VISHNU

SAHASRANAM

DR.SHRINIWASKASHALIKAR

The concept of reorienting to your true self is old, but ever fresh and ever inspiring. The reorientation is followed by reuniting with your true self. This requires some activity on your part; and is called SADHANA. In India there are hymns addressed to different forms of the Almighty (cosmic consciousness) and included in daily routine of people; by the seers.

Vishnu Sahasranam is a world famous hymn from Mahabharata and incorporates around one thousand names of Lord Vishnu.

These names actually are descriptive terms to give you the insight of your existence, your true self, the universe, the cosmic consciousness and dynamic interactions; the eternal orchestra. Those (especially children are advised so that they get longer time of life to reap fruits) who learn Vishnu Sahasranam; may not understand the meaning initially; but as and when they begin to go through the experiences of life; they gradually blossom in every way with Vishnu Sahasranam and then start exploring and appreciating the enlivening insights of Vishnu Sahasranam.

This is the reason why most seers have written commentaries on Vishnu Sahasranam.

My feeble effort in this direction is published in Marathi with the title, SAHASRANETRA and is uploaded for free download.