108 Names of Vishnu — Ashtottara Shatanamavali — Lyrics, Meaning & Benefits

Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Vishnu

Lord Vishnu is the Palanhaar — the sustainer and preserver of the universe. His 108 names, drawn from the great Vishnu Sahasranama, encapsulate every aspect of his infinite, compassionate nature. Reciting this Ashtottara brings his protective grace into every corner of life.

No.	Sanskrit	Transliteration	Meaning
1	ॐ विष्णवे नमः	Om Vishnavey Namah	Salutations to the all-pervading one
2	ॐ लक्ष्मीपतये नमः	Om Lakshmeepataye Namah	Lord and consort of Lakshmi
3	ॐ मधुसूदनाय नमः	Om Madhusoodanaaya Namah	Slayer of the demon Madhu
4	ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय नमः	Om Trivikramaaya Namah	He who strode across three worlds
5	ॐ वामनाय नमः	Om Vaamanaaya Namah	The dwarf avatar
6	ॐ श्रीधराय नमः	Om Sreedhaaraaya Namah	Bearer of Goddess Shri-Lakshmi
7	ॐ हृषीकेशाय नमः	Om Hrisheekeshaaya Namah	Master of all the senses
8	ॐ पद्मनाभाय नमः	Om Padmanaabhaaya Namah	Lotus-naveled, source of creation
9	ॐ दामोदराय नमः	Om Daamodaraaya Namah	Bound by a rope of love
10	ॐ संकर्षणाय नमः	Om Sankarshanaya Namah	Embodiment of cosmic power
11	ॐ वासुदेवाय नमः	Om Vaasudevaaya Namah	Son of Vasudeva, Krishna
12	ॐ प्रद्युम्नाय नमः	Om Pradyumnaaya Namah	Exceedingly mighty lord
13	ॐ अनिरुद्धाय नमः	Om Aniruddhaaya Namah	The unstoppable, irresistible one
14	ॐ पुरुषोत्तमाय नमः	Om Purushottamaaya Namah	Supreme among all beings
15	ॐ अधोक्षजाय नमः	Om Adhokshajaya Namah	Beyond sensory perception
16	ॐ नारसिंहाय नमः	Om Naarasimhaaya Namah	The man-lion avatar
17	ॐ अच्युताय नमः	Om Achyutaaya Namah	The infallible, never-falling one
18	ॐ जनार्दनाय नमः	Om Janaaardanaaya Namah	Refuge of all the people
19	ॐ उपेन्द्राय नमः	Om Upendraaya Namah	Younger brother of Indra
20	ॐ हरये नमः	Om Haraye Namah	The one who removes all sin
21	ॐ श्रीकृष्णाय नमः	Om Shreekrishnaaya Namah	The dark and beautiful beloved
22	ॐ जगन्मोहनाय नमः	Om Jaganmohanaaya Namah	Enchanter of all the worlds
23	ॐ अनन्ताय नमः	Om Anantaaya Namah	The infinite and eternal one
24	ॐ गोविन्दाय नमः	Om Govindaaya Namah	Protector of cows and earth
25	ॐ गोपालाय नमः	Om Gopalaaya Namah	Cowherd and world protector
26	ॐ श्रीपतये नमः	Om Shreepataye Namah	Lord of divine prosperity
27	ॐ वैकुण्ठपतये नमः	Om Vaikunthapataye Namah	Lord of the supreme abode
28	ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः	Om Bhaktavatsalaaya Namah	Tender lover of devotees
29	ॐ नारायणाय नमः	Om Naaraayanaaya Namah	Refuge of all living beings
30	ॐ मुकुन्दाय नमः	Om Mukundaaya Namah	Giver of liberation (moksha)
31	ॐ माधवाय नमः	Om Maadhavaaya Namah	Husband of Goddess Madhavi-Lakshmi
32	ॐ जगन्नाथाय नमः	Om Jaganneethaaya Namah	Lord of the entire universe
33	ॐ केशवाय नमः	Om Keshavaaya Namah	Slayer of the demon Keshi
34	ॐ पुण्डरीकाक्षाय नमः	Om Pundareekaakshaaya Namah	Lotus-eyed one
35	ॐ पीताम्बराय नमः	Om Peetaambaraaya Namah	Wearer of yellow silk
36	ॐ चतुर्भुजाय नमः	Om Chaturbhujaaya Namah	The four-armed cosmic lord
37	ॐ शार्ङ्गिणे नमः	Om Shaarngine Namah	Wielder of the Sharnga bow
38	ॐ गदाधराय नमः	Om Gadadhaaraaya Namah	Bearer of the mace Kaumodaki
39	ॐ चक्रिणे नमः	Om Chakriney Namah	Holder of the Sudarshana chakra
40	ॐ शंखिने नमः	Om Shankhine Namah	Bearer of the Panchajanya conch
41	ॐ रामाय नमः	Om Raamaaya Namah	The pleasing, joy-giving avatar
42	ॐ परशुरामाय नमः	Om Parashuraamaaya Namah	Rama with the axe, avatar
43	ॐ कल्किने नमः	Om Kalkine Namah	The future avatar to come
44	ॐ कूर्माय नमः	Om Koormaaya Namah	The tortoise avatar
45	ॐ मत्स्याय नमः	Om Matsyaaya Namah	The fish avatar
46	ॐ वाराहाय नमः	Om Vaarahaaya Namah	The boar avatar
47	ॐ श्रेयसे नमः	Om Shreyasey Namah	The supreme auspicious good
48	ॐ भवाय नमः	Om Bhavaaya Namah	The source of all existence
49	ॐ सर्वेश्वराय नमः	Om Sarveshwaraaya Namah	Lord of all lords
50	ॐ परमात्मने नमः	Om Paramaatmane Namah	The supreme universal soul
51	ॐ अव्ययाय नमः	Om Avyayaaya Namah	The imperishable, undecaying one
52	ॐ शाश्वताय नमः	Om Shaashwataaya Namah	The eternal and everlasting
