Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram

Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram – Introduction

The Sri Vishnu Shatpadi (śrīviṣṇuṣaṭpadī) is a revered Sanskrit stotra (hymn) dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector in Hinduism. Composed by the illustrious philosopher and saint, Sri Shankaracharya, this hymn comprises six verses (ṣaṭpadī) that encapsulate deep spiritual insights and expressions of devotion.

In this stotra, devotees invoke Lord Vishnu to dispel ignorance, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion. Each verse serves as a heartfelt plea for divine assistance in overcoming the trials and tribulations of worldly existence. The hymn highlights the unity between the devotee and the divine, emphasizing that the relationship with Lord Vishnu transcends superficial distinctions.

Recited with reverence, the Sri Vishnu Shatpadi is often chanted during spiritual practices and rituals, fostering a sense of peace and surrender. Through its melodic verses, the stotra invites practitioners to deepen their connection with the divine and to seek refuge in the compassionate nature of Lord Vishnu.


श्रीविष्णुषट्पदी
अविनयमपनय विष्णो दमय मनः शमय विषयमृगतृष्णाम् ।
भूतदयां विस्तारय तारय संसारसागरतः ॥ १॥
śrīviṣṇuṣaṭpadī
avinayamapanaya viṣṇo damaya manaḥ śamaya viṣayamṛgatṛṣṇām .
bhūtadayāṃ vistāraya tāraya saṃsārasāgarataḥ .. 1..
O Vishnu, remove arrogance, subdue my mind, and calm the thirst for worldly desires. Expand compassion towards all beings, and guide me across the ocean of worldly existence.

avinayamapanaya viṣṇo damaya manaḥ śamaya viṣayamṛgatṛṣṇām
O Vishnu, remove arrogance, subdue my mind, and calm the thirst for worldly desires.

avinayamapanaya (avinayamapanaya) – Remove arrogance
viṣṇo (viṣṇo) – O Vishnu
damaya (damaya) – Subdue
manaḥ (manaḥ) – My mind
śamaya (śamaya) – Calm
viṣayamṛgatṛṣṇām (viṣayamṛgatṛṣṇām) – The thirst for worldly desires

bhūtadayāṃ vistāraya tāraya saṃsārasāgarataḥ .. 1..
Expand compassion towards all beings, and guide me across the ocean of worldly existence.

bhūtadayāṃ (bhūtadayāṁ) – Compassion towards all beings
vistāraya (vistāraya) – Expand
tāraya (tāraya) – Guide
saṃsārasāgarataḥ (saṃsārasāgarataḥ) – Across the ocean of worldly existence


दिव्यधुनीमकरन्दे परिमलपरिभोगसच्चिदानन्दे ।
श्रीपतिपदारविन्दे भवभयखेदच्छिदे वन्दे ॥ २॥
divyadhunīmakarande parimalaparibhogasaccidānande .
śrīpatipadāravinde bhavabhayakhedacchide vande .. 2..
In the divine nectar of bliss, with the fragrance of true existence, I bow to the lotus feet of the Lord, which dispel the sorrows of existence.

divyadhunīmakarande parimalaparibhogasaccidānande
In the divine nectar of bliss, with the fragrance of true existence, I bow to the lotus feet of the Lord, which cut through the sorrows of the world.

divyadhunīmakarande (divyadhunīmakarande) – In the divine nectar
parimalaparibhogasaccidānande (parimalaparibhogasaccidānande) – With the fragrance of true existence and bliss

śrīpatipadāravinde bhavabhayakhedacchide vande .. 2..
I bow to the lotus feet of the Lord, which dispel the sorrows of existence.

