Vishnu Sahasranama : Questions and Answers

Question : This na:ma means "He who is all"

(1) sarvaha (25)
(2) sharvaha (26)


Posted On : 21-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans(1)




Question : The na:ma Yamaha (164 ) means (Check only one)

(1) The ruler
(2) The controller
(3) The god of death for the enemies of His devotees
(


Posted On : 19-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : What is the meaning of Amo:gaha na:ma (Check all that apply)

(1) He who is never futile
(2) He who is never purposeless
(3) He who is never vain
(4) He who is never fearless


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

(1) Short
(2) Tall


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)

(1) Va:manaha
(2) Ra:maha
(3) Krishnaha


Posted On : 15-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1) Va:manaha 154




Question : This na:ma means "Again He who lives (in them) "

(1) Vasuhu (105)
(2) Punar - vasuhu (152)
(3) Vasuhu (271)


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.

Upe:ndraha (153) means He is the brother of ______________


Posted On : 13-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans - Indra




Question : Match the na:ma and the meanings

(1) Lo:ka:dhyakshaha (135) (a) He who controls the gods
(2) Sura:dhyakshaha (136) (b) He who controls DHarma
(3) Dharma:dhyakshaha (137) (c) He who controls the world


Posted On : 12-04-2024



ANSWER : (1) Lo:ka:dhyakshaha (135) (c) He who controls the world
(2) Sura:dhyakshaha (136) (a) He who controls the gods
(3) Dharma:dhyakshaha (137) (b) He who controls DHarma




Question : Meaning of the na:ma Vasu mana:ha (Check all that apply)

(1) He who dwells
(2) He who has a heart which thinks of His devotees as a treasure
(3) The son of Vasudeva
(4) He Whose mind is with Vasude:va


Posted On : 11-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans 2 - (106 nama)
4 - (702 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.

Todays question

How many times does the na:ma Vasu mana:ha comes in Vishnu Sahasrana:ma and let us know the na:ma numbers.


Posted On : 10-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans - Two (106, 702)




Question : Match the na:ma and meanings

1) Durgamaha : (a) He Whose place of residence is not easy to attain
2) Durgaha : (b) He Whom it is impossible to attain
3) Dur a:va:saha: (c) He Who cannot be entered into


Posted On : 09-04-2024



ANSWER : 1) Durgamaha : (b) He Whom it is impossible to attain
2) Durgaha : (c) He Who cannot be entered into
3) Dur a:va:saha: (a) He Whose place of residence is not easy to attain




Question : What is the sloks number where these na:ma's come

durlabho: durgamo: durgo: dura:va:so: dura:riha:


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"
1) Durdharaha (720)
2) Apara:jithaha (721)


Posted On : 06-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : This na:ma means "Thehundred faced)

(1) Satha:varthaha (345)
(2) Satha:nandaha (623)
(3) Satha:nanaha (729)


Posted On : 05-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : This na:ma means "He with a hundred forms"

(1) Ane:ka-mu:rthihi (726)
(2) Maha mu:rthihi (723)
(3) Satha mu:rthihi (728)


Posted On : 04-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : This na:ma means "He with a shining form"

(1) Viswa mu:rthihi (722)
(2) Maha mu:rthihi (723)
(3) Di:ptha-mu:rthihi (724)
(4) Amu:rthima:n (725)


Posted On : 03-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : This na:ma means He who has the Universe as His body

(1) Viswa mu:rthihi (722)
(2) Maha mu:rthihi (723)
(3) Di:ptha-mu:rthihi (724)
(4) Amu:rthima:n (725)


Posted On : 02-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Thena:ma 'analaha' (716) means

(1) The Insatiate (not satisfied)
(2) Like fire
(3) God of fire


Posted On : 01-04-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : WHich na:ma means "The Relative of the world"

(1) Lo:ka-bandhuhu (739)
(2) Lo:ka na:thaha (740)


Posted On : 31-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Fill the blank with the appropriate na:ma
Darpaha: - 717 Darpadaha - 718

He is _______ 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
He is ________ as He gave pride to the Ya:dava:s and allowed them to indulge in drinking by destroying their foes, constructing the impregnable city of Dwa:raka etc


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
He is Darpadaha as He gave pride to the Ya:dava:s and allowed them to indulge in drinking by destroying their foes, constructing the impregnable city of Dwa:raka etc




Question : Choose the right meanings for these opposite meaning na:ma's

1) Durlabhaha 2) Sulabhaha

a) He who can be easily attained
b) He who is difficult to be attained


Posted On : 29-03-2024



ANSWER : 1 - b 2 - a




Question : Choose the right meanings for these opposite meaning na:ma's

1) Durlabhaha 2) Sulabhaha

a) He who can be easily attained
b) He who is difficult to be attained


Posted On : 29-03-2024



ANSWER : 1 - b 2 - a




Question : These two na:ma's are opposite in meaning - True/False

Durlabhaha(783) Sulabhaha (823)


Posted On : 28-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans - True




Question : Match the na:ma and meaning

1) Saha (732) - a) He who shines
2) Kaha (734) - b) The dweller
3) Vaha (733) - c) The Generator


Posted On : 27-03-2024



ANSWER : 1) Saha (732) - c) The Generator
2) Kaha (734) - a) He who shines
3) Vaha (733) - b) The dweller




Question : Match the meanings of these opposite meaning na:ma's
1) E:kaha (730) 2) Naikaha (731)

a) The Unique b) He who is not one only


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 '

WHich na:ma is it?


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).)

