Name 1
विश्वम्
Vishvam
The universe itself.
वह जो स्वयं ब्रह्मांड है
Vishnu Sahasranama · Verse 1
The Lord who is the universe, within and around us
विश्वं विष्णुर्वषट्कारो भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः ।
भूतकृद्भूतभृद्भावो भूतात्मा भूतभावनः ॥ १ ॥
The first verse introduces nine names of Lord Vishnu. Together, they move from the vastness of the universe to the quiet presence of the divine within every being.
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What Verse 1 is showing us
One devotional arc: Lord Vishnu is named as the whole universe (Vishvam), the presence pervading it (Vishnuh), and the sacred purpose behind our offerings (Vashatkarah). The verse then turns to time, creation, support, being, the inner Self, and the force that helps life flourish. It is an invitation to meet the divine not only in a temple, but in time, work, life, and the heart.
The nine names in Verse 1
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Name 2
विष्णुः
Vishnuh
He who pervades every atom of existence.
जो हर कण में व्याप्त है
Name 3
वषट्कारः
Vashatkarah
The sacred offering and purposeful action.
जो पवित्र यज्ञ और कर्म है
Name 4
भूतभव्यभवत्प्रभुः
Bhutabhavyabhavatprabhuh
Lord of the past, present, and future.
भूत, वर्तमान और भविष्य के स्वामी
Name 5
भूतकृत्
Bhutakrit
Creator and shaper of all beings.
सभी जीवों के रचयिता
Name 6
भूतभृत्
Bhutabhrit
The sustainer who supports all.
जो सबका पोषण करते हैं
Name 7
भावः
Bhavah
Absolute existence and pure being.
जो स्वयं अस्तित्व है
Name 8
भूतात्मा
Bhutatma
The inner Self of all beings.
सभी जीवों की अंतरात्मा
Name 9
भूतभावनः
Bhutabhavanah
The nurturing force that helps all beings flourish.
जो सभी जीवों का विकास करते हैं
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