śrīpatipadāravinde (śrīpatipadāravinde) – Lotus feet of the Lord
bhavabhayakhedacchide (bhavabhayakhedacchide) – Which dispel the sorrows of existence
vande (vande) – I bow


सत्यपि भेदापगमे नाथ तवाहं न मामकीनस्त्वम् ।
सामुद्रो हि तरङ्गः क्वचन समुद्रो न तारङ्गः ॥ ३॥
satyapi bhedāpagame nātha tavāhaṃ na māmakīnastvam .
sāmudro hi taraṅgaḥ kvacana samudro na tāraṅgaḥ .. 3..
O Lord, even in the dissolution of differences, I am yours, and you are mine; like the ocean and its waves, one cannot exist without the other.

satyapi bhedāpagame nātha tavāhaṃ na māmakīnastvam
O Lord, even in the dissolution of differences, I am yours, and you are mine;

satyapi (satyapi) – Even in truth
bhedāpagame (bhedāpagame) – In the dissolution of differences
nātha (nātha) – O Lord
tavāhaṃ (tavāhaṃ) – I am yours
na māmakīnastvam (na māmakīnastvam) – You are not mine

sāmudro hi taraṅgaḥ kvacana samudro na tāraṅgaḥ .. 3..
Like the ocean and its waves, one cannot exist without the other.

sāmudro (sāmudro) – The ocean
hi (hi) – Indeed
taraṅgaḥ (taraṅgaḥ) – Is the wave
kvacana (kvacana) – Wherever
samudro (samudro) – The ocean is
na tāraṅgaḥ (na tāraṅgaḥ) – There are no waves


उद्धृतनग नगभिदनुज दनुजकुलामित्र मित्रशशिदृष्टे ।
दृष्टे भवति प्रभवति न भवति किं भवतिरस्कारः ॥ ४॥
uddhṛtanaga nagabhidanuja danujakulāmitra mitraśaśidṛṣṭe .
dṛṣṭe bhavati prabhavati na bhavati kiṃ bhavatiraskāraḥ .. 4..
O Lord, who uplifts the mountains and protects the kin of demons, those who see you are blessed. Whether you manifest or not, what remains unfulfilled in your presence?

uddhṛtanaga nagabhidanuja danujakulāmitra mitraśaśidṛṣṭe
O Lord, who uplifts the mountains and protects the kin of demons, those who see you are blessed.

uddhṛtanaga (uddhṛtanaga) – Uplifter of the mountains
nagabhidanuja (nagabhidanuja) – Protector of the kin of demons
danujakulāmitra (danujakulāmitra) – Friend of the kin of demons
mitraśaśidṛṣṭe (mitraśaśidṛṣṭe) – O Lord, who blesses those who see you

dṛṣṭe bhavati prabhavati na bhavati kiṃ bhavatiraskāraḥ .. 4..
Whether you manifest or not, what remains unfulfilled in your presence?

dṛṣṭe (dṛṣṭe) – When seen
bhavati (bhavati) – It happens
prabhavati (prabhavati) – It manifests
na bhavati (na bhavati) – It does not happen
kiṃ (kiṁ) – What
bhavatiraskāraḥ (bhavatiraskāraḥ) – Remains unfulfilled


मत्स्यादिभिरवतारैरवतारवताऽवता सदा वसुधाम् ।
परमेश्वर परिपाल्यो भवता भवतापभीतोऽहम् ॥ ५॥
matsyādibhiravatārairavatāravatā’vatā sadā vasudhām .
parameśvara paripālyo bhavatā bhavatāpabhīto’ham .. 5..
O Supreme Lord, who takes various forms, you are always the protector of the earth through your incarnations. I am afraid of the fears of existence; please protect me.

matsyādibhiravatārairavatāravatā’vatā sadā vasudhām
O Supreme Lord, who takes various forms, you are always the protector of the earth through your incarnations.

matsyādibhiravatārairavatāravatā (matsyādibhiravatārairavatāravatā) – O Lord, who takes various incarnations like the fish
sadā vasudhām (sadā vasudhām) – Always the protector of the earth

parameśvara paripālyo bhavatā bhavatāpabhīto’ham .. 5..
I am afraid of the fears of existence; please protect me.

parameśvara (parameśvara) – O Supreme Lord
paripālyo (paripālyo) – Protector
bhavatā (bhavatā) – By you
bhavatāpabhīto’ham (bhavatāpabhīto’ham) – I am afraid of the fears of existence


