Name 1
मरीचिः
Marichih
Supreme Effulgence
परम ज्योति
Vishnu Sahasranama · Verse 21
The primordial light, dispeller of ego, and Lord of the golden lotus
मरीचिर्दमनो हंसः सुपर्णो भुजगोत्तमः ।
हिरण्यनाभः सुतपाः पद्मनाभः प्रजापतिः ॥ २१ ॥
The twenty-first verse reveals nine names of Lord Vishnu, guiding us from the primordial effulgence that kindled the universe to the golden lotus of creation and the eternal guardian of all living beings.
Watch and reflect
Choose English or Hindi. The video is intentionally embedded here so you can read the names alongside it; continue on YouTube to save, share, comment, or subscribe.
Playing manually supports a genuine view. Autoplay is intentionally off.
What Verse 21 is showing us
One devotional arc: Lord Vishnu shines as the primordial, supreme effulgence kindling sun and stars (Marichih), subduing all internal and external turmoil with serene mastery (Damanah). In pure, spotless majesty He is the sovereign swan discerning truth from illusion (Hamsah), bearing devotees across existence upon beautiful golden wings (Suparnah), and resting serenely upon the master of sacred serpents (Bhujagottamah). From His radiant golden navel flows the light of creation (Hiranyanabhah), embodying the perfection of sacred austerity (Sutapah). As the cosmic lotus blossoms from His depths to awaken Brahma (Padmanabhah), He protects and nurtures all beings as the eternal father and guardian of life (Prajapatih).
The nine names in Verse 21
Use these deep links to return to a particular name: each card has its own address for sharing or bookmarking.
Name 2
दमनः
Damanah
Gentle Subduer
महान संयमक
Name 3
हंसः
Hamsah
Discerning Swan
विवेकी दिव्य हंस
Name 4
सुपर्णः
Suparnah
Great-Winged One
विशाल पंखों वाले
Name 5
भुजगोत्तमः
Bhujagottamah
Best Among Serpents
सर्पों में श्रेष्ठ
Name 6
हिरण्यनाभः
Hiranyanabhah
Golden-Naveled One
स्वर्णिम नाभि वाले
Name 7
सुतपाः
Sutapah
Deep Ascetic
गहन तपस्वी
Name 8
पद्मनाभः
Padmanabhah
Lotus-Naveled One
कमल-नाभि वाले
Name 9
प्रजापतिः
Prajapatih
Progenitors' Lord
प्रजापतियों के स्वामी
Continue the practice
Read and chantUse the full chanting companion with Sanskrit, transliteration, meanings, pace, and repeat controls.
More verse videosFollow the unfolding Vishnu Sahasranama series on YouTube.
Visual summaries on InstagramSee reels and carousel posts; the published Verse 21 visual summary is linked directly.
The published Verse 21 visual reel is linked directly above so you can explore the companion art and reflections on Instagram.