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Srimate Ramanujaya Nama: Srimad Varavaramunaye Nama:

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Brief meaning of the 1000 Holy Names

Compiled by : Velukkudi Sri U Ve Krishnan Swamy

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The meaning of the thousand holy names given in this book, is based on the glorius commentary, Bhagavad Guna Darpana of Sri Parashara Bhatta. Our sincere thanks to Manalur Veeravalli Sri U Ve Ramanujachariar Swamy, Gnyana Bhakti Bhushana Sri U Ve Satyamurthy Iyengar Swamy, Dr Sri U Ve V V Ramanujam Swamy, whose books on Sri Vishnu Sahasra Nama were of immense help in compiling this work. We also thank Smt. Rekha for her timely help in translating the tamil version of this book to English. We do not find words to express our gratitude to Sri Rajan of RNR Printers, without whose untiring efforts this service of publishing the calendar and this book in large numbers within a short time would not have been possible. Two MP3 cds containing 160 hours of Tamil discourses by Velukkudi Sri U Ve Krishnan Swamy, are given along with this book and the calendar. As these discourses were recorded live about 7 years ago, the quality may not be the best, kindly bear with us.
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Replete with auspicious attributes He permeates and rules all creatures and all things 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Viva - Lord Visnu who is complete with auspicious attributes. Viu - He, who penetrates and enters one and all as the Omni present. Vaakra - He, who controls and directs as per His wishes, and keeps under His control. Bhta-bhavya-bhavat-prabhu - The Lord of all past, present and future beings. Bhtakt - The Creator, by mere resolve, of all beings .

He is all the universe, its creator and destroyer

6. 7. 8. Bhtabht - The Supporter of all things and beings created by Him. Bhva - He, who has as His ever-dependant attributes, all that has been created by Him, like the peacock and its plumage. Bhttm - He is the soul in all that exists, all beings are His body.

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Bhtabhvana - Nourisher and nurturer of all His creations; hence the Supreme Master. Pttm - The Purest Self ; One who is untainted by defects of the sentient and the non-sentient, that constitute His body. Paramtm - The Supreme Soul unlike all others who have. Him as their inner soul, He has no other superior inner soul. Muktnm Paramgati - He, who is the final Goal, that is desired and reached by all the liberated souls. Avyaya - He, who does not part with anyone. One who has reached Him in Vaikuntam does not go back to the cycle of birth. Purua - One who joyously bestows on His liberated souls the perennial enjoyment of His qualities and Himself; Donor par excellence. Sk - One who witnesses with Supreme delight His liberated souls enjoying the Eternal Bliss He has bestowed on them. Ktraja - The knower of the Eternal land where the released souls enjoy Him.

He is blemishless and beyond compare

10. 11.

He who is the desired goal of the muktas

12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

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Akara - One whose attributes never diminish over time, despite being enjoyed by the liberated souls in His celestial abode.

The highway to liberation

18. 19. 20. Yoga - He, who is also the means (upya) to the Goal. Yoga-vidm net - One who leads those who practice bhakti yoga, a different means, also to salvation. Pradhnapurua vara - Supreme Master of the primordial matter and the jivas bound in it. Nrasimhavapu - He, who incarnated as the unique half man half lion. rmn - One with the lustrous man and lion forms beautifully combined. Keava - One with lovely locks of hair and mane. Puruottama - The Supreme amongst the individual souls categorized as bound, liberated and ever-free. Sarva - Sustainer, who is all-in-all. arva - Remover of evils of all that are His body.

I am in everything but I am higher than them

21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

R VIUSAHASRANMA 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. iva - He, who is auspicious and bestows auspiciousness on all.

Sthu - One who is steadfast in blessing everlasting benefits to His devotees. Bhtdi - He, who is eagerly resorted to by all as the Supreme goal. Nidhiravyaya - One who is the inexhaustible treasure. Sambhava - He, who is hidden like treasure and manifests Himself at the appropriate time to His devotees. Bhvana - Savior who, during His manifestations, rejuvenates all by dispelling their obstacles. Bhart - Supporter, who nourishes His devotees by giving them His very self. Prabhava - One whose birth is exalted and of sublime nature that mere contemplation of Him destroys all sins. Prabhu - The All-powerful who even during a fellow-human incarnate, granted salvation, to His foe iupla and His devout gopi Chintayanti. vara - The Supreme ruler who controls all even if He takes an ordinary and simple form. Svayambh - He who manifests Himself by His own free Will and Grace, and not as the result of actions.

