Sri Vishnu Sahasranam
The Sri Vishnu Sahasranam, or the Thousand Names of Vishnu, is an important Stotram that is chanted in many temples of Vishnu throughout the world. It is used at important times or occasions, or even simply for personal meditation. It is extremely powerful and offers numerous spiritual benefits. Its recitation creates a most spiritual atmosphere for all, destroys negative influences and elements, and produces a high vibration for peace and positivity.
The Sri Vishnu Sahasranam is found in the Mahabharata, Anusasana Parva, Section 149, verses 14 to 120. The edition of the Mahabharata by Kisari Mohan Ganguli offers an easy translation of the text in English. However, copies of the Vishnu Sahasranam are available in books that concentrate on the Stotram alone, with texts, translations, explanations, etc., depending on which one you buy.
[Click here] to download a copy of the Roman transliteration of the Vishnu Sahasranam. This is especially for Westerners who want a copy to chant it for your own recitation.
[Click Here] to view a translation of the Slokas (verses) in Sanskrit, plus Roman transliterations, and simple English translations of each name of Vishnu.
[Click here] to read an introduction to the Sri Vishnu Sahasranam. This also contains links for additional copies and for an audio version so you can hear it and practice the chanting properly.
http://sanskrit.safire.com/pdf/VISHNU2.PDF This is a link that will provide you with a Sanskrit edition of the full text if you would also like a copy of that.
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