(1) Chathur mu:rthihi (771)
(2) Chathura:thma: (775)
(3) Chathur vyu:haha (773)


Posted On : 24-03-2024



ANSWER : ANs (2)




Question : Match the following na:ma and meaning

(1) Chathur mu:rthihi (a) He Who is in the form of the four goals or Purusha:rttha:s
(2) Chathur ba:huhu (b) He in the form of four Emanations (Vyu:ha)
(3) Chathur vyu:haha (c) He of Four Forms
(4) Chathur-gathihi (d) The Four-armed


Posted On : 23-03-2024



ANSWER : (1) Chathur mu:rthihi (c) He of Four Forms
(2) Chathur ba:huhu (d) The Four-armed
(3) Chathur vyu:haha (b) He in the form of four Emanations (Vyu:ha)
(4) Chathur-gathihi (a) He Who is in the form of the four goals or Purusha:rttha:s




Question : The na:ma Chathurasraha (936) means

(1) He who is intelligent
(2) He who has 4 hands
(3) He who does what is befitting to Him
(4) He who is of four forms


Posted On : 22-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The na:ma Jitha manyuhu (934) means

(1) One who conquered his mind
(2) One who conquered his enemies
(3) He who conquered his anger
(4) He who conquered his devotees through love


Posted On : 21-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Match the na:ma's and their meanings

(1) Punyaha (925) (a) He who makes others prosper
(2) Rakshanaha (928) (b) The purifier
(3) Santhaha (929) (c) The saviour


Posted On : 19-03-2024



ANSWER : (1) Punyaha (925) (b) The purifier
(2) Rakshanaha (928) (c) The saviour
(3) Santhaha (929) (a) He who makes others prosper




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?

(1) Gajendra
(2) Draupadi
(3) Vibhishana
(4) Sita


Posted On : 18-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Dakshinaha (na:ma 918) means

(1) He who is pleasing and amiable
(2) He who gives fees (dakshninaha) to devotees (like moksha)
(3) He who moves fast
(4) He who faces the southern direction


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."
(1) Swasti Dakshinaha (905)
(2) Dakshinaha (918)


Posted On : 16-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The meaning of the na:ma 'Dakshaha' (Check all that applies)

(1) He who moves quickly
(2) He who is quick in action
(3) Daksha Prajapati
(4) He who is pleasing and amiable


Posted On : 15-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)
(1) - na:ma 917
(2) - na:ma 424




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

(1) He who is cruel
(2) He who is not cruel
(3) He who does things
(4) He who is the moksha giver to Akru:raha


Posted On : 13-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : From the na:ma 912 - Sabda sahaha (to 945) its specifying which episode

(1) Sri Krishna's killing of Kamsa
(2) Sri Rama's killing of demons in A:ranya Ka:nda
(3) Gaje:ndra mo:ksha episode
(4) Sri Krishna helping Draupadi's distress call


Posted On : 12-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : WHat does the na:ma Vi:raha: (veerahaa) mean? CHeck all those that apply

(1) He who is hte slayer (killer) of strong men (of wicked nature)
(2) The slayer of strong (demons - such as Putana, Shakata, Twin arjuna trees etc)
(3) He who removed the powerful (bonds)
(4) He who is the cause of terror
(5) The valiant


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?
(Make sure you double check the name - veerahaa. There is no visarga here. )


Posted On : 10-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans - Thrice (168, 747, 927)




Question : Which na:ma means "The Immeasurable"

(1) Aprame:yaha (46)
(2) Sthavishtaha (53)
(3) Agra:hyaha (56)


Posted On : 09-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Jai Sriman Narayana - please answer questions on 6th and 7th as well today.

How many times does the na:ma Vikrami: occurs?


Posted On : 08-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : WHat does the na:ma Kramaha (80) mean?

(1) He who is prosperous
(2) He who is powerful
(3) He who follows rules


Posted On : 07-03-2024



ANSWER :




Question : WHat does the na:ma Vikramaha (79) mean?

(1) He who is very powerful
(2) The omniscient
(3) He who moves about on the bird (Garuda)


Posted On : 06-03-2024



ANSWER :




Question : Match the names and meanings in VS

(1) Vikrami: (76) (a) The wielder of the bow
(2) Dhanvi: (77) (b) The Omniscient
(3) Me:dha:vi: (78) (c) The most powerful


Posted On : 05-03-2024



ANSWER : Match the names and meanings in VS

(1) Vikrami: (76) (c) The most powerful
(2) Dhanvi: (77) (a) The wielder of the bow
(3) Me:dha:vi: (78) (b) The Omniscient




Question : The na:ma i:shwaraha means (check all that applies)

(1) The SUpreme Ruler
(2) The Ruler
(3) The most powerful
(4) He who is all powerful


Posted On : 04-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)
From Gi:tha-- "They are ignorant of my Supreme power which persists even when I have taken a human body." "Even when I take birth I am born keeping the power of ruling over all beings."




Question : How many times does the na:ma 'i:swaraha' comes in VS?

(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
(4) 4


Posted On : 03-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Which na:ma means 'The slayer of Madhu'

(1) Madhuhu (170)
(2) Madhu Su:dhanaha (74)


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

(1) Sure:saha (86)
(2) Saranam (87)
(3) Prathyayaha (94)


Posted On : 01-03-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : This na:ma means 'Possessor of the souls'
The souls, who are the doers of such (virtuous) acts are His own property since their essential nature and actions are dependent on Him.

(1) A:thmava:n (85)
(2) A:thma Yo:nihi (985)
(3) Parama:thma (11)
(4) Bhu:tha:thma (8)


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.

The na:ma Kruthajnaha means
(Check all that applies)
(1) He who is grateful
(2) He who remembers the good deed done
(3) He who is the doer
(4) He who does good deeds


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 ______________
He protects and supports the _____ by removing its burden


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

(1) Once
(2) Twice
(3) Thrice
(4) Four times


Posted On : 24-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2) - 319, 372




Question : The na:ma 317 (kartha:) means

(1) The one who does
(2) He who cuts (the slayer)
(3) The one who creates


Posted On : 23-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Match the na:ma and the meanings (1) 315 - kro:daha & (2) kro:da kRt

(a) He who gave up His anger
(b) He who showed up His anger


Posted On : 22-02-2024



ANSWER : (1) 315 - kro:daha - (a)
(2) kro:da kRt - (b)




Question : The na:ma 315 kro:daha: and the following 8 names suggest which avata:ra?

(1) Rama
(2) BalaRa:ma
(3) Parasura:ma
(4) Krishna


Posted On : 21-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The na:ma 533 Thrivikramaha means

(1 ) He who is immeasurable
(2) He who measured the three worlds
(3) He Who traverses or pervades the three Ve:da:s
(4) The propounder of the three tattvas


Posted On : 19-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)
By this superior greatness of His, Bhagava:n pervades through the three Ve:da:s as their main topic. So He is called Thrivikrama.




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.
What are the meaning (a) of the nama: Amitha Vikramaha ?

