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108 Names of Vishnu

1 Achyuta= Infallible
Lord Vishnu, who is in all beings and is the essence of all beings, never falls to respond to prayers.

2 Ateendriya= Beyond The Approach Of The Senses
Lord Vishnu, with infinite self-knowledge, is supremely wise and powerful. He is the Controller of the senses and is Omniscient.

3. Anadinidhana= The Eternal Wealth
The Gracious Lord bestows wealth on us. He symbolizes Eternal Wealth, the Highest Wealth and is generous. His wealth is limitless and eternal.

4 Aniruddha= The Indomitable
Lord of the past and the future, Lord Vishnu is both Victory and the Victor. He vanquishes His foes, for he is indomitable, and eternal.

5 Amruta= The Immortal
Lord Vishnu resides in each of us. This self in us is immortal. The relationship between the self in one and the same self in others is spiritual. Understanding this relationship is like entering the world of immortality and becoming aware of the Lord.

6 Aravinda= The Lotus-Eyed
Lord Vishnu once look the incarnation of Krishna. Lord Krishna’s beautiful eyes are compared to the delicate, graceful petals of lotus, signifying tenderness and love.

7 Ashwattha= The Form Of Peepul Tree
Lord Vishnu, the Sustainer of life, is the Tredd of life under whom we seek shelter. He provides us with the vital life-force and gives each of us a place to dwell withing him.

8 Aditya= Himself The Sun
Vishnu is Himself the Sun, the Giver of light, the Beacon that guides one on the path of Dharma.

9 Adideva= The Primordial Being
Lord Vishnu is present in every creature. One has to recognize him and be aware of his presence in order to unite with him.

10 Ananda= The Bestower Of Joy
Vishnu, the embodiment of love and happiness, is the manifestation of bliss. He dwells in each of us and brings joy to is. To be award of him is to dwell in happiness and bliss.

11 Ishwara= The Lord Of All
Lord Vishnu is Existence, it’s cause and it’s support. He is in all and is all-powerful and all-knowing. He is the one from which all creation flows. He is the Creator. He supports the breath of life and is the life-giving force.

12 Upendra= The Younger Brother Of Indra
Lord Vishnu, in the incarnation of Krishna, lifted the Govardhan hill on his little finger to curb Indra’s jealous feeling, thus providing shelter to the multitudes from the torrential rain showered by Indra. The Celestial being craved pardon and made him his younger brother.

13 Ekasmi= The Ultimate
Lord Vishnu, who is in all, who is all and the Essence of all beings, who is without competitions, is the Supreme Lord. He is the Radiant one, the Unborn, the Deathless, the Unvanquieshed, the Eternal.

14 Ojasterjodhyutidhara= One Who Has Vitality And Radiance
Lord Vishnu, the Shining Spirit, radiates light and shines in splendor. He is full of divine grace and vitality, being Eternal and Indomitable.

15 Kumuda= Lotus-Like
Lord Vishnu, with eyes like the nascent leaves of the lotus, and whose lotus-like hands hold the discus that is like a radiant sun, who stands with his lotus-like feet upon the back of the king is birds, whose lotus-like face bloom in beauty, is the Supreme Lord.

16 Krutagnna= The Grateful
Lord Vishnu, with a gentle face that is ever smiling, is full of generosity and kindness, forgiving those who humbly seek his pardon. He is generous and merciful and he greatly rewards for every sincere effort, however minor it may be.

17 Krishna= In The Form Of Krishna
Lord Vishnu, in one of his incarnations as Krishna, is full of tenderness and love, with a dash of mischief in him which makes him almost human.

18 Keshava= With Beautiful Hair
The whole creation emanates from the Lord, just as hair grows from our body. With his beautiful hair, he symbolizes the Trinity, with Brahma representing “Ka”, “Vishnu “a” and Shiva “ish”.

19 Kshetragna= He Who knows All About The Body’s Nature
Lord Vishnu, the Ominiscient one, is award of all the fields of knowledge. He dwells in each of us, knows about the body, it’s nature, it’s characteristics, and his is immutable.

20 Gadadhara = The Wielder Of The Mace
Lord Vishnu, the all Pervasive, is the Law. He rules us from within. He wields a heavy mace which is ever ready to end the pains caused by physical, celestial and mental afflictions of all his devotees.

