SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMASTOTRAM | Gargi N Shabaray

Описание: My Humble Offering – Vishnu Sahasranamam
With folded hands and a heart full of devotion, I present my humble rendition of the Vishnu Sahasranamam
This timeless hymn has been immortalized by the divine voice of Smt. M.S. Subbulakshmi Amma, whose mastery over shruti, diction, and rhythm remains unmatched. Inspired by her soulful version, I have attempted this humble offering—as a prayer to Lord Vishnu and a tribute to MS Amma.

This was recorded at home, in a single take, with the simplest of tools. It may carry imperfections, but it is filled with sincerity and surrender. I seek your forgiveness for any lapses, and your blessings for this small effort.

I offer my heartfelt gratitude to my guru, Prof. V. Aravinda Hebbar, for initiating me into this sacred chant and guiding me with patience and wisdom.

Thank you for taking the time to listen. May this divine chant bring you peace, blessings, and spiritual solace.
The Vishnu Sahasranama is popular among Hindus, and a major part of prayer for devout Vaishnavas, or followers of Vishnu. While Vaishanvas venerate other deities, they believe that the universe, including the other divinities such as Shiva and Devi, are ultimately a manifestation of the Supreme Vishnu. Despite the existence of sahasranamas of other gods, referring a sahasranama as "The Sahasranama," generally refers to the Vishnu Sahasranama alone, thereby indicating its wide popularity and use. In Sanskrit, sahasra means 'thousand'. The meaning of sahasra is context-dependent. nāma (nominative, the stem is nāman-) means 'name'. The compound is of the Bahuvrihi type and may be translated as 'having a thousand names'. In modern Hindi pronunciation, nāma is pronounced [na:m]. It is also pronounced sahasranāmam in South Indian languages.
The phalashruti (meritorious verse) of the hymn says that one who reads the text every day with full devotion achieves name, fame, wealth and knowledge in his life.