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108 Names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Ashtottara)

Chanting 108 names of Lord Vishnu for spiritual growth

By Sanatan Hindu2 min readUpdated 3 August 2026Audio available
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108 Names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Ashtottara)

Introduction

The Vishnu Ashtottara is a revered Hindu stotra that consists of 108 names of Lord Vishnu, an important deity in Hinduism. Chanting these names is believed to bring spiritual growth, peace, and liberation. The significance of the number 108 is rooted in Hindu astrology and is considered sacred. In this article, we will explore the importance of the Vishnu Ashtottara, the best time to perform it, and provide a step-by-step guide to chanting these powerful mantras. The Vishnu Ashtottara is a way to connect with Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings. It is a powerful tool for spiritual growth and self-realization. By chanting these 108 names, devotees can experience a deep sense of peace and tranquility. The Vishnu Ashtottara is also believed to have the power to remove negative energies and bring good fortune.

Significance

The Vishnu Ashtottara is significant because it helps devotees connect with Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings. Chanting these 108 names is believed to bring spiritual growth, peace, and liberation. It is also believed to have the power to remove negative energies and bring good fortune.

Best Time to Perform

The best time to perform the Vishnu Ashtottara is during the Brahma Muhurta, which is the early morning hours before sunrise. This is considered an auspicious time for spiritual practices and is believed to be beneficial for the mind, body, and soul.

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Step-by-Step Vidhi

  1. 1Start by chanting the mantra 'Om Namo Narayanaya'
  2. 2Then, begin chanting the 108 names of Lord Vishnu
  3. 3Take a break after every 10-15 names to take a few deep breaths and focus your mind

Mantras

Om Namo Narayanaya

ॐ नमो नारायणाय

Om Namo Narayanaya

Meaning: Salutations to Lord Narayana

Vishvam

विश्वम्

Vishvam

Meaning: The universe

Vishnu

विष्णु

Vishnu

Meaning: The preserver

Vashatkaara

वाषट्कार

Vashatkaara

Meaning: The one who is invoked

Bhootabhavan

भूतभावन

Bhootabhavan

Meaning: The one who creates and sustains all beings

Esha

एष

Esha

Meaning: The one who is the essence of everything

Bhav

भव

Bhav

Meaning: The one who is the cause of all existence

Bhutatma

भूतात्मा

Bhutatma

Meaning: The one who is the soul of all beings

Bhutabhavan

भूतभावन

Bhutabhavan

Meaning: The one who creates and sustains all beings

Putatma

पूतात्मा

Putatma

Meaning: The one who is the pure soul

Paramatma

परमात्मा

Paramatma

Meaning: The one who is the supreme soul

Muktanam

मुक्तानाम्

Muktanam

Meaning: The one who is the liberator of all beings

Pavitra

पवित्र

Pavitra

Meaning: The one who is pure and holy

Punya

पुण्य

Punya

Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of all virtues

Sukriti

सुकृति

Sukriti

Meaning: The one who is the doer of good deeds

Shuchi

शुचि

Shuchi

Meaning: The one who is pure and clean

Sudhakara

सुधाकर

Sudhakara

Meaning: The one who is the giver of nectar

Amritapa

अमृतप

Amritapa

Meaning: The one who is the drinker of nectar

Sarvadripshti

सर्वदृप्ष्टि

Sarvadripshti

Meaning: The one who sees everything

Sarvajna

सर्वज्ञ

Sarvajna

Meaning: The one who knows everything

Sarvabhuteshu

सर्वभूतेषु

Sarvabhuteshu

Meaning: The one who is present in all beings

Sarvabhutatma

सर्वभूतात्मा

Sarvabhutatma

Meaning: The one who is the soul of all beings

Sarvabhutapriya

सर्वभूतप्रिय

Sarvabhutapriya

Meaning: The one who is dear to all beings

Sarvabhutaprita

सर्वभूतप्रीत

Sarvabhutaprita

Meaning: The one who is pleased with all beings

Sarvabhutasraya

सर्वभूताश्रय

Sarvabhutasraya

Meaning: The one who is the shelter of all beings

Sarvabhutasharan

सर्वभूतशरण

Sarvabhutasharan

Meaning: The one who is the refuge of all beings

Sarvabhutapati

सर्वभूतपति

Sarvabhutapati

Meaning: The one who is the lord of all beings

Sarvabhutasvami

सर्वभूतस्वामि

Sarvabhutasvami

Meaning: The one who is the master of all beings

Sarvabhutabharta

सर्वभूतभर्ता

Sarvabhutabharta

Meaning: The one who is the husband of all beings

Sarvabhutapita

सर्वभूतपिता

Sarvabhutapita

Meaning: The one who is the father of all beings

Sarvabhutamata

सर्वभूतमाता

Sarvabhutamata

Meaning: The one who is the mother of all beings

Sarvabhutapriyankara

सर्वभूतप्रियङ्कर

Sarvabhutapriyankara

Meaning: The one who is the doer of good deeds for all beings

Sarvabhutapriyakara

सर्वभूतप्रियकर

Sarvabhutapriyakara

Meaning: The one who is the doer of good deeds for all beings

Sarvabhutabhayapaha

सर्वभूतभयपह

Sarvabhutabhayapaha

Meaning: The one who removes fear from all beings

Sarvabhutapatakin

सर्वभूतपातकिन्

Sarvabhutapatakin

Meaning: The one who removes sin from all beings

Sarvabhutapavitra

सर्वभूतपवित्र

Sarvabhutapavitra

Meaning: The one who is pure and holy

Sarvabhutapunya

सर्वभूतपुण्य

Sarvabhutapunya

Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of all virtues

Sarvabhutasukhada

सर्वभूतसुखद

Sarvabhutasukhada

Meaning: The one who gives happiness to all beings

Sarvabhutahita

सर्वभूतहित

Sarvabhutahita

Meaning: The one who is the benefactor of all beings

Sarvabhutapriyavarta

सर्वभूतप्रियवर्त

Sarvabhutapriyavarta

Meaning: The one who is dear to all beings

Sarvabhutapriyabhava

सर्वभूतप्रियभाव

Sarvabhutapriyabhava

Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of love and compassion

Sarvabhutapritikara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिकर

Sarvabhutapritikara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritiprada

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रद

Sarvabhutapritiprada

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritipriya

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रिय

Sarvabhutapritipriya

Meaning: The one who is dear to all beings

Sarvabhutapritiprita

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीत

Sarvabhutapritiprita

Meaning: The one who is pleased with all beings

Sarvabhutapritipriyakara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रियकर

Sarvabhutapritipriyakara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritipriyakara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रियकर

Sarvabhutapritipriyakara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritiprada

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रद

Sarvabhutapritiprada

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritipriyakara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रियकर

Sarvabhutapritipriyakara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritipriyabhava

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रियभाव

Sarvabhutapritipriyabhava

Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of love and compassion

Sarvabhutapritiprita

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीत

Sarvabhutapritiprita

Meaning: The one who is pleased with all beings

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतकर

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritipritabhava

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतभाव

Sarvabhutapritipritabhava

Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of love and compassion

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतकर

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritipritabhava

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतभाव

Sarvabhutapritipritabhava

Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of love and compassion

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतकर

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritipritabhava

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतभाव

Sarvabhutapritipritabhava

Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of love and compassion

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतकर

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

Sarvabhutapritipritabhava

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतभाव

Sarvabhutapritipritabhava

Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of love and compassion

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

सर्वभूतप्रीतिप्रीतकर

Sarvabhutapritipritakara

Meaning: The one who gives pleasure to all beings

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