21 Garudadhwaja= He Who Has The Garuda Symbol On His Flag
Lord Vishnu’s vehicle has a flag with the symbol of garuda on it. Sitting on his vehicle with this flag, he redeemed and elephant mired in great distress.

22 Gopati = The Lord And Protector Of Cows
Lord Vishnu, in his incarnation as Krisha, is known as the Protector of cows. He is also the Protector of Dharma, and hence incarnates each times, in one form or another, to help preserve it on earth.

23 Govinda = Comprehensible Through The Vedas Only
As the Ultimate Meaning of the Vedas and Scriptures, Lord Vishnu can be comprehended only through the Vedas and meditation. He is unrealizable through senses and mere knowledge.

24 Govindampati= The Master Of All Who Know The Vedas
Vishnu is the syllable “Om” in the Vedas. As such, he is responsible for the Vedanta, and Master of all those who know the four Vedas.

25 Chaturbhuja= The Four-Armed
Four are Lord Vishnu’s forms, four his arms, four his manifestations, and four his paths, four are his selves, four his states of consciousness. He know the four Vedas and sums them up in One Word.

26 Chaturvyuha = The Four Arrays Of Life
The Four arrays of life- Creation, sustenance, destruction and survival- are the embodiment of Vishnu. He is Immortal, and is Omniscient.

27 Janardana =The Destroyer Of People’s Distress
Lord Vishnu, the Pure and the Supreme, is the Ocean of solace in whom we unburden our sorrows. By forgetting our personal sorrows and living for others, our personal sorrows will be destroyed once and for all.

28 Jyeshttha= The Eldest
The Almighty, Lord Vishnu, whose forms are many, who is everywhere, who is the Progenitor of all beings, is the eldest and the best, second to none. He is the Supreme God, who is Omnipresent, and the Ruler of all.

29 Jyotiraditya =The Brilliant Sun
Lord Vishnu, resplendent in all his glory, is the Brilliant Sun, whose myriad rays envelope the cosmos in entirety.

30 Jyotishi = Immensely Radiant
Lord Vishnu is the Brightness of the Sun. He is the Radiant One. He is the Sun’s Rays, Emanating light, he shines forth brilliantly.

31 Dhara = Steady As The Earth
Rock-like steady in his bearing, Lord Vishnu is the Pillar of Strength and Power from whom one draws succour.

32 Damana = The Queller Of Delinquence
Vishnu is radiant like the sun, and with the Sudarshana Chakra (discus) in his hand, He is capable of quelling delinquency and evil in every mind.

33 Damodara= The Self-Restrained
Vishnu, in his incarnation as Krishna, tied to a mortar with a rope for upsetting Yashoda, is self-restrained and patient.

34.Deeptamurti=The Radiant Image
Lord Vishnu is the Light in the Sun. His fame shines brightly as he sheds his benevolent light on all. He glows with great brilliance and is worshipped by all.

35 Duhswapnanashana = The Destroyer Of Nightmares
The Lord creates and destroys all that evil, sinful, dark and everything negative, uplifting his devotees from sorrows and sufferings.

36 Devakinandana = The Son Of Devaki
Lord Krishna, one of Lord Vishnu’s many incarnations, was the beloved son of Devaki. As the divine child, with his unbounded love and devotion for Devaki, he endears himself to her.

37 Dhananjaya = The Winner Of Wealth
Lord Vishnu is the Respository of the world’s wealth of life. He is the one who wins all kinds of wealth, including absolute devotion and love from his devotees.

38 Nandi = The Image Of Supreme Bliss
Lord Vishnu, transcending the range of the senses, is the image of supreme bliss that is endless. Devotees seek a place in this Ocean of Bliss.

39 Narayana = One Whose Abode Is Water
Lord Vishnu lies supine on Sheshnag, the serpent which bears him on it’s coils on the crests of the sea.

40 Narasimhavapushi = The Man-Lion Bodied
Hiranyakashyapu, the dreaded demon, was granted a boon by Bhahma that no god or demon or animal could ever kill him. So, Lord Vishnu look the form of half-lion Vishnu look the form of half-lion half-man to slay Hiranyakashyapu and bring relief to all mankind.

41 Padmanabha = Having Lotus In The Navel
Padma is lotus and Nabha means navel. Lord Vishnu, the symbol of beauty and fertility, is attributed with a navel from whence sprang a delicately beautiful lotus bearing Brahama, the personification of the creative power of the Lord.