R VIUSAHASRANMA 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49.

ambhu - One who pleases His devotees with his Auspicious attributes and Ever appealing form. ditya - Resplendant Lord who resides in the interior of the Sun, lustrous like molten gold. Pukarka - The Lotus-eyed, this being His sole identity as Sovereign Lord of the entire Universe. Mahsvana - He, who is of sacred sound, praised by the Vdas. Andinidhana - He who is Ever-young, one without beginning or end. Dht - The Creator who created Brahma for furtherance of creation. Vidht - He who nurtured and produced Brahma first. Dhturuttama - One who is far superior to Brahma. Aprameya - One who cannot be defined, explained, measured by the senses; even to the Gods. Hkea - The controller of the sense-organs of one and all, Supreme blend of Happiness, Prosperity and Plenty. Padmanbha - He who in His navel the lotus that is the birthplace of Brahma. Amaraprabhuh - The powerful Lord of the gods to whom He delegates their duties of creation and destruction.

R VIUSAHASRANMA 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59.

Vivakarm - The Originator of all actions before and after creation of Brahma. Manu - He, who wills; The Great Thinker who created this Universe with just a small part of His conscience. Tva - The Chiseller who carves out the different forms and names of all beings in this universe. Sthaviha - He, who expands during creation the sentient and non-sentient, that are His body and were atomic during deluge, into the beings created by Him. Sthavira - He, who is Ever existent; Always consistent and constant. Dhruva - He, who is Invincible, uses His form to create, but whos innate nature does not change. Agrhyah - One who is beyond the realisation of all; who cannot be enticed by intelligence. vata - Tireless in His actions of creation, protection and destruction, He is Eternal. Ka - He, who is always in a state of Bliss, indulging in His three roles as play. Lohitka - One with eyes red like the beautiful lotus in fresh bloom, caused by these activities.

R VIUSAHASRANMA 60. 61. 62. 63. 64.

Pratardana - The Destroyer who consumes and consolidates within Himself the entire universe during the deluge. Prabhta - He, who is affluent, enriched with the eternal Bliss of His Abode, even when all the worlds disappear during the deluge. Trikakuddhma - The Radiant One who has r Vaikunam, thrice bigger than the transitory temporary world as His permanent Abode, . Pavitram - He, who is Purity incarnate without flaws. Magalam param - One who is the Embodiment of Supreme Auspiciousness, diametrically opposite to all that is of a blemish. na - The universal Supreme Ruler. Prada - The life-giver; Giver of strength to the ever-free, souls to experience His glory and serve Him. Pra - He who is Life, is dear like Life to the ever-free souls whose minds are rivetted in Him. Jyea - One who is the First and foremost; and hence the oldest. rea - He, who is praised by the ever-free souls.

He is greater than the bhaktas and the muktas

65. 66. 67. 68. 69.

R VIUSAHASRANMA 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

Prajpati - Lord of the ever-free souls in vaikuntam, who are superior to the bound souls; He willingly accepts their service. Hirayagarbha - He, who lives in a sublime Eternal Abode that is pure and lustrous like gold. Bhgarbha - Protector of His divine spouse Bhma Devi (Earth) like a child in a womb; rescuing Her from under the seas as Varha incarnate. Mdhava - He, who is inseparable from His consort Lakshmi. Madhusdhan - The slayer of the demon Madhu ; Destroyer of all evil forces. vara - The Absolute Ruler whose Will is true and beyond impediments. Vikram - He, who is most Powerful and capable of clearing all opposition. Dhanv - The Unparalleled wielder of the bow rga, befitting His unsurpassed valor. Medhv - One who has the most powerful knowledge; The Omniscient, befitting His Glory. Vikrama - He, who has Garuda, personification of the Vedas, as His exclusive mount, to move about at His Will and pleasure. Krama - One who is highly prosperous in Paramapada, His Celestial Abode, The All-pervading God.

R VIUSAHASRANMA 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86.

