Lord Vishnu
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
Contemplate the serene form of Vishnu, the support of all worlds.
Begin chantingMeaning & traditionशान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं
Serene in form, resting on the serpent, lotus-navelled Lord of the gods;विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम् ।
support of the universe, vast as the sky, cloud-hued and beautiful in form;लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं
beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, reached by yogis through meditation;वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥
I bow to Vishnu, who dispels the fear of worldly existence, the one Lord of all worlds.अर्थ
शान्त स्वरूप, शेषनाग पर शयन करने वाले, कमलनाभ, देवों के स्वामी, जगत के आधार, आकाश के समान व्यापक, मेघवर्ण और सुन्दर अंगों वाले विष्णु को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ। वे लक्ष्मी के प्रिय, कमलनयन, योगियों के ध्यान से प्राप्त होने वाले, संसार के भय को हरने वाले और सभी लोकों के एकमात्र स्वामी हैं।
Śāntākāraṃ bhujagaśayanaṃ padmanābhaṃ sureśaṃ
Serene in form, resting on the serpent, lotus-navelled Lord of the gods;Viśvādhāraṃ gaganasadṛśaṃ meghavarṇaṃ śubhāṅgam
support of the universe, vast as the sky, cloud-hued and beautiful in form;Lakṣmīkāntaṃ kamalanayanaṃ yogibhir dhyānagamyaṃ
beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, reached by yogis through meditation;Vande viṣṇuṃ bhavabhayaharaṃ sarvalokaikanātham
I bow to Vishnu, who dispels the fear of worldly existence, the one Lord of all worlds.Meaning
Serene in form, resting on the serpent, lotus-navelled Lord of the gods; support of the universe, vast as the sky, cloud-hued and beautiful in form; beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, reached by yogis through meditation; I bow to Vishnu, who dispels the fear of worldly existence, the one Lord of all worlds.
Shaantaakaaram bhujagashayanam padmanaabham suresham
Serene in form, resting on the serpent, lotus-navelled Lord of the gods;Vishvaadhaaram gaganasadrisham meghavarnam shubhaangam
support of the universe, vast as the sky, cloud-hued and beautiful in form;Lakshmeekaantam kamalanayanam yogibhir dhyaanagamyam
beloved of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, reached by yogis through meditation;Vande vishnum bhavabhayaharam sarvalokaikanaatham
I bow to Vishnu, who dispels the fear of worldly existence, the one Lord of all worlds.Meaning (Hinglish)
Shaant svaroop, Sheshnaag par shayan karne vaale, kamalnaabh, devon ke svaami, jagat ke aadhaar, aakaash jaise vyaapak, meghvarn aur sundar Vishnu ko main pranaam kartaa hoon. Ve Lakshmi ke priya, kamalnayan, yogiyon ke dhyaan se praapt hone vaale, sansaar ka bhay harne vaale aur sab lokon ke svaami hain.
A traditional meditation verse commonly included in the opening prayers of Vishnu Sahasranama recitation. This is the complete Shantakaram verse, not the thousand-name hymn. English meanings are paraphrases; punctuation and Devanagari spelling are normalized. View source.
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About the Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam is a familiar Vishnu dhyana shloka. It brings to mind his peaceful form reclining on the serpent, his lotus eyes and his presence as the support of the universe. The verse is often recited before Vishnu Sahasranama.
Best time to chant: Any quiet moment you can set aside for attentive prayer. Browse the festival collection for associated occasions.
Benefits of the Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
- Contemplate the serene form of Vishnu, the support of all worlds.
- Repeated recitation can be used as a practice of attention and devotion.
How to chant the Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
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- Use the counter after each complete recitation. Choose a comfortable number of repetitions.
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A traditional meditation verse commonly included in the opening prayers of Vishnu Sahasranama recitation. This is the complete Shantakaram verse, not the thousand-name hymn.
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