसे नमः।
He who is fed by seven kinds of fuel
Om Saptavahanaya Namah
ॐ सप्तवाहनाय नमः।
He whose seven horses draw the sun’s chariot
Om Amurtaye Namah
ॐ अमूर्तये नमः।
The formless one, beyond shape
Om Anaghaya Namah
ॐ अनघाय नमः।
Free from all sin and blemish
Om Achintyaya Namah
ॐ अचिन्त्याय नमः।
Beyond the grasp of thought
Om Bhayakrite Namah
ॐ भयकृते नमः।
He who instills fear in the wicked
Om Bhayanashanaya Namah
ॐ भयनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of fear for his devotees
Om Anave Namah
ॐ अणवे नमः।
Subtler than the smallest atom
Om Brihate Namah
ॐ बृहते नमः।
Vaster than the greatest expanse
Om Krishaya Namah
ॐ कृशाय नमः।
He who appears lean and slender
Om Sthulaya Namah
ॐ स्थूलाय नमः।
He who appears massive and gross
Om Gunabhrite Namah
ॐ गुणभृते नमः।
Bearer of all the qualities of nature
Om Nirgunaya Namah
ॐ निर्गुणाय नमः।
Beyond the three qualities of nature
Om Mahate Namah
ॐ महते नमः।
The great one, supreme in glory
Om Adhritaya Namah
ॐ अधृताय नमः।
He who is unsupported, needing no support
Om Svadhritaya Namah
ॐ स्वधृताय नमः।
He who is sustained by his own power
Om Svasyaya Namah
ॐ स्वास्याय नमः।
He of the beautiful, radiant countenance
Om Pragvamshaya Namah
ॐ प्राग्वंशाय नमः।
He who stands foremost in his lineage
Om Vamshavardhanaya Namah
ॐ वंशवर्धनाय नमः।
He who increases and blesses his lineage
Om Bharabhrite Namah
ॐ भारभृते नमः।
Bearer of the burden of the world
Om Kathitaya Namah
ॐ कथिताय नमः।
He who is celebrated and spoken of in the scriptures
Om Yogine Namah
ॐ योगिने नमः।
The supreme yogi, master of union
Om Yogishaya Namah
ॐ योगीशाय नमः।
Lord and ruler of all yogis
Om Sarvakamadaya Namah
ॐ सर्वकामदाय नमः।
Bestower of every desire of the devotee
Om Ashramaya Namah
ॐ आश्रमाय नमः।
The support of the four stages of life
Om Shramanaya Namah
ॐ श्रमणाय नमः।
He who toils and strives as the ascetic
Om Kshamaya Namah
ॐ क्षामाय नमः।
Whose patience and forbearance never fail
Om Suparnaya Namah
ॐ सुपर्णाय नमः।
He whose vehicle is the fair-winged Garuda
Om Vayuvahanaya Namah
ॐ वायुवाहनाय नमः।
He who moves on the wind, borne by air
Om Dhanurdharaya Namah
ॐ धनुर्धराय नमः।
The wielder of the divine bow
Om Dhanurvedaya Namah
ॐ धनुर्वेदाय नमः।
Master of the science of archery
Om Dandaya Namah
ॐ दण्डाय नमः।
The rod of chastisement that upholds order
Om Damayitre Namah
ॐ दमयित्रे नमः।
He who disciplines and subdues the wicked
Om Damaya Namah
ॐ दमाय नमः।
Self-control and restraint personified
Om Aparajitaya Namah
ॐ अपराजिताय नमः।
He who is never conquered by any foe
Om Sarvasahaya Namah
ॐ सर्वसहाय नमः।
He who bears and endures all things
Om Niyantre Namah
ॐ नियन्त्रे नमः।
The controller who governs all beings
Om Aniyamaya Namah
ॐ अनियमाय नमः।
He who is bound by no external rule
Om Ayamaya Namah
ॐ अयमाय नमः।
He who sets the measure for all things
Om Sattvavate Namah
ॐ सत्त्ववते नमः।
Full of sattva, the quality of purity
Om Sattvikaya Namah
ॐ सात्त्विकाय नमः।
He who dwells in the pure sattvic state
Om Satyaya Namah
ॐ सत्याय नमः।
Truth itself, the ever-real one
Om Satyadharmaparayanaya Namah
ॐ सत्यधर्मपरायणाय नमः।
He devoted wholly to truth and righteous duty