Anuttama - He, who is unsurpassed. Durdhara - Unfathomable like the ocean, Lord of the Universe, cannot be influenced, disturbed or conquered. Ktaja - He, who is grateful to His devotees however meager their worship. Kti - One who kindles the virtuous acts of His devotees. tmavn - The Supreme Master, who possesses the souls who perform Dharma as wealth. Sura - The Lord of all the gods including Brahma.

He is the means and the end; He is the medicine and the feast
87. 88. 89. 90. 91. araa - The means for one and all to attain Him. arma - One who is Bliss and a sweet goal. Vivaret - One who is the seed, root cause and usherer of the Universe; He creates the senses for His service alone. Prajbhava - The Abode of all living beings; The final Goal to be reached using the limbs and senses given by Him. Aha - One who never forsakes anyone; who is like the Day that awakens people from ignorance.

R VIUSAHASRANMA 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99.

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Samvatsara - He,who lives in the heart of His devotees to lend them His helping hand; Giver of intellect for them to reach His shore. Vyla - One who assures and accepts His devotees by sending His representatives to them. Pratyaya - One who provides confidence to His devotees to whom He is Everreliable. Sarva darana - He, who displays Himself with all His Glory to His devotees. Aja - He who removes all obstacles in the path to reach Him for His devotees. Sarvvara - One who reaches all who surrender to Him without analyzing their qualification. Sidda - He, who is Himself an established, independant means to reach Him. Siddhi - He, who is the result of all virtues performed.

100. Sarvdi - The Supreme Source for granting to His devotees, bounties high and low as sought by them. 101. Acyuta - He, who never separates Himself from His devotees who surrender to Him.

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102. Vkapi - He who manifested as the Varha incarnate, a personification of virtues. 103. Ameytm - He, whose Grace (what He bestows) to His devotees is beyond measure. 104. Sarvayoga vinissta - One who is attained by all means. 105. Vasu - One who dwells in the hearts of His devotees, even if their love for Him is a mere fragment. 106. Vasuman - He, who cherishes His devotees as a valuable treasure. 107. Satya - One who is well disposed to fulfill all the wishes of His devotees. 108. Samtm - The Impartial one, whose treats all His devotees without discrimination. 109. Sammita - He, who is subservient to His devotees. 110. Sama - One who treats all His devotees equally; who is of uniform disposition, not differentiating them as old or new. 111. Amogha - One with whom contact is never futile; bhakti is never fruitless. 112. Puarkka - One who is like the eye to the residents of pundarika (ri Vaikuntam). 113. Vakarm - One whos righteous actions induce us in the right path. 114. Vkti - One who is an embodiment of dharma; cool and refreshing like elixir. 115. Rudra - One who moves His devotees to tears (of joy) ending their misery.

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Bahuir - He, who is multi-headed like Adisesha. Babhru - The Supporter, in His form as Adisesha, bears the entire world. Vivayoni - One who embraces His devotees to Himself. ucirav - He, who listens to the pure words of His devotees in the form of their prayers. 120. Amta - The Bestower of liberation, who is inexhaustively sweet to His devotees who are never satiated seeing Him. 121. vatasthu - He, who is Eternal and steadfast, unlike the elixir of the Gods which can be tasted only once. 122. Varroha - One who is the most supreme object of attainment.

Six Qualities
123. Mahtap - One who possesses Infinite knowledge. 124. Sarvaga - He, who has the supreme strength to conslidate in Him, all that has been retracted during deluge. 125. Sarvavit - The All-Bountiful; He who obtains all back again, through re-creation after the deluge. 126. Bhnu - He, who is unchanged even during this creation.

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127. Vivaksena - One who has the power to hold an army for the protection of the universe. 128. Janrdana - The Splendorous one who destroys the wicked without external aid.

The threefold duties of the three

129. Veda - One who grants the vedas. 130. Vedavit - He, who fully and correctly comprehends the Vdas. 131. Avyaga - He who knows completely the six limbs of the Vedas - phonetics, grammar, metrics, lexicon, astronomy/astrology and manual of rituals. 132. Vedga - One who has the Vdas as His body. 133. Vedavit - One who is realised throught he vedas; One who makes people practice the rites in the Vdas and and hence attain Him. 134. Kavi - One who assimilates everything beyond ordinary perception with exceptional fore-sight. 135. Lkdhyaka - Lord Superintendent, who closely observes the subjects in the world who are eligible to practice Dharma. 136. Surdhyaka - He who perceives the gods who are appeased by the participants of Dharma.

