Vishnu Sahasranama · Verse 22

The deathless witness, lion of courage, and supreme protector

अमृत्युः सर्वदृक् सिंहः सन्धाता सन्धिमान् स्थिरः ।
अजो दुर्मर्षणः शास्ता विश्रुतात्मा सुरारिहा ॥ २२ ॥

The twenty-second verse celebrates eleven names of Lord Vishnu, revealing the deathless witness, the fearless lion of divine justice, the steadfast unifier of deeds and grace, and the invincible dispeller of darkness.

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What Verse 22 is showing us

One devotional arc: Lord Vishnu is the deathless, timeless reality untouched by mortality (Amrityuh), watching the entire universe as the all-seeing cosmic witness (Sarvadrik). He rises with lion-hearted valor to defend innocence (Simhah), harmonizing actions with their destined fruits (Sandhata), and remaining ever united with His devotees in unbroken love (Sandhiman). Standing as the unshakeable rock of truth amidst changing ages (Sthirah), He is unborn and eternal (Ajah), invincible against every shadow of darkness (Durmarshanah). As the supreme lawgiver and compassionate teacher of dharma (Shasta), His boundless glory is praised throughout all sacred scriptures (Vishrutatma) as the ultimate redeemer who vanquishes every foe of righteousness (Surarihah).

The eleven names in Verse 22

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Name 1

अमृत्युः

Amrityuh

The Deathless One

मृत्युरहित

Name 2

सर्वदृक्

Sarvadrik

The All-Seeing One

सर्वद्रष्टा

Name 3

सिंहः

Simhah

The Supreme Lion

सिंह सदृश पराक्रमी

Name 4

सन्धाता

Sandhata

The Great Uniter

कर्मफल संयोजक

Name 5

सन्धिमान्

Sandhiman

Master of Union

सदा संयुक्त

Name 6

स्थिरः

Sthirah

The Ever Steadfast

सदा अचल

Name 7

अजः

Ajah

The Unborn One

अजन्मा

Name 8

दुर्मर्षणः

Durmarshanah

Invincible to Foes

शत्रुओं हेतु असह्य

Name 9

शास्ता

Shasta

The Righteous Guide

परम मार्गदर्शक

Name 10

विश्रुतात्मा

Vishrutatma

The Celebrated Self

विख्यात परमात्मा

Name 11

सुरारिहा

Surarihah

Slayer of Dark Forces

देव-शत्रु नाशक

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