53	ॐ स्थिराय नमः	Om Sthiraaya Namah	Perfectly steady and stable
54	ॐ अनादिनिधनाय नमः	Om Anaadinidhanaaya Namah	Without beginning or end
55	ॐ भूताभावनाय नमः	Om Bhootabhaavanaaya Namah	Creator of all living beings
56	ॐ सत्याय नमः	Om Satyaaya Namah	The ultimate eternal truth
57	ॐ सत्यपराक्रमाय नमः	Om Satyaparaakramaaya Namah	Whose valour is ever true
58	ॐ निर्मलाय नमः	Om Nirmalaaya Namah	Pure and stainless by nature
59	ॐ निर्विकाराय नमः	Om Nirvikaraaya Namah	Beyond all change and modification
60	ॐ सर्वगाय नमः	Om Sarvagaaya Namah	Present everywhere at all times
61	ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नमः	Om Sarvagnaaya Namah	The all-knowing omniscient one
62	ॐ सर्वभूतात्मने नमः	Om Sarvabhootaatmane Namah	Soul within all living beings
63	ॐ अनन्तशयनाय नमः	Om Anantashayanaya Namah	Reclining on the serpent Ananta
64	ॐ कमलापतये नमः	Om Kamalapataye Namah	Lord of the lotus-born Lakshmi
65	ॐ विश्वम्भराय नमः	Om Vishwambharaaya Namah	Sustainer of the whole universe
66	ॐ विश्वरूपाय नमः	Om Vishwaroopaaaya Namah	Who revealed the cosmic form
67	ॐ महाविष्णवे नमः	Om Mahaavishnave Namah	The supremely great Vishnu
68	ॐ सुरेशाय नमः	Om Sureshaaya Namah	Lord of all the divine gods
69	ॐ सुरगुरवे नमः	Om Suraguruve Namah	Preceptor of all the devas
70	ॐ त्रिलोकपालाय नमः	Om Trilokapaalaaya Namah	Protector of the three worlds
71	ॐ त्रिलोकनाथाय नमः	Om Trilokaneethaaya Namah	Lord of all three worlds
72	ॐ दयानिधये नमः	Om Dayaanidhaye Namah	Treasure of divine compassion
73	ॐ दीनबन्धवे नमः	Om Deenabhandhave Namah	Friend of the poor and helpless
74	ॐ शरणागतवत्सलाय नमः	Om Sharanaagatavatsalaaya Namah	Fond of those who surrender
75	ॐ अनाथनाथाय नमः	Om Anaathaneethaaya Namah	Lord of the orphaned and lost
76	ॐ ईश्वराय नमः	Om Eeshwaraaya Namah	The supreme divine controller
77	ॐ वेदात्मने नमः	Om Vedaatmane Namah	Soul of all the Vedas
78	ॐ वेदवेद्याय नमः	Om Vedavedyaaya Namah	Known only through the Vedas
79	ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः	Om Avyaktaaya Namah	The unmanifest, formless source
80	ॐ सर्वयोनये नमः	Om Sarvayonaye Namah	Womb and source of all creation
81	ॐ महेश्वराय नमः	Om Maheshwaraaya Namah	The supreme and great lord
82	ॐ योगेश्वराय नमः	Om Yogeshwaraaya Namah	Master of all yoga paths
83	ॐ यज्ञपतये नमः	Om Yagnapataye Namah	Lord and receiver of all yajnas
84	ॐ यज्ञभोक्त्रे नमः	Om Yagnabhoktre Namah	Enjoyer of all sacrificial offerings
85	ॐ जगत्स्रष्ट्रे नमः	Om Jagatsrastrey Namah	Creator of the whole universe
86	ॐ जगत्पालाय नमः	Om Jagatpaalaaya Namah	Sustainer of all the worlds
87	ॐ जगद्धात्रे नमः	Om Jagaddhaatrey Namah	Upholder of the cosmos
88	ॐ जगदाधाराय नमः	Om Jagadaadharaaya Namah	Foundation of all existence
89	ॐ परञ्ज्योतिषे नमः	Om Paranjyotishe Namah	The supreme transcendent light
90	ॐ परंधाम्ने नमः	Om Paramdhaamne Namah	The highest divine abode
91	ॐ परात्पराय नमः	Om Paraatparaaya Namah	Greater than the greatest
92	ॐ सहस्राक्षाय नमः	Om Sahasraakshaaya Namah	Thousand-eyed, all-seeing lord
93	ॐ सहस्रपादाय नमः	Om Sahasrapaadaaya Namah	Thousand-footed cosmic being
94	ॐ सहस्रशीर्षाय नमः	Om Sahasrasheersha Namah	Thousand-headed universal lord
95	ॐ अनन्तरूपाय नमः	Om Anantaroopaya Namah	Of infinite forms and aspects
96	ॐ अमिताभाय नमः	Om Amitaabhaaya Namah	Of immeasurable, limitless light
97	ॐ अमृतेशाय नमः	Om Amriteshaaya Namah	Lord of the nectar of immortality
98	ॐ अमृतवपुषे नमः	Om Amritavapushe Namah	Whose body is pure amrita
99	ॐ मोक्षदाय नमः	Om Mokshadaaya Namah	Bestower of final liberation
100	ॐ भयहन्त्रे नमः	Om Bhayahantrey Namah	Destroyer of all fear
101	ॐ सर्वदुःखहराय नमः	Om Sarvadukhahaaraaya Namah	Remover of all suffering
102	ॐ शिवाय नमः	Om Shivaaya Namah	The auspicious and benevolent
103	ॐ शान्ताय नमः	Om Shaantaaya Namah	The supremely peaceful one
104	ॐ शान्तिदाय नमः	Om Shaantidaaya Namah	Giver of lasting inner peace
105	ॐ मंगलाय नमः	Om Mangalaaya Namah	Auspiciousness itself
106	ॐ श्रेयसे नमः	Om Shreyase Namah	The highest ultimate good
107	ॐ जयाय नमः	Om Jayaaya Namah	Victory and triumph embodied
108	ॐ श्री महाविष्णवे नमः	Om Shree Mahaavishnave Namah	Salutations to the great Vishnu

