1000 Names of Balarama (Balarama Sahasranamavali)
श्री बलराम सहस्रनामावली
What is the Balarama Sahasranamavali?
The Balarama Sahasranamavali is a devotional garland of 962 names of Lord Balarama, Krishna’s elder brother and an incarnation of the serpent Shesha, with each name chanted in the form Om [name] Namah. It draws on Puranic tradition connected to the Garga Samhita and highlights Balarama’s strength, his plough and pestle, and his role as protector of farmers and wrestlers. A full, unhurried recitation of all 962 names generally takes about 45 to 60 minutes.
The Balarama Sahasranamavali gathers 962 names of Krishna’s elder brother into a single chain of devotion, each one chanted as Om [name] Namah. Where Krishna’s own thousand names dwell on charm and cosmic rule, this garland stays close to Balarama’s ground level strength: the plough over his shoulder, the wrestler’s build, and the unwavering loyalty of a son, brother, and protector.
All 962 Names of Balarama 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 Balabhadraya Namah
ॐ बलभद्राय नमः।
The mighty and auspicious one, strong and gracious brother of Krishna
Om Ramabhadraya Namah
ॐ रामभद्राय नमः।
The gracious and blessed Rama, elder among the divine brothers
Om Ramaya Namah
ॐ रामाय नमः।
He who delights all, the charming lord
Om Sankarshanaya Namah
ॐ सङ्कर्षणाय नमः।
He who draws together, the plough-wielder who unites Krishna and the Yadavas
Om Achyutaya Namah
ॐ अच्युताय नमः।
The infallible one, who never falls from his own nature
Om Revatiramanaya Namah
ॐ रेवतीरमणाय नमः।
Beloved husband and delight of Revati
Om Devaya Namah
ॐ देवाय नमः।
The radiant, effulgent god
Om Kamapalaya Namah
ॐ कामपालाय नमः।
Protector and fulfiller of desires
Om Halayudhaya Namah
ॐ हलायुधाय नमः।
Wielder of the plough as his weapon
Om Nilambaraya Namah
ॐ नीलाम्बराय नमः।
He whose garments are deep blue
Om Shvetavarnaya Namah
ॐ श्वेतवर्णाय नमः।
Whose complexion is fair as milk or the moon
Om Baladevaya Namah
ॐ बलदेवाय नमः।
The strong god, mighty divine lord
Om Achyutagrajaya Namah
ॐ अच्युताग्रजाय नमः।
Elder brother of the infallible Krishna
Om Pralambaghnaya Namah
ॐ प्रलम्बघ्नाय नमः।
Destroyer of the demon Pralamba
Om Mahaviraya Namah
ॐ महावीराय नमः।
The great hero of unmatched valor
Om Rauhineyaya Namah
ॐ रौहिणेयाय नमः।
Son born of Rohini
Om Pratapavate Namah
ॐ प्रतापवते नमः।
He who is full of valor and majesty
Om Talankaya Namah
ॐ तालाङ्काय नमः।
He whose banner bears the palmyra tree emblem
Om Musaline Namah
ॐ मुसलिने नमः।
Wielder of the pestle-club in battle
Om Haline Namah
ॐ हलीने नमः।
He who holds the plough
Om Haraye Namah
ॐ हरये नमः।
The remover of sins, another name shared with Vishnu
Om Yaduvaraya Namah
ॐ यदुवराय नमः।
Best and foremost among the Yadu clan
Om Baline Namah
ॐ बलिने नमः।
Possessor of great strength and power
Om Sirapanaye Namah
ॐ सीरपाणये नमः।
He whose hand holds the plough
Om Padmapanaye Namah
ॐ पद्मपाणये नमः।
He whose hand is lotus-soft, gracious in form
Om Lagudine Namah
ॐ लगुडिने नमः।
Wielder of the club or staff
Om Venuvadanaya Namah
ॐ वेणुवादनाय नमः।
Player of the flute, sweet musician
Om Kalindibhedanaya Namah
ॐ कालिन्दीभेदनाय नमः।
He who split open the Yamuna’s course by his plough
Om Viraya Namah
ॐ वीराय नमः।
The valiant and heroic one
Om Balaya Namah
ॐ बलाय नमः।
He who is strength and power itself
Om Prabalaya Namah
ॐ प्रबलाय नमः।
The exceedingly powerful, surpassing all in might
Om Urdhvagaya Namah
ॐ ऊर्ध्वगाय नमः।
He who moves upward, transcendent in nature
Om Vasudevakalanantaya Namah
ॐ वासुदेवकलानन्ताय नमः।
The endless serpent Ananta, a portion of Vasudeva’s essence
Om Sahasravadanaya Namah
ॐ सहस्रावदनाय नमः।
He of a thousand faces, as the great serpent Shesha
Om Svaraje Namah
ॐ स्वराजे नमः।
The self-ruling sovereign, master of himself
Om Vasave Namah
ॐ वसवे नमः।
Dweller among all beings, the pervading one
Om Vasumatibhartre Namah
ॐ वसुमतीभर्त्रे नमः।
Lord and sustainer of the earth
Om Vasudevaya Namah
ॐ वासुदेवाय नमः।
Son of Vasudeva, brother sharing Krishna’s lineage
Om Vasuttamaya Namah
ॐ वसूत्तमाय नमः।
Foremost among the Vasus, best of the radiant ones
Om Yaduttamaya Namah
ॐ यदूत्तमाय नमः।
Best and greatest of the Yadu lineage
Om Yadavendraya Namah
ॐ यादवेन्द्राय नमः।
Lord and chief of the Yadava people
Om Madhavaya Namah
ॐ माधवाय नमः।
Descendant of the Madhu clan, sweet lord
Om Vrishnivallabhaya Namah
ॐ वृष्णिवल्लभाय नमः।
Beloved favorite of the Vrishni clan
Om Dvarakeshaya Namah
ॐ द्वारकेशाय नमः।
Lord and ruler of Dvaraka city
Om Mathureshaya Namah
ॐ माथुरेशाय नमः।
Lord and ruler of Mathura
Om Danine Namah
ॐ दानिने नमः।
The generous giver, bestower of gifts
Om Manine Namah
ॐ मानिने नमः।
He who is honored and full of self-respect
Om Mahamanase Namah
ॐ महामनसे नमः।
He of the great and noble mind
Om Purnaya Namah
ॐ पूर्णाय नमः।
The complete and ever-full one
Om Puranaya Namah
ॐ पुराणाय नमः।
The ancient and primeval lord
Om Purushaya Namah
ॐ पुरुषाय नमः।
The supreme cosmic Person underlying all creation.
Om Pareshaya Namah
ॐ परेशाय नमः।
The lord of lords, ruling over all other rulers.
Om Parameshvaraya Namah
ॐ परमेश्वराय नमः।
The highest sovereign, greater than every other god.
Om Paripurnatamaya Namah
ॐ परिपूर्णतमाय नमः।
He who is completely and utterly full, lacking nothing.
Om Sakshatparamaya Namah
ॐ साक्षात्परामाय नमः।
The transcendent one, directly perceived as supreme reality.
Om Purushottamaya Namah
ॐ पुरुषोत्तमाय नमः।
Best among all beings, exalted above every person.
Om Anantaya Namah
ॐ अनन्ताय नमः।
The endless one, without limit in time or space.
Om Shashvataya Namah
ॐ शाश्वताय नमः।
The eternal one, unchanging through all ages.
Om Sheshaya Namah
ॐ शेषाय नमः।
Whose form is the great serpent Shesha, remainder of all things.
Om Bhagavate Namah
ॐ भगवते नमः।
Possessor of all six-fold glories, the blessed lord.
Om Prakriteh Paraya Namah
ॐ प्रकृतेः पराय नमः।
He who stands beyond material nature and its modes.
Om Jivatmane Namah
ॐ जीवात्मने नमः।
The individual soul dwelling within every creature.
Om Paramatmane Namah
ॐ परमात्मने नमः।
The supreme self, source of all embodied souls.
Om Antaratmane Namah
ॐ अन्तरात्मने नमः।
The inner witness residing in every heart.
Om Dhruvaya Namah
ॐ ध्रुवाय नमः।
The fixed and steadfast one, immovable as the pole star.
Om Avyayaya Namah
ॐ आव्ययाय नमः।
The imperishable one, free from decay or loss.
Om Chaturvyuhaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्व्यूहाय नमः।
He who manifests in four divine forms, the vyuha expansions.
Om Chaturvedaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्वेदाय नमः।
Whose being is expressed through the four Vedas.
Om Chaturmurtine Namah
ॐ चतुर्मूर्तिने नमः।
Whose body takes four sacred forms.
Om Chatushpadaya Namah
ॐ चतुष्पदाय नमः।
He who bears the four-footed nature of dharma.
Om Pradhanaya Namah
ॐ प्रधानाय नमः।
The primal substance from which creation unfolds.
Om Prakritaye Namah
ॐ प्रकृतये नमः।
Identified with primordial nature, source of the world.
Om Sakshine Namah
ॐ साक्षिणे नमः।
The silent witness who observes all actions.
Om Sanghataya Namah
ॐ सङ्घाताय नमः।
He who gathers and binds the elements into one whole.
Om Sanghavate Namah
ॐ सङ्घवते नमः।
Master of every assembly and collective body.
Om Sakhyai Namah
ॐ सख्यै नमः।
Friendship itself, ever the true companion.
Om Mahamanase Namah
ॐ महामनसे नमः।
Possessor of the greatest and most expansive mind.
Om Buddhisakhaya Namah
ॐ बुद्धिसखाय नमः।
Companion and friend of the intellect.
Om Chetase Namah
ॐ चेतसे नमः।
The pure consciousness underlying all thought.
Om Ahankara Avritaya Namah
ॐ अहङ्कार आवृताय नमः।
He who is veiled by the ego-sense yet transcends it.
Om Indriyeshaya Namah
ॐ इन्द्रियेशाय नमः।
Ruler and controller of the senses.
Om Devatatmane Namah
ॐ देवतात्मने नमः।
The indwelling self of all the gods.
Om Jnanaya Namah
ॐ ज्ञानाय नमः।
He who is true knowledge itself
Om Karmane Namah
ॐ कर्मणे नमः।
He who is sacred action and duty
Om Sharmane Namah
ॐ शर्मणे नमः।
Bestower of comfort and auspicious peace.
Om Advitiyaya Namah
ॐ अद्वितीयाय नमः।
The one without a second, non-dual reality.
Om Dvitiyaya Namah
ॐ द्वितीयाय नमः।
He who appears as the second, Krishna’s elder companion.
Om Nirakaraya Namah
ॐ निराकाराय नमः।
Formless beyond all shape and outline.
Om Niranjanaya Namah
ॐ निरञ्जनाय नमः।
Untouched by taint, free of all impurity.
Om Viraje Namah
ॐ विराजे नमः।
The radiant sovereign shining above all.
Om Samraje Namah
ॐ साम्राजे नमः।
The universal emperor ruling over all realms.
Om Mahaughaya Namah
ॐ महौघाय नमः।
Bearer of the great flood, mighty as an ocean’s surge.
Om Dharaya Namah
ॐ धाराय नमः।
He who upholds and sustains the earth.
Om Sthasnave Namah
ॐ स्थास्नवे नमः।
The steady, ever-abiding one who never wavers.
Om Charishnumate Namah
ॐ चरिष्णुमते नमः।
He who moves freely, pervading all with motion.
Om Phanindraya Namah
ॐ फणीन्द्राय नमः।
Lord of the serpent hoods, king among nagas.
Om Phanirajaya Namah
ॐ फणिराजाय नमः।
Sovereign king of all the hooded serpents.
Om Sahasraphanamanditaya Namah
ॐ सहस्रफणमण्डिताय नमः।
Adorned with a thousand serpent hoods.
Om Phanishvaraya Namah
ॐ फणीश्वराय नमः।
The supreme master of the serpent race.
Om Phanine Namah
ॐ फणिने नमः।
He whose form is the great hooded serpent Shesha.
