Shri Vishnu Stotram
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Invocation (Shantakaram)
Original
शान्ताकारं भुजंगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं, विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्। लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं, वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Transliteration
Shantakaram Bhujangasayanam Padmanabham Suresham, Vishvadharam Gaganasadrsam Meghavarnam Shubhangam. Lakshmikantam Kamala-nayanam Yogibhir-dhyana-gamyam, Vande Vishnum Bhava-bhaya-haram Sarva-lokaika-natham.
Meaning / Translation
I bow to Lord Vishnu, who has a peaceful form, who rests on a serpent, whose navel is the source of the lotus, and who is the Lord of all Devas. He is the support of the universe, vast like the sky, with a complexion like a dark cloud and beautiful limbs. He is the beloved of Lakshmi, possesses lotus-like eyes, and is realized by yogis through meditation. I salute the Lord of all worlds, who destroys the fear of worldly existence.
The Sacred Mantra
Original
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the Lord who dwells in all beings (Vasudeva).
Vishnu Gayatri Mantra
Original
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे। वासुदेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe, Vasudevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat.
Meaning / Translation
Om, Let us meditate on Narayana. May the Lord Vasudeva illumine our intellect and guide us on the right path.
Concluding Prayer
Original
ॐ तत्सदिति
Transliteration
Om Tat Sat Iti
Meaning / Translation
Om, That is the Absolute Truth.