(1) He of immeasurable steps
(2) He of boundless valour
(3) He who is unshakeable
(4) He who is sinless


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)

(1) The Observer
(2) The knower
(3) He who see all of them (Muktha:s) directly
(4) The salvation giver


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

(1) Satya sandaha (512) - (a) He is true in His acts
(2) Satya Dharma: (532) - (b) The Truth
(3) Sathyaha (873) (c) He whose promises are true


Posted On : 13-02-2024



ANSWER : Match the na:ma and the meanings

(1) Sathya-sandhaha (512) - (c) He whose promises are true
(2) Sathya Dharma: (532) - (a) He is true in His acts
(3) Sathyaha (873) (b) The Truth




Question : The ___ numbered na:ma Ajaha means He Who is signified by the letter 'A'.

(1) 206
(2) 524


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:

(1) Anantha:thma: (521)
(2) Ananthaha (665)
(3) Anatha sri:hi (933)


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?

(1) Matsya
(2) Kurma
(3) Narasimha
(4) Vara:ha


Posted On : 09-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)

He has kept His form as a Tortoise in the waters of the Patalaloka as the base plank to support the entire Universe.

Here Is the Mantra about Him In this form :

"Unto Him of unlimited power and strength Who supports the worlds in the form of a Tortoise."




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

(1) Ji:vaha (515)
(2) Sa:kshi: (517)
(3) Da:sa:rhaha (513)
.


Posted On : 08-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : He is Vinayitha: (516 in Vishnu Sahasranam) because He

(1) He is humble
(2) He takes care of devotees (protects them)
(3) He who is worthy of worship


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 ______

(1) Purujit (509)
(2) Vinayaha (510)
(3) Jayaha (511)


Posted On : 06-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : He is called as ______________ because He conquers all
Rama conquers people by truthfulness, the poor by gifts, the elders by service, and being a warrior He conquers His enemies with the bow."

(1) Vinayaha (510)
(2) Jayaha (511)
(3) Purujit (508)


Posted On : 05-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Match the na:ma's and meanings

(1) So:mapaha (505) (a) He is the nectar
(2) Amruthapaha (506) (b) Drinker of the So:ma juice
(3) So:maha (507) (c) Drinker of Ambrosia / Protector of Amrutha


Posted On : 04-02-2024



ANSWER : Match the na:ma's and meanings

(1) So:mapaha (505) (b) Drinker of the So:ma juice
(2) Amruthapaha (506) (c) Drinker of Ambrosia / Protector of Amrutha
(3) So:maha (507) (a) He is the nectar




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

(1) So:mapaha (505)
(2) Bhu:ridakshiNaha (504)
(3) Amritapaha (506)


Posted On : 03-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The na:ma Kapi:ndraha (503) refers to the Lord in which avata:ra?

(1) Rama
(2) Krishna
(3) Vamana
(4) Matsya


Posted On : 02-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The na:ma pra:Naha (67, 322, 408) means (choose the most appropriate)

(1) The Life breath
(2) Nurturer
(3) The saviour


Posted On : 01-02-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Jai Sriman Narayana
Yesterdays question came out delayed owing to some technical glitch. Please answer yesterdays question today along with todays question

The numbers for the na:ma pra:Naha in VS
(1) 66
(2) 67
(3) 322
(4) 323
(5) 408
(6) 409


Posted On : 31-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2, 3, 5)




Question : Jai Sriman Narayana
We are starting with Vishnu Sahasranam questions from 30th. Please also refer to srikaryam.com

How many times does the na:ma pra:Naha come in VS


Posted On : 30-01-2024



ANSWER : Three times




Question : The 924 na:ma Dushkruthiha: means
(1) The slayer of the evil doer
(2) The one who purifies
(3) The one who lifted up


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.
Which episode / story does this refer to?


Posted On : 14-12-2022



ANSWER : Gajendra moksham episode




Question : The na:ma Vidvath Thamaha (920) means
(1) He who is intelligent
(2) The best of those who know what to do
(3) The one who has all the Vidya


Posted On : 13-12-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The na:ma 'Dakshaha' means (check all that applies )

(1) He who moves quickly
(2) He who is quick in action
(3) He who tests the actions of His devotees
(4) He who is strong


Posted On : 03-12-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)
(1) He who moves quickly (Nama 917 - He came to the rescuse of the elephant immediately)
(2) He who is quick in action - (Nama 424)




Question : Jai Sriman Narayana
yesterday we missed askign a question but have uploaded it now . Submit yesterdays answer as well today. Mark it as yesterdays answer when you reply

Tha na:ma 'Dakshaha' occurs how many times? Bonus for letting know the numbers of the na:ma's


Posted On : 02-12-2022



ANSWER : 2 (917, 424)




Question : What is the meaning of the na:ma 'dakshiNaha' (918)

(1) Facing the south direction
(2) Does not like the south direction
(3)The one who gives alms whenever asked
(4) He who is pleasing and amiable


Posted On : 01-12-2022



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : The 915th na:ma - akru:raha means

(1) He who is the Lord of Akru:ra
(2) He who is not cruel
(3) He who is cruel


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

(1) The disc
(2) Lotus
(3) Destructive weapons


Posted On : 28-11-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The 913th na:ma 'shishiraha' means

(1) He who has a 1000 heads
(2) He who has overcome cold
(3) He who rushed (to help)


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?
(1) Sabda-sahaha
(2) Sabda:thigaha
(3) Sabda
(4) Shishiraha


Posted On : 26-11-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The na:ma's 912 - 945 refers to which episode

(1) Shishupala vadam
(2) Gajendra episode
(3) Kamsa vadam
(4) Ravana vadam


Posted On : 25-11-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The na:ma 'sabda:digaha' (911) means - He who is beyond
(1) Sound
(2) Words/Description
(3) Light


Posted On : 24-11-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Jai Sriman Narayana
We have posted yesterdays question too. Please dont check the answer. if you know the answer submit it today mentioning it as yesterdays answer. And submit todays answer as well mentioning today's answer

Match the na:ma and meaning
(1) Kundali: (a) He who has prowess
(2) Chakri: (b) He who is adorned with earrings
(3) Vikrami: (c) The discus armed