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137. Dharmdhyaka - Master of dharma, One who knows its fruit and grants it. 138. Ktkta - The Granter of fruits of this world as well as that of the Eternal world.

The four qualities of the four

139. Caturtm - One whose Self has a four-fold manifestation as Vsudva, Sakaaa, Pradyumna and Aniruddha. 140. Caturvyha - One who is in the four mental stages of development of the worshipper state of being awake, dream, deep sleep and complete realisation. 141. Caturdamra - One who, as Paravsudva, has four canine teeth (identity of the Supreme soul). 142. Chaturbhuja - One with four arms in the transcendental form of Paravsudva. 143. Bhrjiu - The Ever Resplendent, Radiant one to those who worship Him. 144. Bhojanam - One who is the object of enjoyment to His devotees, like food that is as appetizing as ambrosia. 145. Bhokt - The Enjoyer, who rejoices the offerings made by His devotees out of pure Love. 146. Sahiu - One who forgives readily the sins committed knowingly and unknowingly by His devotees.

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Sri Mahavishnu (the first avatar)

147. Jagaddija - He, who is the first born of the Trinity, as Mah Viu. 148. Anagha - The Sinless, untainted one even if born in this earthly world. 149. Vijaya - He, who is Victory Incarnate, and makes Brahma and Rudra victorious in their duties of creation and destruction. 150. Jet - The Conqueror who makes Brahma and Rudra carry out the duties ordained by Him. 151. Vivayoni - The Cause of the Universe in its emergence, sustenance and dissolution. 152. Punarvasu - One who lives as the Inner soul of Brahma, Rudra and all other gods.

Sri Vamana Avatar

153. Upendra - One who appeared as the last of the dityas, as Aditis twelth son; the younger brother of Indra. 154. Vmana - The Dwarf Incarnate who bestows happiness to those who worship Him. 155. Prmu - One who immediately grew tall and, as Trivikrama, measured the world with His feet. 156. Amogha - One whose acts are never fruitless; He extended His sublime Grace to Bali and Indr at the same time, without discrimination.

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157. uchi - The Purest one who does not expect anything in return for all that He does and gives. 158. rjita - One with the power to subdue Mahabalis son, Marici. 159. Atndra - One who is superior to Indra even though younger than him. 160. Sagraha - He, who is easily comprehended by genuine devotees. 161. Sarga - He, who grew as huge as Trivikrama to make His lotus feet accessible to His devotees. 162. Dhttm - One who is a balm to all the souls by giving Himself to support them. 163. Niyama - He, who subdues the enemies of His devotees. 164. Yama - Remover of obstacles to His devotees; The Inner Controller.

The manifest protector, the Lord of surpassing beauty and sweetness

165. Vedya - He, who can be realized by everyones senses due to His simple manifestations. 166. Vaidya - One who knows the art of releaving His devotees of birth. 167. Sad yog - One who is always awake to protect His devotees. 168. Vrah - The slayer of strong men of wicked nature who try to hinder devotees, by evil and false arguments, from reaching Him.

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169. Mdhava - The Proclaimer of the true knowledge of Himself as the Supreme Being. 170. Madhu - One who is like honey to His true devotees.

The general auspicious qualities

171. Atndriya - He, who is beyond comprehension by the sense organs which are our means of comprehension. 172. Mahmya - One who conceals (envelops) Himself in My, the blinding screen, from those who are not devoted to Him. 173. Mahotsha - He, who is of great enthusiasm. 174. Mahbala - The Omnipotent; one with Immense power, without need for external assistance. 175. Mahbuddhi - He, of infinite knowledge who comprehends all things, at all places, at all times, at once. 176. Mahavrya - One without change. 177. Mah akti - One with utmost Power to mould prakti which is part of His own body to create the world, like the spider that secretes its web and finally consumes it again.

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178. Mah dyuthi - The Ever Splendorous one, luminous to the extent that the suns radiance is small in comparison. 179. Anirdeyavapu - He, who possesses a Super Form of incomparable Excellence that defies description. 180. rmn - The most Beautiful one, adorned with an array of jewels of rare Excellence, worthy of His divine body. 181. Ameytm - He, who is the Supreme Majesty, unfathomable like the deep ocean.