दामोदर गुणमन्दिर सुन्दरवदनारविन्द गोविन्द ।
भवजलधिमथनमन्दर परमं दरमपनय त्वं मे ॥ ६॥
dāmodara guṇamandira sundaravadanāravinda govinda .
bhavajaladhimathanamandara paramaṃ daramapanaya tvaṃ me .. 6..
O Govinda, the embodiment of all virtues, whose beautiful lotus-like face shines with grace, please help me overcome the ocean of existence.

dāmodara guṇamandira sundaravadanāravinda govinda
O Govinda, the embodiment of all virtues, whose beautiful lotus-like face shines with grace.

dāmodara (dāmodara) – O Lord who is tied with love
guṇamandira (guṇamandira) – The abode of virtues
sundaravadanāravinda (sundaravadanāravinda) – Beautiful lotus-like face
govinda (govinda) – O Govinda

bhavajaladhimathanamandara paramaṃ daramapanaya tvaṃ me .. 6..
Please help me overcome the ocean of existence.

bhavajaladhimathanamandara (bhavajaladhimathanamandara) – The churning of the ocean of existence
paramaṃ (paramaṁ) – The ultimate
daramapanaya (daramapanaya) – Please remove my fears
tvaṃ me (tvaṁ me) – From you


नारायण करुणामय शरणं करवाणि तावकौ चरणौ ।
इति षट्पदी मदीये वदनसरोजे सदा वसतु ॥ ७॥
nārāyaṇa karuṇāmaya śaraṇaṃ karavāṇi tāvakau caraṇau .
iti ṣaṭpadī madīye vadanasaroje sadā vasatu .. 7..
O Narayana, the embodiment of compassion, I take refuge at your lotus feet. May my heart always dwell at your lotus-like face.

nārāyaṇa karuṇāmaya śaraṇaṃ karavāṇi tāvakau caraṇau
O Narayana, the embodiment of compassion, I take refuge at your lotus feet.

nārāyaṇa (nārāyaṇa) – O Narayana
karuṇāmaya (karuṇāmaya) – Embodiment of compassion
śaraṇaṃ (śaraṇaṁ) – I take refuge
karavāṇi (karavāṇi) – I wish to do
tāvakau caraṇau (tāvakau caraṇau) – At your lotus feet

iti ṣaṭpadī madīye vadanasaroje sadā vasatu .. 7..
May my heart always dwell at your lotus-like face.

iti (iti) – Thus
ṣaṭpadī (ṣaṭpadī) – The six verses
madīye (madīye) – In my heart
vadanasaroje (vadanasaroje) – At your lotus-like face
sadā (sadā) – Always
vasatu (vasatu) – May dwell


॥ इति श्रीमद् शङ्कराचार्यविरचितं विष्णुषट्पदीस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
.. iti śrīmad śaṅkarācāryaviracitaṃ viṣṇuṣaṭpadīstotraṃ sampūrṇam ..
Thus ends the Vishnuṣaṭpadī composed by Sri Shankaracharya.

iti śrīmad śaṅkarācāryaviracitaṃ viṣṇuṣaṭpadīstotraṃ sampūrṇam
Thus ends the Vishnuṣaṭpadī composed by Sri Shankaracharya.

iti (iti) – Thus
śrīmad (śrīmad) – Respected
śaṅkarācārya (śaṅkarācārya) – Sri Shankaracharya
viracitaṃ (viracitaṁ) – Composed
viṣṇuṣaṭpadī (viṣṇuṣaṭpadī) – Vishnuṣaṭpadī
sampūrṇam (sampūrṇam) – Complete

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Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram – Introduction

The Sri Vishnu Shatpadi (śrīviṣṇuṣaṭpadī) is a revered Sanskrit stotra (hymn) dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector in Hinduism. Composed by the illustrious philosopher and saint, Sri Shankaracharya, this hymn comprises six verses (ṣaṭpadī) that encapsulate deep spiritual insights and expressions of devotion.

In this stotra, devotees invoke Lord Vishnu to dispel ignorance, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion. Each verse serves as a heartfelt plea for divine assistance in overcoming the trials and tribulations of worldly existence. The hymn highlights the unity between the devotee and the divine, emphasizing that the relationship with Lord Vishnu transcends superficial distinctions.