42 Padmi = The Lotus
Vishnu holds a lotus in one of His four hands, which is capable of granting all rewards or material riches. The Lord is the Bearer of the lotus which is symbolic of all wealth.

43 Parameshwara = The Supreme Lord
Lord Vishnu is the Lord of the lords, the Supreme Lord. He is at the core of creation, the Lord Almighty who reigns supreme.

44 Pavitra = The Pure
Lord Vishnu is Pure and is also the Purifier. He is perfect and purifies one and all, being the Essence of Purity. He is also symbolic of strength, majesty and glory.

45 Pradhyumna = The Indomitable
The invincible Lord Vishnu is the Origin of all. He is Supreme and Indomitable, and cannot be conquered. Without beginning or end, He is Eternal.

46 Pranava = The Special Form Of “OM”
Lord Vishnu, by whose spirit one’s lifeless body and mind get energized with consciousness, is represented by the special form of “OM” that permeates all nature and being.

47 Purandara = The Destroyer Of The Cities Of Demons
The Omniscient and Omnipotent Lord Vishnu is the Destroyer of all the cities where dwell the demons who represent evil, thus removing everything that is negative and evil.

48 Purusha = The Dweller In The Body
The Lord of the universe dwells as the Divine Spark in each one of us. This self, the Pure Spirit, is the same in every creature that has life, and it can never die.

49 Pundareekaksha = The Lotus-Eyed
Having eyes like the petals of the lotus, Lord Vishnu is extremely handsome. His all-seeing eyes reflect the brilliance of a thousand suns. His big and beautiful eyes absorb everything.

50 Bruhatrupa = The Giant-Sized
The broad-chested, magnificent, giant-sized Lord Vishnu is stately and handsome, with an exquisitely beautiful form.

51 Bhaktavatsala = Fond Of His Devotees
The Lord, the Creator, gave life to us. He is the Guru and the Best spiritual teacher. He is the embodiment of Truth and his devotees adore him.

52 Bhagavati = The Lord
Lord of the past, present and future, Lord Vishnu is the Lord of all the three worlds. He is the Earth, Sky and Heaven. In all three worlds, He is the Supreme Lord.]

53 Madusoodhana = The Slayer Of Madu
The establish Dharma on Earth, Lord Vishnu destroyed the terrible demon Madu. He the Supreme One destroys the wicked and admonishes all that is wrong. He shows the path to righteousness.



54 Mahadeva = The Grand Deity

Lord Vishnu is the Grand Deity, causing the birth of every being. He is the Sun, the moving spirit behind every action, and the Cause of all activities in the world.

55 Mahamaya = The Great Eluder
The Lord weaves a maya around us. We have to seek the self, and when the maya is removed. We will be left with the self, the god himself. By extinguishing one’s self-will, one can discover that one’s self is the love for the Lord.

56 Madhava = The Great Bliss
Lord Vishnu, the Supreme Lord, without beginning or end, is the Earth and the Sky. He si the lord of Lakshmi, the daughter of the sea god. He is the Fountain of joy and it is only through him that the saints can achieve salvation.

57 Muktanamparamagati = Ultimate Stage Of The Liberated Soul
Lord Vishnu, who grants release or salvation to those earning this right by their noble behavior , is the Bliss of Emancipation himself.

58 Mukunda = The Bestower Of Liberation
Lord Vishnu is the Redeemer of people’s distress by granting them liberation form the cycle of birth and death, when they transcend their egos and surrender unto him totally.

59 Yagnaguhya = Imperceptible Manifestation Of Knowledge Through Yagna
Being all in all, Lord Vishnu is the Master of all senses. He can be completely known only through knowledge which can be attained by deep meditation.

60 Yagnapati = The Lord of Yagnas
As the Lord of all sacrificial offerings. Lord Vishnu becomes One with all his subjects. He is revered and worshipped in the three worlds.

61 Yagnagna = The Embodiment Of All Sacrifies
Lord Vishnu, who is beyond the reach of mind, voice and attributes, is the Embodiment of all sacrifices. He is the Final Destination of the Salvation-seeking devotees.

62 Yagna = The Cause Of All Activities In The World
As the Sole Reason of all action in the world. Lord Vishnu is beyond effect. He is neither an attribute, nor an action or a cause, He is the Lord of all and resides in all.’

63 Rama= The Incarnation Of Rama
Lord Vishnu, in his incarnation as Rama, is the favorite amongst the sages and saints. Defeating the demons, He established Truth and Dharma On Earth.

