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Vishnu Path in Kannada: Dwadasha Nama Stotram

Dedicated to Vishnu.

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ಶಾಂತಾಕಾರಂ ಭುಜಗಶಯನಂ ಪದ್ಮನಾಭಂ ಸುರೇಶಂ ವಿಶ್ವಾಧಾರಂ ಗಗನಸದೃಶಂ ಮೇಘವರ್ಣಂ ಶುಭಾಂಗಮ್ | ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಕಾಂತಂ ಕಮಲನಯನಂ ಯೋಗಿಭಿರ್ಧ್ಧ್ಯಾನಗಮ್ಯಂ ವಂದೇ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ ಭವಭಯಹರಂ ಸರ್ವಲೋಕೈಕನಾಥಮ್ ||
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ಓಂ ಕೇಶವಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ನಾರಾಯಣಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ಮಾಧವಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ಗೋವಿಂದಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ಮಧುಸೂದನಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ತ್ರಿವಿಕ್ರಮಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ವಾಮನಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ಶ್ರೀಧರಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ಹೃಷಿಕೇಶಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ಪದ್ಮನಾಭಾಯ ನಮಃ |
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ಓಂ ದಾಮೋದರಾಯ ನಮಃ |

Meaning & Translation

Verse 1
I bow to Vishnu, who is of the nature of peace, who rests on the serpent, who has a lotus in his navel, the lord of gods, the support of the universe, who is like the sky, of the color of a cloud, with beautiful limbs, the beloved of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses, who is realized by yogis through meditation, who removes the fear of worldly existence, the one lord of all worlds.
Verse 2
Salutations to Kesava (He who has beautiful long hair; slayer of the demon Keshi).
Verse 3
Salutations to Narayana (The abode of all beings; resting on the waters).
Verse 4
Salutations to Madhava (Husband of Lakshmi; Lord of knowledge).
Verse 5
Salutations to Govinda (Protector of cows; known through Vedas).
Verse 6
Salutations to Vishnu (The all-pervading one).
Verse 7
Salutations to Madhusudana (Slayer of the demon Madhu).
Verse 8
Salutations to Trivikrama (Who took three steps; Vamana incarnation).
Verse 9
Salutations to Vamana (The dwarf incarnation).
Verse 10
Salutations to Sridhara (Bearer of Sri/Lakshmi).
Verse 11
Salutations to Hrishikesha (Lord of the senses).
Verse 12
Salutations to Padmanabha (He who has a lotus in his navel).
Verse 13
Salutations to Damodara (He whose belly was tied with a rope by Yashoda).

✨Spiritual Benefits

Recitation of the Vishnu Path, especially the powerful Dwadasha Nama Stotram and Dhyana Mantra, is highly revered in Hindu tradition. It is believed to invoke the profound blessings of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe. Chanting regularly purifies the mind, removes obstacles, bestows spiritual strength, ensures material prosperity, and grants deep peace and happiness. Devotees believe it protects from negative influences, helps overcome adversities, fosters wisdom, and ultimately facilitates spiritual liberation (moksha). It is also considered beneficial for maintaining good health, fostering harmonious relationships, and achieving success in all endeavors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vishnu Kannada word?

In Kannada, Vishnu is written as 'ವಿಷ್ಣು' (Viṣṇu). The name signifies 'the all-pervading one' or 'the preserver'. It is pronounced similarly to the English pronunciation but with the distinct Kannada 'ಣ' sound.

What are the Vishnu path benefits?

Reciting the Vishnu Path, such as the Dwadasha Nama Stotram or Vishnu Sahasranama, is believed to bring immense benefits. These include peace of mind, spiritual enlightenment, protection from negative influences, removal of sins, fulfillment of righteous desires, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It purifies the mind, bestows divine grace, ensures prosperity, and helps in overcoming obstacles in life.

What is the significance of Vishnu in Kannada language and culture?

Kannada is a prominent Dravidian language primarily spoken in the Indian state of Karnataka. Lord Vishnu holds a central place in Kannada culture, with numerous temples dedicated to Him, such as the famous Udupi Sri Krishna Matha. Many ancient Hindu devotional texts, including various Vishnu Stotrams, Bhajans, Puranic narratives, and philosophical works like those of Madhvacharya, have been composed or translated into Kannada, making them deeply ingrained in the spiritual life of devotees in the region.

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