Vishnu Sahasranama : Questions and Answers
Question : This na:ma means "He who is all" Posted On : 21-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans(1) |
Question : The na:ma Yamaha (164 ) means (Check only one) Posted On : 19-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What is the meaning of Amo:gaha na:ma (Check all that apply) Posted On : 18-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Amo:gaha come? What are (is) the number(s)? Posted On : 17-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) - 156 , 111 |
Question : The na:ma Pra:msuhu (155) means Posted On : 16-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) - Va:mana growing to Trivikrama |
Question : He is ______________ (number?) who came to the sacrifice of Bali for saving Indra (Mention the number of the na:ma also) Posted On : 15-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) Va:manaha 154 |
Question : This na:ma means "Again He who lives (in them) " Posted On : 14-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana. If you were unable to answer yesterdays question. Please answer it today mentioning the date. Please dont check the answer. Posted On : 13-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans - Indra |
Question : Match the na:ma and the meanings Posted On : 12-04-2024 ANSWER : (1) Lo:ka:dhyakshaha (135) (c) He who controls the world |
Question : Meaning of the na:ma Vasu mana:ha (Check all that apply) Posted On : 11-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans 2 - (106 nama) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana. If you were unable to answer yesterdays question. Please answer it today mentioning the date. Please dont check the answer. Posted On : 10-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans - Two (106, 702) |
Question : Match the na:ma and meanings Posted On : 09-04-2024 ANSWER : 1) Durgamaha : (b) He Whom it is impossible to attain |
Question : What is the sloks number where these na:ma's come Posted On : 08-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans 83 |
Question : Is there the na:ma Durdharaha between the numbers 200 to 300? If its there whats the number? Posted On : 07-04-2024 ANSWER : ANs - Yes na:ma 267 |
Question : WHich na:ma means "the Uncotrollable" Posted On : 06-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : This na:ma means "Thehundred faced) Posted On : 05-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : This na:ma means "He with a hundred forms" Posted On : 04-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : This na:ma means "He with a shining form" Posted On : 03-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : This na:ma means He who has the Universe as His body Posted On : 02-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Thena:ma 'analaha' (716) means Posted On : 01-04-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : WHich na:ma means "The Relative of the world" Posted On : 31-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Fill the blank with the appropriate na:ma Posted On : 30-03-2024 ANSWER : He is Darpaha: as He removes only the pride of the gods (and does not harm them) as is seen in His various acts like the lifting up of the Go:vardhana mountain against the lashing rains of Indra etc |
Question : Choose the right meanings for these opposite meaning na:ma's Posted On : 29-03-2024 ANSWER : 1 - b 2 - a |
Question : Choose the right meanings for these opposite meaning na:ma's Posted On : 29-03-2024 ANSWER : 1 - b 2 - a |
Question : These two na:ma's are opposite in meaning - True/False Posted On : 28-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans - True |
Question : Match the na:ma and meaning Posted On : 27-03-2024 ANSWER : 1) Saha (732) - c) The Generator |
Question : Match the meanings of these opposite meaning na:ma's Posted On : 26-03-2024 ANSWER : 1 - a 2- b |
Question : THis na:ma in 82 sloka in Vishnu Sahasranama means 'He Who is known by those that are learned in the four Ve:da:s ' Posted On : 25-03-2024 ANSWER : Chathur ve:da vith (777) |
Question : This na:ma means four bodied (According to the capacity of the devotee to meditate on Him, Bhagava:n manifests Himself in the ascending order in four forms as ja:grath (Wakeful state), Swapna (Dream state), Sushupthi (Deep sleep) and Thuri:ya (th Fourth). And in each of these four states He is in two forms, Su:kshma and Stthu:la (subtle and Gross).) Posted On : 24-03-2024 ANSWER : ANs (2) |
Question : Match the following na:ma and meaning Posted On : 23-03-2024 ANSWER : (1) Chathur mu:rthihi (c) He of Four Forms |
