Sree Vishnu Sahasra Nama - Epsode 23

About this episode

This episode provides a translation and commentary on the Vishnu Sahasra Nama, a hymn consisting of one thousand names of Lord Vishnu.

Sree Vishnu Sahasra Nama - Translation and Commentary ************* The Vishnu Sahastra Namavali, also known as Vishnu Sahastranama Stotra, is a revered hymn in Hindu tradition that comprises one thousand names of Lord Vishnu. It is part of the Mahabharatam, found in the Anushasana Parvam (Book of Final Instructions by Bheeshma). The hymn is a conversation between the warrior ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bheeshma Pitamaha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , who is on his deathbed on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, and Yudhishthira. Bheeshma Pitamaha emphasizes that chanting the names of Bhagavan Sri Maha Vishnu enables one for attaining liberation (moksham).

People in this episode

Host: Nagaveni Krishnamurthy

Topics covered

• Hindu tradition
• Vishnu Sahasra Nama
• chanting
• liberation
• Mahabharata

Keywords

• Vishnu Sahasra Nama
• chanting
• liberation
• Hinduism
• Mahabharata
• Bheeshma
• Yudhishthira

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vishnu Sahastra Namavali, Vishnu Sahastranama Stotra, Mahabharatam, Anushasana Parvam

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