Posted On : 23-11-2022



ANSWER : Match the na:ma and meaning
(1) Kundali: (b) He who is adorned with earrings
(2) Chakri: (c) The discus armed
(3) Vikrami: (a) He who has prowess




Question : What na:ma refers to the Maker of auspiciousness
(1) Svasti-krit
(2) Svasti - dakshinaha
(3) Svasti bhuk
(4) Sivaha


Posted On : 22-11-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : What is the meaning of svasti-bhuk (904 th na:ma)?
(1) Auspiciousness
(2) Creator of auspiciousness
(3) Protector of auspiciousness
(4) Giver of auspiciousness


Posted On : 21-11-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The 901 na:ma 'svasthidaha'
(1) Giver of good health
(2) One who has good health
(3) Giver of auspiciousness (mangalam)
(4) Maker of auspiciousness


Posted On : 19-11-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : What does the na:ma 'Ve:davith' (130)
1) The knower of Vedas
2) He who has the body of the Vedas
3) He who makes people to practice the Vedas


Posted On : 18-11-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Match the nama and the meaning

1) Naika Ru:paha (272) 2) Bruhad-Ru:paha (272)
a) He of very many forms b) He of a big immense form


Posted On : 17-11-2022



ANSWER : 1 - a
2 - b




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

1) A:dithyaha (39) (a) The son of Devaki
2) Jyo:thira:dithyaha (569) (b) He who is realised by the letter 'A:'
3) A:dithyaha (568) (c) The resplendent (shining) sun
(d) The person in the sun


Posted On : 29-10-2022



ANSWER : 1) A:dithyaha (39) (d) The person in the sun
2) Jyo:thira:dithyaha (c) The resplendent (shining) sun
3) A:dithyaha (568) - (a) The son of Devaki & (b) He who is realised by the letter 'A:'




Question : The meaning of the na:ma Dha:thur uththamaha (45th) in Vishnu sahasranama
(1) He created the superior Brahma
(2) He is far superior to Brahma
(3) He is the producer of the world through Brahma


Posted On : 28-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The na:ma Dha:tha: means (Check all that applies)
(1) The creator
(2) The preceptor (teacher) of Dharma
(3) The destroyer
(4) The maintainer


Posted On : 27-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)
(1) - meaningof nama 43 (From Him comes Brahma)
(2) - meaning of nama 951




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
(1) He Who is within bounds
(2) He Who is friendly with everyone
(3) He Who bestows favours


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
(1) The knower of people
(2) The Lord of the people
(3) The savior of the people


Posted On : 23-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The 345th na:ma Shata:vartaha means
(1) He of a 100 whirlpools
(2) He of a 100 curls of hair
(3) He of countless avataras


Posted On : 22-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The 341th na:ma Su:raha means
(1) The one who is a devata
(2) The one who kills asuras
(3) The valiant


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
(1) One who created the stars
(2) One who shines like the star
(3) The saviour


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
1) a:di daivika
(2) adi bhautika
(3) a:dya:tmika


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
1) a:di daivika
(2) adi bhautika
(3) a:dya:tmika


Posted On : 17-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The 338th na:ma 'asho:ka' means the dispeller (remover) of _____
(1) Sorrows
(2) Evil
(3) Violence


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 )
(1) a:di daivika
(2) adi bhautika
(3) a:dya:tmika


Posted On : 15-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The na:ma purandaraha means
(1) The detroyer of cities
(2) The ruler of cities
(3) The one who is in the puranas


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""
(1) Va:sudeva:ha
(2) Purandara
(3) A:di deva:ha"


Posted On : 13-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The 335 na:ma Brhad Banuhu means
(1) He is big like the sun
(2) He is of profuse lustre (very effulgent)
(3) He who pervades everywhere


Posted On : 12-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The na:mas from 334 to ____ are about Adhya:tma Va:sudeva
(Hint: The number of na:mas about Va:sudeva is equal to the number of syllables in the Va:sudeva mantra)


Posted On : 11-10-2022



ANSWER : 334 to 345 (12 na:ma's)




Question : Jai Sriman Narayana
We will start with Vishnu Sahasranama from today onwards. You can refer to srikaryam.com or you can find Bhagavad Guna Darpana by Swami Parasara Bhattar in archive.org

The na:ma "sivaha" means
(1) One who confers auspiciousness
(2) One who is controller of Siva
(3) He who is the destroyer of evil


Posted On : 10-10-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : What does the nama sa:kshi: (sa:kshine:) mean
(1) He who see them (mukthas ) all directly
(2) The Observer (He is always closely observing His devotees)
(3) The one who gives salvation to those who seek Him


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.
(1) Sarvaha
(2) Avyayaha
(3) Sivaha


Posted On : 30-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The nama and meanings
(1) Arthaha (431)
(2) Anarthaha (432)

(a) The goal. He is the only goal for those with superior attainments who is exclusively devoted to Him
(b) He who is not the goal. He is not sought by the person who is only after wealth


Posted On : 28-07-2021



ANSWER : 1 - a
2 - b




Question : The meaning of the na:ma Ana:di nidhanaha in Vishnu Sahasranama
(1) One who is without beginning or end
(2) One who is formless
(3) One who is the endless creator


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
(1) The supreme ruler
(2) He who is all powerful
(3) He who is the controller of everything


Posted On : 25-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : What does the na:ma Na:ra:yaNaha (246) mean?
(1) The supporter of hosts of individual souls
(2) He who is imperishable
(3) He who is superior


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?
(1) Purushaha
(2) Purusho:ththamaha
(3) Parama:thma:


Posted On : 21-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : What does Va:chas pathihi mean (Choose all that apply)?
(1) Lord of Speech
(2) Master of words
(3) Lord of Wealth
(4) Lord of World


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
(1) Animishaha
(2) Nimishaha


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
(1) Bhu:tha:thma
(2) Bhu:thabha:vanaha
(3) Parama:thma:


Posted On : 16-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The na:ma Pu:tha:thma means
(1) The supreme soul
(2) The pure self


Posted On : 14-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Match the following (na:ma's 400, 401 )
(1) He is Nayaha bcos (a) All beings are drawn towards Him because of his benevolent nature
(2) He is Anayaha bcos (b) He cannot be led away by those who are not well disposed towards Him