Om Sphurtaye Namah
ॐ स्फूर्तये नमः।
He who is the animating force and vital energy
Om Phutkarine Namah
ॐ फूत्कारिणे नमः।
Whose hissing roar shakes the worlds
Om Chitkaraya Namah
ॐ चीत्कराय नमः।
He whose battle cry resounds like thunder
Om Prabhave Namah
ॐ प्रभवे नमः।
The source and origin of all creation
Om Maniharaya Namah
ॐ मणिहाराय नमः।
Wearer of garlands strung with precious gems
Om Manidharaya Namah
ॐ मणिधाराय नमः।
Bearer of jewels upon his mighty form
Om Vitaline Namah
ॐ वितलिने नमः।
Lord ruling over the netherworld Vitala
Om Sutaline Namah
ॐ सुतलिने नमः।
Lord presiding over the region of Sutala
Om Taline Namah
ॐ तलिने नमः।
He who governs the subterranean realm Tala
Om Ataline Namah
ॐ अतलिने नमः।
Sovereign of the nether realm Atala
Om Sutaleshaya Namah
ॐ सुतलेशाय नमः।
Ruler enthroned over Sutala’s depths
Om Patalaya Namah
ॐ पाताळाय नमः।
Lord of Patala, the lowest netherworld
Om Talatalaya Namah
ॐ तलातलाय नमः।
Master of the realm Talatala below
Om Rasatalaya Namah
ॐ रसातलाय नमः।
He who presides over Rasatala’s depths
Om Bhogitalaya Namah
ॐ भोगितलाय नमः।
Lord of the serpent-world Bhogitala
Om Sphuraddantaya Namah
ॐ स्फुरद्दन्ताय नमः।
Whose gleaming fangs flash as Shesha-naga
Om Mahatalaya Namah
ॐ महातलाय नमः।
Sovereign of the great nether region Mahatala
Om Vasukaye Namah
ॐ वासुकये नमः।
He who bears the form of Vasuki, king of serpents
Om Shankhachudabhaya Namah
ॐ शङ्खचूडाभाय नमः।
Whose radiance rivals the serpent Shankhachuda
Om Devadattaya Namah
ॐ देवदत्ताय नमः।
He who was given as a divine child to Rohini
Om Dhananjayaya Namah
ॐ धनञ्जयाय नमः।
Conqueror and winner of boundless wealth
Om Kambalashvaya Namah
ॐ कम्बलश्वाय नमः।
He whose steed is named Kambala
Om Vegataraya Namah
ॐ वेगतराय नमः।
Swiftest among all who cross great distances
Om Dhritarashtraya Namah
ॐ धृतराष्ट्राय नमः।
He who bears the name and might of Dhritarashtra-naga
Om Mahabhujaya Namah
ॐ महाभुजाय नमः।
The mighty-armed one of vast strength
Om Varunimadamattangaya Namah
ॐ वारुणीमदमत्ताङ्गाय नमः।
Whose limbs are flushed with the intoxication of Varuni wine
Om Madaghurnitalochanaya Namah
ॐ मदघूर्णितलोचनाय नमः।
Whose eyes roll in blissful wine-born intoxication
Om Padmakshaya Namah
ॐ पद्माक्षाय नमः।
He whose eyes are lotus-shaped and lovely
Om Padmamaline Namah
ॐ पद्ममालिने नमः।
Wearer of a garland strung with lotus flowers
Om Vanamaline Namah
ॐ वनमालिने नमः।
He who is adorned with a forest garland
Om Madhushravase Namah
ॐ मधुश्रवसे नमः।
Whose fame and glory flow forth like nectar
Om Kotikandarpalavanyaya Namah
ॐ कोटिकन्दर्पलावण्याय नमः।
Whose beauty surpasses millions of Cupids
Om Nagakanyasamarchitaya Namah
ॐ नागकन्यासमार्चिताय नमः।
He who is worshipped by serpent maidens
Om Nupurine Namah
ॐ नूपुरिणे नमः।
Whose anklets chime with every step
Om Katisutrine Namah
ॐ कटिसूत्रिणे नमः।
He who wears a jewelled girdle at his waist
Om Katakine Namah
ॐ कटकीने नमः।
Adorned with bracelets upon his wrists
Om Kanakangadine Namah
ॐ कनकाङ्गदिने नमः।
He who wears golden armlets of splendour
Om Mukutine Namah
ॐ मुकुटिने नमः।
Crowned with a resplendent diadem
Om Kundaline Namah
ॐ कुण्डलिने नमः।
Adorned with brilliant earrings
Om Dandine Namah
ॐ दण्डिने नमः।
He who bears the staff of authority
Om Shikhandine Namah
ॐ शिखण्डिने नमः।
Crested with a peacock feather
Om Khandamandaline Namah
ॐ खण्डमण्डलिने नमः।
Ruler over broken and scattered realms
Om Kalaye Namah
ॐ कलये नमः।
He who embodies the passage of time
Om Kalipriyaya Namah
ॐ कलिप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved even amid the age of Kali
Om Kalaya Namah
ॐ कालाय नमः।
He who is time itself, dark and eternal
Om Nivatakavacheshvaraya Namah
ॐ निवातकवचेश्वराय नमः।
Lord and master of the invincible-armoured demons
Om Samharakrite Namah
ॐ संहारकृते नमः।
The doer of cosmic destruction
Om Rudravapushe Namah
ॐ रुद्रवपुषे नमः।
He whose form embodies Rudra, the fierce one
Om Kalagnaye Namah
ॐ कालाग्नये नमः।
He who is the fire that ends the ages
Om Pralayaya Namah
ॐ प्रलयाय नमः।
He who brings about universal dissolution
Om Layaya Namah
ॐ लयाय नमः।
He who dissolves the cosmos at the end of time
Om Mahahaye Namah
ॐ महाहये नमः।
Rider of the great serpent-steed, form of Ananta Shesha
Om Paninaye Namah
ॐ पाणिनये नमः।
Revealer of grammar, honoring the sage Panini’s science of language
Om Shastrabhashyakaraya Namah
ॐ शास्त्रभाष्यकाराय नमः।
Author and expounder of the scriptural commentaries
Om Patanjalaye Namah
ॐ पतञ्जलये नमः।
Identified with sage Patanjali, author of the Yoga and grammar treatises
Om Katyayanaya Namah
ॐ कात्यायनाय नमः।
Linked to the grammarian Katyayana who elaborated the Sanskrit rules
Om Pakvimabhaya Namah
ॐ पक्विमाभाय नमः।
Whose form gleams like a ripened fruit, mature and radiant
Om Sphotayanaya Namah
ॐ स्फोटायनाय नमः।
Founder of the Sphota doctrine of eternal meaning in sound
Om Urangamaya Namah
ॐ उरङ्गमाय नमः।
The serpent-mover, gliding as Shesha the world-bearing snake
Om Vaikunthaya Namah
ॐ वैकुण्ठाय नमः।
Lord of Vaikuntha, the eternal abode beyond illusion
Om Yajnikaya Namah
ॐ याज्ञिकाय नमः।
Master of the sacrificial rites and their proper performance
Om Yajnaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञाय नमः।
He who is the cosmic sacrifice itself
Om Vamanaya Namah
ॐ वामनाय नमः।
The dwarf form, Vamana, who measured the worlds in three steps
Om Harinaya Namah
ॐ हरिणाय नमः।
Golden-hued as the deer, graceful and swift
Om Haraye Namah
ॐ हरये नमः।
Remover of sorrow and destroyer of sins, Hari
Om Krishnaya Namah
ॐ कृष्णाय नमः।
The dark-complexioned one, brother and companion of Krishna
Om Vishnave Namah
ॐ विष्णवे नमः।
All-pervading lord who pervades and sustains the universe
Om Mahavishnave Namah
ॐ महाविष्णवे नमः।
The great all-pervading one, greater form of Vishnu
Om Prabhavishnave Namah
ॐ प्रभविष्णवे नमः।
He from whom all beings and powers arise
Om Visheshavide Namah
ॐ विशेषविदे नमः।
Knower of every distinction and particular truth
Om Hamsaya Namah
ॐ हंसाय नमः।
The swan, pure consciousness soaring above illusion
Om Yogeshvaraya Namah
ॐ योगेश्वराय नमः।
Supreme master of yoga and its disciplines
Om Kurmaya Namah
ॐ कूर्माय नमः।
The tortoise form that upheld the churning mountain
Om Varahaya Namah
ॐ वराहाय नमः।
The boar form that raised the earth from the cosmic waters
Om Naradaya Namah
ॐ नारदाय नमः।
Identified with the sage Narada, wandering devotee and messenger
Om Munaye Namah
ॐ मुनये नमः।
The silent sage, ever absorbed in contemplation
Om Sanakaya Namah
ॐ सनकाय नमः।
One with Sanaka, eldest of the four eternal boy-sages
Om Kapilaya Namah
ॐ कपिलाय नमः।
The sage Kapila, founder of the Samkhya philosophy
Om Matsyaya Namah
ॐ मत्स्याय नमः।
The fish form that rescued the Vedas and saved Manu
Om Kamathaya Namah
ॐ कमठाय नमः।
The tortoise, steady support beneath the churning ocean
Om Devamangalaya Namah
ॐ देवमङ्गलाय नमः।
Auspicious among the gods, bringer of divine welfare
Om Dattatreyaya Namah
ॐ दत्तात्रेयाय नमः।
The sage Dattatreya, united form of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Om Prithave Namah
ॐ पृथवे नमः।
He who spread and expanded the earth, as king Prithu
Om Vriddhaya Namah
ॐ वृद्धाय नमः।
The eldest and most venerable, ancient beyond measure
Om Rishabhaya Namah
ॐ ऋषभाय नमः।
The bull-like one, foremost among sages as Rishabha
Om Bhargavottamaya Namah
ॐ भार्गवोत्तमाय नमः।
Greatest among the Bhargava line, foremost of Parashurama’s kin
Om Dhanvantaraye Namah
ॐ धन्वन्तरये नमः।
The physician of the gods, bearer of the nectar of immortality
Om Nrisimhaya Namah
ॐ नृसिंहाय नमः।
The man-lion form that tore apart the demon Hiranyakashipu
Om Kalkaye Namah
ॐ कल्कये नमः।
The future horse-riding form who ends the age of darkness
Om Narayanaya Namah
ॐ नारायणाय नमः।
He who dwells in the primeval waters, refuge of all beings
Om Naraya Namah
ॐ नराय नमः।
The eternal man, primal soul paired with Narayana
Om Ramachandraya Namah
ॐ रामचन्द्राय नमः।
Moon among the Raghu line, gentle and radiant as Rama
Om Raghavendraya Namah
ॐ राघवेन्द्राय नमः।
Foremost lord of the Raghu dynasty
Om Koshalendraya Namah
ॐ कोशलेन्द्राय नमः।
Sovereign ruler of the kingdom of Koshala
Om Raghudvahaya Namah
ॐ रघूद्वहाय नमः।
Bearer and upholder of the Raghu lineage
Om Kakuststhaya Namah
ॐ काकुस्त्स्थाय नमः।
Descendant of King Kakutstha, ancestor of the solar line
Om Karunasindhave Namah
ॐ करुणासिन्धवे नमः।
Ocean of compassion, boundless in mercy toward devotees
Om Rajendraya Namah
ॐ राजेन्द्राय नमः।
Foremost among kings, sovereign lord of rulers
Om Sarvalakshanaya Namah
ॐ सर्वलक्षणाय नमः।
Possessor of every auspicious mark and virtuous quality
Om Shuraya Namah
ॐ शूराय नमः।
The valiant hero, unmatched in courage and strength
Om Dasharathaye Namah
ॐ दाशरथये नमः।
Son of King Dasharatha
Om Stratre Namah
ॐ स्त्रात्रे नमः।
The savior who protects and rescues devotees
Om Kausalyanandavardhanaya Namah
ॐ कौसल्यानन्दवर्धनाय नमः।
He who increases the joy of mother Kausalya
Om Saumitraye Namah
ॐ सौमित्रये नमः।
The devoted son of Sumitra, epithet of Lakshmana
Om Bharataya Namah
ॐ भरताय नमः।
He who is Bharata, the loyal younger brother
Om Dhanvine Namah
ॐ धन्विने नमः।
The bow-wielder, ever armed for battle
Om Shatrughnaya Namah
ॐ शत्रुघ्नाय नमः।
Slayer of the demon Shatrughna’s namesake foes, epithet of the fourth brother
Om Shatrutapanaya Namah
ॐ शत्रुतापनाय नमः।
Tormentor and scorcher of enemies
Om Nishangine Namah
ॐ निषङ्गीने नमः।
He who carries a quiver of arrows
Om Kavachine Namah
ॐ कवचिने नमः।
The armor-clad protector in battle
Om Khadgine Namah
ॐ खड्गिने नमः।
Wielder of the sword
Om Sharine Namah
ॐ शरिणे नमः।
Bearer of the arrows, the archer supreme
Om Jyahatakoshtakaya Namah
ॐ ज्याहतकोष्टकाय नमः।
Whose quiver rings from the twang of the bowstring
Om Baddhagodhangulitranaya Namah
ॐ बद्धगोधाङ्गुलित्राणाय नमः।
He who wears the iguana-skin finger-guard for archery
Om Shambhukodandabhanjanaya Namah
ॐ शम्भुकोदण्डभञ्जनाय नमः।
Breaker of Shiva’s mighty bow at Janaka’s court
Om Yajnatratre Namah
ॐ यज्ञत्रात्रे नमः।
Guardian who protects the sacred rites of sages
Om Yajnabhartre Namah
ॐ यज्ञभर्त्रे नमः।
Sustainer and supporter of the sacrificial yajna
Om Marichavadhakarakaya Namah
ॐ मारीचवधकारकाय नमः।
The one who slew the demon Maricha
Om Asuraraye Namah
ॐ असुरारये नमः।
Foe and destroyer of demons
Om Tatakaraye Namah
ॐ ताटकारये नमः।
Vanquisher of the demoness Tataka
Om Vibhishanasahayakrite Namah
ॐ विभीषणसहायकृते नमः।
He who lent aid and support to Vibhishana
Om Pitrivakyakaraya Namah
ॐ पितृवाक्यकाराय नमः।
Obedient upholder of his father’s word
Om Harshine Namah
ॐ हर्षिने नमः।
Bestower of joy and delight upon devotees
Om Viradharaye Namah
ॐ विराधारये नमः।
Foe and slayer of the demon Viradha
Om Vanecharaya Namah
ॐ वनेचराय नमः।
Wanderer through forests during exile
Om Munaye Namah
ॐ मुनये नमः।
The sage-like ascetic in conduct
Om Munipriyaya Namah
ॐ मुनिप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved and dear to sages and hermits
Om Chitrakutaranyanivasakrite Namah
ॐ चित्रकूटारण्यनिवासकृते नमः।
He who dwelt in the Chitrakuta forest
Om Kabandhaghne Namah
ॐ कबन्धघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of the headless demon Kabandha
Om Dandakeshaya Namah
ॐ दण्डकेशाय नमः।
Lord over the Dandaka forest region
Om Ramaya Namah
ॐ रामाय नमः।
He who delights all, the name Rama itself
Om Rajivalochanaya Namah
ॐ राजीवलोचनाय नमः।
Whose eyes are lotus-like and beautiful
Om Matangavanasancharine Namah
ॐ मतङ्गवनसञ्चारिणे नमः।
Wanderer through the forest of sage Matanga
Om Netre Namah
ॐ नेत्रे नमः।
The guiding leader and protector
Om Panchavatipataye Namah
ॐ पञ्चवटीपतये नमः।
Lord of the Panchavati grove
Om Sugrivaya Namah
ॐ सुग्रीवाय नमः।
He who is Sugriva, the monkey king ally
Om Sugrivasakhaya Namah
ॐ सुग्रीवसखाय नमः।
Friend and companion of Sugriva
Om Hanumatpritamanasaya Namah
ॐ हनुमत्प्रीतमानसाय नमः।
Whose heart is pleased by Hanuman’s devotion
Om Setubandhaya Namah
ॐ सेतुबन्धाय नमः।
Builder of the bridge across the ocean
Om Ravanaraye Namah
ॐ रावणारये नमः।
Foe and destroyer of Ravana
Om Lankadahanatatparaya Namah
ॐ लङ्कादहनतत्पराय नमः।
He who was intent on the burning of Lanka
Om Ravanyaraye Namah
ॐ रावण्यरये नमः।
Foe and slayer of Ravana’s son Indrajit
Om Pushpakasthaya Namah
ॐ पुष्पकस्थाय नमः।
He who rode upon the celestial Pushpaka chariot
Om Janakivirahaturaya Namah
ॐ जानकीविराहातुराय नमः।
Grief-stricken in separation from Janaki, Sita
Om Ayodhyadhipataye Namah
ॐ अयोध्याधिपतये नमः।
Sovereign ruler of Ayodhya
Om Shrimallavanaraye Namah
ॐ श्रीमल्लवणारये नमः।
Glorious foe and slayer of the demon Lavana
Om Surarchitaya Namah
ॐ सुरार्चिताय नमः।
He who is worshipped and honored by the gods
Om Suryavamshine Namah
ॐ सूर्यवंशिने नमः।
Scion of the solar dynasty
Om Chandravamshine Namah
ॐ चन्द्रवंशिने नमः।
Scion of the lunar dynasty by kinship
Om Vamshivadyavisharadaya Namah
ॐ वंशीवाद्यविशारदाय नमः।
Skilled and expert in playing the flute
Om Gopataye Namah
ॐ गोपतये नमः।
The lord and protector of cows
Om Gopavrindeshaya Namah
ॐ गोपवृन्देशाय नमः।
Master of the assembled cowherd maidens