Question : The na:ma Chathurasraha (936) means Posted On : 22-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The na:ma Jitha manyuhu (934) means Posted On : 21-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Match the na:ma's and their meanings Posted On : 19-03-2024 ANSWER : (1) Punyaha (925) (b) The purifier |
Question : The na:ma 921 (Vi:tha bhayaha) means Because of Whom the fear was dispelled, WHose fear was dispelled / removed? In this particular na:ma who is being referred to - whose fear is being removed? Posted On : 18-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Dakshinaha (na:ma 918) means Posted On : 17-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : This na:ma means "He Who has Auspiciousness (to be given) as Dakshina (or fee) in the sacrifice." Posted On : 16-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The meaning of the na:ma 'Dakshaha' (Check all that applies) Posted On : 15-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma 'Dakshaha' come in Vishnu Sahasranama? Posted On : 14-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The nama: 915 Akru:raha means Posted On : 13-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : From the na:ma 912 - Sabda sahaha (to 945) its specifying which episode Posted On : 12-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : WHat does the na:ma Vi:raha: (veerahaa) mean? CHeck all those that apply Posted On : 11-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3) |
Question : How many does the na:ma Vi:raha: come in Vishnu Sahasrana:ma. WHat are the nunbers? Posted On : 10-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans - Thrice (168, 747, 927) |
Question : Which na:ma means "The Immeasurable" Posted On : 09-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana - please answer questions on 6th and 7th as well today. Posted On : 08-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : WHat does the na:ma Kramaha (80) mean? Posted On : 07-03-2024 ANSWER : |
Question : WHat does the na:ma Vikramaha (79) mean? Posted On : 06-03-2024 ANSWER : |
Question : Match the names and meanings in VS Posted On : 05-03-2024 ANSWER : Match the names and meanings in VS |
Question : The na:ma i:shwaraha means (check all that applies) Posted On : 04-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma 'i:swaraha' comes in VS? Posted On : 03-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Which na:ma means 'The slayer of Madhu' Posted On : 02-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : He is THE REFUGE for all without a difference. The na:ma that has the meaning Posted On : 01-03-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : This na:ma means 'Possessor of the souls' Posted On : 29-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana - If you were unable to answer the previous questions since the questions didnt come on time, please answer them today mentioning the date. Jai Sriman Narayana. Posted On : 28-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
Question : The na:ma Kruthajnaha comes how many times in Vishnu Sahasrana:ma? Numbers? Posted On : 27-02-2024 ANSWER : Twice (83, 536) |
Question : DOes the na:ma Da:mo:daraha come in Vishnu Sahasranama? If so what is the number? Posted On : 26-02-2024 ANSWER : Yes (369) |
Question : The meaning of na:ma Mahi: Dharaha (371) - He is the supporter of the ______________ Posted On : 25-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans - Earth/Bhumi (or any other word equivalent of the same will be considered) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Mahi: dharaha occurs Posted On : 24-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) - 319, 372 |
Question : The na:ma 317 (kartha:) means Posted On : 23-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Match the na:ma and the meanings (1) 315 - kro:daha & (2) kro:da kRt Posted On : 22-02-2024 ANSWER : (1) 315 - kro:daha - (a) |
Question : The na:ma 315 kro:daha: and the following 8 names suggest which avata:ra? Posted On : 21-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The na:ma 533 Thrivikramaha means Posted On : 19-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : 'A:nandaha Nandanaha Nandaha ' - what are the numbers of these na:ma's Posted On : 18-02-2024 ANSWER : 529, 530, 531 |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana. Please answer yesterdays question as well today. Please do not check the answer. Posted On : 17-02-2024 ANSWER : ANs (1,2) |
Question : The Na:ma Amitha Vikramaha comes how many times? What numbers are they Posted On : 16-02-2024 ANSWER : Two times (517, 647) |
Question : What are the meanings of the na:ma Sa:kshi: (15 & 517) Posted On : 15-02-2024 ANSWER : ans (1,3) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma 'sa:kshi::' come in Vishnu Sahasrana:ma? Give the number (s) as well. Posted On : 14-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) - Na:ma 15 & 517 |
Question : Match the na:ma and the meanings Posted On : 13-02-2024 ANSWER : Match the na:ma and the meanings |
Question : The ___ numbered na:ma Ajaha means He Who is signified by the letter 'A'. Posted On : 12-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The na:ma Ajaha occurs how many times in Vishnu sahasrana:ma? Posted On : 11-02-2024 ANSWER : Twice |
Question : This na:ma means Inner soul of Anantha: Posted On : 10-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Ambho: nidhihi (520 ) - He who has placed himself under the waters. WHich avatara does it refer to? Posted On : 09-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : He gives life to the Bha:gavata: by preventing them from committing acts that will bring about their ruin and makes them lead a life of Bliss by doing service to Him. He is Posted On : 08-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : He is Vinayitha: (516 in Vishnu Sahasranam) because He Posted On : 07-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The na:ma which means The Subduer - Even Maricha and others are being subdued by ; Rama by His qualities such as valour etc is ______ Posted On : 06-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : He is called as ______________ because He conquers all Posted On : 05-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Match the na:ma's and meanings Posted On : 04-02-2024 ANSWER : Match the na:ma's and meanings |
Question : In order to instruct the world by example He himself as the master conducted many sacrifices such as Ashvamedha and others in which gifts were given liberally. So he is Posted On : 03-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The na:ma Kapi:ndraha (503) refers to the Lord in which avata:ra? Posted On : 02-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The na:ma pra:Naha (67, 322, 408) means (choose the most appropriate) Posted On : 01-02-2024 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana Posted On : 31-01-2024 ANSWER : Ans (2, 3, 5) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana Posted On : 30-01-2024 ANSWER : Three times |
Question : The 924 na:ma Dushkruthiha: means Posted On : 15-12-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The 922 na:ma 'Punya sravana ki:rthanaha' means HE who has made even the hearing and narrating of the _________ episode meritorious. Posted On : 14-12-2022 ANSWER : Gajendra moksham episode |
Question : The na:ma Vidvath Thamaha (920) means Posted On : 13-12-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The na:ma 'Dakshaha' means (check all that applies ) Posted On : 03-12-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana Posted On : 02-12-2022 ANSWER : 2 (917, 424) |
Question : What is the meaning of the na:ma 'dakshiNaha' (918) Posted On : 01-12-2022 ANSWER : Ans (4) |
Question : The 915th na:ma - akru:raha means Posted On : 30-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) He who is not cruel as He did not immediately cut the crocodile though He had the weapons in His hands. |
Question : The 914th na:ma 'sharvari:karaha' means one who has the destructive weapons in His hands. What are the five weapons that Bhagawa:n had when he went to the rescue of Gajendra? Posted On : 29-11-2022 ANSWER : 1) Disc (chakra) 2) Sankha (conch) 3) Gada (mace) 4) Sa:rnga (bow) 5) Nandaka (sword) |
Question : The 914th na:ma 'sharvari:karaha' means the one who has ___________ in His hands Posted On : 28-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The 913th na:ma 'shishiraha' means Posted On : 27-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (3). The word 'shishira' has the root 'shasha 'which means quick motion. |
Question : This na:ma means 'He who shoulders the burden of words (cry of distress)'. Its a na:ma present between 910 - 915. Which na:ma is this? Posted On : 26-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The na:ma's 912 - 945 refers to which episode Posted On : 25-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The na:ma 'sabda:digaha' (911) means - He who is beyond Posted On : 24-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana Posted On : 23-11-2022 ANSWER : Match the na:ma and meaning |