Posted On : 13-07-2021



ANSWER : "1-a
2-b"




Question : WHat does the name Vira:maha mean?
(1) He who delights totally
(2) He before whom everyone becomes powerless
(3) He who was pleased
(4) He of noble and auspicious qualities


Posted On : 12-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Which na:ma says "He who delights". He is the foremost among those who delight
(1) Virajaha
(2) Vira:maha
(3) Ra:maha


Posted On : 11-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The na:ma's starting from Pararthihi 391 to Parigrahaha 421 refers to which avatara?
(1) Rama
(2) Krishna
(3) Kalki
(4) Parasurama


Posted On : 10-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Match the na:mas (476-478) with their meanings
(1) Dharma-gup (a) He who practices Dharma (virtue)
(2) Dharma-kruth (b) The Protector of Dharma (virtue)
(3) Dharmi: (c) He who has DHarma (as an instrument)


Posted On : 09-07-2021



ANSWER : Match the na:mas (476-478) with their meanings
(1) Dharma-gup (b) The Protector of Dharma (virtue)
(2) Dharma-kruth (a) He who practices Dharma (virtue)
(3) Dharmi: (c) He who has DHarma (as an instrument)




Question : The na:ma Bhagava:n (563) means
(1) He who is worthy of worship
(2) He who has auspicious qualities
(3) He who is endowed with great knowledge


Posted On : 07-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Check all the meaning(s) applicable to Pushkara:kshaha
(1) The one with Lotus eyes, indicating the soul ruler of the universe
(2) He who has nourishing eyes, who showers favours to his devotees thus nourishing them
(3) He who has a keen observation of his devotees requirement


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)
He was the slayer of __________who was the cause of such anger
(1) Ka:rtha-vi:rya
(2) Lavanasura
(3) Sishupa:la


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?
(1) Krishna
(2) Va:mana
(3) Parasura:ma


Posted On : 03-07-2021



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Match the na:ma's and meanings
(1) Kro:dhaha: (315) - (a) He Who gave up His anger.
(2) Krodha-kruth (316) - (b) He Who showed His anger.


Posted On : 02-07-2021



ANSWER : "1 - a
2 - b"




Question : This meaning 'The nourisher of all beings' is for the na:ma
(1) Bhu:tha:thma
(2) Pu:tha:thma
(3) Bhu:tha:bha:vanaha


Posted On : 30-06-2021



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The na:ma Bhu:tha:thma means
(1) The soul of all beings
(2) The nourisher of all beings
(3) He who exists


Posted On : 29-06-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Match the na:ma's and the meanings
(1) Bhu:thakruth - (a) The creator of all things
(2) Bhu:thabhruth - (b) The supporter of all things


Posted On : 28-06-2021



ANSWER : 1-a
2-b




Question : The na:ma dhanvine: means
(1) The wielder of the sword
(2) The wielder of the bow
(3) The wielder of the chakra


Posted On : 27-06-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Match the na:ma's and meanings
(1) Naika-Ru:paha - 272 (a) He of an immense form
(2) Bruhad-Ru:paha - 273 (b) He of many and various types of forms


Posted On : 26-06-2021



ANSWER : Ans 1 - b, 2 - a




Question : The na:ma Visvam means
(1) One who is full/perfect in all respects with reference to His nature, form. qualities, glories etc
(2) The all pervasive one
(3) The all illuminating one


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
(1) pervades
(2) possesses
(3) illuminates


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
(1) One who exists
(2) One who illuminates and controls and directs the whole universe (not merely pervades)
(3) One who is all pervasive


Posted On : 21-06-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : The na:ma I:svaraha means (Check one, which is most appropriate)

(1) The supreme ruler because of His supreme power of control
(2) He who manifests Himself
(3) He who is all powerful


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
(1) Lo:ka:dhyakshaha - (a) He who controls the devatas/gods
(2) Sura:dhyakshaha - (b) He who controls Dharma
(3) Dharma:dhyakshaha - (c) He who controls the worlds


Posted On : 16-06-2021



ANSWER : Match the na:ma and the meanings
(1) Lo:ka:dhyakshaha - (c) He who controls the worlds
(2) Sura:dhyakshaha - (a) He who controls the devatas/gods
(3) Dharma:dhyakshaha - (b) He who controls Dharma




Question : Match the meanings and the na:ma
(1) Ve:da:ngaha - (a) He who has the Vedas as His body
(2) Avyangaha - (b) He who is not bereft of the limbs of the Vedas/ He who is not lacking of the knowledge of the Vedas


Posted On : 15-06-2021



ANSWER : 1 - a
2 - b




Question : The meaning of the na:ma ve:davith (check all that apply)
(1) The knower of the vedas
(2) He has theVedas as His body
(3) He is the seed of the Vedas
(4) He makes people practise what is laid down in the Vedas


Posted On : 14-06-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1,4)




Question : The na:ma Ve:davith comes how many times in VishnuSahasranama
Hint: Sthothram 14


Posted On : 13-06-2021



ANSWER : Twice




Question : The na:ma Purusho:ththamaha means
(1) He who is of a lovely form
(2) The generous giver
(3) The supreme amongst the Purushas (i.e individual souls)


Posted On : 12-06-2021



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : This na:ma means Green colored one
(1) Krishnaha
(2) Harihi
(3) Suvarna varnaha


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
(1) He who is the slayer of the demon Ke:si
(2) He who has lovely locks of hair
(3) The destroyer of grief/distress dispeller


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
(1) One who supports the very many souls and pervades both inside and outside of them
(2) He who is imperishable
(3) He who is of immeasurable nature

Only one answer is applicable


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)
(1) He who is everywhere/or pervades and who wishes to play/sports , wishes to conquer and again shines
(2) The deity that presides over the 12 lettered va:sude:va manthra
(3) One who lives (vaas) in the milky ocean
(4) The son of Va:sude:va


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.
PS: Either the sloka numbers or na:ma numbers is enough. No need for both


Posted On : 02-06-2021



ANSWER : The na:ma numbers
700, 714, 334 o:m va:sude:va:ya namaha
The sloka numbers
36, 74, 76




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.

How many times does the na:ma 'va:sude:vaha' comes in Sahasrana:ma?