Om Gopaya Namah
ॐ गोपाय नमः।
He who tends and guards the cattle
Om Gopishatavritaya Namah
ॐ गोपिशतावृताय नमः।
He who is surrounded by hundreds of gopis
Om Gokuleshaya Namah
ॐ गोकुलेशाय नमः।
Ruling lord of Gokula
Om Gopaputraya Namah
ॐ गोपपुत्राय नमः।
Son born among the cowherd folk
Om Gopalaya Namah
ॐ गोपालाय नमः।
Protector and nurturer of cowherds
Om Goganashrayaya Namah
ॐ गोगणाश्रयाय नमः।
Refuge and shelter of the cowherd community
Om Putanaraye Namah
ॐ पूतनारये नमः।
Foe who ended the demoness Putana
Om Bakaraye Namah
ॐ बकारये नमः।
Slayer of the crane-demon Baka
Om Trinavartanipatakaya Namah
ॐ तृणावर्तनिपातकाय नमः।
He who felled the whirlwind demon Trinavarta
Om Agharaye Namah
ॐ अघारये नमः।
Enemy who destroyed the serpent demon Agha
Om Dhenukaraye Namah
ॐ धेनुकारये नमः।
Foe who vanquished the ass-demon Dhenuka
Om Pralambaraye Namah
ॐ प्रलम्बारये नमः।
Enemy who struck down the demon Pralamba
Om Vrajeshvaraya Namah
ॐ व्रजेश्वराय नमः।
Sovereign lord of Vraja
Om Arishtaghne Namah
ॐ अरिष्टघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of the bull-demon Arishta
Om Keshishatrave Namah
ॐ केशिशत्रवे नमः।
Adversary and vanquisher of the demon Keshi
Om Vyomasuravinashakrite Namah
ॐ व्योमासुरविनाशाकृते नमः।
He who wrought the destruction of the sky-demon Vyoma
Om Agnipanaya Namah
ॐ अग्निपानाय नमः।
He whose play involved drinking of fire
Om Dugdhapanaya Namah
ॐ दुग्धपानाय नमः।
He who delights in drinking milk
Om Vrindavanalatashritaya Namah
ॐ वृन्दावनलताश्रिताय नमः।
He who rests amid the flowering vines of Vrindavan
Om Yashomatisutaya Namah
ॐ यशोमतिसुताय नमः।
Beloved son of mother Yashoda
Om Bhavyaya Namah
ॐ भव्याय नमः।
The auspicious and glorious one
Om Rohinilalitaya Namah
ॐ रोहिणीलालिताय नमः।
Cherished child fondly raised by Rohini
Om Shishave Namah
ॐ शिशवे नमः।
The eternal divine child
Om Rasamandalamadhyasthaya Namah
ॐ रासमण्डलमध्यस्थाय नमः।
He who stands at the center of the circular rasa dance
Om Rasamandalamandanaya Namah
ॐ रासमण्डलमण्डनाय नमः।
Ornament and adornment of the rasa circle
Om Gopikashatayutharthine Namah
ॐ गोपिकाशतयूथार्थिने नमः।
He who is sought by hundreds of gopi companies
Om Shankhachudavadhodyataya Namah
ॐ शङ्खचूडावधोद्यताय नमः।
He who rose to slay the serpent-jewel demon Shankhachuda
Om Govardhanasamuddhartre Namah
ॐ गोवर्धनसमुद्धर्त्रे नमः।
Bearer who lifted Mount Govardhana aloft
Om Shakrajite Namah
ॐ शक्रजिते नमः।
Conqueror of Indra’s pride
Om Vrajarakshakaya Namah
ॐ व्रजरक्षकाय नमः।
Guardian and defender of Vraja
Om Vrishabhanuvaraya Namah
ॐ वृषभानुवराय नमः।
Foremost among the cowherd chief Vrishabhanu’s kin
Om Nandaya Namah
ॐ नन्दाय नमः।
Beloved of Nanda, the foster father
Om Anandaya Namah
ॐ आनन्दाय नमः।
He who is pure bliss itself
Om Nandavardhanaya Namah
ॐ नन्दवर्धनाय नमः।
He who brings prosperity and joy to Nanda
Om Nandarajasutaya Namah
ॐ नन्दराजसुताय नमः।
Cherished son of King Nanda
Om Shrishaya Namah
ॐ श्रीशाय नमः।
Lord of Shri, the goddess of fortune
Om Kamsaraye Namah
ॐ कंसारये नमः।
Foe and destroyer of the tyrant Kamsa
Om Kaliyantakaya Namah
ॐ कालियान्तकाय नमः।
He who subdued the serpent Kaliya
Om Rajakaraye Namah
ॐ रजकारये नमः।
Enemy who overcame the washerman’s insolence
Om Mushtikaraye Namah
ॐ मुष्टिकारये नमः।
Foe who defeated the wrestler Mushtika
Om Kamsakodandabhanjanaya Namah
ॐ कंसकोदण्डभञ्जनाय नमः।
He who shattered Kamsa’s mighty bow
Om Chanuraraye Namah
ॐ चाणूरारये नमः।
Adversary who vanquished the wrestler Chanura
Om Kutahantre Namah
ॐ कूटहन्त्रे नमः।
Destroyer of deceit and treachery
Om Shalarine Namah
ॐ शलारिणे नमः।
Foe of the demon or wrestler Shala
Om Toshalantakaya Namah
ॐ तोशलान्तकाय नमः।
He who ended the wrestler Toshala
Om Kamsabhratrinihantre Namah
ॐ कंसभ्रातृनिहन्त्रे नमः।
Slayer of Kamsa’s brothers
Om Mallayuddhapravartakaya Namah
ॐ मल्लयुद्धप्रवर्तकाय नमः।
He who set the wrestling contest in motion
Om Gajahantre Namah
ॐ गजहन्त्रे नमः।
Destroyer of the maddened elephant Kuvalayapida
Om Kamsahantre Namah
ॐ कंसहन्त्रे नमः।
Slayer of the tyrant king Kamsa.
Om Kalahantre Namah
ॐ कालहन्त्रे नमः।
He who overcomes death and time itself.
Om Kalankaghne Namah
ॐ कलङ्कघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of all blemish and moral stain.
Om Magadharaye Namah
ॐ मागधारये नमः।
Foe of the king of Magadha, Jarasandha.
Om Yavanaghne Namah
ॐ यवनघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of foreign Yavana invaders.
Om Panduputrasahayakrite Namah
ॐ पाण्डुपुत्रसहायकृते नमः।
Helper and ally of the Pandava princes.
Om Chaturbhujaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्भुजाय नमः।
He whose form bears four mighty arms.
Om Shyamalangaya Namah
ॐ श्यामलाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose complexion is dark like a rain cloud.
Om Saumyaya Namah
ॐ सौम्याय नमः।
The gentle and serene-natured one.
Om Aupagavipriyaya Namah
ॐ औपगाविप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of the sage Aupagavi and his disciples.
Om Yuddhabhrite Namah
ॐ युद्धभृते नमः।
He who bears arms and readies for battle.
Om Uddhavasakhye Namah
ॐ उद्धवसख्ये नमः।
Dear friend and companion of Uddhava.
Om Mantrine Namah
ॐ मन्त्रिणे नमः।
The wise counselor who advises rightly.
Om Mantravisharadaya Namah
ॐ मन्त्रविशारदाय नमः।
Skilled and expert in giving counsel.
Om Viraghne Namah
ॐ वीरघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of arrogant and boastful warriors.
Om Viramathanaya Namah
ॐ वीरमथनाय नमः।
He who crushes the pride of heroes.
Om Shankhachakragadadharaya Namah
ॐ शङ्खचक्रगदाधराय नमः।
Bearer of the conch, discus, and mace.
Om Revatichittahartre Namah
ॐ रेवतीचित्तहर्त्रे नमः।
He who stole away Revati’s heart.
Om Revatiharshavardhanaya Namah
ॐ रेवतीहर्षवर्धनाय नमः।
Bestower of joy and delight upon Revati.
Om Revatiprananathaya Namah
ॐ रेवतीप्राणनाथाय नमः।
The very lord of Revati’s life-breath.
Om Revatipriyakarakaya Namah
ॐ रेवतीप्रियकारकाय नमः।
He who ever pleases and delights Revati.
Om Jyotishe Namah
ॐ ज्योतिषे नमः।
Radiant as light itself, the luminous one.
Om Jyotishmatibhartre Namah
ॐ ज्योतिष्मतिभर्त्रे नमः।
Lord and consort of the luminous Jyotishmati.
Om Raivatadriviharakrite Namah
ॐ रैवताद्रिविहारकृते नमः।
He who delights roaming Mount Raivata’s slopes.
Om Dhritinathaya Namah
ॐ धृतिनाथाय नमः।
Lord and protector of steadfast fortitude.
Om Dhanadhyakshaya Namah
ॐ धनाध्यक्षाय नमः।
Overseer and guardian of all wealth.
Om Danadhyakshaya Namah
ॐ दानाध्यक्षाय नमः।
Presiding lord over acts of charity.
Om Dhaneshvaraya Namah
ॐ धनेश्वराय नमः।
Sovereign master of riches and prosperity.
Om Maithilarchitapadabjaya Namah
ॐ मैथिलार्चितपादाब्जाय नमः।
Whose lotus feet are worshipped by Sita’s father, Janaka’s line.
Om Manadaya Namah
ॐ मानदाय नमः।
Bestower of honor and due respect.
Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah
ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।
Whose heart is tender toward his devotees.
Om Duryodhanagurave Namah
ॐ दुर्योधनगुरवे नमः।
Preceptor and teacher of prince Duryodhana.
Om Gurvine Namah
ॐ गुर्विने नमः।
The venerable teacher worthy of reverence.
Om Gadashikshakaraya Namah
ॐ गदाशिक्षकराय नमः।
He who instructs in the art of the mace.
Om Kshamine Namah
ॐ क्षमिने नमः।
The forbearing one, ever patient and forgiving.
Om Muraraye Namah
ॐ मुरारये नमः।
Foe of the demon Mura, in Krishna’s line.
Om Madanaya Namah
ॐ मदनाय नमः।
He who embodies delight and enchantment.
Om Mandaya Namah
ॐ मन्दाय नमः।
The gentle one, mild and unhurried.
Om Aniruddhaya Namah
ॐ अनिरुद्धाय नमः।
He who is unobstructed and irresistible.
Om Dhanvinam Varaya Namah
ॐ धन्विनां वराय नमः।
Foremost among wielders of the bow.
Om Kalpavrikshaya Namah
ॐ कल्पवृक्षाय नमः।
He who is the wish-granting divine tree.
Om Kalpavrikshine Namah
ॐ कल्पवृक्षिने नमः।
He who possesses the wish-fulfilling tree’s power.
Om Kalpavrikshaya Namah
ॐ कल्पवृक्षाय नमः।
The bestower of every desired boon, like the celestial tree.
Om Kalpavrikshavanaprabhave Namah
ॐ कल्पवृक्षवनप्रभवे नमः।
Source and origin of the wish-tree groves.
Om Syamantakamanaye Namah
ॐ स्यमन्तकमणये नमः।
He linked to the radiant Syamantaka gem.
Om Manyaya Namah
ॐ मान्याय नमः।
The venerable one worthy of honor.
Om Gandivine Namah
ॐ गाण्डीविने नमः।
He connected with Arjuna’s bow Gandiva.
Om Kauraveshvaraya Namah
ॐ कौरवेश्वराय नमः।
Lord and overseer of the Kaurava clan.
Om Kumbhandakhandanakaraya Namah
ॐ कुम्भाण्डखण्डनकराय नमः।
He who shatters the demon Kumbhanda.
Om Kupakarnapraharakrite Namah
ॐ कूपकर्णप्रहारकृते नमः।
He who strikes down the demon Kupakarna.
Om Sevyaya Namah
ॐ सेव्याय नमः।
Worthy of worship and service by all beings
Om Raivatajamatre Namah
ॐ रैवतजामात्रे नमः।
Son-in-law of Raivata, king who gave Revati in marriage
Om Madhumadhavasevitaya Namah
ॐ मधुमाधवसेविताय नमः।
He who is attended by Madhu and Madhava
Om Balishthapushtasarvangaya Namah
ॐ बलिष्ठपुष्टसर्वाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose limbs are all mighty and full of strength
Om Hrishtaya Namah
ॐ हृष्टाय नमः।
Ever joyful and delighted in spirit
Om Pushtaya Namah
ॐ पुष्टाय नमः।
Full of vigor, nourished and robust in form
Om Praharshitaya Namah
ॐ प्रहर्षिताय नमः।
He who fills others with great delight
Om Varanasigataya Namah
ॐ वाराणासीगताय नमः।
He who journeyed to the holy city of Varanasi
Om Kruddhaya Namah
ॐ क्रुद्धाय नमः।
The fierce one, wrathful toward the wicked
Om Sarvaya Namah
ॐ सर्वाय नमः।
The all-pervading lord, essence of everything
Om Paundrakaghatakaya Namah
ॐ पौण्ड्रकघातकाय नमः।
Destroyer of the arrogant king Paundraka
Om Sunandine Namah
ॐ सुनन्दिने नमः।
He who brings great joy and delight
Om Shikharine Namah
ॐ शिखरिने नमः।
Crowned like a mountain peak in splendor
Om Shilpine Namah
ॐ शिल्पिने नमः।
The master craftsman, skilled in all arts
Om Dvividanganishudanaya Namah
ॐ द्विविदाङ्गनिषूदनाय नमः।
Slayer of the ape-demon Dvivida
Om Hastinapurasankarshine Namah
ॐ हस्तिनापुरसङ्कर्षिने नमः।
He who drew Hastinapura toward him in might
Om Rathine Namah
ॐ रथिने नमः।
The great charioteer, lord of chariots
Om Kauravapujitaya Namah
ॐ कौरवपूजिताय नमः।
Honored and worshipped by the Kaurava princes
Om Vishvakarmane Namah
ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः।
The universal architect, maker of all worlds
Om Vishvadharmane Namah
ॐ विश्वधर्मने नमः।
Upholder of righteousness across the universe
Om Devasharmane Namah
ॐ देवशर्मणे नमः।
Bestower of auspicious grace like the gods
Om Dayanidhaye Namah
ॐ दयानिधये नमः।
Ocean of compassion and mercy
Om Maharajachhatradharaya Namah
ॐ महाराजछत्रधराय नमः।
Bearer of the royal umbrella of great kings
Om Maharajopalakshanaya Namah
ॐ महाराजोपलक्षणाय नमः।
Adorned with the emblems befitting a great sovereign
Om Siddhagitaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धगीताय नमः।
Praised in songs sung by perfected sages
Om Siddhakathaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धकथाय नमः।
Whose glories are told in tales by the siddhas
Om Shuklachamaravijitaya Namah
ॐ शुक्लचामरवीजिताय नमः।
Fanned with white chamaras in royal honor
Om Tarakshaya Namah
ॐ तारक्षाय नमः।
Whose eyes gleam bright as if edged with brilliance
Om Kiranasaya Namah
ॐ किरानासाय नमः।
Whose nose is shapely and fine like a beak
Om Bimboshthaya Namah
ॐ बिम्बोष्ठाय नमः।
Whose lips are red and full like the bimba fruit
Om Susmitachchhavaye Namah
ॐ सुस्मितच्छवये नमः।
Whose complexion glows with a gentle smile
Om Karindrakarakodandaya Namah
ॐ करीन्द्रकरकोदण्डाय नमः।
Whose arm is mighty as an elephant king’s trunk
Om Prachandaya Namah
ॐ प्रचण्डाय नमः।
The fierce and formidable one in battle
Om Meghamandalaya Namah
ॐ मेघमण्डलाय नमः।
Whose form is vast and dark as a bank of clouds
Om Kapatavakshase Namah
ॐ कपाटवक्षसे नमः।
Whose chest is broad and firm like a door panel
Om Pinamsaya Namah
ॐ पीनाम्साय नमः।
Whose shoulders are full and muscular
Om Padmapadasphuradyutaye Namah
ॐ पद्मपादस्फुरद्युतये नमः।
Whose lotus feet radiate shining light
Om Mahavibhutaye Namah
ॐ महाविभूतये नमः।
Possessor of supreme majesty and glory
Om Bhuteshaya Namah
ॐ भूतेशाय नमः।
The lord who governs all beings and elements
Om Bandhamokshine Namah
ॐ बन्धमोक्षिणे नमः।
Liberator from bondage, granter of release
Om Samikshanaya Namah
ॐ समीक्षणाय नमः।
He who watches over and examines all with care
Om Chaidyashatrave Namah
ॐ चैद्यशत्रवे नमः।
Enemy of the king of Chedi, Shishupala
Om Shatrusandhaya Namah
ॐ शत्रुसन्धाय नमः।
He who makes alliance against foes
Om Dantavaktranishudakaya Namah
ॐ दन्तवक्त्रनिषूदकाय नमः।
Slayer of the demon Dantavaktra
Om Ajatashatrave Namah
ॐ अजातशत्रवे नमः।
He whose enemies remain unborn, ever unconquered
Om Papaghnaya Namah
ॐ पापघ्नाय नमः।
Destroyer of sin in his devotees
Om Haridasasahayakrite Namah
ॐ हरिदाससहायकृते नमः।
Helper and aid to the servants of Hari
Om Shalabahave Namah
ॐ शालबाहवे नमः।
Whose arms are strong as the sala tree
Om Shalvahantre Namah
ॐ शाल्वहन्त्रे नमः।
Vanquisher of the demon king Shalva
Om Tirthayayine Namah
ॐ तीर्थयायिने नमः।
Pilgrim who wanders to sacred holy fords
Om Janeshvaraya Namah
ॐ जनेश्वराय नमः।
The lord and ruler of all beings.
Om Naimisharanyayatrarthine Namah
ॐ नैमिषारण्ययात्रार्थिने नमः।
He who journeyed to the sacred Naimisha forest.
Om Gomatitiravasakrite Namah
ॐ गोमतीतीरवासकृते नमः।
He who dwelt on the banks of the river Gomati.
Om Gandakisnanavate Namah
ॐ गण्डकीस्नानवते नमः।
He who bathed in the holy waters of the Gandaki.
Om Sragvine Namah
ॐ स्रग्विणे नमः।
Wearer of a fragrant garland of flowers.
Om Vaijayantivirajitaya Namah
ॐ वैजयन्तीविराजिताय नमः।
He who shone resplendent in his Vaijayanti garland.
Om Amlanapankajadharaya Namah
ॐ अम्लानपङ्कजधराय नमः।
Bearer of a lotus that never withers or fades.
Om Vipashine Namah
ॐ विपाशिने नमः।
He who traveled along the river Vipasha.
Om Shonasamplutaya Namah
ॐ शोणसम्प्लुताय नमः।
He who was immersed in the reddish waters of the Shona.
Om Prayagatirtharajaya Namah
ॐ प्रयागतीर्थराजाय नमः।
Lord of Prayaga, the king of holy fords.
Om Sarayve Namah
ॐ सरय्वे नमः।
He who is one with the sacred river Sarayu.
Om Setubandhanaya Namah
ॐ सेतुबन्धनाय नमः।
He who built the bridge across the ocean.
Om Gayashirase Namah
ॐ गयाशिरसे नमः।
He who stood at the head of the Gaya shrine.
Om Dhanadaya Namah
ॐ धनदाय नमः।
Bestower of wealth upon his devotees.
Om Paulastyaya Namah
ॐ पौलस्त्याय नमः।
He connected with the sage descended from Pulastya.
Om Pulahashramaya Namah
ॐ पुलहाश्रमाय नमः।
He who rested at the hermitage of sage Pulaha.
Om Gangasagarasangarthine Namah
ॐ गङ्गासागरसङ्गार्थिने नमः।
He who sought the meeting of Ganga with the sea.
Om Saptagodavaripataye Namah
ॐ सप्तगोदावरिपतये नमः।
Lord of the seven sacred streams of the Godavari.
Om Venyai Namah
ॐ वेण्यै नमः।
He who is one with the holy river Veni.
Om Bhimarathyai Namah
ॐ भीमरथ्यै नमः।
He who is one with the river Bhimarathi.
Om Godayai Namah
ॐ गोदायै नमः।
He who is one with the sacred Godavari river.
Om Tamraparnyai Namah
ॐ ताम्रपर्ण्यै नमः।
He who is one with the pearl-giving Tamraparni.
Om Vatodakayai Namah
ॐ वटोदकायै नमः।
He who is one with the waters of Vatodaka.
Om Kritamalayai Namah
ॐ कृतमालायै नमः।
He who is one with the garlanded river Kritamala.
Om Mahapunyayai Namah
ॐ महापुण्यायै नमः।
He whose river form grants great merit and purity.
Om Kaveryai Namah
ॐ कावेर्यै नमः।
He who is one with the sacred river Kaveri.
Om Payasvinyai Namah
ॐ पयस्विन्यै नमः।
He who is one with the milk-rich river Payasvini.
Om Pratichyai Namah
ॐ प्रतीच्यै नमः।
He who is one with the westward-flowing river.
Om Suprabhayai Namah
ॐ सुप्रभायै नमः।
He whose radiance is auspicious and pure.
Om Venyai Namah
ॐ वेण्यै नमः।
He who is one with the river Veni again invoked.
Om Trivenyai Namah
ॐ त्रिवेण्यै नमः।
He who is one with the meeting of three sacred streams.
Om Sarayupamayai Namah
ॐ सरयूपमायै नमः।
He who resembles the holy Sarayu in glory.
Om Krishnayai Namah
ॐ कृष्णायै नमः।
He who is one with the dark river Krishna.
Om Pampayai Namah
ॐ पम्पायै नमः।
He who is one with the sacred river Pampa.
Om Narmadayai Namah
ॐ नर्मदायै नमः।
He who is one with the pleasure-giving Narmada.
Om Gangayai Namah
ॐ गङ्गायै नमः।
He who is one with the celestial river Ganga.
Om Bhagirathyai Nadyai Namah
ॐ भागीरथ्यै नद्यै नमः।
He who is one with Ganga descended from Bhagiratha’s line.
Om Siddhashramaya Namah
ॐ सिद्धाश्रमाय नमः।
He who abides in the hermitage of the perfected sages.
Om Prabhasaya Namah
ॐ प्रभासाय नमः।
He who shone at the radiant shrine of Prabhasa.
Om Bindave Namah
ॐ बिन्दवे नमः।
He who is one with the sacred drop of holy water.
Om Bindusarovaraya Namah
ॐ बिन्दुसरोवराय नमः।
He who is one with the lake of the sacred drop.
Om Pushkaraya Namah
ॐ पुष्कराय नमः।
He who blessed the lotus lake of Pushkara.
Om Saindhavaya Namah
ॐ सैन्धवाय नमः।
He who journeyed along the river born of the ocean’s edge.
Om Jambve Namah
ॐ जम्ब्वे नमः।
He who is one with the river named for the rose-apple.
Om Naranarayanashramaya Namah
ॐ नरनारायणाश्रमाय नमः।
He who rested at the hermitage of Nara and Narayana.
Om Kurukshetrapataye Namah
ॐ कुरुक्षेत्रपतये नमः।
Lord and protector of the sacred field of Kurukshetra.
Om Ramaya Namah
ॐ रामाय नमः।
He honored as Rama, the wielder of the axe.
Om Jamadagnyaya Namah
ॐ जामदग्न्याय नमः।
He connected with the line of the sage Jamadagni.
Om Mahamunaye Namah
ॐ महामुनये नमः।
Revered as a great and radiant sage.
Om Ilvalatmajahantre Namah
ॐ इल्वलात्मजहन्त्रे नमः।
Destroyer of the demon Ilvala’s offspring.
Om Sudamasaukhyadayakaya Namah
ॐ सुदामासौख्यदायकाय नमः।
Bestower of comfort and joy upon devotee Sudama.
Om Vishvajite Namah
ॐ विश्वजिते नमः।
Conqueror of the whole universe.
Om Vishvanathaya Namah
ॐ विश्वनाथाय नमः।
Lord and master of the entire cosmos.
Om Trailokyavijayine Namah
ॐ त्रैलोक्यविजयिने नमः।
He who triumphs over all three worlds.
Om Jayine Namah
ॐ जयिने नमः।
The ever-victorious one.
Om Vasantamalatikarshine Namah
ॐ वसन्तमालतीकर्षिणे नमः।
He who draws forth the fragrant vasanta-malati creeper of love.
Om Gadaya Namah
ॐ गदाय नमः।
Wielder of the mace.
Om Gadyaya Namah
ॐ गद्याय नमः।
Whose form is fit to be sung and worshipped.
Om Gadagrajaya Namah
ॐ गदाग्रजाय नमः।
Elder brother of Gada, Krishna’s sibling.
Om Gunarnavaya Namah
ॐ गुणार्णवाय नमः।
Ocean brimming with noble qualities.
Om Gunanidhaye Namah
ॐ गुणनिधये नमः।
Treasure-house of virtues.
Om Gunapatraya Namah
ॐ गुणपात्राय नमः।
Vessel containing every excellent quality.
Om Gunakaraya Namah
ॐ गुणाकराय नमः।
Mine from which all virtues are drawn.
Om Rangavalline Namah
ॐ रङ्गवल्लिने नमः।
He who is like a flourishing vine of colour and delight.
Om Jalakaraya Namah
ॐ जलाकाराय नमः।
Whose form is vast and fluid like the ocean.
Om Nirgunaya Namah
ॐ निर्गुणाय नमः।
He who transcends the three material qualities.
Om Sagunaya Namah
ॐ सगुणाय नमः।
He who bears and manifests the three qualities.
Om Brihate Namah
ॐ बृहते नमः।
The great and expansive one.
Om Drishtaya Namah
ॐ दृष्टाय नमः।
He who is directly perceived by the eyes.
Om Shrutaya Namah
ॐ श्रुताय नमः।
He who is known through the Vedas and scripture.
Om Bhavadbhutaya Namah
ॐ भवद्भूताय नमः।
He who has existed since the past.
Om Bhavishyate Namah
ॐ भविष्यते नमः।
He who shall exist in all future time.
Om Alpavigrahaya Namah
ॐ अल्पविग्रहाय नमः।
Whose form appears small though holding infinite power.
Om Anadaye Namah
ॐ अनादये नमः।
He who has no beginning.
Om Adaye Namah
ॐ आदये नमः।
The primeval origin of all things.
Om Anandaya Namah
ॐ आनन्दाय नमः।
Whose very nature is bliss.
Om Pratyagdhamne Namah
ॐ प्रत्यग्धाम्ने नमः।
Whose light shines inward as the innermost self.
Om Nirantaraya Namah
ॐ निरन्तराय नमः।
He who is unbroken and without interruption.
Om Gunatitaya Namah
ॐ गुणातीताय नमः।
He who stands beyond the three material qualities.
Om Samaya Namah
ॐ समाय नमः।
He who is equanimous toward all beings.
Om Samyaya Namah
ॐ साम्याय नमः।
Whose nature is perfect equality.
Om Samadrishe Namah
ॐ समदृशे नमः।
He who looks upon all with an equal eye.
Om Nirvikalpaya Namah
ॐ निर्विकल्पाय नमः।
He who is free of doubt and duality.
Om Gudhavyudhaya Namah
ॐ गूढाव्यूढाय नमः।
Whose true form is hidden yet manifest to devotees.
Om Gunaya Namah
ॐ गुणाय नमः।
He who possesses every excellent attribute.
Om Gaunaya Namah
ॐ गौणाय नमः।
He who is spoken of only in a secondary, worldly sense.
Om Gunabhasaya Namah
ॐ गुणाभासाय नमः।
He in whom the qualities appear as mere reflection.
Om Gunavritaya Namah
ॐ गुणावृताय नमः।
He who is veiled by the play of material qualities.
Om Nityaya Namah
ॐ नित्याय नमः।
The eternal, everlasting one.
Om Aksharaya Namah
ॐ अक्षराय नमः।
The imperishable one.
Om Nirvikaraya Namah
ॐ निर्विकाराय नमः।
He who undergoes no change or alteration.
Om Aksharaya Namah
ॐ अक्षराय नमः।
The indestructible one.
Om Ajasrasukhaya Namah
ॐ अजस्रसुखाय नमः।
He whose happiness never ceases.
Om Amritaya Namah
ॐ अमृताय नमः।
He who is deathless nectar itself.
Om Sarvagaya Namah
ॐ सर्वगाय नमः।
He who pervades all things everywhere.
Om Sarvavide Namah
ॐ सर्वविदे नमः।
He who knows everything without exception.
Om Sarthaya Namah
ॐ सार्थाय नमः।
He who is the true purpose and meaning of all.
Om Samabuddhyai Namah
ॐ समबुद्ध्यै नमः।
She of equanimous, unwavering intelligence.
Om Samaprabhaya Namah
ॐ समप्रभाय नमः।
He whose radiance shines equally on all.
Om Akledyaya Namah
ॐ अक्लेद्याय नमः।
He who cannot be dissolved or destroyed.