Question : What na:ma refers to the Maker of auspiciousness Posted On : 22-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What is the meaning of svasti-bhuk (904 th na:ma)? Posted On : 21-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The 901 na:ma 'svasthidaha' Posted On : 19-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : What does the na:ma 'Ve:davith' (130) Posted On : 18-11-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Match the nama and the meaning Posted On : 17-11-2022 ANSWER : 1 - a |
Question : The number of times the na:ma Pushkara:kshaha comes is ? Posted On : 30-10-2022 ANSWER : Twice (na:ma 40, 561) |
Question : Match the following Posted On : 29-10-2022 ANSWER : 1) A:dithyaha (39) (d) The person in the sun |
Question : The meaning of the na:ma Dha:thur uththamaha (45th) in Vishnu sahasranama Posted On : 28-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The na:ma Dha:tha: means (Check all that applies) Posted On : 27-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
Question : The na:ma dha:tha: comes how many times in Vishnu Sahasrana:ma? Posted On : 26-10-2022 ANSWER : Two times (43 and 951) |
Question : The 344th na:ma 'anuku:laha' means Posted On : 25-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : WHich nama between 334 to 345 denotes the meaning "Son of Vasude:va" Posted On : 24-10-2022 ANSWER : The 342 na:ma 'sauruhi' |
Question : The 343rd na:ma Jane:shvara means Posted On : 23-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The 345th na:ma Shata:vartaha means Posted On : 22-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The 341th na:ma Su:raha means Posted On : 21-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (3) He is Su:raha because He is capable of attaining victory |
Question : The 340th na:ma Tha:raha means Posted On : 19-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (3) By His very presence He saves everyone from the fear of samsara |
Question : The 339th na:ma Tha:ranaha means one who rescues all from the fears of enemies, thieves, diseases and other such things known as Posted On : 18-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The 338th na:ma asho:ka means remover of sorrows, delusion, hunger and other bodily troubles - which go by the name Posted On : 17-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The 338th na:ma 'asho:ka' means the dispeller (remover) of _____ Posted On : 16-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The 337th na:ma 'purandaraha' means destroyer of cities. He destroyed the cities of asuras, pisa:cha:s, thunder and lightning, planets and other troubles which go by the name _______ (those troubles that proceed from gods ) Posted On : 15-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The na:ma purandaraha means Posted On : 14-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) - He destroyed the cities of the Asuras |
Question : WHich is the na:ma which has the meaning ""First deity"" Posted On : 13-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The 335 na:ma Brhad Banuhu means Posted On : 12-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The na:mas from 334 to ____ are about Adhya:tma Va:sudeva Posted On : 11-10-2022 ANSWER : 334 to 345 (12 na:ma's) |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana Posted On : 10-10-2022 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What does the nama sa:kshi: (sa:kshine:) mean Posted On : 01-08-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma 'sa:kshi: (om sa:kshine: namaha) ' comes in Vishnu Sahasranama? Posted On : 31-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans - two times (15th nama in 2 stotram, 517 nama in 55th storam) |
Question : WHich na:ma below has the meaning ""He by whom Mukta is not sent away"" - ie. one who attains the lotus feet of the Lord will no tbe sent back to samsara again by Him. Posted On : 30-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The nama and meanings Posted On : 28-07-2021 ANSWER : 1 - a |
Question : The meaning of the na:ma Ana:di nidhanaha in Vishnu Sahasranama Posted On : 27-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Prabhuhu come in Vishnu Sahasranama? Posted On : 26-07-2021 ANSWER : Twice (35 in sthothram 4, 300 in sthothram 32) |
Question : The na:ma Prabhuhu means Posted On : 25-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What does the na:ma Na:ra:yaNaha (246) mean? Posted On : 24-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Na:ra:yaNaha come in Vishnu Sahasrana:ma? Posted On : 23-07-2021 ANSWER : Once (246 in 16th sthothram) |
Question : He is the supreme amongst the purushas (i.e the individual souls) refers to which na:ma? Posted On : 21-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : What does Va:chas pathihi mean (Choose all that apply)? Posted On : 19-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1,2) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Va:chaspathihi comes in Vishnu Sahasranama? Posted On : 18-07-2021 ANSWER : Two times (218 - 23 sthothram , 579 - 61 sthrothram) |