The actions that match the avatar

182. Mahdridht - The bearer of the great mountain Mandara during the epoch-making churning of the milk-ocean. 183. Mahevsa - The wielder of the mighty bow Srang; The dexterous Discharger of great arrows 184. Mahbhart - The bearer of the earth with ease. 185. rnivsa - He, who bears in His chest Sri Mahalakshmi, who emerged from the milk-ocean. 186. Sat gati - The Ultimate Goal for all spiritual seekers; The Refuge of the pious. 187. Anirudda - The Irresistible one; Charismatic and Ever charming.

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Hamsavatara (swan manifestation)

188. Surnanda - One who delights the Devas by dispelling their distress. 189. Govinda - The Benefactor; Recipient of praise from the devas. 190. Govidmpati - The Lord of those who know the Vdas. 191. Marci - Ray of Light who shows His impeccable form to even those who are blind from birth. 192. Damana - He, who is the Dispeller of the sufferings of worldly life with His radiance. 193. Hamsa - He, the Incarnate of the pure Swan. 194. Supraa - One possessing charming feathered wings, that can lead all souls to the other shore across the ocean of samsra.

Padmanabha avatar (the one with the navel / lotus)

195. Bhujagottama - The Supreme master, who reclines on the couch, which is the body of serpent Adiea, in limitless splendor. 196. Hirayanbha - One who has a beautiful navel with a golden hue. 197. Sutap - One who is aware of all that He has absorbed within Him. 198. Padmanbha - One who has an eight-petalled lotus emerging from His navel.

R VIUSAHASRANMA 199. Prajpati - The Lord of all beings including Brahma.

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Sri Narasimha Avatar (man-lion manifestation)

200. Amtyu - He, who is the foe of god of death ; an enemy to Hiranya, who is comparable to death. 201. Sarvadk - The Impartial Judge, who sees friend, foe and arbitrator as equal. 202. Simha - He, who has the form of man-lion, Narasimha. 203. Sandht - One who even while He killing Hiraya, embraced Prahld. 204. Sandhimn - He, who is inseparably associated with His devotees. 205. Sthira - One who is firmly attached to His devotees turning a blind eye to their faults. 206. Aja - The Unborn or Birthless as He emerged from a pillar. 207. Durmaraa - The Unassailable one whose sight cannot be tolerated by enemies. 208. st - One who is the Chastiser of the wicked. 209. Viruttm - One whose actions as narasimha can be heard with astonishment. 210. Surrih - The Slayer of the Hiranya, enemy of the Gods.

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Matsyavatar (The Fish manifestation)

211. Guru gurutama - One who taught Brahma; Preceptors Preceptor (teachers Teacher). 212. Dhma - Savior, as Matsya, during the deluge,steered the boat carrying the seeds of all mobile and stationary objects; abode of the sentient and non-sentient. 213. Satya - Personification of Truth, who is true to His devotees like Manu who sought refuge in Him during the deluge. 214. Satyaparkrama - One of unfailing valor; genuinely gallant to Manu. 215. Nimia - One whose eyes are closed towards the enemies of His devotees. 216. Animia - He, who always keeps His eyes open to bless His devotees. 217. Sragv - He who is always adorned with the garland Vaijayanti, made of five divine gems - pearl,ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamond. 218. Vcaspati - The Lord of Speech, since He explained the Vedas through Matsyapura. 219. Udradh - He, of broad disposition for the welfare of all. 220. Agra - One who leads His devotees to the highest abode, Sri Vaikuntam. 221. Grman - He who leads His devotees to the liberated and ever-free souls in Vaikuntam.

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222. rmn - One whose wealth is His lotus eyes; Nurtures all by his sight, like a fish nurturing its fry. 223. Nyya - The Just one, who does what is right for His devotees. 224. Net - The Great Redeemer who fulfills the requests of His devotees, as in the Fish incarnate. 225. Samraa - One who performs acts that are sweet to His devotees.