64 Lakshmipati= The Spouse Of Lakshmi
Lord Vishnu is the Lord and Spouse of Laskshmi whose abode he is and in whose bosom she resides.

65 Lokadhyaksha = The Master Of All Realms
The Divine Master of the Universe, Sri Krishna, is the Creator, the Lord of Earth. As a baby, he once mouth wherein she saw the entire cosmos.

66 Lohitaksha = The Red-Eyed
With his gentle yet brilliant lotus- like eyes, Lord Vishu’s red eyes are all seeing, brimming with knowledge and wisdhom.

67 Varada = The Answer To Prayers
Lord Vishnu always appears in answers to an earnest prayer to grant a boon. Every ardent wish is a prayer. He grants wishes and is the means to the ultimate goal.

68 .Vardhana = The Generaton
Lord Vishnu is all, the once from whom creation flows. He is the Origin and the Power. He is the being and Essence of all beings.

69 Vararoha = The High Rider
Mounted high on the boar Varaha, Lord Vishnu vanquished and slew the demon Hiranyaksha who burdened the earth with reckless iniquities.

70 Vasuprada = The Bestower Of Wealth
Lord Vishnu is the Repository of the world’s wealth of life. He grants boons to those who worship him with pure devotion, for he is very magnanimous and kind.

71 Vasumana= The Large-Hearted
Lord Vishnu, the Wealth of Limitless love, is the God of Love. He is the embodiment of pure joy and brings joy to all. He is benevolent and kind.

72 Vyaktarupa = Crystal- Clear
Lord Vishnu sees the world in a crystal-clear way, which he has himself created by his wish and which is visible in the time of existence. His all-pervading sight absorbs everything.

73 Vamana = Incarnating As Vamana, The Dwarf
Lord Vishnu incarnated as Vamana to help the gods, Lord Vishnu is the whole world in His manifest form.

74 = Vayuvahana = The Carrier Of The Wind
Lord Vishnu imparts to the Wind the capacity to move. He is the Vital Air that sustains the world.

75 Vikrama = The Fast Mover on Garuda
Seated on Garuda, the king of birds. Lord Vishnu has easy access to distant places as he is a fast mover. With Garuda as his vehicle, he redeemed the elephant mired in great distress.

76 Vishnu= The Lord
Lord Vishnu, the Lord of the Trinity who preserve the world, is All-pervading. Through him the whole world and all the gods, including Brahma, are manifest.

77 Vishwaksena = The Pulveriser Of Demonic Forces
Lord Vishnu, the Vaniquisher of the enemies, slew and a Slayer of the evil, slaying the wicked and demons in a trice.

78 Vrushodara = Holding Dharma is the embodiment of purity and order in every sphere of life.
He oversees the world, the gods, and dharma, and the laws of righteousness governing the mind. He makes and protects the eternal law of dharma.

79 Vedavi = The Essence Of The Vedas
Lord Vishnu, the Divine Teacher, is the Essence of the Vedas. He is the Scared Text and the Chosen Ideal of the learned.

80 Vedanga = The Ultimate Fount Of Knowledge
Lord Vishnu, the Ultimate Fount of Knowledge, has the Vedas as the various parts of his body. Respected by all and respectable for everyone, He is Divine Knowledge.

81 Veda= The Manifested Learning Form
As the Divine Teacher of all lords, Vishnu is the Sacred Text, Vedas and from Him emanates all knowledge and wisdom. He is the Spirit and Essence of the Vedas.

82 Vaikunttha = The Final Abode Of All Aspirants
Lord Vishnu is the Abode of all aspirants who seek eternal bliss. He offers his haven of pure joy to them who shed their egoes and merge into him.

83 Sharana= The Shelter Of All
The Great Lord is the Refuge, the Shelter and Dwelling Place of all living beings. He is the House of all, the Shelter for the good. He is the Womb of the cosmos from where creation emanates.

84 Shanta = The Embodiment of Calmness
Deprived of peace, we seek it from the Good Lord who is the Giver of peace, happiness and wisdom. He is Self-existent and bestows eternal peace on all.

85 Sharngadhanva = The Wielder Of Sharnga (Bow)
Lord Vishnu wields the Sharnga or bow which represents the ego, and is the symbol of the divine power of illusion, while the numerous arrows represent the senses, and the quiver is the storehouse of actions.