Om Abhiprayaya Namah
ॐ अभिप्रायाय नमः।
The object of every wish and intention
Om Priyarhaya Namah
ॐ प्रियार्हाय नमः।
He worthy of being cherished and loved
Om Arhaya Namah
ॐ अर्हाय नमः।
He who is fit for worship and honor
Om Priyakrite Namah
ॐ प्रियकृते नमः।
He who delights and pleases his devotees
Om Pritivardhanaya Namah
ॐ प्रीतिवर्धनाय नमः।
He who increases love and affection
Om Vihayasagataye Namah
ॐ विहायसगतये नमः।
He who moves freely through the sky
Om Jyotishe Namah
ॐ ज्योतिषे नमः।
The radiant light that illumines all
Om Suruchaye Namah
ॐ सुरुचये नमः।
He of lovely and pleasing radiance
Om Hutabhuje Namah
ॐ हुतभुजे नमः।
He who partakes of the sacrificial oblation
Om Vibhave Namah
ॐ विभवे नमः।
The source of all wealth and splendor
Om Ravaye Namah
ॐ रवये नमः।
He who shines as the sun
Om Virochanaya Namah
ॐ विरोचनाय नमः।
He who illuminates all directions
Om Suryaya Namah
ॐ सूर्याय नमः।
The sun, dispeller of darkness
Om Savitre Namah
ॐ सवित्रे नमः।
The generator, impeller of all life
Om Ravilochanaya Namah
ॐ रविलोचनाय नमः।
He whose eye is the radiant sun
Om Anantaya Namah
ॐ अनन्ताय नमः।
The endless one, without limit or end
Om Hutabhuje Namah
ॐ हुतभुजे नमः।
He who consumes the sacrificial offering
Om Bhoktre Namah
ॐ भोक्त्रे नमः।
The enjoyer who experiences all creation
Om Sukhadaya Namah
ॐ सुखदाय नमः।
Giver of happiness to his devotees
Om Naikajaya Namah
ॐ नैकजाय नमः।
He born in many forms across ages
Om Agrajaya Namah
ॐ अग्रजाय नमः।
He who is born before all others
Om Anirvinnaya Namah
ॐ अनिर्विण्णाय नमः।
He who never feels despair or dejection
Om Sadamarshine Namah
ॐ सदामर्षिणे नमः।
He whose patience and forbearance never falter
Om Lokadhishthanaya Namah
ॐ लोकाधिष्ठानाय नमः।
The foundation on which all worlds rest
Om Adbhutaya Namah
ॐ अद्भुताय नमः।
The wondrous and marvelous one
Om Sanate Namah
ॐ सनाते नमः।
The eternal, ever-existing one
Om Sanatanatamaya Namah
ॐ सनातनतमाय नमः।
The most ancient of the ancient
Om Kapilaya Namah
ॐ कपिलाय नमः।
Kapila, the sage-form of the lord
Om Kapaye Namah
ॐ कपये नमः।
The great sage and seer of wisdom
Om Avyayaya Namah
ॐ अव्ययाय नमः।
The imperishable one, free of decay
Om Svastidaya Namah
ॐ स्वस्तिदाय नमः।
Bestower of auspiciousness and well-being on all who worship him
Om Svastikrite Namah
ॐ स्वस्तिकृते नमः।
He who creates auspiciousness for his devotees
Om Svastaye Namah
ॐ स्वस्तये नमः।
The very embodiment of welfare and blessing
Om Svastibhuje Namah
ॐ स्वस्तिभुजे नमः।
Whose arms grant good fortune to those who take refuge
Om Svastidakshinaya Namah
ॐ स्वस्तिदक्षिणाय नमः।
Generous giver of auspicious gifts, munificent as the right hand
Om Araudraya Namah
ॐ अरौद्राय नमः।
Free from cruelty or fierce anger, ever gentle
Om Kundaline Namah
ॐ कुण्डलिने नमः।
He who bears the coiled serpent Ananta as ornament
Om Chakrine Namah
ॐ चक्रिणे नमः।
Wielder of the discus, the Sudarshana chakra
Om Vikramine Namah
ॐ विक्रमिणे नमः।
The one of mighty strides, recalling the Vamana avatar
Om Urjitashasanaya Namah
ॐ ऊर्जितशासनाय नमः।
Whose commands and ordinances are powerful and unshakeable
Om Shabdatigaya Namah
ॐ शब्दातिगाय नमः।