Question : He is _______ because He closes his eyes towards the enemy of His devotees, He is _______ because He does not close His eyes and is ever awake towards the good Posted On : 17-07-2021 ANSWER : He is Nimishaha because He closes his eyes towards the enemy of His devotees, He is Aninishaha because He does not close His eyes and is ever awake towards the good |
Question : The supreme soul is the meaning of the na:ma Posted On : 16-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The na:ma Pu:tha:thma means Posted On : 14-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Match the following (na:ma's 400, 401 ) Posted On : 13-07-2021 ANSWER : "1-a |
Question : WHat does the name Vira:maha mean? Posted On : 12-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Which na:ma says "He who delights". He is the foremost among those who delight Posted On : 11-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The na:ma's starting from Pararthihi 391 to Parigrahaha 421 refers to which avatara? Posted On : 10-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Match the na:mas (476-478) with their meanings Posted On : 09-07-2021 ANSWER : Match the na:mas (476-478) with their meanings |
Question : The na:ma Bhagava:n (563) means Posted On : 07-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Check all the meaning(s) applicable to Pushkara:kshaha Posted On : 06-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1, 2) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Pushkara:kshaha occur in Vishnu sahasrana:ma? Posted On : 05-07-2021 ANSWER : Twice (40th nama in 5th stotram, nama 561 in 59th stotram) |
Question : The na:ma Kartha: means He who cuts (slays) Posted On : 04-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : The na:ma's 315 Kro:dhaha:, 316 Krodha-kruth, 317 Kartha: refers to which avatha:ra? Posted On : 03-07-2021 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : Match the na:ma's and meanings Posted On : 02-07-2021 ANSWER : "1 - a |
Question : This meaning 'The nourisher of all beings' is for the na:ma Posted On : 30-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : The na:ma Bhu:tha:thma means Posted On : 29-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Match the na:ma's and the meanings Posted On : 28-06-2021 ANSWER : 1-a |
Question : The na:ma dhanvine: means Posted On : 27-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Match the na:ma's and meanings Posted On : 26-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans 1 - b, 2 - a |
Question : The na:ma Visvam means Posted On : 25-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : Vishnuhu (na:ma - 2) means the one who ___________ everything in this whole universe that he possessess Posted On : 23-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Vishnuhu comes? Posted On : 22-06-2021 ANSWER : Three times |
Question : The na:ma Vashatka:raha means Posted On : 21-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : The na:ma I:svaraha means (Check one, which is most appropriate) Posted On : 19-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : How many times does the na:ma I:svaraha comes? Posted On : 18-06-2021 ANSWER : Twice (36th na:ma in 4th sthorthram and 75th na:ma in 9th sthothram) |
Question : Match the na:ma and the meanings Posted On : 16-06-2021 ANSWER : Match the na:ma and the meanings |
Question : Match the meanings and the na:ma Posted On : 15-06-2021 ANSWER : 1 - a |
Question : The meaning of the na:ma ve:davith (check all that apply) Posted On : 14-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1,4) |
Question : The na:ma Ve:davith comes how many times in VishnuSahasranama Posted On : 13-06-2021 ANSWER : Twice |
Question : The na:ma Purusho:ththamaha means Posted On : 12-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (3) |
Question : This na:ma means Green colored one Posted On : 11-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : What is the na:ma which means slayer of the demon ke:si? Posted On : 09-06-2021 ANSWER : Ke:siha |
Question : The meaning of the na:ma Ke:shavaha is Posted On : 08-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (2,3) |
Question : How many times the na:ma Ke:shavaha comes ? Posted On : 07-06-2021 ANSWER : 2 times |
Question : Which na:ma says that he has a body of man and lion combined? Posted On : 06-06-2021 ANSWER : Na:rasimha vapuhu |
Question : The na:ma Na:rayanaha means Posted On : 05-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What are the meanings of the na:ma va:sude:va:ha (Check all that applies) Posted On : 04-06-2021 ANSWER : Ans (1,2,4) |
