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Vishnu Sahasranama is a Sanskrit hymn with 1,000 names of Vishnu, the Supreme God in Vaishnavism. It is a popular and sacred text in Hinduism, with different interpretations and traditions among Vaishnavas and Smarthas.
Sahasranama means "a thousand names" and is a genre of devotional songs praising a deity. Learn about the origins, types and examples of sahasranamas in Hinduism and Jainism, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Lalita, Ganesha and Jina.
Chapter 134 of Anushasana Parva recites Vishnu sahasranama - a list of 1,000 names (sahasranama) of Vishnu. [5] Included in the list of 1000 names for Vishnu are Shiva, Sharva, Sthanu, Ishana and Rudra. This synonymous listing of Shiva and Vishnu as one, in Mahabharata, has led to the belief that all gods mentioned in Vedic literature are one. [14]
He wrote a commentary in Sanskrit on Vishnu Sahasranamam from a Sri Vaishnava viewpoint, titled Bhagavadguna Dharpanam, [2] in contrast to the Advaita view of Adi Shankara. According to the Tenkalai tradition ( Guru-parampara ), Ramanuja 's cousin, Embar, succeeded him as the leader of Sri Vaishnavas, followed by Parasara Bhattar.
Narayaniyam is a Sanskrit text that summarizes the Bhagavata Purana, a Hindu scripture devoted to Krishna. It was composed by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri in the 16th century and is widely recited in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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Many names in the Vishnu Sahasranama, the thousand names of Vishnu allude to the power of God in controlling karma. For example, the 135th name of Vishnu, Dharmadhyaksha, in the Advaita philosopher Sankara's interpretation means, "One who directly sees the merits and demerits , of beings by bestowing their due rewards on them." [42]
Shiva Sahasranama is a Sanskrit hymn that lists the 1,000 names of Shiva, the supreme being in Shaivism. It is found in various scriptures, such as the Shiva Mahapurana and the Mahabharata, and has different variations and commentaries.