Posted On : 01-06-2021



ANSWER : Three times




Question : The na:ma Bhagava:n (563) means
(1) He who has auspicious qualities
(2) He who is worthy of worship
(3) He who is the supreme Bramhan
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 25-12-2019



ANSWER : Ans (2)
The na:ma Bhagava:n (563) means

(2) He who is worthy of worship




Question : Choose the appropriate meanings of these na:ma's a) Bhayakruth (837) b) Bhayana:sanaha (838)
1) He who causes fear
(2) He who dispels fear


Posted On : 9-12-2019



ANSWER : a) Bhayakruth (837) - 1) He who causes fear
b) Bhaya-na:sanaha (838) - (2) He who dispels fear

Bhagavan is thesource of fear (Bhayakruth) in case of those who transgress His commands, and destroys the fear (Bhayana:sana) of those who obey Him




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.
Rama conquers people by truthfulness, the poor by gifts, the elders by service, and being a warrior He conquers His enemies with the bow




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)
(1) Dharma-gup . (a) He who practices dharma
(2) Dharma Kruth (b) He who has Dharma as an instrument (a common mean for all his acts)
(3) Dharmi: (c) The protector of dharma (virtue)


Posted On : 6-12-2019



ANSWER : Match the meanings (476 - 478)
(1) Dharma-gup . (c) The protector of dharma (virtue). He confers wealth and desire but he sees that they are not misused and through that he protects Dharma
(2) Dharma Kruth (a) He who practices dharma. And makes all addicted to Dharma
(3) Dharmi:: (b) He who has Dharma as an instrument (a common mean for all his acts)




Question : The Lord is given the nama Amruthaha (120) meaning the Ambrosia because
(1) He is sweet to the devotees to an unlimited extent
(2) He wards off old age and death of his devotees
(3) His devotees never get satiated inspite of their constantly doing service to Him


Posted On : 4-12-2019



ANSWER : All 3
"The Lord is given the nama Amruthaha(120) meaning the Ambrosia because
(1) He is sweet to the devotees to an unlimited extent
(2) He wards off old age and death of his devotees
(3) His devotees never get satiated inspite of their constantly doing service to Him"




Question : Choose the appropriate meanings for these na:ma's (1) Nimishaha (2) Animishaha
(a) He closes his eyes towards those who are the enemies of his devotees. He does not cast his benevolent glances on them
(b) He does not close his eyes and is ever awake towards the good


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
(2) Animishaha - (b) He does not close his eyes and is ever awake towards the good




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
"He is not born of a mother and so He is Ajaha. He is also he conqueror of all."




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).
Maha:n means enchanting and ishva:sah means discharging (the arrows). The way in which he discharged arrows at the time of building a bridge across the ocean and at the time of the destruction of the 10 headed Ravana was really charming




Question : The na:ma dhanvi: (77) means
(1) The one who possesses all the wealth
(2) The wielder of the bow Sa:rnga


Posted On : 30-11-2019



ANSWER : Ans (2) The na:ma dhanvi: (77) means

(2) The wielder of the bow Sa:rnga
He is Dhanvi: because He always has the celestial bow, Sa:rnga by name , quite suited to His unexcelled valour




Question : The na:ma Madhusu:danaha (74) means
(1) The slayer of the asura Madhu
(2) He who always attracts the sense organs of ever free souls to Himself without any obstacle
(3) Madhu is the name of sense organ. SInce He draws them to Himself He is Madhusu:dana


Posted On : 29-11-2019



ANSWER : Ans All 3
The na:ma Madhusu:danaha (74) means
(1) The slayer of the asura Madhu
(2) He who always attracts the sense organs of ever free souls to Himself without any obstacle
(3) Madhu is the name of sense organ. SInce He draws them to Himself He is Madhusu:danaha




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
The Bhagavan whow as Sankarshana in the Vyuha becam in the Vibhava incarnation Balarama and has Nandagopa as his father
PS: The other way to interpret this nama is, He has the joy (Ananda) of being addicted to madhu (sweet drink) and also of being the beloved of Vallavis (Gopa damsels). In this sense the word is to be taken as Anandi:




Question : The na:ma Bhagaha: means
(1) He who is possessed of auspicious qualities
(2) He who is worthy of worship
(3) He who is the supreme Bramhan
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 26-11-2019



ANSWER : Ans (1)
The na:ma Bhagaha: means
(1) He who is possessed of auspicious qualities
By virtue of His attributes also He is worthy of respect - Bhagaha:
Riches of all kinds, valour, reputation, prosperity, knowledge and non attachment - these 6 qualities go by the name of Bhaga:




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
(1) Hiranya:ksha, Varaha
(2) Hiranyakasipu, Narasimha
(3) Ravana, Rama
(4) Kamsa, Krushna


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
(1) Hiranya:ksha, Varaha




Question : The na:ma A:dithyaha means
(1) The son of Aditi (Devaki)
(2) The person in the sun
(3) He who has to be realised by means of A:
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 22-11-2019



ANSWER : Ans (4)
The na:ma A:dithyaha means
(1) The son of Aditi (Devaki) //568
(2) The person in the sun //37
(3) He who has to be realised by means of A: //568
(4) All of the above




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)
(1) Ka:ma de:vaha (a) The one who has all desirable things so that He can give others
(2) Ka:ma pa:laha (b) The grantor of desires
(3) Ka:mi: (c) The protector of gifts (or desires given by Him)


Posted On : 18-11-2019



ANSWER : Match the following (Names and meanings 657b- 659)
(1) Ka:ma de:vaha (b) The grantor of desires
(2) Ka:ma pa:laha (c) The protector of gifts (or desires given by Him)
(3) Ka:mi: (a) The one who has all desirable things so that He can give others




Question : Choose the appropriate meanings for the nama
Thrilo:ke:saha - ? 653
Thrilo:ka:thma: - ? 652
(He who ever moves about in the 3 worlds, the ruler of the three worlds)


Posted On : 17-11-2019



ANSWER : Choose the appropriate meanings for the nama
Thrilo:ke:saha(653)- the ruler of the three worlds
Thrilo:ka:thma: :(652) - He who ever moves about in the 3 worlds




Question : The na:ma Su:raha (650) means the Valiant refers to
(1) Balarama
(2) Krishna
(3) Parasurama
(4) Rama