Question : Mention the sloka number or the na:ma numbers where 'va:sude:va:ha' comes. Posted On : 02-06-2021 ANSWER : The na:ma numbers |
Question : Jai Sriman Narayana to all. From today we will start questions on Sri Vishnu Sahasranama. You can refer to www.srikaryam.com to get numbers, meanings etc. Posted On : 01-06-2021 ANSWER : Three times |
Question : The na:ma Bhagava:n (563) means Posted On : 25-12-2019 ANSWER : Ans (2) |
Question : Choose the appropriate meanings of these na:ma's a) Bhayakruth (837) b) Bhayana:sanaha (838) Posted On : 9-12-2019 ANSWER : a) Bhayakruth (837) - 1) He who causes fear |
Question : CHoose which na:ma means "The conquerer of many" - Puru-jith, Puru saththamaha Posted On : 8-12-2019 ANSWER : Puru-jith means the conqueror of many. He is Puru-jit since he conquers all as stated by Valmiki. |
Question : WHat does the nama Kapi:ndraha (503)mean and which avatara of perumal does it refer to? Posted On : 7-12-2019 ANSWER : The nama Kapi:ndraha (503) means Lord of the monkeys and it refers to Lord Rama. Desirous of doing good to the people the Lord of the Universe Himself came as Rama, and he was surrounded by devatas who had taken the form of monkeys |
Question : Match the meanings (476 - 478) Posted On : 6-12-2019 ANSWER : Match the meanings (476 - 478) |
Question : The Lord is given the nama Amruthaha (120) meaning the Ambrosia because Posted On : 4-12-2019 ANSWER : All 3 |
Question : Choose the appropriate meanings for these na:ma's (1) Nimishaha (2) Animishaha Posted On : 3-12-2019 ANSWER : (1) Nimishaha - (a) He closes his eyes towards those who are the enemies of his devotees. He does not cast his benevolent glances on them |
Question : Which avatara does the nama Ajaha (206) refer to .It means birthless. The sthothram 22 in which Ajaha occurs has clues to the same? Posted On : 2-12-2019 ANSWER : The nama Ajaha refer to Narasimha avatara .It means birthless. He is Aja since He emerged out of a pillar and not born like others |
Question : There is another na:ma in the 20th sthothram of Vishnu Sahasranama that also means Discharger of great arrows (or Literally it means wielder of the mighty bow) Posted On : 1-12-2019 ANSWER : Mahe:shwa:saha, the nama 183 in 20th sthothram of Vishnu Sahasranama also means Discharger of great arrows (or Literally it means wielder of the mighty bow). |
Question : The na:ma dhanvi: (77) means Posted On : 30-11-2019 ANSWER : Ans (2) The na:ma dhanvi: (77) means |
Question : The na:ma Madhusu:danaha (74) means Posted On : 29-11-2019 ANSWER : Ans All 3 |
Question : The na:ma Nandi: (565) means He who has ______ as his father Posted On : 27-11-2019 ANSWER : The na:ma Nandi: (565) means He who has Nanda as his father |
Question : The na:ma Bhagaha: means Posted On : 26-11-2019 ANSWER : Ans (1) |
Question : What does Maha:-srungaha mean and which avatara does it refer to? Posted On : 24-11-2019 ANSWER : Maha:-srungaha means the Big Tusked and refers to Vara:ha. He has a large tusk to the tip of which the earth is sticking. Thou art the single tusked Vara:ha (Incarnation as Boar) |
Question : The na:ma krutha:ntha kruth (541) means He who slew the one who was like Yama. Who was the slain one and which avatara does it refer to Posted On : 23-11-2019 ANSWER : Ans (1) The na:ma krutha:ntha kruth (541) means He who slew the one who was like Yama. Who was the slain one and which avatara does it refer to |
Question : The na:ma A:dithyaha means Posted On : 22-11-2019 ANSWER : Ans (4) |
Question : The na:ma A:dithyaha comes how many times? Posted On : 19-11-2019 ANSWER : The na:ma A:dithyaha comes twice in Vishnu Sahasranama (nama 37 and 568) |
Question : Match the following (Names and meanings 657 - 659) Posted On : 18-11-2019 ANSWER : Match the following (Names and meanings 657b- 659) |
Question : Choose the appropriate meanings for the nama Posted On : 17-11-2019 ANSWER : Choose the appropriate meanings for the nama |
Question : The na:ma Su:raha (650) means the Valiant refers to Posted On : 16-11-2019 ANSWER : Ans (4) |
Question : Match the following (Names and meanings 649 - 651) Posted On : 15-11-2019 ANSWER : Match the following (Names and meanings 649 - 651) |
Question : Amitha vikramaha nama (647) refers to the incarnation Posted On : 13-11-2019 ANSWER : Ans(1) |
Question : He is called as _______, the Illuminator. He is called so since He makes the individual souls effulgent Posted On : 19-10-2019 ANSWER : Ans (2) He is called as Pradyumnaha, the Illuminator. He is called so since He makes the individual souls effulgent |