Om Achchhedyaya Namah
ॐ अच्छेद्याय नमः।
He who cannot be cut or severed by any weapon
Om Apurnaya Namah
ॐ आपूर्णाय नमः।
The ever full, lacking nothing whatsoever
Om Ashoshyaya Namah
ॐ अशोष्याय नमः।
He who cannot be dried up or withered
Om Adahyaya Namah
ॐ अदाह्याय नमः।
He who cannot be burned by fire
Om Anivartakaya Namah
ॐ अनिवर्तकाय नमः।
The one who never turns back or retreats
Om Brahmaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्माय नमः।
Identified with Brahman, the supreme absolute
Om Brahmadharaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मधराय नमः।
Upholder and sustainer of the sacred Vedas
Om Brahmane Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः।
He who is the supreme Brahman itself
Om Jnapakaya Namah
ॐ ज्ञापकाय नमः।
He who imparts true spiritual knowledge
Om Vyapakaya Namah
ॐ व्यापकाय नमः।
The all-pervading one present in everything
Om Kavaye Namah
ॐ कवये नमः।
The seer and poet of cosmic wisdom
Om Adhyatmakaya Namah
ॐ अध्यात्मकाय नमः।
Lord governing the individual soul and self
Om Adhibhutaya Namah
ॐ अधिभूताय नमः।
Ruler presiding over the elements and beings
Om Adhidaivaya Namah
ॐ अधिदैवाय नमः।
Lord presiding over the celestial powers
Om Svashrayashrayaya Namah
ॐ स्वाश्रयाश्रयाय नमः।
He whose refuge is his own self alone
Om Mahavayave Namah
ॐ महावायवे नमः।
The mighty cosmic wind of great force
Om Mahaviraya Namah
ॐ महावीराय नमः।
The great hero of unmatched valor
Om Cheshtaya Namah
ॐ चेष्टाय नमः।
The very principle of cosmic activity and effort
Om Rupatanusthitaya Namah
ॐ रूपतनुस्थिताय नमः।
He who dwells within forms and bodies
Om Prerakaya Namah
ॐ प्रेरकाय नमः।
The impeller who sets all beings in motion
Om Bodhakaya Namah
ॐ बोधकाय नमः।
He who awakens understanding in others
Om Bodhine Namah
ॐ बोधिने नमः।
The very source of enlightenment and awareness
Om Trayovimshatikoganaya Namah
ॐ त्रयोविंशतिकोगणाय नमः।
Lord of the twenty-three cosmic categories
Om Amshamshaya Namah
ॐ अंशांशाय नमः।
He present as fragments within every portion
Om Naraveshaya Namah
ॐ नरवेशाय नमः।
He who takes on human semblance and form
Om Avataraya Namah
ॐ अवताराय नमः।
The divine descent taking birth in the world
Om Bhuparisthitaya Namah
ॐ भूपरिस्थिताय नमः।
He who is established throughout the earth
Om Maharjanastapassatyam Namah
ॐ महर्जनस्तपस्सत्यम् नमः।
Ruler of the higher worlds of penance and truth
Om Bhurbhuvahsvaritidhaya Namah
ॐ भूर्भुवःस्वरितिधाय नमः।
He who upholds earth, sky and heaven as their base
Om Naimittikaya Namah
ॐ नैमित्तिकाय नमः।
He connected with occasional cosmic dissolution
Om Prakritikaya Namah
ॐ प्राकृतिकाय नमः।
He linked to the natural material creation
Om Atyantikamayaya Namah
ॐ आत्यन्तिकमायाय नमः।
He tied to illusion’s final absolute dissolution
Om Layaya Namah
ॐ लयाय नमः।
The dissolver who withdraws all creation
Om Sargaya Namah
ॐ सर्गाय नमः।
The creator who brings forth the universe
Om Visargaya Namah
ॐ विसर्गाय नमः।
The secondary emanation following creation
Om Sargadaye Namah
ॐ सर्गादये नमः।
The very origin at creation’s beginning
Om Nirodhaya Namah
ॐ निरोधाय नमः।
He who restrains and holds all things in check
Om Rodhaya Namah
ॐ रोधाय नमः।
The obstructor who checks and confines
Om Utimate Namah
ॐ ऊतिमते नमः।
Possessor of protective power that safeguards beings
Om Manvantaravataraya Namah
ॐ मन्वन्तरावताराय नमः।
He incarnate across the successive Manu ages
Om Manave Namah
ॐ मनवे नमः।
Identified with Manu, the primal lawgiver
Om Manusutaya Namah
ॐ मनुसुताय नमः।
Son born of Manu the progenitor
Om Anaghaya Namah
ॐ अनघाय नमः।
The sinless one, free from every fault
Om Svayambhuve Namah
ॐ स्वयम्भुवे नमः।
The self-born, arising without a cause
Om Shambhavaya Namah
ॐ शाम्भवाय नमः।
He connected with Shambhu, the auspicious lord
Om Shankave Namah
ॐ शङ्कवे नमः।
Bestower of peace and auspicious welfare
Om Svayambhuvasahayakrite Namah
ॐ स्वायम्भुवसहायकृते नमः।
Helper and companion to the self-born Manu
Om Suralayaya Namah
ॐ सुरालयाय नमः।
Abode where the celestial gods reside
Om Devagiraye Namah
ॐ देवगिरये नमः।
He identified with the mountain of the gods
Om Merave Namah
ॐ मेरवे नमः।
He identified with Mount Meru, axis of the worlds
Om Hemarchitaya Namah
ॐ हेमार्चिताय नमः।
He who is worshipped with offerings of gold.
Om Giraye Namah
ॐ गिरये नमः।
He who is firm and steadfast as a mountain
Om Girishaya Namah
ॐ गिरीशाय नमः।
Lord of mountains, Himalaya himself.
Om Gananathaya Namah
ॐ गणनाथाय नमः।
Chief of the ganas, leader of Shiva’s hosts.
Om Gaurishaya Namah
ॐ गौरीशाय नमः।
Lord of Gauri, consort of the mountain’s daughter.
Om Girigahvaraya Namah
ॐ गिरिगह्वराय नमः।
He who dwells in mountain caves and hollows.
Om Vindhyaya Namah
ॐ विन्ध्याय नमः।
The Vindhya range, guardian of the southern lands.
Om Trikutaya Namah
ॐ त्रिकूटाय नमः।
The triple-peaked mountain, Trikuta.
Om Mainakaya Namah
ॐ मैनाकाय नमः।
Mainaka, the winged mountain that fled Indra’s wrath.
Om Suvelaya Namah
ॐ सुवेलाय नमः।
Suvela, the auspicious hill near Lanka.
Om Paribhadrakaya Namah
ॐ पारिभद्रकाय नमः।
The coral-tree mountain, source of celestial blossoms.
Om Patangaya Namah
ॐ पतङ्गाय नमः।
He who moves like a bird across the sky.
Om Shishiraya Namah
ॐ शिशिराय नमः।
He who is cool as the winter season.
Om Kangkaya Namah
ॐ कङ्ग्काय नमः।
He who bears the form of a heron.
Om Jarudhaye Namah
ॐ जारुधये नमः।
He who quickens and stirs all beings to motion.
Om Shailasattamaya Namah
ॐ शैलसत्तमाय नमः।
The most excellent among mountains.
Om Kalanjaraya Namah
ॐ कालञ्जराय नमः।
Kalanjara, the timeless sacred hill.
Om Brihatsanave Namah
ॐ बृहत्सानवे नमः।
He whose ridges and plateaus rise vast and high.
Om Daribhrite Namah
ॐ दरीभृते नमः।
He who holds within him hidden mountain caves.
Om Nandikeshvaraya Namah
ॐ नन्दिकेश्वराय नमः।
Lord of Nandi, ruler over Shiva’s bull.
Om Sanatanaya Namah
ॐ सनातनाय नमः।
The eternal one, ever ancient and unchanging.
Om Tarurajaya Namah
ॐ तरुराजाय नमः।
King among trees, foremost of the forest.
Om Mandaraya Namah
ॐ मन्दाराय नमः।
Mandara, the mountain used to churn the ocean.
Om Parijatakaya Namah
ॐ पारिजातकाय नमः।
The parijata tree, wish-granting flower of heaven.
Om Jayantakrite Namah
ॐ जयन्तकृते नमः।
Bestower of victory, granter of triumph.
Om Jayantangaya Namah
ॐ जयन्ताङ्गाय नमः।
He whose very limbs embody victory.
Om Jayantyai Namah
ॐ जयन्त्यै नमः।
She who is Jayanti, the goddess of triumph.
Om Digjayakulaya Namah
ॐ दिग्जयाकुलाय नमः।
He who is thronged by conquerors of the quarters.
Om Vritraghne Namah
ॐ वृत्रघ्ने नमः।
Slayer of Vritra, destroyer of the drought-demon.
Om Devalokaya Namah
ॐ देवलोकाय नमः।
He who is the realm of the gods.
Om Shashine Namah
ॐ शशिने नमः।
The moon, cool and gentle light of night.
Om Kumudabandhavaya Namah
ॐ कुमुदबान्धवाय नमः।
Friend of the night-lotus, kin to the water lily.
Om Nakshatreshaya Namah
ॐ नक्षत्रेशाय नमः।
Lord of the lunar constellations.
Om Sudhasindhave Namah
ॐ सुधासिन्धवे नमः।
He who is the ocean of ambrosial nectar.
Om Mrigaya Namah
ॐ मृगाय नमः।
He identified with Mriga, the deer-marked asterism.
Om Pushyaya Namah
ॐ पुष्याय नमः।
He identified with Pushya, the nourishing star.
Om Punarvasave Namah
ॐ पुनर्वसवे नमः।
He identified with Punarvasu, star of return and renewal.
Om Hastaya Namah
ॐ हस्ताय नमः।
He identified with Hasta, the hand-shaped asterism.
Om Abhijite Namah
ॐ अभिजिते नमः।
He identified with Abhijit, the ever-victorious star.
Om Shravanaya Namah
ॐ श्रवणाय नमः।
He identified with Shravana, the star of listening.
Om Vaidhritaye Namah
ॐ वैधृतये नमः।
He identified with Vaidhriti, the binding lunar yoga.
Om Bhaskarodayaya Namah
ॐ भास्करोदयाय नमः।
He who brings about the sun’s rising.
Om Aindraya Namah
ॐ ऐन्द्राय नमः।
He who belongs to Indra, lord of the storm-gods.
Om Sadhyaya Namah
ॐ साध्याय नमः।
He who is counted among the Sadhya deities.
Om Shubhaya Namah
ॐ शुभाय नमः।
The auspicious one, ever bringing good fortune.
Om Shuklaya Namah
ॐ शुक्लाय नमः।
The bright one, pure as the waxing moon.
Om Vyatipataya Namah
ॐ व्यतीपाताय नमः।
He identified with Vyatipata, the inauspicious yoga.
Om Dhruvaya Namah
ॐ ध्रुवाय नमः।
The steadfast one, fixed like the pole star.
Om Sitaya Namah
ॐ सिताय नमः।
The bright fortnight, waxing moon’s radiant half.
Om Shishumaraya Namah
ॐ शिशुमाराय नमः।
He who takes the form Shishumara, the celestial dolphin-wheel.
Om Devamayaya Namah
ॐ देवमयाय नमः।
He whose nature is divine and full of maya’s mastery
Om Brahmalokaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मलोकाय नमः।
Ruler of Brahmaloka, the highest world of creation
Om Vilakshanaya Namah
ॐ विलक्षणाय नमः।
Whose nature is unique, distinct from all others
Om Ramaya Namah
ॐ रामाय नमः।
The all-delighting one, Rama, source of joy
Om Vaikunthanathaya Namah
ॐ वैकुण्ठनाथाय नमः।
Lord and master of Vaikuntha, the eternal abode
Om Vyapine Namah
ॐ व्यापिने नमः।
He who pervades all things without limit
Om Vaikunthanayakaya Namah
ॐ वैकुण्ठनायकाय नमः।
Chief and leader of Vaikuntha’s divine realm
Om Shvetadvipaya Namah
ॐ श्वेतद्वीपाय नमः।
Dweller of Shvetadvipa, the White Island of the pure
Om Jitapadaya Namah
ॐ जितपादाय नमः।
Whose feet have conquered and subdued all realms
Om Lokalokachalashritaya Namah
ॐ लोकालोकाचलाश्रिताय नमः।
He who rests upon the Lokaloka mountain boundary
Om Bhumyai Namah
ॐ भूम्यै नमः।
Supporter and sustainer of the earth itself
Om Vaikunthadevaya Namah
ॐ वैकुण्ठदेवाय नमः।
The divine lord presiding over Vaikuntha
Om Kotibrahmandakarakaya Namah
ॐ कोटिब्रह्माण्डकारकाय नमः।
Creator of countless millions of universes
Om Asankhyabrahmandapataye Namah
ॐ असङ्ख्यब्रह्माण्डपतये नमः।
Sovereign over innumerable, uncountable universes
Om Golokeshaya Namah
ॐ गोलोकेशाय नमः।
Lord of Goloka, the cow-world of Krishna’s play
Om Gavampataye Namah
ॐ गवाम्पतये नमः।
Master and protector of the sacred cows
Om Golokadhamadhishanaya Namah
ॐ गोलोकधामधिषणाय नमः।
He who upholds and sustains the abode of Goloka
Om Gopikakanthabhushanaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकाकण्ठभूषणाय नमः।
Ornament adorning the necks of the gopis
Om Shridharaya Namah
ॐ श्रीधाराय नमः।
Bearer of Shri, the goddess of fortune
Om Shridharaya Namah
ॐ श्रीधराय नमः।
He who holds and supports Lakshmi, giver of prosperity
Om Liladharaya Namah
ॐ लीलाधराय नमः।
He who sustains all through divine playful sport
Om Giridharaya Namah
ॐ गिरिधराय नमः।
Holder of the mountain, upraised in protection
Om Dhurine Namah
ॐ धुरीने नमः।
The one who bears the yoke and burden of the world
Om Kuntadharine Namah
ॐ कुन्तधारिणे नमः।
Wielder of the spear as a weapon of might
Om Trishuline Namah
ॐ त्रिशूलिने नमः।
Bearer of the trident, symbol of triple power
Om Bibhatsine Namah
ॐ बीभत्सिने नमः।
He who appears terrible and fearsome in battle
Om Ghargharasvanaya Namah
ॐ घर्घरस्वनाय नमः।
Whose voice roars with a deep, rumbling sound
Om Shulasuchyarpitagajaya Namah
ॐ शूलसूच्यर्पितगजाय नमः।
He who pierces the elephant-demon upon his trident’s point
Om Gajacharmadharaya Namah
ॐ गजचर्मधराय नमः।
Wearer of the elephant hide as his garment
Om Gajine Namah
ॐ गजीने नमः।
Vanquisher and rider associated with the elephant
Om Antramaline Namah
ॐ अन्त्रमालिने नमः।
He who wears a garland strung with entrails
Om Mundamaline Namah
ॐ मुण्डमालिने नमः।
He who wears a garland of skulls
Om Vyaline Namah
ॐ व्यालिने नमः।
He who bears the serpent as ornament or weapon
Om Dandakamandalave Namah
ॐ दण्डकमण्डलवे नमः।
Bearer of the staff and the ascetic’s water-pot
Om Vetalabhrite Namah
ॐ वेतालभृते नमः।
He who carries the spirit Vetala as attendant
Om Bhutasanghaya Namah
ॐ भूतसङ्घाय नमः।
Lord surrounded by hosts of spirit beings
Om Kushmandaganasamvritaya Namah
ॐ कूष्माण्डगणसंवृताय नमः।
He who is thronged by troops of Kushmanda spirits
Om Pramatheshaya Namah
ॐ प्रमथेशाय नमः।
Chief and lord of the Pramatha attendant hosts
Om Pashupataye Namah
ॐ पशुपतये नमः।
Protector and lord of all living creatures
Om Mridanishaya Namah
ॐ मृडानीशाय नमः।
Lord and consort of Mridani, the gentle goddess
Om Mridaya Namah
ॐ मृडाय नमः।
The gracious and gentle one, benign in nature
Om Vrishaya Namah
ॐ वृषाय नमः।
The mighty bull, strong and dharma-upholding
Om Kritantakalasangharaye Namah
ॐ कृतान्तकालसङ्घारये नमः।
Destroyer who ends even time and death itself
Om Kutaya Namah
ॐ कूटाय नमः।
The summit and peak, foremost among all
Om Kalpantabhairavaya Namah
ॐ कल्पान्तभैरवाय नमः।
The fearsome one who appears at the world’s dissolution
Om Shadananaya Namah
ॐ षडाननाय नमः।
He of six faces, the six-headed form
Om Virabhadraya Namah
ॐ वीरभद्राय नमः।
The valiant hero, fierce and auspicious warrior
Om Dakshayajnavighatakaya Namah
ॐ दक्षयज्ञविघातकाय नमः।
Destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice in righteous wrath
Om Kharparashine Namah
ॐ खर्पराशीने नमः।
He who bears a heap of skull-bowls as his emblem
Om Vishashine Namah
ॐ विशाषिने नमः।
He who is filled with distinctive, special glory
Om Shaktihastaya Namah
ॐ शक्तिहस्ताय नमः।
He who bears power itself in his hand.