86 Shaswatasthanu = Everlasting And Stable
Lord Vishnu is Self-existent, without beginning or end. He is immortal and eternally fixed. He is never- changing, he is the Unvanquished, the Unborn, the Deathless.

87 Skikhandi = Peacock Feather As His Head Ornament
Lord Vishnu
, in His incarnation as Krishna, loves to wear a peacock feather as his head ornament that enhances his appearance.

88 Shiva = The Auspicious
Lord Vishnu is Pure Bliss, being auspicious. His presence is all-pervading in the world.

89 Shreedhara = He is Whose Bosom Lakshmi Reposes
Lord Vishnu
, ever fond of His spouse Lakshmi, holds her in his bosom where she finds eternal bliss.

90 Shreenivasa = The Abode Of Lakshmi
Goddess Lakshmi, the Divine Spouse of Lord Vishnu, reposes in the bosom of her Lord, making it her abode.

91 Shreemati = The Revered
Lord Vishnu, who is the Origin of all beings, is most revered by the gods and mortals, who see him as their benefactor and Spiritual Guide.

92 Shubhanga = One With Handsome Physique
Lord Vishnu, who is very strong and healthy, glowing with great brilliance, is absolute Bliss. His beauty brings delight to all.

93 The Ocean Of Vedic Knowledge
Lord Vishnu is the Ocean of eternal divine wisdom and Vedic knowledge. He is the Master in all fields of knowledge. He is the Sacred Text and the Chosen Ideal scholars.

94 Sankarshana = Attractive
Lord Vishnu’s great brilliance and magnetic form in manifestation attract worshippers to him. His lustrous eyes, strong arms and gentle face are ever enchanting.

95 Sadayogi = Ever Reposing In Yoga
Lord Vishnu, Lord of all yogis, rules the spirit and matter, ever reposing in yoga. All yoga have come forth from him.

96 Sarvatomukha = Facing Every Direction
Lord Vishnu, the Creator, the Preserver, and the Destroyer, is the very Basis of existence. He is immortal, eternally fixed, and the Destroyer, is the very Basis of existence. He is immortal, eternally fixed, and facing every direction. He is all- Pervading.

97 Sarveshwara = The God Of All Gods
Lord Vishnu is the eternal. He is the lord of the gods and he is the Supreme Lord, the Omnipresent.

98 Sahastraksha = The Thousand-Eyed
The thousand-eyed Lord is the All-seeing Eternal Witness. He is the Lord of all and knows all.

99 Skanda= The Commander Of The Gods
Lord Vishnu is the Supreme Commander from self- centredness. He commands the forces of evil. He sustains as the Commander of the gods.

100 Sakshi = The Witness To All Happenings
The Lord is the All- Eternal observer. He is the Lord of all He surveys, ever awake and alert. He sees all and knows all. He is the Highest Wisdom.

101 Sudarshana = Having Auspicious Appearance
Lord Vishnu
, who permeates all nature and being, is manifest with an auspicious appearance. His attributeless form has no name or identity, yet her creates and dissolves the whole world out of his will and self-created norms.

102 Surananda = The Delighter Of Gods
The Almighty Vishnu, the Eternal, is the Womb of the cosmos in whom dwell the gods. He delights them with his divine charm and wisdom.

103 Sulabha = Easily Accessible
The Good Lord carries us across the sea of birth and death. Even a short and sincere prayer makes him accessible to his devotees. He is the Bridge between worlds, offering a safe passage to salvation.

104 Sukshma = Very Subtle
Lord Vishnu is the Infinite Ocean from whom the world emerges. He is One, yet threefold as Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva creating, preserving and destroying.

105 Hara = The Destroyer
The Lord destroys the selfishness and self-will in us that stands between him and us, uniting us with him. In other words, what was before the creation of cosmos, and what will remain after it’s disappearance, is the Lord, ever changeless.

106 Hiranyagarbha =Holding The Golden Ovum In His Belly
The Lord, the Tree of life, rules and gives life, holding golden ovum in his stomach. He is the totally from which creation flows.

107 Hiranyanabha = The Golden-Naveled
Lord Vishnu, the Creator of all body organs and senses, is golden-naveled, exuding vital energy and vitality. He is the life-force in it’s purest, irreducible form.

108 Hrishikesha = The Master Of The Senses
The Great, who is beyond the reach of mind, voice and attributes, is the Lord of the Senses. Being the Veil of Illusion, he is unrealizable through the senses.


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