Sahasra-namas, a type of devotional literature, are songs of praise. "The word is a compound of the" thousand "sahasra and the" name "nāman. Vishnu Sahasranama means Lord Sri Maha Vishnu's 1000 names. In 108 slokas, the 1000 names are segregated and individually recited.
The Sahasranam of Vishnu is found in the Mahabharatha. At the time of war ,Bheeshma Pitamaha was defeated by Arjuna and was seriously wounded. According to the boons he had got, he could choose the time of his death, he chose to die in Uttarayana and waited for the auspicious time.
Meanwhile, the war was over, leading to the death of all the male members of his family, with the exception of the Pancha Pandavas and Abhimanyu's unborn child. The King of Hasthinapura became Yudishtra, the eldest of the Pandavas, and who else would he go for advice other than Bheeshma the mighty.
In the form of questions and answers between Yudishtra and Bheeshma Pitamaha, Anushasanika Parva. Bheeshma responds to a question as to what is the best possible stotra, that it is the Vishnu Sahasra Nama and teaches it to Yudishtra.
vishnu sahasranamam benefits
Chanting Shri Hari Vishnu's thousands of names attracts goodness, pleasure, peace and, above all, his blessings.It enables us to keep focused on life. When uttered correctly, each word produces energy that can be felt within. This energy stimulates the body's smallest cells and increases our power to concentrate.
And if one does not grasp the meaning but utters it, he gets enormous advantages. The singing of the supremely praiseworthy name unknowingly or consciously burns the sin of man away, just as fire reduces fuel to ashes. Puranas claim that there is a great power in the word "Hari" to remove sin. At any time, Nama japa can be done. The supreme truth is a divine word. Never disrespect the preceptor or the guru.
The Lord says in the Gita, "Constantly praising me and striving to reach me with strong determination and giving me obedience brings me closer to my devotees."
Chanting Sri Vishnu Sahasranama is for everyone. Some may find Sanskrit shlokas difficult to comprehend at the beginning, but this is easily overcome and enjoyable with some devotion. If it is too hard or an individual is busy, they can take advantage of an Sanskrit experts or Brahmins who will do it on your behalf.