He who transcends all words and description
Om Shabdasahaya Namah
ॐ शब्दसहाय नमः।
He who is reached and known through the sacred sound of the Veda
Om Shishiraya Namah
ॐ शिशिराय नमः।
Cool and soothing like the winter season
Om Sharvarikaraya Namah
ॐ शर्वरीकराय नमः।
Maker of night, who brings rest to all beings
Om Akruraya Namah
ॐ अक्रूराय नमः।
Never cruel, gentle toward every creature
Om Peshalaya Namah
ॐ पेशलाय नमः।
Tender and delicate in nature, soft of heart
Om Dakshaya Namah
ॐ दक्षाय नमः।
Skilled and efficient in accomplishing all deeds
Om Dakshinaya Namah
ॐ दक्षिणाय नमः।
Upright and honest, generous in giving
Om Kshaminam Varaya Namah
ॐ क्षमिणां वराय नमः।
Foremost among the forgiving and patient
Om Vidvattamaya Namah
ॐ विद्वत्तमाय नमः।
Greatest among the learned and wise
Om Vitabhayaya Namah
ॐ वीतभयाय नमः।
He who is free from all fear
Om Punyashravanakirtanaya Namah
ॐ पुण्यश्रवणकीर्तनाय नमः।
Whose praise and glory purify all who hear or chant them
Om Uttaranaya Namah
ॐ उत्तारणाय नमः।
He who ferries devotees across the ocean of rebirth
Om Dushkritighne Namah
ॐ दुष्कृतिघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of evil deeds and their consequences
Om Punyaya Namah
ॐ पुण्याय नमः।
The embodiment of merit and sacred virtue
Om Duhsvapnanashanaya Namah
ॐ दुःस्वप्ननाशनाय नमः।
Dispeller of bad dreams and evil omens
Om Viraghne Namah
ॐ वीरघ्ने नमः।
Slayer of hostile and heroic demons who oppose dharma
Om Rakshanaya Namah
ॐ रक्षणाय नमः।
Protector who shields his devotees from harm
Om Sadbhyo Namah
ॐ सद्भ्यो नमः।
He who belongs to and sustains the virtuous
Om Jivanaya Namah
ॐ जीवनाय नमः।
The very life-force animating all beings
Om Paryavasthitaya Namah
ॐ पर्यवस्थिताय नमः।
He who pervades and abides within all creation
Om Anantarupaya Namah
ॐ अनन्तरूपाय नमः।
Whose form is boundless and without limit
Om Anantashriye Namah
ॐ अनन्तश्रिये नमः।
Possessor of infinite glory and splendor
Om Jitamanyave Namah
ॐ जितमन्यवे नमः।
He whose anger is conquered, ever serene
Om Bhayapahaya Namah
ॐ भयापहाय नमः।
Remover of fear from those who take shelter in him
Om Chaturashraya Namah
ॐ चतुरश्राय नमः।
Whose form is symmetrical and perfect, four-square in balance
Om Gabhiratmane Namah
ॐ गभीरात्मने नमः।
Of profound and unfathomable inner nature
Om Vidishaya Namah
ॐ विदिशाय नमः।
He who assigns and governs the directions
Om Vyadishaya Namah
ॐ व्यादिशाय नमः।
He who instructs and directs specifically toward dharma
Om Dishaya Namah
ॐ दिशाय नमः।
The source that points the way for all beings
Om Anadaye Namah
ॐ अनादये नमः।
He who has no origin or beginning
Om Bhuvobhuve Namah
ॐ भुवोभुवे नमः।
He who exists as the ground of every world
Om Lakshmyai Namah
ॐ लक्ष्म्यै नमः।
Consort and abode of Goddess Lakshmi
Om Suviraya Namah
ॐ सुवीराय नमः।
Truly heroic and valiant beyond measure
Om Ruchirangadaya Namah
ॐ रुचिराङ्गदाय नमः।
Adorned with beautiful armlets and bright ornaments
Om Jananaya Namah
ॐ जननाय नमः।
The cause of birth for all living beings
Om Janajanmadaye Namah
ॐ जनजन्मादये नमः।
The origin from which all beings are born
Om Bhimaya Namah
ॐ भीमाय नमः।
He who is formidable to the wicked