Om Shivarthadaya Namah
ॐ शिवार्थदाय नमः।
Bestower of auspicious good, wellbeing granted to devotees.
Om Pinakatankarakaraya Namah
ॐ पिनाकटङ्कारकराय नमः।
Whose hand strikes like Shiva’s trident-staff in battle.
Om Chalajjhankaranupuraya Namah
ॐ चलज्झङ्कारनूपुराय नमः।
Whose anklets jingle with swaying, rhythmic sound.
Om Panditaya Namah
ॐ पण्डिताय नमः।
The learned one, versed in all branches of knowledge.
Om Tarkavidushe Namah
ॐ तर्कविदुषे नमः।
Master of logical reasoning and dialectics.
Om Vedapathine Namah
ॐ वेदपाठिने नमः।
He who recites and expounds the Vedas.
Om Shrutishvaraya Namah
ॐ श्रुतीश्वराय नमः।
Lord of the sacred Vedic scriptures.
Om Vedantakrite Namah
ॐ वेदान्तकृते नमः।
Author and upholder of Vedantic teaching.
Om Sankhyashastrine Namah
ॐ सङ्ख्याशास्त्रिणे नमः।
Skilled expositor of Sankhya philosophy.
Om Mimamsine Namah
ॐ मीमांसिने नमः।
Adept in the Mimamsa system of ritual exegesis.
Om Kananamabhaje Namah
ॐ कणनामभाजे नमः।
Whose glory is expressed through atomic and numeric doctrine.
Om Kanadaye Namah
ॐ काणादये नमः।
He who embodies the sage Kanada, founder of atomism.
Om Gautamaya Namah
ॐ गौतमाय नमः।
Manifest as the sage Gautama, founder of logic.
Om Vadine Namah
ॐ वादिने नमः।
The skilled debater in philosophical assembly.
Om Vadaya Namah
ॐ वादाय नमः।
Master of dialectic argument and disputation.
Om Naiyayikaya Namah
ॐ नैयायिकाय नमः।
Follower and teacher of the Nyaya school of logic.
Om Nayaya Namah
ॐ नयाय नमः।
Upholder of right method and just reasoning.
Om Vaisheshikaya Namah
ॐ वैशेषिकाय नमः।
Expert in the Vaisheshika system of categories.
Om Dharmashastrine Namah
ॐ धर्मशास्त्रिणे नमः।
Scholar and expounder of sacred law texts.
Om Sarvashastrarthatattvagaya Namah
ॐ सर्वशास्त्रार्थतत्त्वगाय नमः।
He who knows the essential truth of every scripture.
Om Vaiyakaranakrite Namah
ॐ वैयाकरणकृते नमः।
Composer and master of Sanskrit grammar.
Om Chhandase Namah
ॐ छन्दसे नमः।
Lord of Vedic meter and prosody.
Om Vaiyasaya Namah
ॐ वैयासाय नमः।
He who embodies the sage Vyasa’s tradition.
Om Prakritaye Namah
ॐ प्राकृतये नमः।
Speaker skilled in the natural, common tongue.
Om Vachase Namah
ॐ वचसे नमः।
Whose speech is eloquent and true.
Om Parasharisamhitavide Namah
ॐ पाराशरिसंहिताविदे नमः।
Knower of the codes compiled by sage Parashara.
Om Kavyakrite Namah
ॐ काव्यकृते नमः।
Composer of poetry and refined verse.
Om Natakapradaya Namah
ॐ नाटकप्रदाय नमः।
Giver of dramatic art and theatre.
Om Pauranikaya Namah
ॐ पौराणिकाय नमः।
Expounder of the ancient Puranic lore.
Om Smritikaraya Namah
ॐ स्मृतिकराय नमः।
Author of codes of conduct and remembered law.
Om Vaidyaya Namah
ॐ वैद्याय नमः।
The physician, skilled in the healing arts.
Om Vidyavisharadaya Namah
ॐ विद्याविशारदाय नमः।
Foremost scholar, distinguished in learning.
Om Alankaraya Namah
ॐ अलङ्काराय नमः।
Master of poetic ornament and figures of speech.
Om Lakshanarthaya Namah
ॐ लक्षणार्थाय नमः।
He who grasps the defined meaning of words.
Om Vyangyavide Namah
ॐ व्यङ्ग्यविदे नमः।
Knower of implied and suggested sense.
Om Ghanavaddhvanaye Namah
ॐ घनवद्ध्वनये नमः।
Whose voice resonates deep like a thundercloud.
Om Vakyasphotaya Namah
ॐ वाक्यस्फोटाय नमः।
He who reveals meaning through the whole sentence.
Om Padasphotaya Namah
ॐ पदस्फोटाय नमः।
He who reveals meaning through the single word.
Om Sphotavrittaye Namah
ॐ स्फोटवृत्तये नमः।
Upholder of the doctrine of manifest meaning, sphota.
Om Sarthavide Namah
ॐ सार्थविदे नमः।
Knower of the true sense and purpose of speech.
Om Shringaraya Namah
ॐ शृङ्गाराय नमः।
Lord of the romantic and amorous sentiment.
Om Ujjvalaya Namah
ॐ उज्ज्वलाय नमः।
The radiant one, brilliant in splendor.
Om Svachchhaya Namah
ॐ स्वच्छाय नमः।
The pure and untainted one, clear as crystal.
Om Adbhutaya Namah
ॐ अद्भुताय नमः।
The wondrous one, source of marvel and awe.
Om Hasyaya Namah
ॐ हास्याय नमः।
Lord of the comic sentiment, laughter and mirth.
Om Bhayanakaya Namah
ॐ भयानकाय नमः।
Lord of the fearsome sentiment, awe and dread.
Om Ashvatthaya Namah
ॐ अश्वत्थाय नमः।
He who is manifest as the sacred fig tree.
Om Yavabhojine Namah
ॐ यवभोजिने नमः।
He who partakes of barley as sacred food.
Om Yavakritaya Namah
ॐ यवक्रीताय नमः।
He who won barley grain through his valor.
Om Yavashanaya Namah
ॐ यवाशनाय नमः।
He whose fare is barley and grain, sustainer of simple offerings
Om Prahladarakshakaya Namah
ॐ प्रह्लादरक्षकाय नमः।
Protector of Prahlada from harm
Om Snigdhaya Namah
ॐ स्निग्धाय नमः।
The tender and affectionate one
Om Ailavamshavivardhanaya Namah
ॐ ऐलवंशविवर्धनाय नमः।
He who exalts the Ila lineage of kings
Om Gatadhaye Namah
ॐ गताधये नमः।
He whose weapon has departed, the peaceful one
Om Ambarishangaya Namah
ॐ अम्बरीषाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose limbs recall King Ambarisha’s devotion
Om Vigadhaye Namah
ॐ विगाधये नमः।
The deep and unfathomable one
Om Gadhinam Varaya Namah
ॐ गधिनां वराय नमः।
Best among the descendants of Gadhi
Om Nanamanisamakirnaya Namah
ॐ नानामणिसमाकीर्णाय नमः।
Adorned all over with countless gems
Om Nanaratnavibhushanaya Namah
ॐ नानारत्नविभूषणाय नमः।
Decorated with a variety of precious jewels
Om Nanapushpadharaya Namah
ॐ नानापुष्पधराय नमः।
Bearer of many kinds of flowers
Om Pushpine Namah
ॐ पुष्पिने नमः।
The flower-laden, flourishing one
Om Pushpadhanvane Namah
ॐ पुष्पधन्वने नमः।
He whose bow is made of blossoms
Om Prapushpitaya Namah
ॐ प्रपुष्पिताय नमः।
Fully blossomed like a flower in bloom
Om Nanachandanagandhadhyaya Namah
ॐ नानाचन्दनगन्धाढ्याय नमः।
Rich with the fragrance of varied sandalwood
Om Nanapushparasarchitaya Namah
ॐ नानापुष्परसार्चिताय नमः।
Worshipped with the essence of many flowers
Om Nanavarnamayaya Namah
ॐ नानावर्णमयाय नमः।
Composed of manifold hues and colors
Om Varnaya Namah
ॐ वर्णाय नमः।
He who embodies pure color and splendor
Om Sada Nanavastradharaya Namah
ॐ सदा नानावस्त्रधराय नमः।
Ever clad in garments of many kinds
Om Nanapadmakaraya Namah
ॐ नानापद्मकराय नमः।
Whose hand holds lotuses of many forms
Om Kaushine Namah
ॐ कौशिने नमः।
He who wears fine silk garments
Om Nanakausheyaveshadhriche Namah
ॐ नानाकौशेयवेषधृचे नमः।
Attired in robes woven of varied silk
Om Ratnakambaladharine Namah
ॐ रत्नकम्बळधारिणे नमः।
Bearer of a blanket studded with jewels
Om Dhautavastrasamavritaya Namah
ॐ धौतवस्त्रसमावृताय नमः।
Covered fully in freshly washed cloth
Om Uttariyadharaya Namah
ॐ उत्तरीयधराय नमः।
Wearer of an upper garment across the shoulder
Om Parnaya Namah
ॐ पर्णाय नमः।
He who is complete and full, whole in form
Om Ghanakanchukasanghavate Namah
ॐ घनकञ्चुकसङ्घवते नमः।
Bound in a thick and closely woven tunic
Om Pitoshnishaya Namah
ॐ पीतोष्णीषाय नमः।
Crowned with a golden-yellow turban
Om Sitoshnishaya Namah
ॐ सितोष्णीषाय नमः।
Crowned with a pure white turban
Om Raktoshnishaya Namah
ॐ रक्तोष्णीषाय नमः।
Crowned with a red-hued turban
Om Digambaraya Namah
ॐ दिगम्बराय नमः।
He whose garment is the sky itself, unclothed and vast
Om Divyangaya Namah
ॐ दिव्याङ्गाय नमः।
Possessed of a divine and radiant body
Om Divyarachanaya Namah
ॐ दिव्यरचनाय नमः।
Fashioned by divine artistry and design
Om Divyalokavilokitaya Namah
ॐ दिव्यलोकविलोकिताय नमः।
He who beholds the celestial worlds
Om Sarvopamaya Namah
ॐ सर्वोपमाय नमः।
Comparable to all things, the universal likeness
Om Nirupamaya Namah
ॐ निरुपमाय नमः।
He who has no equal or comparison
Om Golokangikritanganaya Namah
ॐ गोलोकाङ्गीकृताङ्गणाय नमः।
He who welcomed Goloka into his own courtyard
Om Kritasvotsangagolokaya Namah
ॐ कृतस्वोत्सङ्गगोलोकाय नमः।
He who holds Goloka folded in his own lap
Om Kundalibhutaya Namah
ॐ कुण्डलीभूताय नमः।
He who has taken the form of a coiled serpent
Om Asthitaya Namah
ॐ आस्थिताय नमः।
He who is firmly established and steadfast
Om Mathuraya Namah
ॐ माथुराय नमः।
He who belongs to Mathura, lord of that city
Om Mathuradarshine Namah
ॐ माथुरादर्शिने नमः।
He who gazes upon Mathura with fondness
Om Chalatkhanjanalochanaya Namah
ॐ चलत्खञ्जनलोचनाय नमः।
Whose eyes flit about like the wagtail bird
Om Dadhihartre Namah
ॐ दधिहर्त्रे नमः।
Stealer of curd from the cowherds’ homes
Om Dugdhaharaya Namah
ॐ दुग्धहराय नमः।
He who carries off milk playfully
Om Navanitasitashanaya Namah
ॐ नवनीतसिताशनाय नमः।
Eater of fresh butter and white sweets
Om Takrabhuje Namah
ॐ तक्रभुजे नमः।
Enjoyer of buttermilk offered by devotees
Om Takraharine Namah
ॐ तक्रहारिणे नमः।
He who takes away buttermilk in play
Om Dadhichaurakritashramaya Namah
ॐ दधिचौरकृताश्रमाय नमः।
He who made a home of the curd-thief’s haunt
Om Prabhavatibaddhakaraya Namah
ॐ प्रभावतिबद्धकराय नमः।
Whose hand was bound in devotion by Prabhavati
Om Damine Namah
ॐ दामिने नमः।
He who holds the rope-halter, the restrainer of the cosmos
Om Damodaraya Namah
ॐ दामोदराय नमः।
Whose belly bears the cord, the Damodara form of divinity
Om Damine Namah
ॐ दमिने नमः।
The subduer, he who controls and disciplines
Om Sikatabhumicharine Namah
ॐ सिकताभूमिचारिणे नमः।
Roamer of the sandy river-banks of Vraja
Om Balakelaye Namah
ॐ बालकेलये नमः।
Delighting in the sports and games of childhood
Om Vrajarbhakaya Namah
ॐ व्रजर्भाकाय नमः।
The cowherd-boy of Vraja, playful son of the pastures
Om Dhulidhusarasarvangaya Namah
ॐ धूलिधूसरसर्वाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose whole body is grey with dust from play
Om Kakapakshadharaya Namah
ॐ काकपक्षधराय नमः।
He who wears the crow-feather locks of a village boy
Om Sudhiye Namah
ॐ सुधिये नमः।
Of keen and steady intelligence
Om Muktakeshaya Namah
ॐ मुक्तकेशाय नमः।
Whose hair falls loose and untied
Om Vatsavrindaya Namah
ॐ वत्सवृन्दाय नमः।
Lord of the herd of calves he tends
Om Kalindikulavikshanaya Namah
ॐ कालिन्दीकूलवीक्षणाय नमः।
He who gazes upon the banks of the Yamuna
Om Jalakolahaline Namah
ॐ जलकोलाहलिने नमः।
Maker of joyful uproar amid the waters
Om Kuline Namah
ॐ कूलिने नमः।
Dweller upon the river-bank
Om Pankapranganalepakaya Namah
ॐ पङ्कप्राङ्गणलेपकाय नमः।
He who smears the courtyard mud in play
Om Shrivrindavanasancharine Namah
ॐ श्रीवृन्दावनसञ्चारिणे नमः।
Wanderer through the sacred groves of Vrindavan
Om Vamshivatatatasthitaya Namah
ॐ वंशीवटतटस्थिताय नमः।
He who stands by the flute-player’s banyan tree
Om Mahavananivasine Namah
ॐ महावननिवासिने नमः।
Resident of the great forest of Vraja
Om Lohargalavanadhipaya Namah
ॐ लोहार्गलवनाधिपाय नमः।
Master of the Lohargala woodland
Om Sadhave Namah
ॐ साधवे नमः।
The virtuous and gentle one
Om Priyatamaya Namah
ॐ प्रियतमाय नमः।
Most beloved of all
Om Sadhyaya Namah
ॐ साध्याय नमः।
He who is to be attained through devotion
Om Sadhvishaya Namah
ॐ साध्वीशाय नमः।
Lord of the righteous and the saintly
Om Gatasadhvasaya Namah
ॐ गतसाध्वसाय नमः।
Whose fear has departed, the fearless one
Om Ranganathaya Namah
ॐ रङ्गनाथाय नमः।
Lord of the stage, the Ranganatha form
Om Viththaleshaya Namah
ॐ विठ्ठलेशाय नमः।
Lord Vitthala, standing firm upon the brick
Om Muktinathaya Namah
ॐ मुक्तिनाथाय नमः।
Bestower of liberation, lord of moksha
Om Aghanashakaya Namah
ॐ अघनाशकाय नमः।
Destroyer of sin and its stain
Om Sukirtaye Namah
ॐ सुकीर्तये नमः।
Possessor of excellent fame and renown
Om Suyashase Namah
ॐ सुयशसे नमः।
Whose glory is auspicious and pure
Om Sphitaya Namah
ॐ स्फीताय नमः।
He whose greatness has expanded and spread
Om Yashasvine Namah
ॐ यशस्विने नमः।
The famed and celebrated one
Om Rangaranjanaya Namah
ॐ रङ्गरञ्जनाय नमः।
Delighter of the stage and of colorful play