Question : Vishnu Sahasranama Posted On : 18-10-2019 ANSWER : Vishnu Sahasranama |
Question : How many times does the nama Aniruddhaha occur in Vishnu Sahasranama? Posted On : 16-10-2019 ANSWER : The nama Aniruddhaha appears twice in VS. |
Question : Match the following (the 5 manifestations) Posted On : 15-10-2019 ANSWER : Match the following (the 5 manifestations) |
Question : The na:ma that refers to the controller of the sense organs Posted On : 30-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:ma Hrushi:ke:saha हृषीकेश: means the controller of the sense organs. Bhagavaan is called Hrishu:ke:sa: because He controls the sense organs of devatas like Bramha: and others also |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Sri:niva:saha occurs and what does it mean? Posted On : 29-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:ma Sri:niva:saha occurs twice (185 and 614). It means 'In whom Lakshmi resides', 'The contiguous support of Lakshmi'. |
Question : The na:ma's from 188 (Sura:nandaha) to 194 ( Suparnaha) refers to the ________ incarnation Posted On : 28-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:ma's from 188 (Suraanandaha) to 194 ( Suparnaha) refers to the Hamsa avataara. This avatara is mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatham - Lord assumes the form of Hamsa (swan) and clears the questions of Sage Sanaka. Sanaka the son of Brahma posed questions to Bramha: for which Brahma: requested help from Lord Narayana. The Lord took the form of the swan and explained the confidential knowledge of San:nkhya and ashta:nga yo:ga. He mentiond this incident to Uddhava |
Question : Complete the following meanings Posted On : 27-09-2018 ANSWER : Chathur damshtrah - He of four teeth Note : He is possessed of four teeth in His transcendental form which is the source from which all the four Vyuhas or emanations emerge. The possession of four large teeth is considered to be the special mark of a great person. |
Question : How can one have four forms - what na:ma is the answer to this question? Posted On : 26-09-2018 ANSWER : How can one have four forms. The answer is Chathur - vyu:haha - He who is with four forms. Bhagavan manifests Himself in four forms . Each form has their own limbs , color, ornaments, weapons, vehicles, banners etc, |
Question : Chaturaatma means He of four forms - What are these 4 forms? Posted On : 25-09-2018 ANSWER : Chaturaatma means He of Four forms. Since Bhagavan is in 4 forms Vaasudeva, Sankarshana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha he is known as Chaturaatma. |
Question : Match the following Posted On : 24-09-2018 ANSWER : 1. Lo:ka:dhyakshaha- He w ho controls the world Note : The word Lokaa signifies those who are eligible for the practice of dharma. Sura signifies the devatas who are worshipped with the Dharma. 'Dharma' signifies the means of worship prescribed by the Shastras. The Adhyakasa or the presiding deity over all these is Bhagavaan as Aniruddha who closely observes so that He can grant the fruits of Dharmic acts. He also sees that fruits are not obtained by those who do not practice Dharma and that those who practise it do not go without the fruit. |
Question : He is ______ because he pervades the entire universe by His knowledge and strength Posted On : 23-09-2018 ANSWER : "He is Viswa:thma because he pervades the entire universe by His knowledge and strength |
Question : The na:mas that are for Posted On : 22-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:mas that are for |
Question : The series of nama from ____ to ______ are related to Matsya Avatara (Fish incarnation) Posted On : 21-09-2018 ANSWER : The series of nama from 211 to 225 are related to Matsya Avatara (Fish incarnation) Note : Matsya Avatara should be mediated as follows |
Question : The na:ma Mahe:shva:saha महेषà¥à¤µà¤¾à¤¸: means? What is the avatara its associated with? Posted On : 19-09-2018 ANSWER : The discharger of the great arrows (Literally it means the weilder of the mighty bow) |
Question : The na:ma Maha:dri-dhruth महादà¥à¤°à¤¿à¤§à¥ƒà¤¤à¥ means ? And which avata:ra does the name refer to? Posted On : 18-09-2018 ANSWER : Maha:dri-dhruth महादà¥à¤°à¤¿à¤§à¥ƒà¤¤à¥ means the bearer of the great mountain Mandara. At the time of the churning (of the Milky Ocean) He bore (on his back) the great Mandara mountain - Ku:rma Avata:ra |
Question : Match the following Posted On : 17-09-2018 ANSWER : Maha: Buddhihi - He of infinite knowledge |
Question : Perumal is called by the na:ma Madhuhu मधॠPosted On : 16-09-2018 ANSWER : Perumal is called by the na:ma Madhuhu मधà¥:, మధà±: because He is sweet like honey. |