Recited with reverence, the Sri Vishnu Shatpadi is often chanted during spiritual practices and rituals, fostering a sense of peace and surrender. Through its melodic verses, the stotra invites practitioners to deepen their connection with the divine and to seek refuge in the compassionate nature of Lord Vishnu.


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Mundaka Upanishad

Mundaka Upanishad

The Mundaka Upanishad is embedded is embedded in the Atharva Veda. It is a Mukhya upanishad and listed as #5 in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads.

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Namami Narayana Pada

I salute the lotus-feet of Narayana, always, propitiate Narayana, speak of the pure name of Narayana and bear in mind the immutable factuality of Narayana.

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Narayana Kavacham

The Narayana Kavacham occurs in chapter eight of the sixth skanda of Bhagavada Purana. It is an Armour (Kavach) to protect ourselves from all our enemies (including negativitie

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Narayanam Hrishikesam

I salute Narayana, Hrishikesa, Govinda, Garudadhwaja, Vaasudeva, Hari, Krishna and Kesava.

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Narayaneti Vagvalvi

The four letters 'Na', 'Ra,'Ya', 'Na' are the four shoots on the creeper of speech and are undoubtedly indicative of the four Purusharthas- Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha.

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Narmada Ashtakam

Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in praise of river Narmada.

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Nidhaye Sarvavidyanam

Salutations to Sri Dakshinamurti, the reservoir of knowledge (the abode of all learning), the healer of all those who suffer from the disease of samsāra, and the teacher of the whole world.

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Nirvana Shatakam

Nirvana Shatkam (Atma Shatakam) of Adi Sankara Commentary and Notes Translated by S. N. Sastri Introduction: Sri Sankara Bhagavatpada has blessed poster

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Om Namah Pranavarthaya

Om. Salutation to the one who is the meaning of praņava, who is in the form of pure knowledge, who is taintless and who is free from any change. To that Sri Dakshinamurti, (my) salutations.

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Om Namo Bhagavate Dakshinamurthaye

Om. Salutations to Bhagavan Dakshinamurti. (Oh Lord) Bless me with memory, the capacity to think properly, and clarity, wisdom.

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Pandurang Ashtakam

Shri Pandurang ashtakam (Pandurangashtakam) Stotra is a very beautiful creation of Shri Adi Shankaracharya. Lord Vithal, or Panduranga Vittala, is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is worshipped in t

Prashna Upanishad

Prashna Upanishad

The Prashna Upanishad is embedded is embedded in the Atharva Veda. It is a Mukhya upanishad and listed as #5 in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads.

Prashna Upanishad

Prashnopanishad-All-Verses

The Prashnopanishad (Prashna Upanishad) is a key philosophical text within the Indian spiritual tradition, part of the larger body of literature known as the Upanishads.

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Prātah Smaranam

This is a prayer composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya consisting of three stanzas in which the mind (manas) speech (vak), and body (kaya) of the individual are sought to be dedicated to the supreme Spir

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Ranganatha Ashtakam

Ranganatha Ashtakam was written by Adi Sankara Bhagavatpada when he stood before Sri Ranganatha swamy in Srirangam, during his travels. This Ashtakam reveals that Adi Sankara was overwhelmed by Lord R

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Sādhana Panchakam

Sadhana Panchakam - Adi Sankara in these five simple looking verses lovingly lists the ways and means which can readily be followed by all students of Vedanta, seeking direct experience of the divine state beyond the mind, the spring of…

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Sankaram Sankaracharyam

Salutations again and again to Lord Shiva in the form of Sri Sankaracharya and Lord Vishnu in the form of Veda Vyasa, who were the authors of sutra and bhasya.

