Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam contains 1008 Names of Sri Mahavishnu.
This entire compiling was done after the Mahabharata war and Saint Vyasa Mahamuni wrote the entire versus with answers for the queries raised by respective personnel they were part of that time. It occurs in Anusasana parva of the great epic Mahabharatha. In the words of bheeshma singing the names of the lord is the superior dharma and that by this one gets released from all miseries,problems and sins.
Every Name of Sri Vishnu has a meaning to it; quite apart - the phonetic vibrations by chanting each Name known as "Nama" and the chain of names known as "Namavali" produces very fantastic results of vibrations that are very essential for humans knowledge and wisdom. What the phonetic sound vibrations create to the chanter or to the one who hears it is very well established by many eminent scholars. For attainment of spiritual liberation, one must involve himself/herself to the glories of the Lord Sri Mahavishnu, by reciting the entire slokhas.
This not only strengthens the brain neuron chips but also emits the brain wave at a very conducive limits that can revibrate the energies into one's own body. Besides, the thought and thinking of a person can also be regulated to divine path. That's the exact value, which bring every Bhakta known as devotees of Sri Maha Vishnu.
Indeed, such a long recital of 1008 nAmAs glorifying the Lord and His splendor is rare in the world. Indeed the expression NaMa is made up of Na for Naramandala and Ma for manas, our Mind. NaMa, the chanting of which helps to unite our nervous system and Mind.
The main body of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama consists of 107 stanzas which contain the one thousand names of Sri Maha Vishnu. Every one of the one thousand names is full of significance and refers to one particular guna (quality, characteristic, or attribute) of Paramatma.
These names invoke a sense of bonding with the Lord. The meanings of the names give us an understanding and depth of God as there is a deep connection between the name and the named.
The necessity of cleansing our body regularly to maintain hygiene and good health is recognized by everyone. But with the busy nature of today's world, we do not see our mind the same way as we see our body. As a consequence, the need for keeping our minds clean is not appreciated.
Those who do not cleanse their mind on a regular basis become mentally jaded over a period of time.. Prayers are a means to mental cleansing when they are chanted with sincerity and devotion. This is the secret of one’s stress relief.
In these days were people face innumerous problems, miseries, misfortunes etc to face them with courage and come out with success there is no other medicine except recitation of Bhagawan nama. Various shastras have indicated that Vishnu Sahasranam japa helps cure & remedy.
a) Vaidya Shastra states various illness are cured by recitation of Sri Vishnu sahsranama.
b) Mantra shastra states those who seek development in career , promotions, education, and various aspirations , achieve the same by recitation of Sri Vishnu sahasranama.
c) Jyotisha Shastra states that for difficulties/ problems arising out of various DashaBukti , recitation of Sri Vishnu Sahsranama is the only solution.
In the phalasruthi also it is stated that one who recites this sahasranamam of the lord and the one who listens this too will not attain any difficulty . Almost all the dharamasastras of the great sages and azwars recommend recitation of sri Vishnu saharanama for ones welfare. Various sampradayas and Acharyas have always highlighted the importance of Sri Vishnu sahasranama.
On Vijaya Dasami day every year the Sri Balaji Sripadamthangigal sabha , Dombivili conducts AKANDA SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMA PARAYANAM for the welfare of all with the prayer to Almighty to shower HIS blessings on all for good Health, Wealth & happiness .
AKANDA SRI VISHNU SAHASRNAMA PARAYANAM
AT SRI BALAJI MANDIR , DOMBIVILI
WEDN 24 OCT 2012 MORNING 9 AM ONWARDS
(VIJAYA DASAMI , DASSERA)
SRI VISHNU SAHSRANAMA PARAYANAM
1) SRI BALAJI MANDIR DOMBVILI 0251-2453 081
EVERY SATURDAY 7 PM & SUNDAY 10 AM
2) Sri Balaji Mandir Nerul - west, Tel: 022 - 27718144/5692
every day @ 8 pm