Om Ragashatkaya Namah
ॐ रागषट्काय नमः।
He who is the six classical musical ragas
Om Ragaputraya Namah
ॐ रागपुत्राय नमः।
Son born of melody, offspring of raga
Om Raginiramanotsukaya Namah
ॐ रागिणीरमणोत्सुकाय नमः।
Eager lover of the raginis, the melodic consorts
Om Dipakaya Namah
ॐ दीपकाय नमः।
The lamp-like Raga Dipaka in melodic form
Om Meghamalharaya Namah
ॐ मेघमल्हाराय नमः।
The cloud-song Malhar that summons the rains
Om Shriragaya Namah
ॐ श्रीरागाय नमः।
The auspicious Shri raga personified
Om Malakoshakaya Namah
ॐ मालकोशकाय नमः।
The grave Malkauns melody incarnate
Om Hindolaya Namah
ॐ हिन्दोलाय नमः।
The swinging Hindola raga in form
Om Bhairavakhyaya Namah
ॐ भैरवाख्याय नमः।
Known by the name of Raga Bhairav
Om Svarajatismaraya Namah
ॐ स्वरजातिस्मराय नमः।
He who remembers the lineage of musical notes
Om Mridave Namah
ॐ मृदवे नमः।
Gentle and soft in nature
Om Talaya Namah
ॐ तालाय नमः।
Keeper of rhythm, master of tala
Om Manapramanaya Namah
ॐ मानप्रमाणाय नमः।
The measure and standard of proper proportion
Om Svaragamyaya Namah
ॐ स्वरगम्याय नमः।
He who is reached through musical sound
Om Kalaksharaya Namah
ॐ कलाक्षराय नमः।
Whose syllables carry the arts and skills
Om Shamine Namah
ॐ शमिने नमः।
The tranquil and peaceful one
Om Shyamine Namah
ॐ श्यामिने नमः।
The dark-hued one, of Shyama complexion
Om Shatanandaya Namah
ॐ शतानन्दाय नमः।
He whose delight is boundless, a hundredfold joy
Om Shatayamaya Namah
ॐ शतयामाय नमः।
Lord who governs the hundred watches of time
Om Shatakratave Namah
ॐ शतक्रतवे नमः।
He of a hundred sacrificial rites, like Indra
Om Jagaraya Namah
ॐ जागराय नमः।
The ever-wakeful one, eternally alert
Om Suptaya Namah
ॐ सुप्ताय नमः।
He who rests in cosmic sleep
Om Asuptaya Namah
ॐ आसुप्ताय नमः।
Whose slumber has barely begun, the gently sleeping one
Om Sushuptaya Namah
ॐ सुषुप्ताय नमः।
He who lies in deep, undisturbed sleep
Om Svapnaya Namah
ॐ स्वप्नाय नमः।
Master of dream and illusion-vision
Om Urvaraya Namah
ॐ उर्वराय नमः।
Lord of fertile earth and abundant fields
Om Urjaya Namah
ॐ ऊर्जाय नमः।
Source of vigor and vital energy
Om Sphurjaya Namah
ॐ स्फूर्जाय नमः।
He whose splendor bursts forth suddenly
Om Nirjaraya Namah
ॐ निर्जराय नमः।
The undecaying one, free from old age
Om Vijvaraya Namah
ॐ विज्वराय नमः।
Free from fever and affliction
Om Jvaravarjitaya Namah
ॐ ज्वरवर्जिताय नमः।
He who has cast off all fever and torment
Om Jvarajite Namah
ॐ ज्वरजिते नमः।
Conqueror of feverish suffering
Om Jvarakartre Namah
ॐ ज्वरकर्त्रे नमः।
Bringer of fever upon the wicked
Om Jvarayuje Namah
ॐ ज्वरयुजे नमः।
He who is joined with the power to afflict foes
Om Trijvaraya Namah
ॐ त्रिज्वराय नमः।
Lord of the threefold fever, body, mind and spirit
Om Jvaraya Namah
ॐ ज्वराय नमः।
He who embodies burning affliction for demons
Om Jambavate Namah
ॐ जाम्बवते नमः।
Friend and ally of Jambavan, the bear-king
Om Jambukashankine Namah
ॐ जम्बुकाशङ्किने नमः।
He who is wary of the jackal’s cunning
Om Jambudvipaya Namah
ॐ जम्बूद्वीपाय नमः।
Lord of Jambudvipa, the central continent
Om Dviparighne Namah
ॐ द्विपारिघ्ने नमः।
Slayer of elephant-like foes
Om Shalmalaye Namah
ॐ शाल्मलये नमः।
He associated with the Shalmali silk-cotton tree
Om Shalmalidvipaya Namah
ॐ शाल्मलिद्वीपाय नमः।
Ruler of the Shalmali continent-realm
Om Plakshaya Namah
ॐ प्लक्षाय नमः।
He connected with the Plaksha fig tree
Om Plakshavaneshvaraya Namah
ॐ प्लक्षवनेश्वराय नमः।
Lord of the Plaksha forest realm
Om Kushadharine Namah
ॐ कुशाधारिणे नमः।
Bearer of sacred kusha grass
Om Kushaya Namah
ॐ कुशाय नमः।
He who is the sacred kusha grass itself
Om Kaushine Namah
ॐ कौशिने नमः।
Possessor of kusha-grass power and purity
Om Kaushikaya Namah
ॐ कौशिकाय नमः।
The sage-like one, wise as Kaushika
Om Kushavigrahaya Namah
ॐ कुशविग्रहाय नमः।
He whose form is woven of kusha grass
Om Kushasthalipataye Namah
ॐ कुशस्थलीपतये नमः।
Lord of Kushasthali, the ancient capital
Om Kashinathaya Namah
ॐ काशीनाथाय नमः।
Master of Kashi, the holy city
Om Bhairavashasanaya Namah
ॐ भैरवशासनाय नमः।
He under whose rule Bhairava himself abides
Om Dasharhaya Namah
ॐ दाशार्हाय नमः।
Descendant of Dasharha, of the Yadu line
Om Satvataya Namah
ॐ सात्वताय नमः।
He who belongs to the Satvata clan
Om Vrishnaye Namah
ॐ व्रिष्णये नमः।
Scion of the Vrishni lineage
Om Bhojaya Namah
ॐ भोजाय नमः।
He born in the Bhoja clan
Om Andhakanivasakrite Namah
ॐ अन्धकनिवासकृते नमः।
Establisher of the Andhaka people’s dwelling
Om Andhakaya Namah
ॐ अन्धकाय नमः।
He who is of the Andhaka clan
Om Dundubhaye Namah
ॐ दुन्दुभये नमः।
He who resounds like the war-drum
Om Dyotaya Namah
ॐ द्योताय नमः।
The radiant one, shining with light
Om Pradyotaya Namah
ॐ प्रद्योताय नमः।
He whose brilliance shines forth greatly
Om Satvatam Pataye Namah
ॐ सात्वतां पतये नमः।
Lord and protector of the Satvata people
Om Shurasenaya Namah
ॐ शूरसेनाय नमः।
Ruler of Shurasena, the Yadava kingdom
Om Anuvishayaya Namah
ॐ अनुविषयाय नमः।
He who watches over dependent realms
Om Bhojavrishnyandhakeshvaraya Namah
ॐ भोजवृष्ण्यन्धकेश्वराय नमः।
Sovereign of the Bhoja, Vrishni and Andhaka clans
Om Ahukaya Namah
ॐ आहुकाय नमः।
He known by the name Ahuka
Om Sarvanitijnaya Namah
ॐ सर्वनीतिज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of all righteous conduct and policy
Om Ugrasenaya Namah
ॐ उग्रसेनाय नमः।
He who belongs to king Ugrasena, protector of the Yadu throne
Om Mahogravache Namah
ॐ महोग्रवाचे नमः।
Whose voice is fierce and commanding
Om Ugrasenapriyaya Namah
ॐ उग्रसेनप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of Ugrasena
Om Prarthyaya Namah
ॐ प्रार्थ्याय नमः।
He who is worthy of being sought and worshipped
Om Parthaya Namah
ॐ पार्थाय नमः।
Friend and companion of Arjuna, son of Pritha
Om Yadusabhapataye Namah
ॐ यदुसभापतये नमः।
Lord presiding over the assembly hall of the Yadus
Om Sudharmadhipataye Namah
ॐ सुधर्माधिपतये नमः।
Ruler of the Sudharma council chamber of Dvaraka
Om Sattvaya Namah
ॐ सत्त्वाय नमः।
He who is pure being and truth
Om Vrishnichakravritaya Namah
ॐ व्रिष्णिचक्रावृताय नमः।
He who is surrounded by the Vrishni clan’s discus-bearing warriors
Om Bhishaje Namah
ॐ भिषजे नमः।
Healer who removes the afflictions of his devotees
Om Sabhashilaya Namah
ॐ सभाशीलाय नमः।
Whose nature graces the royal assembly
Om Sabhadipaya Namah
ॐ सभादीपाय नमः।
Lamp that illumines the council hall
Om Sabhagnaye Namah
ॐ सभाग्नये नमः।
Sacred fire burning within the assembly
Om Sabharavaye Namah
ॐ सभारवये नमः।
Whose roar resounds through the assembly hall
Om Sabhachandraya Namah
ॐ सभाचन्द्राय नमः।
Moon that lights up the royal court
Om Sabhabhasaya Namah
ॐ सभाभासाय नमः।
Splendor and radiance of the assembly
Om Sabhadevaya Namah
ॐ सभादेवाय नमः।
Deity presiding over the sacred council
Om Sabhapataye Namah
ॐ सभापतये नमः।
Lord and master of the assembly hall
Om Prajarthadaya Namah
ॐ प्रजार्थदाय नमः।
Bestower of the people’s heartfelt wishes
Om Prajabhartre Namah
ॐ प्रजाभर्त्रे नमः।
Sustainer who nourishes all his subjects
Om Prajapalanatatparaya Namah
ॐ प्रजापालनतत्पराय नमः।
Ever devoted to the protection of his people
Om Dvarakadurgasancharine Namah
ॐ द्वारकादुर्गसञ्चारिणे नमः।
He who moves through the fortified stronghold of Dvaraka
Om Dvarakagrahavigrahaya Namah
ॐ द्वारकाग्रहविग्रहाय नमः।
Whose form guards the citadel of Dvaraka
Om Dvarakaduhkhasamhartre Namah
ॐ द्वारकादुःखसंहर्त्रे नमः।
Remover of every sorrow afflicting Dvaraka
Om Dvarakajanamangalaya Namah
ॐ द्वारकाजनमङ्गळाय नमः।
Bringer of auspiciousness to the people of Dvaraka
Om Jaganmatre Namah
ॐ जगन्मात्रे नमः।
Mother-like nurturer of the entire universe
Om Jagattratre Namah
ॐ जगत्त्रात्रे नमः।
Protector who shelters the whole world
Om Jagadbhartre Namah
ॐ जगद्भर्त्रे नमः।
Sustainer who bears the weight of creation
Om Jagatpitre Namah
ॐ जगत्पित्रे नमः।
Father of all the worlds
Om Jagadbandhave Namah
ॐ जगद्बन्धवे नमः।
Kinsman and friend to every being in creation
Om Jagadbhratre Namah
ॐ जगद्भ्रात्रे नमः।
Brother to the entire universe
Om Jaganmitraya Namah
ॐ जगन्मित्राय नमः।
Friend of all the worlds
Om Jagatsakhaya Namah
ॐ जगत्सखाय नमः।
Companion and well-wisher of the universe
Om Brahmanyadevaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मण्यदेवाय नमः।
Deity beloved of the Brahmins and devoted to the Vedas
Om Brahmanyaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मण्याय नमः।
He who favors and upholds the sacred order of Brahman
Om Brahmapadarajo Dadhate Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मपादरजो दधते नमः।
He who bears the dust of the sages’ feet upon his head
Om Brahmapadarajahsparshine Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मपादरजःस्पर्शिने नमः।
Whose form is touched by the dust of holy feet
Om Brahmapadanishevakaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मपादनिषेवकाय नमः।
Devoted server of the feet of the wise
Om Vipranghrijalaputangaya Namah
ॐ विप्राङ्घ्रिजलपूताङ्गाय नमः।
Whose body is purified by water that washed a Brahmin’s feet
Om Viprasevaparayanaya Namah
ॐ विप्रसेवापरायणाय नमः।
Ever intent on serving the learned Brahmins
Om Vipramukhyaya Namah
ॐ विप्रमुख्याय नमः।
Foremost among the reverers of Brahmins
Om Viprahitaya Namah
ॐ विप्रहिताय नमः।
He who works for the welfare of Brahmins
Om Vipragitamahakathaya Namah
ॐ विप्रगीतमहाकथाय नमः।
Whose great deeds are sung by the learned sages
Om Viprapadajalardrangaya Namah
ॐ विप्रपादजलार्द्राङ्गाय नमः।
Whose limbs are moistened by the water from sages’ feet
Om Viprapadodakapriyaya Namah
ॐ विप्रपादोदकप्रियाय नमः।
Lover of the water that has washed a Brahmin’s feet
Om Viprabhaktaya Namah
ॐ विप्रभक्ताय नमः।
Devotee and patron of the Brahmin community
Om Vipragurave Namah
ॐ विप्रगुरवे नमः।
Teacher and guide of the Brahmins
Om Vipraya Namah
ॐ विप्राय नमः।
He who is himself a Brahmin sage in spirit
Om Viprapadanugaya Namah
ॐ विप्रपदानुगाय नमः।
He who follows humbly in the footsteps of the wise
Om Akshauhinivritaya Namah
ॐ अक्षौहिणीवृताय नमः।
He who is surrounded by an army of countless elephants and chariots
Om Yoddhre Namah
ॐ योद्ध्रे नमः।
The warrior, ever ready for battle
Om Pratimapanchasamyutaya Namah
ॐ प्रतिमापञ्चसंयुताय नमः।
He whose form is marked with five sacred images
Om Chaturaya Namah
ॐ चतुराय नमः।
The clever and skillful one
Om Angirase Namah
ॐ अङ्गिरसे नमः।
Named among the sages of Angiras lineage, radiant sage
Om Padmavartine Namah
ॐ पद्मवर्तिने नमः।
He whose crown is adorned like a lotus
Om Samantoddhrutapadukaya Namah
ॐ सामन्तोद्ध्रुतपादुकाय नमः।
Whose sandals are lifted in reverence by attending kings
Om Gajakotiprayayine Namah
ॐ गजकोटिप्रयायिने नमः।
He who marches at the head of ten million elephants
Om Rathakotijayadhvajaya Namah
ॐ रथकोटिजयध्वजाय नमः।
Whose victory banner rides on ten million chariots
Om Maharathaya Namah
ॐ महारथाय नमः।
The great charioteer, master of war-craft
Om Atirathaya Namah
ॐ अतिरथाय नमः।
The supreme warrior who fights unmatched, single-handed
Om Jaitraya Namah
ॐ जैत्राय नमः।
The ever-triumphant one, lord of victory
Om Syandanamasthitaya Namah
ॐ स्यन्दनमास्थिताय नमः।
He who is seated firmly upon his chariot
Om Narayanastrine Namah
ॐ नारायणास्त्रिणे नमः।
Wielder of the Narayana missile
Om Brahmastrine Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मास्त्रिणे नमः।
Wielder of the Brahma weapon
Om Ranashlaghine Namah
ॐ रणश्लाघिने नमः।
He who exults proudly amid battle
Om Ranodbhataya Namah
ॐ रणोद्भटाय नमः।