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Sashanka Chakram Sakirita

I salute, prostrate with my head, to that four-armed Lord Vishnu, who is ornamented with the shankh (conch) and chakra (the divine wheel), the crown and ear-drops, yellow silk robes, lotus-eyes, decor

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Saundarya Lahari

The Saundarya Lahari, a devotional poem of one hundred hymns, is ascribed to the great teacher Shankaracharya. The poem is divided into two parts; the first part, comprised of verses 1 through 41, is called the Anandalahari, or Wave of Bliss, and…

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Shantakaram

We bow to the only lord of all worlds, Vishnu who is of peaceful appearance, reclining on the serpent, with a lotus from the navel, lord of gods, the basis of the universe, vast like the sky, coloured

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Sharada Bhujangam

Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya on devi Sharada. Sringeri is the first math (monastery) built by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. It has the famous temple of Devi Sharada inside it. The math is situated on

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Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram

Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. The theme of this storam is of total surrender to Lord Shiva and asking for His forgiveness.

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Shiva Ashtakam

Composed by Adi Shankaracharya. This ashtakam is a descriptive salutation of the different attributes of Shiva. The great yogi who is referred to as Ardhanarishwara (the one who has included the femin

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Shiva Manasa Puja

Sri Adi Shankaracharya composed this mantra for lord Shiva. Using this stotra, we can perform mental worship of Lord Shiva.

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Shiva Pratah Smaranam

This is a short and beautiful 'Three Shloka Prayer' that makes the start of the day full of energy and happiness. Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

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Soundarya Lahari All Verses

Soundarya Lahari, meaning "Waves of Beauty," is a revered Sanskrit literary work attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher and theologian who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta in the 8th century. This composition is not just…

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Sruti Smrti

I bow at the feet of the Lord in the form Sri Sankaracharya, who is the blessing for the humanity, who is the shrine for the sruti, the smrti and the purana, and, who is the abode of compassion.

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Subramanya Bhujangam

Sri Subramanya bhujangam is a stotra sung under inspiration by Sri Adi Shankaracharya at Thiruchendur ( presently located in Tamil Nadu, India). When he meditated upon SrI Subrahmanya, he became aware

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Swayam Vyakta Sthalam

First, called "Ranga", the great temple (of Srirangam), made known by the (great lord) Ranga, (Then) Srimushanam and Venkatadri, Salagrama and Naimisha, Toyadri (Thiruneermalai), Pushkara and indeed N

Taittiriya Upanishad

The Taittiriya Upanishad is one of the primary Upanishads, as part of the Yajur Veda. It says that the highest goal is to know the Brahman, for that is Truth. It is divided into three sections, 1) the Siksha Valli, 2) the Brahmananda Valli and 3)…

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Tattvabodha

For anyone wishing to understand the essential tenets of Shankaracharya's philosophy and the Advaita vision, the Tattvabodha, which broadly translates to the 'knowledge of truth', is mandatory reading. In it, Shankara, as the teacher, puts down the…

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Totakashtakam

The Toṭakāṣṭakam was composed by Giri (an enlightened disciple) in praise of his Guru Adi Sankara. Literally, it means a rhyme of eight (Sanskrit: aṣṭa) verses (ślokas) in the meter called Totaka.

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Vākya Vritti

Of the four Mahāvākyas, the statement containing the entire instruction of the teacher is 'Tat Tvam Asi' or 'That Thou Art'. Exposition of this pithy but pregnant sentence (vākya), is accomplished by Adi Sankara in a collection of 53 verses called…

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Vedasara Shiva Stava

Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Shiva - the essence of vedas.

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Venkatesa Suprabhatam

This shlokam is taken from Sri Valmiki's Srimadh Ramayanam. During the journey with Sage Viswamitra, both Rama and Lakshmana had rested for the night on the banks of the Ganga river. As the dawn was

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Vishnu Sahasranamam

The Vishnu Sahasranam is found in the Mahabharatha. Literally translated this means thousand names of Vishnu. This is found in the Anushasanika Parvam (chapter relating to orders or rules to the kings) of Mahabharatha. Though it describes one…

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Vivekachudamani

The Vivekachudamani is the crown jewel of the Prarkarana texts (philosophical treatises) authored by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. The title translates to ‘Crest Jewel of Discrimination’, referring to the discrimination between the real and unreal.

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Yamuna Ashtakam

Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. In Yamunastakam’s first eight shlokas, Sri Adi Shankaracharya describes Shri Yamunaji’s eight fold powers, its divine & wonderful idol and her divine qualities. Shr


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