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In Hindu tradition, a sahasranama is a type of devotional hymn (Sanskrit: stotram) listing the thousand names of a deity. The names provide an exhaustive catalog of the attributes, functions, and major mythology associated with the figure being praised.
Annapurna Stotra; Ashtalakshmi Stotra; Dakshinamurti Stotra; Hayagriva Stotra; Hari Stotra; Kanakadhara Stotra; Khadgamala Stotra; Mahishasura Mardini Stotra; Rama Raksha Stotra; Shiva Mahimna Stotra; Shiva Tandava Stotra
The Shiva Sahasranama, which is also found in the Anushasana Parva (13.17) of the Mahabharata. [12] Seven other versions also exist. [16] The Lalita Sahasranama, which is a Shaktist stotra. [17] This Devi-related work is found in the Brahmāṇḍa Purāṇa. [18] The Ganesha Sahasranama, found in the Ganesha Purana. [19] [20]
Whole Panchakshara Stotra is dedicated to this mantra. [9] [10] Tirumantiram, a scripture written in Tamil language, speaks of the meaning of the mantra. [11] It appears in the Shiva Purana in the chapter 1.2.10 (Shabda-Brahma Tanu) and in its Vidyeshvara samhita and in chapter 13 of the Vayaviya samhita of the Shiva Purana as Om Namaḥ ...
Advised by his ministers, Ravana sang hymns in praise of Shiva for a thousand years. Finally, Shiva not only forgave Ravana, but also granted him an invincible sword called the Chandrahasa. Since Ravana cried, he was given the name "Ravana" – one who cried. The verses that Ravana sang were collected and became known as the Shiva Tandava ...
Many stotra hymns praise aspects of the divine, such as Devi, Shiva, or Vishnu. Relating to word " stuti ", coming from the same Sanskrit root * stu- ("to praise"), and basically both mean "praise". Notable stotras are Shiva Tandava Stotram in praise of Shiva and Rama Raksha Stotra , a prayer for protection to Rama .
Shri Rudram consists of two chapters (praśna) from the fourth kāṇda (book) of Taittiriya Samhita which is a part of Krishna Yajurveda. [9] The names of the chapters are Namakam (chapter five) and Chamakam (chapter seven) respectively. [10]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 December 2024. Hindu religious hymn Vishnu Sahasranama Vishnusahasranama manuscript, c. 1690 Information Religion Hinduism Author Vyasa Verses 108 Part of a series on Vaishnavism Supreme deity Vishnu Rama Important deities Dashavatara Matsya Kurma Varaha Narasimha Vamana Parasurama Rama Balarama ...