Sacred chant
Vishnu Sahasranama
The Dhyana Shlok
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Shantakaram bhujagashayanam padmanabham suresham vishvadharam gaganasadrisham meghavarnam shubhangam lakshmikantam kamalanayanam yogihriddhyanagamyam vande vishnum bhavabhayaharam sarvalokaikanatham
Lyrics and meaning
Vishnu Sahasranama
The Dhyana Shlok
Sanskrit Lyrics
शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्ण शुभाङ्गम्। लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनेदयं योगिहृध्यानगम्यं वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Transliteration
Shantakaram bhujagashayanam padmanabham suresham vishvadharam gaganasadrisham meghavarnam shubhangam lakshmikantam kamalanayanam yogihriddhyanagamyam vande vishnum bhavabhayaharam sarvalokaikanatham
Overall Meaning
I salute Lord Vishnu, who is serene, who rests on the serpent couch, from whose navel springs the lotus, who is the lord of gods and the support of the universe.
Spiritual and Historical Context
The opening Dhyana verse of Vishnu Sahasranama, used for meditation, purification of mind, and inviting divine equilibrium into one's life path.
Word-by-Word Meaning
- Shantakaram: Of peaceful form
- Bhujagashayanam: Resting on the serpent (Ananta)
- Padmanabham: One with a lotus emerging from his navel
- Suresham: Lord of the deities
- Vishvadharam: Support of the universe
- Vande Vishnum: I salute Lord Vishnu
Benefits
- Cleanses deep-seated mental blocks and anxiety
- Brings supreme inner peace and steadfast focus
- Invokes continuous protection and positive energy
Ritual and Chanting Guidelines
- Chant during early morning hours or Thursday evenings
- Maintain a seated, upright posture with a calm mind
- Offer fresh flowers or light a clean ghee lamp
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