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Who actually wrote Vishnu Sahasranamam?
Lord Vishnu is believed to be the supreme power who rules the entire universe, the one who saves lives. The Vishnu Sahasranama or Strotra is written by Sanskrit scholar Sage Vyasa who has written epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagwat Gita. Chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama is said to be highly beneficial.
Who first recited Vishnu Sahasranamam?
The right answer would be that the Sahasranama came from Sage Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, said M.A. Venkatakrishnan in a discourse. Bhishma uses the phrase “rishibih parigeetaani,” indicating that the thousand names of the Lord had already been recited by rishis.
What language is Vishnu sahasranama written in Mahabharata?
In Mahabharata, Vishnu Sahasranama was conveyed to Yudhishthira by Bishma when he was in his bed of arrows, & Just before his death. The language used (also Bhagavat Gita) is grammatically accurate classical Sanskrit as formulate by Panini.
Where can I find the Vishnu sahasranama?
The Vishnu Sahasranāma as found in the Anushasana Parva of the epic Mahabharata. It is the most popular version of the 1,000 names of Vishnu. Other versions exist in the Padma Purana, Skanda Purana and Garuda Purana. There is also a Sikh version, found in the text Sundar Gutka. Each name eulogizes one of His countless great attributes.
Which is the most popular version of Vishnu in Hinduism?
It is one of the most sacred and popular stotras in Hinduism. The Vishnu Sahasranāma as found in the Anushasana Parva of the epic Mahabharata. It is the most popular version of the 1,000 names of Vishnu. Other versions exist in the Padma Purana, Skanda Purana and Garuda Purana. There is also a Sikh version, found in the text Sundar Gutka.
Where did the name of the Mahabharata characters come from?
It was found in Anushasana Parva Of MahaBharata. According to the 149th chapter of Anushāsana Parva (verses 14 to 120) in the epic Mahabharata, the names were handed down to Yudhishtra by the famous warrior Bhishma who was on his death bed (of arrows) in the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Yudhishtra asks Bhishma the following questions: