Chanting Divinity Down Under: A 20-Day Journey Through Vishnu Sahasranamam to Transform Stress into Serenity

Published by: New Zealand Bharat News (NZB News)

Date: April 08, 2025

Author(s): NZB News Team

Welcome to Day 17 of Chanting Divinity Down Under, our 20-day voyage through the Vishnu Sahasranamam, nearing the Rama Navami 2025 celebration in Auckland. Over sixteen days—March 23 to April 7—we’ve unveiled 800 names, fueling spiritual renewal. Today, April 8, 2025, we explore names 801-850, guided by Shankaracharya, meeting Vishnu as the supreme protector, the source of transcendence, and the eternal sustainer.

The Bhajan Satsangh Trust calls: join the Koti Vishnu Nama Parayanam and Seeta Kalyanam, April 11-13, 2025, at Shirdi Sai Sansthan Temple, Onehunga. These names safeguard and elevate amidst stress and relational strain. Register and join us—let’s elevate the chant!

Here are the names 801-850:

801. Vṛṣabhākṣaḥ – Bull-eyed
     Direct Meaning: He with powerful vision.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Strength in divine sight.
     Relevance Today: Clarity through all veils.
802. Vṛṣapriyaḥ – Lover of Righteousness
     Direct Meaning: He who cherishes dharma.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Devotee of virtue.
     Relevance Today: Justice in unjust times.
803. Anivartī – The Irreversible
     Direct Meaning: He who never retreats.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Steadfast in purpose.
     Relevance Today: Resolve in setbacks.
804. Nivṛttātmā – The Detached Soul
     Direct Meaning: He beyond worldly ties.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Free from attachment.
     Relevance Today: Liberation from burdens.
805. Saṅkṣeptā – The Condenser
     Direct Meaning: He who simplifies all.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Essence of complexity.
     Relevance Today: Simplicity in chaos.
806. Kṣemakṛt – Maker of Peace
     Direct Meaning: He who creates well-being.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Source of tranquility.
     Relevance Today: Calm in restless moments.
807. Śivaḥ – The Auspicious (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He who is all-goodness.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Purity and grace united.
     Relevance Today: Blessings in lean times.
808. Śrīvatsavakṣāḥ – Bearing Shrivatsa (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He marked by Lakshmi’s sign.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Prosperity on His form.
     Relevance Today: Abundance in scarcity.
809. Śrīvasaḥ – Abode of Shri (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He in whom Lakshmi dwells.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Seat of divine grace.
     Relevance Today: Wealth of spirit.
810. Śrīpatiḥ – Lord of Shri (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He who is Lakshmi’s consort.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Sovereign of prosperity.
     Relevance Today: Hope in hard times.
811. Śrīmatāṃvaraḥ – Best Among the Glorious (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He supreme in splendor.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Pinnacle of grace.
     Relevance Today: Inspiration from His glory.
812. Śrīdaḥ – Giver of Wealth (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He who bestows prosperity.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Fountain of abundance.
     Relevance Today: Plenty in want.
813. Śrīśaḥ – Lord of Shri (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He who rules prosperity.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Master of all fortune.
     Relevance Today: Riches in lean moments.
814. Śrīnivāsaḥ – Abode of Shri (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He where Lakshmi resides.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Home of divine favor.
     Relevance Today: Bounty beyond loss.
815. Śrīnidhiḥ – Treasure of Shri
     Direct Meaning: He who is the vault of wealth.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Storehouse of grace.
     Relevance Today: Riches of unending light.
816. Śrīvibhāvanaḥ – Distributor of Wealth
     Direct Meaning: He who shares prosperity.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Giver of cosmic bounty.
     Relevance Today: Generosity in need.
817. Śrīkaraḥ – Maker of Wealth
     Direct Meaning: He who creates abundance.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Artisan of all riches.
     Relevance Today: Creation from despair.
818. Śreyaḥ – The Auspicious
     Direct Meaning: He who is all-goodness.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Essence of blessing.
     Relevance Today: Positivity in negativity.
819. Śrīman – Abode of Shri (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He with Goddess Lakshmi.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Prosperity and grace united.
     Relevance Today: Wealth in lean times.
820. Lokatrayāśrayaḥ – Refuge of Three Worlds
     Direct Meaning: He who shelters all realms.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Haven for all existence.
     Relevance Today: Refuge from all storms.
821. Svakṣaḥ – Beautiful-eyed
     Direct Meaning: He with radiant eyes.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Vision of divine beauty.
     Relevance Today: Grace in every glance.
822. Svaṅgaḥ – Beautiful-limbed
     Direct Meaning: He with perfect form.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Harmony in divine body.
     Relevance Today: Beauty in every moment.
823. Śatānandaḥ – Of Infinite Bliss
     Direct Meaning: He with boundless joy.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Source of eternal delight.
     Relevance Today: Bliss amid gloom.
824. Nandiḥ – The Joyful
     Direct Meaning: He who is ever-happy.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Essence of cheer.
     Relevance Today: Joy in every space.
825. Jyotirgaṇeśvaraḥ – Lord of Luminous Hosts
     Direct Meaning: He who rules radiant beings.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Sovereign of light.
     Relevance Today: Light in every corner.
826. Vijitātmā – Conqueror of the Self
     Direct Meaning: He who masters His essence.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Victory over all within.
     Relevance Today: Control over inner strife.
827. Vidheyātmā – The Obedient Soul
     Direct Meaning: He who submits to devotees.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Bound by love.
     Relevance Today: Closeness in devotion.
828. Satkeertiḥ – Of True Fame
     Direct Meaning: He renowned for virtue.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Glory in righteousness.
     Relevance Today: Inspiration universally felt.
829. Chinnasaṃśayaḥ – Dispeller of Doubts
     Direct Meaning: He who removes uncertainty.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Clarity of divine truth.
     Relevance Today: Certainty amid doubt.
830. Udīrṇaḥ – The Exalted
     Direct Meaning: He who rises above all.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Supreme in elevation.
     Relevance Today: Rise above struggles.
831. Sarvataḥcakṣuḥ – All-seeing Eyes
     Direct Meaning: He who sees everywhere.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Omnipresent vision.
     Relevance Today: Comfort in being seen.
832. Anīśaḥ – The Uncontrolled
     Direct Meaning: He beyond any master.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Absolute freedom.
     Relevance Today: Liberation from all chains.
833. Śāśvatasthiraḥ – Eternally Steady
     Direct Meaning: He who is ever-stable.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Unshakable eternity.
     Relevance Today: Stability when we falter.
834. Bhūśayaḥ – Reclining on the Earth
     Direct Meaning: He who rests on the ground.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Intimate with creation.
     Relevance Today: Closeness to all life.
835. Bhūṣaṇaḥ – The Adorned
     Direct Meaning: He who is beautifully decorated.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Grace in divine form.
     Relevance Today: Beauty enhancing all.
836. Bhūtiḥ – Prosperity
     Direct Meaning: He who is well-being itself.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Essence of abundance.
     Relevance Today: Riches in every space.
837. Viśokaḥ – Free from Sorrow
     Direct Meaning: He beyond grief.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Eternal joy within.
     Relevance Today: Peace beyond sorrow.
838. Śokanāśanaḥ – Destroyer of Sorrow
     Direct Meaning: He who ends all sadness.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Cleanser of pain.
     Relevance Today: Relief from all grief.
839. Arciṣmān – The Radiant
     Direct Meaning: He who shines brilliantly.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Light of all realms.
     Relevance Today: Illumination in shadows.
840. Arcitaḥ – The Worshipped
     Direct Meaning: He adored by all.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Focus of universal praise.
     Relevance Today: Devotion that uplifts.
841. Kumbhaḥ – The Pot
     Direct Meaning: He who contains all.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Vessel of existence.
     Relevance Today: Space for all dreams.
842. Viśuddhyātmā – The Pure Soul
     Direct Meaning: He who is utterly spotless.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Purity incarnate.
     Relevance Today: Cleansing of past regrets.
843. Viśodhakaḥ – The Purifier
     Direct Meaning: He who cleanses all.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Washer of all flaws.
     Relevance Today: Renewal from taint.
844. Aniruddhaḥ – The Unobstructed (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He who cannot be restrained.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Freedom in all acts.
     Relevance Today: Power over resistance.
845. Apratirathaḥ – The Matchless Warrior
     Direct Meaning: He with no equal in battle.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Unconquered in all.
     Relevance Today: Victory over all foes.
846. Pradyumnaḥ – The Radiant Son
     Direct Meaning: He who shines as Krishna’s son.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Brilliance of divine love.
     Relevance Today: Light of joy daily.
847. Amitavikramaḥ – Of Boundless Valor
     Direct Meaning: He with limitless courage.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Infinite in bravery.
     Relevance Today: Boldness in timid times.
848. Kālaneminihā – Slayer of Kalanemi
     Direct Meaning: He who defeated the demon Kalanemi.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Destroyer of evil.
     Relevance Today: Triumph over darkness.
849. Veeraḥ – The Hero (Repeated Name)
     Direct Meaning: He who is valor incarnate.
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Courage beyond fear.
     Relevance Today: Strength for every fight.
850. Sauriḥ – Descendant of Heroes
     Direct Meaning: He of heroic lineage (Yadava).
     Shankaracharya’s Insight: Legacy of valor.
     Relevance Today: Roots of resilience.

The Vishnu Sahasranamam is a shield of protection, each name a layer of safeguarding. Shankaracharya’s Advaita lens reveals Vishnu as the non-dual reality—names like Śokanāśanaḥ (Destroyer of Sorrow) and Lokatrayāśrayaḥ (Refuge of Three Worlds) lift us beyond. Register at https://bhajansatsangh.com/register/ for April 11-13. Day 17 shelters our journey—3 days remain. Tomorrow, April 9, names 851-900 await. Stay with NZB News—your spirit will soar!