Vishnu Mantras
Vishnu Vandana
Lord Vishnu
A prayer to Vishnu for peace, protection and stability.
When to chant
During Vishnu puja, on Ekadashi, or as part of a morning prayer.
Sanskrit verse
शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं। विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्॥ लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यम्। वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Transliteration
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham, Vishvaadhaaram Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhaangam. Lakshmikaantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhir-Dhyaanagamyam, Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanaatham.
Meaning
Peaceful in form, resting on the serpent Shesha, lotus-naveled, the beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, sky-hued, reached only through the meditation of yogis, and the remover of worldly fear — I bow to Vishnu, sole refuge of all the worlds.
Common questions
What is Vishnu Vandana and why is it chanted? +
A prayer to Vishnu for peace, protection and stability.
When should Vishnu Vandana be chanted? +
During Vishnu puja, on Ekadashi, or as part of a morning prayer.
What does Vishnu Vandana mean? +
Peaceful in form, resting on the serpent Shesha, lotus-naveled, the beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, sky-hued, reached only through the meditation of yogis, and the remover of worldly fear — I bow to Vishnu, sole refuge of all the worlds.
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