Posted On : 16-11-2019



ANSWER : Ans (4)
The na:ma Su:raha (650) means the Valiant refers to
(4) Rama
Su:ra is Rama as stated in the following text : ""The great Rama, who had broad lotus like eyes and Who brought about the destruction of the Rakshasas, lives on the Chitraku:ta mountains




Question : Match the following (Names and meanings 649 - 651)
(1) Saurihi (a) The ruler of all valiant menx
(2) Su:raha (b) Son of Vasudeva
(3) Su:ra jane:swaraha (c)The Valiant


Posted On : 15-11-2019



ANSWER : Match the following (Names and meanings 649 - 651)
(1) Saurihi (b) Son of Vasudeva
(2) Su:raha (c) The Valiant
(3) Su:ra jane:swaraha (a)The ruler of all valiant men




Question : Amitha vikramaha nama (647) refers to the incarnation
(1) Trivikrama
(2) Rama
(3) Vamana
(4) Balarama


Posted On : 13-11-2019



ANSWER : Ans(1)
Amitha vikramaha nama (647) meaning He of immeasurable steps refers to the incarnation
(1) Trivikrama




Question : He is called as _______, the Illuminator. He is called so since He makes the individual souls effulgent
(1) Aprathi rathaha
(2) Pradyumnaha
(3) Amitha vikramaha
(4) Su:raha


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
Nama 646




Question : Vishnu Sahasranama
The nama Aniruddhaha means the following
(1) The god Aniruddha
(2) One who is irresistible bcos he does unlimited charming acts
(3) He is of an incomprehensible nature
(4) He is a source of delight


Posted On : 18-10-2019



ANSWER : Vishnu Sahasranama
The nama Aniruddhaha appears twice in VS. It means the following
(1) The god Aniruddha (nama 644), the lord of the world
(2) One who is irresistible bcos he does unlimited charming acts (nama 187) - He is called Aniruddhaha , because he does unlimited charming acts which are life giving to the beings int he world and which repels all opposition




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)
(1) Para . (a) The subtle form that resides in the heart
(2) Vyuha (b) In Temples and deities
(3) Vibhava (c) In Ksheerabdi and other places
(4) Archa (d) The Transcendental in Sri Vaikunta
(5) Antaryami (e) Incarnations like Rama and Krishna


Posted On : 15-10-2019



ANSWER : Match the following (the 5 manifestations)
(1) Para . (d) The Transcendental in Sri Vaikunta
(2) Vyuha (c) In Ksheerabdi and other places
(3) Vibhava (e) Incarnations like Rama and Krishna
(4) Archa (b) In Temples and deities
(5) Antaryami (a) The subtle form that resides in the heart




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'.

This name refers to the place He gave Her on HIs chest when she emerged from the ocean when it was churned. He is ever Her support like the Kalpaka tree for a celestial creeper.




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
Chathur-Damshtrah - He of four _______
Chathur-bhujaha - He of four ________


Posted On : 27-09-2018



ANSWER : Chathur damshtrah - He of four teeth
Chathur-bhujaha - He of four arms
Check notes for further information



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.
He is four armed. They say such is the Para ru:pa or the Transcendental form.



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
1. Lo:ka:dhyakshaha- He who controls the gods
2. Sura:dhyakshaha- He who controls dharma
3. Dharma:dhyakshaha- He w ho controls the world


Posted On : 24-09-2018



ANSWER : 1. Lo:ka:dhyakshaha- He w ho controls the world
2. Sura:dhyakshaha- He who controls the gods
3. Dharma:dhyakshaha- He who controls dharma

Check notes for further information



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
Hint: Gudake:sa I am the a:thma that resides in the heart of all beings


Posted On : 23-09-2018



ANSWER : "He is Viswa:thma because he pervades the entire universe by His knowledge and strength
""By virtue of which He stands as the Inner Soul of all."" ""By Whom all this is pervaded."" Hint: Gudake:sa I am the a:thma that resides in the heart of all beings"




Question : The na:mas that are for
1000 headed - sahasra ____
1000 eyes - sahasra _____
1000 footed - sahasra ______


Posted On : 22-09-2018



ANSWER : The na:mas that are for
1000 headed - Sahasra-mu:rdha:
1000 eyes - Sahasra:kshaha
1000 footed - Sahasra-pa:th
The heads, eyes and foot mentioned in these names are to be interpreted as including all organs of knowledge and action as being implicit. The word 1000 signifies that they are innumerable (and not only one thousand).




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)
gurur guruthamo: dha:ma sathyas sathya para:kramaha |
nimisho: animishas sragvi: va:chaspathir uda:radhi:hi ||
agrani:r gramani:s sri:ma:n nya:yo: ne:tha: sami:ranaha |

Bhagavaan took the form of a fish and at once proceeded to Rasataala (Nether - world). He, the embodiment of Vedas , brought from there the Vedas to the place of BBrahma
Check notes for further information



Note : Matsya Avatara should be mediated as follows
He is adorned by knowledge and other numerous qualities in the form of fins and shinnes with a probosis shooting out like a horn. He has the intoxication of the Supreme Brahman rising out of Himself.
He has a body which is spotless like the white pearls and which carries at the end of the Kalpas (aeons) the vast Earth which is in the form of a boat and which has in it groups of Prajapatis (Secondary creators). And he has the form of a fish with unwinking eyes and closed mouth.



Question : The na:ma Mahe:shva:saha महेष्वास: 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)
The way in which Rama discharged the arrows at the time of building a bridge across the ocean and at the time of destruction of the ten headed Ravana was really charming




Question : The na:ma Maha:dri-dhruth महाद्रिधृत् means ? And which avata:ra does the name refer to?