Om Bhimaparakramaya Namah
ॐ भीमपराक्रमाय नमः।
Of terrible and fearsome valor in battle
Om Adharanilayaya Namah
ॐ आधारनिलयाय नमः।
The foundation and resting place of all existence
Om Adhatre Namah
ॐ अधात्रे नमः।
He who supports and sustains all beings unequaled
Om Pushpahasaya Namah
ॐ पुष्पहासाय नमः।
Whose smile is as beautiful and delightful as a flower
Om Prajagaraya Namah
ॐ प्रजागराय नमः।
He who remains ever wakeful, never subject to sleep
Om Urdhvagaya Namah
ॐ ऊर्ध्वगाय नमः।
He who moves and dwells in the highest region
Om Satpathacharaya Namah
ॐ सत्पथाचाराय नमः।
Whose conduct always follows the true and righteous path
Om Pranadaya Namah
ॐ प्राणदाय नमः।
Bestower of life-breath and vital force to all creatures
Om Pranavaya Namah
ॐ प्रणवाय नमः।
The sacred syllable Om, essence of all Vedic mantras
Om Panaya Namah
ॐ पणाय नमः।
He who is the wager, or the very stake of existence
Om Pramanaya Namah
ॐ प्रमाणाय नमः।
The measure and standard by which all things are known
Om Prananilayaya Namah
ॐ प्राणनिलयाय नमः।
The abode in which all life-breaths ultimately rest
Om Pranabhrite Namah
ॐ प्राणभृते नमः।
He who bears and sustains the breath of living beings
Om Pranajivanaya Namah
ॐ प्राणजीवनाय नमः।
He who is the very life of all that breathes
Om Tattvaya Namah
ॐ तत्त्वाय नमः।
The ultimate reality underlying all existence
Om Tattvavide Namah
ॐ तत्त्वविदे नमः।
He who alone knows the true nature of that reality
Om Ekatmane Namah
ॐ एकात्मने नमः।
He whose self is one, undivided across all beings
Om Janmamrityujaratigaya Namah
ॐ जन्ममृत्युजरातिगाय नमः।
He who transcends birth, death, and old age
Om Bhurbhuvah Svastarave Namah
ॐ भुर्भुवः स्वस्तरवे नमः।
The sun-like source of the three worlds, earth to heaven
Om Taraya Namah
ॐ ताराय नमः।
He who ferries devotees across the ocean of rebirth
Om Savitre Namah
ॐ सवित्रे नमः।
The generator and prompter of all creation, like the sun
Om Prapitamahaya Namah
ॐ प्रपितामहाय नमः।
The great-grandfather, source before Brahma himself
Om Yajnaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञाय नमः।
The sacrifice itself, embodiment of every ritual offering
Om Yajnapataye Namah
ॐ यज्ञपतये नमः।
The lord and protector of all sacrificial rites
Om Yajvane Namah
ॐ यज्वने नमः।
He who performs sacrifice as the eternal worshipper
Om Yajnangaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञाङ्गाय नमः।
He whose limbs constitute the parts of the sacrifice
Om Yajnavahanaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञवाहनाय नमः।
He who carries forward and conducts the sacrifice
Om Yajnabhrite Namah
ॐ यज्ञभृते नमः।
He who upholds and maintains the sacrificial order
Om Yajnakrite Namah
ॐ यज्ञकृते नमः।
The doer and performer of every sacred rite
Om Yajnine Namah
ॐ यज्ञिने नमः।
He who is devoted to and identified with sacrifice
Om Yajnabhuje Namah
ॐ यज्ञभुजे नमः।
He who enjoys and receives the fruits of sacrifice
Om Yajnasadhanaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञसाधनाय नमः।
The means and instrument by which sacrifice is accomplished
Om Yajnantakrite Namah
ॐ यज्ञान्तकृते नमः।
He who brings every sacrifice to its completion
Om Yajnaguhyaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञगुह्याय नमः।
The hidden, mystical secret at the heart of sacrifice
Om Annaya Namah
ॐ अन्नाय नमः।
Food itself, the sustenance that nourishes all beings
Om Annadaya Namah
ॐ अन्नादाय नमः।
The eater of food, consuming all that is offered
Om Atmayonaye Namah
ॐ आत्मयोनये नमः।
He who is his own source, self-originating womb of being
Om Svayamjataya Namah
ॐ स्वयंजाताय नमः।
He who is born of himself, without any other cause
Om Vaikhanaya Namah
ॐ वैखानाय नमः।
The ascetic seer who performs austere penance
Om Samagayanaya Namah
ॐ सामगायनाय नमः।
He who is sung and glorified through the Sama Veda melodies
Om Devakinandanaya Namah
ॐ देवकीनन्दनाय नमः।
The beloved son of Devaki, Krishna the joy-giver
Om Srashtre Namah
ॐ स्रष्ट्रे नमः।
The creator who fashions and brings forth the universe
Om Kshitishaya Namah
ॐ क्षितीशाय नमः।
The lord and ruler of the earth
Om Papanashanaya Namah
ॐ पापनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of sin who cleanses all wrongdoing
Om Shamkhabhrite Namah
ॐ शंखभृते नमः।
He who bears the conch shell Panchajanya
Om Nandakine Namah
ॐ नन्दकिने नमः।
He who wields the sword named Nandaka
Om Chakrine Namah
ॐ चक्रिणे नमः।
He who bears the discus, wielder of the chakra
Om Sharngadhanvane Namah
ॐ शार्ङ्गधन्वने नमः।
He whose bow is the mighty Sharnga
Om Gadadharaya Namah
ॐ गदाधराय नमः।
He who bears the mace Kaumodaki in hand
Om Rathangapanaye Namah
ॐ रथाङ्गपाणये नमः।
He whose hand holds the wheel-like weapon of the chariot
Om Akshobhyaya Namah
ॐ अक्षोभ्याय नमः।
He who cannot be disturbed or provoked, ever unshaken
Om Sarvapraharanayudhaya Namah
ॐ सर्वप्रहरणायुधाय नमः।
He for whom every weapon serves as an instrument of protection
About the Vishnu Sahasranamavali
The tradition of a thousand names for Vishnu comes down through the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, where Bhishma, lying wounded on his bed of arrows, answers Yudhishthira’s question about which single deity deserves complete surrender by reciting these names one after another. This places the Vishnu Sahasranama inside the epic’s own story rather than treating it as a separate later composition, given as a dying elder’s final teaching to a ruling king.
Each of the thousand names traces back to the Sahasranama Stotra section of the Mahabharata, where the names appear woven into continuous verse. The namavali form used for chanting separates that verse into individual names, each paired with the closing word ‘Namah,’ so a devotee can recite name by name at any pace, pausing or returning to a section without losing the thread of the whole hymn.
Vishnu appears through these thousand names as the force that holds the universe steady between cycles of creation and dissolution, the god who reclines on the coiled serpent Ananta-Shesha in the cosmic ocean of milk while the world takes shape from his dreaming. Many names refer directly to his ten principal descents into the world, to the discus Sudarshana that guards righteous order, and to his constant closeness with Lakshmi, goddess of fortune, who is rarely pictured apart from him.
