Sree Vishnu Sahasra Nama - Epsode 25

About this episode

This episode provides a translation and commentary on the Vishnu Sahasra Nama, a revered 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

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

Keywords

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

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vishnu Sahastranama Stotra, Mahabharatam

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