Posted On : 18-09-2018



ANSWER : Maha:dri-dhruth महाद्रिधृत् 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

Maha: Buddhihi - He of great valour, bravery
Maha: vi:ryaha - He of great splendour
Maha: sakthihi - He of infinite knowledge
Maha: dyuthihi - He of immense power


Posted On : 17-09-2018



ANSWER : Maha: Buddhihi - He of infinite knowledge
Maha: vi:ryaha - He of great valour, bravery
Maha: sakthihi - He of immense power
Maha: dyuthihi - He of great splendour"




Question : Perumal is called by the na:ma Madhuhu मधु
bbecause __________


Posted On : 16-09-2018



ANSWER : Perumal is called by the na:ma Madhuhu मधु:, మధు: because He is sweet like honey.
He is called Madhu since He is sweet to those who have attained true knowledge




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 :)
because He confers auspiciousness on all. Lord Vishnu is auspiciousness incarnate. Vishnu who is Himself auspicious and is the object of our auspicious acts




Question : Match the following

Pra:nadaha- Highly Praise worthy
Pra:naha - The Pre-Eminent (Surpassing everyone)
Jye:shttaha - The life giver
Sre:shtaha. - Life


Posted On : 14-09-2018



ANSWER : Pra:nadaha- The life giver
Pra:naha- Life
Jye:shttaha - Highly Praise worthy
Sre:shtaha . - The Pre-Eminent (Surpassing everyone)




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
1. The consort of Maa (i.e Lakshmi)
2. The propounder of knowledge of the SUpreme Being
3. He is the descendant of the race of Madhu
4. His relationship of the world along with Lakshmi is that of a father and mother


Posted On : 12-09-2018



ANSWER : The na:ma Ma:dhava occurs thrice. All the choices given are right.
1. The consort of Maa (i.e Lakshmi) - 73
2. The propounder of knowledge of the SUpreme Being - 169
3. He is the descendant of the race of Madhu
4. His relationship of the world along with Lakshmi is that of a father and mother - 741
Check notes for further information.



Note : Jai Sriman Narayana.
All the 4 choices are right. In the commentary of 741 its also mentioned that Madhava means hes the scion of the race of Madhu and ""Realise Maadhavaa by means of observation of silence (Maa) meditation (dha) and yoga (va)."". Additionally the commentary (of 169) also mentions that the knowledge of Hari is called Maa. Sinces He's the master of the knowledge he is known as Maadhava. Dhavaa means Lord.



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: (भोक्ता ) 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 (भोजनम् , భోజనం) in Sashasranama because
- He provides food for everyone
- He is the object of enjoyment for His devotees
- He enjoys the food offered to Him by his devotees


Posted On : 10-09-2018



ANSWER : Bhojanam (भोजनम् , భోజనం) – 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 (अच्युत​:, అచ్యుత : ) mean?


Posted On : 09-09-2018



ANSWER : The 101th na:ma Achyutha:ha (अच्युत:, అచ్యుత : ) means He who is never separated.
He is never away from those who have sough refuge in Him (His Bhaktas) and hence he is known as Achyuta.




Question : What does the na:ma Achyutaha in 320 and 557 (अच्युत:, అచ్యుత : ) mean
(1) He who does not fall from His Status
(2) He who does not fear
(3) He who is perfect


Posted On : 08-09-2018



ANSWER : The na:ma Acyutaha (अच्युत:, అచ్యుత : )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 (विष्णु: , విష్ణు: ) in Vishnu Sahasranama occur and what does it mean?


Posted On : 07-09-2018



ANSWER : The na:ma Vishnuhu (विष्णु:, ) occurs thrice. It means the All Pervader / One who Pervades.
This name means that Bhagava:n pervades all that he possesses. He pervades in everything by virtue of His power. The Sruthi declares
He entered all the beings, movable and immovable. He entered into the same.




Question : Govindaha गोविन्द: గోవింద: occurs _____ times in Vishnu Sahasranam. The meaning(s) is / are
1. He who rescued the Earth 2. The finder of cows
3. The receipient of words of praise 4. He who draws others near Him


Posted On : 06-09-2018



ANSWER : Govindaha गोविन्द: గోవింద occurs Twice in Vishnu Sahasranam. The meanings are
(1) Na:ma 189 - He is called Govinda since He receives words of praise from the devatas (for the help rendered to them). 'Go' means words of praise and 'vind' the receiver
(2) Na:ma 543 - He who rescued the Earth. ""The earth had disappeared in the time of yore (very long time back) and was secreted in a cave. I rescued her. So I am known as Govinda.""(Go - Earth, Vinda = rescuer)




Question : The na:ma ke:savaha (केशव: కేశవః in Vishnu Sahasranama) means
1. Destroyer of demon Ke:si
2. He who has lovely locks of hair
3. The dispeller (eliminate) of distress
4. The dispeller of all doubts


Posted On : 05-09-2018



ANSWER : Ke:savaha केशव: కేశవః comes twice.
(1) Na:ma 23 – He who has lovely locks of hair
(2) Na:ma 654 The distress dispeller . (the destroyer of all distress in the world)
In 654th commentary its also mentioned The word 'Ke:sava' is also derived in the following way: ""Ka is the name of Brahma and I am I:sa who rules over all the embodied beings. Both of us have been born out of Thy body and therefore Thou art known by the name of Ke:sava."" (words of Siva to Bhagava:n.)""




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.
Veda Vyasa himself has given this interpretation of the name Kesihaa



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
Lakshmi is called Sre:ya:s-Sri: since She has to be resorted to for the attainment of all goals of human endeavour. (Sre:yah=the goal of human endeavour; 'sri:'=She who is to be resorted to.) ""Lakshmi, who is worshipped by the gods (for getting their ends accomplished) or who is loved by Na:ra:yana Himself, and who is bounteous in Her gifts.




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
(1) He of a lovely form
(2) He who is endowed with wealth
(3) He who is the consort of Lakshmi
(4) Possessed of beauty


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
(1) Sloka 3 : na:rasimhavapussri:ma:n - He of a lovely form. Parasara Bhattar describes the half man half lion avatara of Narasimha as sri:ma:n - i.e His form is celestial and very charming with beauty, loveliness and other qualities.
(2) Sloka 19 : (Mahabuddhir ...) Possessed of beauty - तदनुरूपया दिव्य-भूषण - सम्पदा नित्ययुक्त: श्रीमान् (thadanuru:paya: divya-bhu:SaNa – sampada: nityayuktha: Sri:ma:n) He is ever beautified by the rich and celestial ornaments suited to His body
(3) Sloka 24 : (Agraneeh ...) He who is endowed with wealth.
Ma:dhavah is the name for Consort of Lakshmi.
Sre:yas Sri:ma:n is one word. That will be our next question.



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