Articles — Vishnu

"Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki" is a Shri Krishna Prayer. Kunj Bihari is another name of Shri Krishna. Shri Kunj bihari literally means one who loves to walk in gardens. Aarti Kunj Bihari ki is one of the most widely sung Shri Krishna Song on Krishna Janmashtami or Srikrishna Jayanti Day, the birth day of Sri Krishna. Singing or listening Aarti Kunj Bihari ki helps getting rid of tension and negative vibes. आरती श्री कुंज बिहारी की आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की ॥गले में बैजंती माला, बजावै मुरली मधुर बाला। श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला, नंद के आनंद नंदलाला।गगन सम अंग कांति काली, राधिका चमक...

Shri Narasimha also known as Narsingh, is the fourth incarnation of God Vishnu. Lord Narasimha ("man-lion") is described as an incarnation (avatara) of Vishnu within the Pouranic texts of Hinduism who takes the form of half-man / half-lion, having a human torso and lower body, but with a lion-like face and claws. He is worshipped in deity form by a significant number of Vaishnava groups throughout India (especially in the South) and is primarily known as the 'Great Protector', being a form of Vishnu who specifically defends and protects his devotees in times of need. Shri Narasimha pujan is done for protection from...

Taan bhoosuta mukti mudaarahaasan Sanskrit sloka is unique in itself, which convey both the Stories of Rama and Krishna in a Single verse, in a palindrome format. The sloka was written by the scholar Dyvagyna Surya Pandita in the 14th Century, is a marvelous example of palindromic verses. You read straight, you get Ramayana. Read it in the reverse order, you will get Sri Krishna’s Life Story This Sloka when read forward relate to Rama and the Ramayana, and when read in reverse, it relates to Krishna and the Mahabharata. एक अद्भुत श्लोक सीधे पढ़ने पर श्री राम का वंदन करता हैं और उल्टा पढ़ने पर श्री...

The Thousand Pillar Temple or Rudreshwara Swamy Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in the town of Hanumakonda, Telangana State, India. Thousand Pillar Temple, a fine specimen of 'Kakatiya' architecture and sculpture. The temple was built by 'Rudra Devi' in 1163 AD. The temple is in shape of a star and has three shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Surya. The temple is built on a 1m high platform on the slopes of the Hanumakonda hill, and has a majestic monolithic Nandi. The black basalt Nandi, a monolith, has a lovely polished finish.  There are many small lingam...

Sloka Naham Vasami Vaikunthe comes in conversation between Lord Vishnu and Sage Narada . At the advent of Kaliyuga, it is believed, that the Lord Supreme was asked by Sage Narada, of the simplest Sadhana which will help the ordinary people realize the Lord Supreme easily. To dispel doubts, the Lord himself pronounced that in Kaliyuga he would not reside in Vaikuntha, the celestial abode, or in the Sun or in the hearts of great Yogis [sages], but would stand in attention wherever his devotees do sing his name. नाहं वसामि वैकुण्ठे योगिनां हृदये न च |मद्भक्ता यत्र गायन्ति तत्र तिष्ठामि नारद || Naham...

Sloka ' Jihve kirtaya kesavam ' is taken from mukunda mala stotra. The Sloka represents the feelings of true Krishna devotee. Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Gods in Hinduism. He is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu (in some regions Lord Krishna is considered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Lord Krishna was born during Dvapara Yuga out of four cyclic Yugas described in Hindu scriptures. जिह्वे कीर्तय केशवं मुररिपुं छेतोभज श्रीधरम् ।पाणिद्वंद्व समर्चय अच्युतकथाः श्रोत्रद्वय त्वं शृणु ।कृष्णं लोकय लोचनद्वय हरेर्गच्छाङघ्रियुग्मालयम् ।जिघ्र घ्राण मुकुंदपादतुलसीं मूर्धन्नमाधोक्षजम् ॥ Jihve keertaya kesavam muraripum ceto bhaja sridharamPaani-dvandva samarcayacyuta-kathah...

Shri Lakshmi Narsingh Dwadasanama Stotram is very powerful stotra. Shri Lakshmi Narsingh stotra glorifies the twelve names of Shri Lakshmi Narasimha. Repeating Shri Lakshmi Narsingh Dwadasanama Stotram hundred times will help you get out of diseases and imprisonment and repeating it one thousand times will help you get what you want.   श्री लक्ष्मीनृसिंहद्वादशनामस्तोत्रम्अस्य श्री लक्ष्मीनृसिंहद्वादशनामस्तोत्र महामन्त्रस्य वेदव्यासो भगवान् ऋषिःअनुष्टुप् छन्दः , श्री लक्ष्मीनृसिंहो देवता, श्री लक्ष्मीनृसिंहप्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोगःप्रथमं तु महाज्वालो द्वितीयं तूग्रकेसरी।तृतीयं वज्रदंष्ट्रश्च चतुर्थं तु विशारदः ॥१॥पञ्चमं नारसिंहशच षष्ठः कश्यपमर्दनः।सप्तमो यातुहंता च अष्टमो देववल्लभः॥२॥ ततः प्रह्लादवरदो दशमोऽनंतहंतकः।एकादशो महारुद्रः द्वादशो दारुणस्तथा॥३॥द्वादशैतानि नृसिंहस्य महात्मनः।मन्त्रराज इति प्रोक्तं सर्वपापविनाशनम् ॥४॥क्षयापस्मारकुष्ठादि तापज्वर निवारणम्।राजद्वारे महाघोरे संग्रामे च जलांतरे...

Shri Sudarshana Ashtakam was composed by Shri Vedanta Desika. Shri sudarshana Ashtakam is a highly powerful prayer dedicated to Lord Sudarshana, the main weapon of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that those who chant Sudarshana Ashtakam with devotion will fulfill all his desires and will be able to remove any obstacles in life because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord Sudarshana. Those, who recite Shri Sudarshana Ashtakam Stotram consisting of 8 verses in praise of Sudarsana comprehend the deep references to the glory of Lord Sudarsana and will have the fulfillment of all their wishes.The Boon-granting powers of Lord Sudarsana...

Sri Vishnu, the protector of the universe is one of the trinity gods of Hinduism comprising of Brahma and Shiva. He is also known by the names of Narayana, Hari. Before the universe was created, Vishnu is believed to have been asleep in a vast sea of nothingness. Vishnu is famous for his incarnations known as avatars. Being the protector of the universe, his incarnations are responsible to protect the world from evil powers and prevail peace and order. Vishnu has incarnated nine times. The tenth incarnation, Kalki, is believed to arrive close to the end of the world. Garuda, the...

Sanskrit Hymn Shri Lakshmi Narayan Kavacham (Armor of Shri Vishnu & Maa Lakshmi ) is mentioned in Shri Bhagavatha Purana. Lord Vishnu is vouched as the eternal spirit of all living beings. ‘Vishnu’ actually means the one who is omnipresent and that’s the reason that Lord Vishnu is the indigenous reality of the universe. As mentioned above, the Hindu trinity personifies lord Vishnu as the preserver of life. A reason that he is peace loving and very calm! Shown in divine and calming blue color with four arms, Lord Vishnu is the god of truth and peace. He is known to bless...