Question : Perumal is called by the na:ma ________ because He confers auspiciousness on all Posted On : 15-09-2018 ANSWER : Perumal is called by the na:ma Sivaha (शिव: శివా :) |
Question : Match the following Posted On : 14-09-2018 ANSWER : Pra:nadaha- The life giver |
Question : The na:ma ________ means the dwarf Posted On : 13-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:ma Va:manaha(154) means the dwarf. He is Va:mana: who came to the scarfiice of Bali for saving Indra. The Sruthi interprets Va:mana: as follows (Vaamaani nayati) By His effulgence He produces joy in those who see Him. |
Question : The na:ma Ma:dhava occurs ____ times in Vishnu Sahasranama. It means Posted On : 12-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:ma Ma:dhava occurs thrice. All the choices given are right. Note : Jai Sriman Narayana. |
Question : Perumal is called by the na:ma _______ since He Himself enjoys like nectar the things offered by His worshippers. Posted On : 11-09-2018 ANSWER : Perumal is called by the na:ma _Bhoktha: (à¤à¥‹à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤¾ ) since He Himself enjoys like nectar the things offered by His worshippers. I enjoy the offering made by him who is pure minded. |
Question : Perumal has the name Bhojanam (à¤à¥‹à¤œà¤¨à¤®à¥ , à°à±‹à°œà°¨à°‚) in Sashasranama because Posted On : 10-09-2018 ANSWER : Bhojanam (à¤à¥‹à¤œà¤¨à¤®à¥ , à°à±‹à°œà°¨à°‚) – He is the object of enjoyment . Bhagavan is Bhojanam since he is enjoyed (bhujayate:) with pleasure by his worshippers |
Question : WHat does the 101th na:ma Achyutha:ha (अचà¥à¤¯à¥à¤¤â€‹:, à°…à°šà±à°¯à±à°¤ : ) mean? Posted On : 09-09-2018 ANSWER : The 101th na:ma Achyutha:ha (अचà¥à¤¯à¥à¤¤:, à°…à°šà±à°¯à±à°¤ : ) means He who is never separated. |
Question : What does the na:ma Achyutaha in 320 and 557 (अचà¥à¤¯à¥à¤¤:, à°…à°šà±à°¯à±à°¤ : ) mean Posted On : 08-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:ma Acyutaha (अचà¥à¤¯à¥à¤¤:, à°…à°šà±à°¯à±à°¤ : )occurs thrice. It means (in 320 and 557 ) - He who does not fall or slip down from His status. Even when He is born amongst Brahma,Indra, Varuna and others who are subject to birth and loss of position He does not fall from His status. Therefore He is Achyutaha. It also occurs in 101. |
Question : How many times does the na:ma Vishnuhu (विषà¥à¤£à¥: , విషà±à°£à±: ) in Vishnu Sahasranama occur and what does it mean? Posted On : 07-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:ma Vishnuhu (विषà¥à¤£à¥:, ) occurs thrice. It means the All Pervader / One who Pervades. |
Question : Govindaha गोविनà¥à¤¦: గోవింద: occurs _____ times in Vishnu Sahasranam. The meaning(s) is / are Posted On : 06-09-2018 ANSWER : Govindaha गोविनà¥à¤¦: గోవింద occurs Twice in Vishnu Sahasranam. The meanings are |
Question : The na:ma ke:savaha (केशव: కేశవః in Vishnu Sahasranama) means Posted On : 05-09-2018 ANSWER : Ke:savaha केशव: కేశవః comes twice. |
Question : The 655th na:ma ke:shiha केशिहा means Posted On : 04-09-2018 ANSWER : The na:ma ke:shiha ( केशिहा, కేశిహా )means Slayer of the demon Kesi who had the form of a horse. Note : For Vishnu Sahasranama we refer to Parasara Bhattar's commentary. You can check out the book of the whole commentary by Swami Parasara Bhattar translated in by Srinivasa Raghavan English in archive dot org or srikaryam dot com (also contains information from the same book in a very easy readable format) |
Question : What does the na:ma saurihi शौरि: mean? Posted On : 31-08-2018 ANSWER : शौरि: saurihi means the son of su:ra (Vasudeva). su:ra is another name for Vasudeva , the father of Krishna. |
Question : What does the na:ma Sre:yas Sri:ma:n mean in Vishnu Sahasranama? Posted On : 30-08-2018 ANSWER : Sre:yas Sri:ma:n - He that has Lakshmi who, is resorted to for reaping good. This whole thing is a single na:ma |
Question : How many times does the na:ma sri:ma:n come in Vishnu Sahasranama. Which meaning(s) is not right for any of the mentioned Sri:man's Posted On : 29-08-2018 ANSWER : The Na:ma sri:ma:n by itself occurs thrice in Vishnu Sahasranama. The meaning "He who is the consort of Lakshmi " is incorrect for sri:ma:n. Check notes for more information and for Sreyas:Sri:ma:n. Note : The na:ma sri:ma:n occurs thrice |
Question : Sambhuhu is one of the 1000 names of the Lord in Vishnu Sahasranama. WHat does it mean? Posted On : 28-08-2018 ANSWER : The Source of happiness. He is 'Sambhuhu' because He causes 'sam' (Happiness) to all by manifesting thus His beauty, availability and other qualities |
Question : What is the name given to the Lord for having killed the demons Madhu and Kaitaba? Posted On : 27-08-2018 ANSWER : Lord is named Madhusu:danaha for having killed Madhu and Kaitaba |