The fierce hero risen high in war
Om Madotkataya Namah
ॐ मदोत्कटाय नमः।
He whose might swells with battle-fury
Om Yuddhaviraya Namah
ॐ युद्धवीराय नमः।
The valiant hero of every war
Om Devasurabhayankaraya Namah
ॐ देवासुरभयङ्कराय नमः।
He who strikes terror into gods and demons alike
Om Karikarnamarutprejatkuntalavyaptakundalaya Namah
ॐ करिकर्णमरुत्प्रेजत्कुन्तलव्याप्तकुण्डलाय नमः।
Whose earrings sway amid locks stirred by elephants’ breath
Om Agragaya Namah
ॐ अग्रगाय नमः।
He who leads the way, foremost in march
Om Virasammardaya Namah
ॐ वीरसम्मर्दाय नमः।
The crusher amid the clash of heroes
Om Mardalaya Namah
ॐ मर्दलाय नमः।
The pounder, breaker of enemy ranks
Om Ranadurmadaya Namah
ॐ रणदुर्मदाय नमः।
He whose battle-fury none can restrain
Om Bhataya Namah
ॐ भटाय नमः।
The mighty soldier, unflinching in combat
Om Pratibhataya Namah
ॐ प्रतिभटाय नमः।
He who meets every rival warrior in kind
Om Prochyaya Namah
ॐ प्रोच्याय नमः।
Worthy of highest praise and honor
Om Banavarshine Namah
ॐ बाणवर्षिने नमः।
He who rains down arrows like storm clouds
Om Sutoyadaya Namah
ॐ सुतोयदाय नमः।
The good rain-bearer, generous as monsoon clouds
Om Khadgakhanditasarvangaya Namah
ॐ खड्गखण्डितसर्वाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose whole body bears sword-cut scars from battle
Om Shodashabdaya Namah
ॐ षोडशाब्दाय नमः।
He who ever appears youthful, sixteen years of age
Om Shadaksharaya Namah
ॐ षडक्षराय नमः।
He whose essence is the sacred six-syllabled mantra
Om Viraghoshaya Namah
ॐ वीरघोषाय नमः।
Whose battle-cry roars heroic across the field
Om Klishtavapave Namah
ॐ क्लिष्टवपवे नमः।
He whose mighty frame endures great hardship
Om Vajrangaya Namah
ॐ वज्राङ्गाय नमः।
He whose limbs are hard and strong as thunderbolt
Om Vajrabhedanaya Namah
ॐ वज्रभेदनाय नमः।
He who shatters obstacles like the thunderbolt
Om Rugnavajraya Namah
ॐ रुग्णवज्राय नमः।
He before whom even the thunderbolt is broken
Om Bhagnadandaya Namah
ॐ भग्नदण्डाय नमः।
He who shatters the staff of tyranny
Om Shatrunirbhartsanodyataya Namah
ॐ शत्रुनिर्भर्त्सनोद्यताय नमः।
Ever poised to rebuke and rout the foe
Om Attahasaya Namah
ॐ अट्टहासाय नमः।
He of the resounding, thunderous laughter
Om Pattadharaya Namah
ॐ पट्टधराय नमः।
Bearer of the royal silken robe
Om Pattarajnipataye Namah
ॐ पट्टराज्ञीपतये नमः।
Consort and lord of the crowned queen
Om Patave Namah
ॐ पटवे नमः।
The skilled one, expert in every art
Om Kalaya Namah
ॐ कलाय नमः।
Master of all sixty-four arts and skills
Om Patahavaditraya Namah
ॐ पटहवादित्राय नमः।
He accompanied by the sound of war-drums
Om Hunkaraya Namah
ॐ हुङ्काराय नमः।
He whose battle-shout thunders as hum
Om Garjitasvanaya Namah
ॐ गर्जितस्वनाय नमः।
He whose voice roars like rumbling clouds
Om Sadhave Namah
ॐ साधवे नमः।
The virtuous and righteous one
Om Bhaktaparadhinaya Namah
ॐ भक्तपराधीनाय नमः।
He who yields himself wholly to his devotees
Om Svatantraya Namah
ॐ स्वतन्त्राय नमः।
The independent one, bound by nothing but his own will
Om Sadhubhushanaya Namah
ॐ साधुभूषणाय नमः।
Whose ornament is the company of the virtuous
Om Asvatantraya Namah
ॐ अस्वतन्त्राय नमः।
The one who is not bound by any authority, ever independent
Om Sadhumayaya Namah
ॐ साधुमयाय नमः।
Whose very substance is composed of saintly nature
Om Manak Sadhugrastamanase Namah
ॐ मनाक् साधुग्रस्तमनसे नमः।
Whose mind is ever so slightly absorbed in the saintly
Om Sadhupriyaya Namah
ॐ साधुप्रियाय नमः।
He who is dear to the virtuous and holy
Om Sadhudhanaya Namah
ॐ साधुधनाय नमः।
Whose true wealth is the company of good souls
Om Sadhujnataye Namah
ॐ साधुज्ञातये नमः।
Kinsman and relative of all righteous devotees
Om Sudhaghanaya Namah
ॐ सुधाघनाय नमः।
He who is dense and sweet as nectar
Om Sadhucharine Namah
ॐ साधुचारिणे नमः।
He who moves and conducts himself among the virtuous
Om Sadhuchittaya Namah
ॐ साधुचित्ताय नमः।
Whose heart and thought dwell with the righteous
Om Sadhuvasine Namah
ॐ साधुवासिने नमः।
He who resides among and abides with the saintly
Om Shubhaspadaya Namah
ॐ शुभास्पदाय नमः।
The abode and foundation of all auspiciousness
About the Balarama Sahasranamavali
Balarama’s thousand-name garland grew out of the same devotional soil that produced sahasranamas for Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi: the belief that a deity’s full nature can be held in a chain of names, each one a facet of the divine form. Balarama holds a special place in this tradition because he is not a distant, abstract god but Krishna’s own elder brother, born to Rohini and raised alongside the Yadava clan in Vrindavan and Dwarka. Chanting his names is, for many households, an extension of chanting Krishna’s, since the Puranas rarely tell one brother’s story without the other.
This particular namavali is preserved within the wider Puranic literature that narrates the Krishna-Balarama story, most closely aligned with the Garga Samhita tradition that gives Balarama his own extended narrative arc rather than treating him as a footnote to Krishna. Within that literature, the sahasranama form functions as a devotional summary: instead of retelling every episode of Balarama’s life, it compresses his deeds, forms, and qualities into a sequence of names that a devotee can carry into daily worship. The version used here totals 962 distinct names, each recited in the classical vocative pattern Om [name] Namah.
The names themselves move through several recognizable clusters. Some address Balarama by his family identifiers, such as Rohineya (son of Rohini) and Halayudha (he who wields the plough), some praise his physical form and colossal strength, some recall the serpent Shesha as his source, and others honor him under his broader names, Sankarshana and Baladeva, which mark him as an independent object of worship in his own temples and traditions, not merely a supporting character in Krishna’s story.
What sets this namavali apart from a generic devotional list is its steady attention to Balarama’s working symbols, the plough and the pestle, tools of the farmer rather than the ornaments of a palace deity. That choice of imagery is deliberate: Balarama is invoked by cultivators seeking a good harvest and by wrestlers and athletes seeking physical power, and the namavali repeatedly returns to strength, earthiness, and steadfast protection rather than to romance or royal splendor, which are Krishna’s more familiar registers.
How to Chant the 962 Names
- <b>Prepare a clean, quiet space.</b> Sit facing east or north if possible, with a small lamp or picture of Balarama nearby if you have one; the setting matters less than arriving with a settled mind.
- <b>Begin with a short invocation.</b> A brief prayer or a few moments of quiet breathing before starting the names helps mark the shift from ordinary activity into focused recitation.
- <b>Chant each name slowly and clearly.</b> Say Om, the name, then Namah, pausing briefly between names rather than rushing through the list; clarity matters more than speed, especially for the first few sessions.
- <b>Keep a consistent pace across the full list.</b> If 962 names feels long for one sitting, divide the recitation into equal daily portions and finish the remainder on following days rather than skipping sections.
- <b>Close with gratitude.</b> End the session with a moment of silence or a closing prayer, and consider noting mentally or on paper what you were seeking through the recitation, whether strength, courage, or steadiness.
Benefits of Chanting
- <b>Builds physical strength and stamina.</b> Balarama is invoked as the embodiment of unmatched bodily power, and traditional practice holds that steady recitation supports vitality, muscular strength, and recovery from physical fatigue or illness.
- <b>Steadies courage under pressure.</b> As the fearless wielder of the plough and pestle who never backed away from a contest, Balarama’s names are chanted by those who need resolve before a difficult task, a competition, or a confrontation.
- <b>Supports a good harvest and farming success.</b> Because Balarama carries the hala (plough) as his signature weapon, farmers have long turned to him before sowing or during uncertain weather, seeking protection for the soil, the crop, and the labor that goes into both.
- <b>Strengthens steadfastness and loyalty.</b> Balarama’s devotion to his family and his refusal to abandon his principles, even when it meant standing apart from Krishna’s own choices, make this namavali a support for devotees working to stay grounded and true to their word.
- <b>Grounds the mind during physical training.</b> Wrestlers (pehalwans) and practitioners of traditional Indian strength sports have historically chanted Balarama’s names before akhara practice, treating the recitation as both a warm-up for the mind and an invocation of protection during rigorous training.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to chant the full Balarama Sahasranamavali?
A complete recitation of all 962 names typically takes 45 to 60 minutes when chanted at a steady, unhurried pace. Many devotees split it into shorter daily sessions of 15 to 20 minutes if a single sitting isn’t practical, completing the full garland over three or four days.
What is the best time or day to chant this namavali?
Balarama Jayanti, his birth anniversary, is the most significant day for this recitation, along with Ekadashi, a fasting day already associated with focused devotional practice across Vaishnava tradition. Many households also chant it on Halashashthi, a festival specifically linked to Balarama’s plough, though any day taken up with sincere intention is considered fitting.
Can I chant the Balarama Sahasranamavali in English?
Yes. While the Sanskrit names carry the original sound and rhythm many devotees prefer, chanting a transliterated or translated version in English is accepted practice, especially for beginners. What matters most in this tradition is steady attention and sincerity, not perfect pronunciation from the first attempt.
How is this namavali different from the Vishnu Sahasranama or Krishna’s thousand names?
The Vishnu Sahasranama and Krishna’s own thousand names center on cosmic sovereignty, preservation of dharma, and romantic or royal imagery drawn from Krishna’s life in Vrindavan and as king of Dwarka. The Balarama Sahasranamavali instead returns again and again to physical strength, agrarian symbolism like the plough, and steadfast, unglamorous loyalty, reflecting Balarama’s distinct character even within the same divine family.
Do I need a special altar or ritual items to chant this namavali?
It’s not required, though many devotees choose to keep a simple image or murti of Balarama, offer a diya, and sit facing east or north. What is generally considered essential is a clean, quiet space and an unhurried mind rather than any elaborate ritual apparatus.
Is this namavali suitable for someone with no prior background in Sanskrit chanting?
Absolutely. This namavali is often recommended specifically for students, athletes, wrestlers, and farmers who want strength, focus, and protection in physically demanding work, and it requires no prior initiation or Sanskrit fluency, only sincerity and regular practice.
ॐ बलरामाय नमः · May Balarama lend you his strength and steady your every effort.