What distinguishes this particular namavali from a shorter devotional hymn is how much theology is packed into single words rather than full sentences. Across the thousand names, Vishnu is addressed as the one who pervades every direction, as the one who upholds ethical order in the world, and as the one who quietly dwells within the chanter’s own heart. Working through the complete sequence feels less like offering praise and more like circling a single deity from every possible angle of understanding.
How to Chant the 1000 Names
- <b>Prepare a clean, quiet space.</b> Bathe, wear clean clothes, and sit facing east or north with a lamp lit and an image or murti of Vishnu in front of you, adding a tulsi leaf nearby if one is available.
- <b>Open with a brief invocation.</b> Offer a short prayer to Ganesha or your guru for an unobstructed start, then take a few calm breaths before beginning the names themselves.
- <b>Chant each name in turn.</b> Say or silently repeat ‘Om’ before every name and ‘Namah’ after it, moving through the list at a steady, unhurried rhythm rather than rushing to reach the end.
- <b>Use a mala to hold your pace.</b> A tulsi bead mala can help you track progress through all thousand names without breaking your attention on pronunciation and meaning.
- <b>Close with a few quiet moments.</b> After the final name, sit in silence briefly, offer water or a small prasad if you have one, and dedicate the merit of the chant to your family or to all beings.
Benefits of Chanting
- <b>Steady protection.</b> Regular recitation is traditionally held to place the chanter under Vishnu’s guardianship, calling on the same Sudarshana Chakra referenced throughout the names as a shield against harm.
- <b>Material and household sustenance.</b> Because Vishnu is never separate from Lakshmi, the names are chanted for stability in livelihood, food, and family provision, not only for spiritual reward.
- <b>A calmer, less scattered mind.</b> The sheer length and repetition of the thousand names gives restless attention a single steady task, which many chanters find settles anxiety more effectively than shorter prayers.
- <b>Clearer judgment in hard decisions.</b> Sustained chanting is said to sharpen the ability to tell right action from wrong, drawing on names that describe Vishnu as the upholder of dharma.
- <b>Progress toward liberation.</b> Beyond everyday comfort, the namavali is recited with moksha in view, gradually loosening the chanter’s hold on repeated birth by fixing attention on the imperishable nature the names keep pointing back to.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to chant all 1000 names?
Chanting all thousand names aloud at a clear, steady pace usually takes 45 minutes to an hour. Reading silently can move a little faster, though most traditions favor audible or at least lip-moving recitation, since the sound itself is considered part of the practice.
What is the best time or day to chant the Vishnu Sahasranamavali?
Ekadashi, the eleventh day of each lunar fortnight, is widely considered the most fitting day, since it already carries strong associations with Vishnu worship and fasting. Saturdays and Anant Chaturdashi, which honors Vishnu in his form as Ananta, are also favored, though a sincere daily chant at dawn holds its own value.
Can I chant the names in English instead of Sanskrit?
Yes. Sanskrit’s original sound is traditionally believed to carry an effect of its own, but chanting a transliterated or translated form in English with genuine attention to meaning is accepted, especially while you are still learning correct Sanskrit pronunciation.
How is this different from other Vishnu related thousand-name lists, like a Krishna Sahasranama?
The Vishnu Sahasranama comes from the Mahabharata’s Anushasana Parva and addresses Vishnu in his broad cosmic role as preserver, drawing on names tied to his ten avatars and universal attributes. A Krishna Sahasranama instead centers on Krishna’s particular life and character as one avatar, so the two share a spirit but emphasize different names and imagery.
Do I need to understand Sanskrit to benefit from chanting?
No. Many devotees chant for years on correct pronunciation and sincere intent alone, picking up meaning gradually over time. Understanding the words deepens the practice but is not required to begin it.
Is there a shorter way to gain similar benefits without chanting all 1000 names?
Some traditions allow chanting select clusters of names or the closing verses on days when time is short, though the full sequence is considered the most complete form of the practice. A brief daily chant of key names still holds meaning, even if it is less complete than the full namavali.
ॐ नमो नारायणाय · May Lord Vishnu sustain and protect all that you hold dear.