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How to Recite the 108 Names

Use a Tulsi mala (rosary of tulsi-wood beads) — Tulsi is most sacred to Lord Vishnu. Sit facing east or north. Begin after lighting a lamp and offering a Tulsi leaf. Chant one name per bead, completing all 108 in a single sitting.

Best times to recite:

• Thursday (Guruvaar) — Vishnu’s day
• Ekadashi (11th lunar day of each fortnight) — the most auspicious day for Vishnu worship
• Vaikunta Ekadashi (most sacred of all Ekadashis)
• Early morning after bathing

Benefits of the Ashtottara Shatanamavali

The 108 names of Vishnu form a complete armour of divine protection. Regular recitation purifies the home and creates an atmosphere of peace and prosperity. It is said that one who chants the Vishnu Ashtottara daily will not be touched by the fear of death, disease, or poverty. The names also bestow the grace of Goddess Lakshmi, since Vishnu and Lakshmi are inseparable — invoking one naturally draws the other near.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 108 Names of Vishnu — Ashtottara Shatanamavali?

108 sacred names of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe.

Which deity is the 108 Names of Vishnu — Ashtottara Shatanamavali dedicated to?

The 108 Names of Vishnu — Ashtottara Shatanamavali is dedicated to Vishnu and is chanted for protection, prosperity, spiritual liberation, peace.

How many times should you chant the 108 Names of Vishnu — Ashtottara Shatanamavali?

Traditionally, the 108 Names of Vishnu — Ashtottara Shatanamavali is chanted 108 times for maximum spiritual benefit. Multiples of 108 are considered sacred.

What are the benefits of chanting the 108 Names of Vishnu — Ashtottara Shatanamavali?

Benefits include: Bestows divine protection. Removes fear and anxiety. Brings peace and harmony to the home. Aids in spiritual progress. Removes sins and karmic burdens.