The holy names enumerated in the Srisukta

226. Sahasra mrdh - One who is of thousand (countless) heads. 227. Vivtm - One who pervades the universe by His knowledge and power. 228. Sahasrka - One with innumerable eyes. 229. Sahasra pt - One with countless (infinite) Divine feet. 230. vartana - He, who turns the wheel of worldly life, time and space. 231. Nivtttm - He, who has unique essential nature in all His glory, as His Celestial Abode is thrice larger than the world we live in. 232. Samvta - He, who remains hidden to the unenlightened in whom the quality of tamas predominates.

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233. Sampramardana - The Dispeller of the darkness of Tamgua, for those who take refuge in Him. 234. Aas-samvartaka - One who swirls the discus of time, that has divisions such as day, fortnight and month. 235. Vahni - The Supporter of The Universe in the form of the supreme ether. 236. Anila - The Bestower of life-breath (prana vayu). 237. Dharadhara - The Supreme ruler, Bearer of the Earth by His Divine Will. 238. Suprasda - The Granter of favors to those who request Him. 239. Prasanntm - The Ever-Serene one who is Calm and Composed as He is free from unfulfilled desires. 240. Vivask - One who creates the Universe out of sheer kindness, paying no heed to the flaws and crimes of the souls. 241. Vivabhugvibhu - One spread throughout the universe as The Universal Protector 242. Satkart - He, who honors the good. 243. Satkta - He, who is worshipped by the good; Lord Rm accepted offerings by abari, an earnest devotee. 244. Sdhu - One who fulfills whatever His devotees desire; be it as a Messenger or a Charioteer.

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245. Jahnu - One who conceals His Greatness from those who indulge in envy and enemity 246. Nryaa - The Supreme abobe of the vast multitude of the sentient and the nonsentient; One who is the inner soul of all 247. Nara - One whose possessions, the sentient and the non-sentient, are eternal.

I am you and you are My possession

248. Asankhyeya - One whose is Infinite, since His attributes, names, forms and possessions are innumerable 249. Aprameytm - He, of Immeasurable nature as He pervades the countless things inside and out. 250. Viia - One who is of unique Exaltation since He has no personal aspirations or attachments. 251. iakt - He, who imbibes good virtues in His devotees 252. uci - The Perfect and Purest one who cleanses His devotees of all flaws 253. Siddhrtha - One who is in possession of all that is desirable and auspicious; His Greatness, Grandeur and Glory 254. Siddhasakalpa - He who achieves whatever He Wills and attains whatever He wishes.

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255. Siddhida - Bestower of eight super-human powers - to become miniscule, huge, light, stout and ability to read, persuade and control peoples minds. 256. Siddhisdhana - He who has the means to reach Him (bhakti) itself as a sweet one. 257. Vh - One who shines in the form of Dharma, who makes the day the devotees reach Him an auspicious one. 258. Vabha - He, who showers His cool nectarean Grace on those who are scorched by the heat of worldly bondage. 259. Viu - The who pervades all by showering His Grace on those who seek Him. 260. Vaparv - He, who has provided the steps of Dharma to reach Him. 261. Vodara - One who has Dharma as His belly, satiated by the offerings from His devotees. 262. Vardhana - One keeps His devotees in His belly and nourishes them, like a mother. 263. Vardhamna - He, who grows, as He watches with pride, the growth of His devotees. 264. Vivikta - He, who is unique, whose activities are extraordinary as above. 265. rutisgara - He, who is to the Vedas, what the sea is to rivers. 266. Subhuja - One with auspicious shoulders that bear the burden of His devotees.

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267. Durdhara - The Irresistable one, who has the unstoppable speed of the sea. 268. Vgm - The nectarean Orator who has the Vedas as His speech and is praised by the them. 269. Mahendra - He, who possesses the unparallelled, unmeasuable wealth of being the Supreme Ruler. 270. Vasuda - The Giver of wealth, to those like Kubra who aspire for it. 271. Vasu - He, who offers Himself as wealth, to those who are devout, like the Azhwars.

The cosmic form (visvaroopa) that exhibits His splendor

272. Naikarpa - He, of Infinite forms. 273. Bhadrpa - He, whose each form is all-pervading and enormous. 274. ipivia - He, who pervades all by permeating the rays of light; He who enters penetrates the body like the rays of the sun. 275. Prakana - One who exhibits Himself to His devotees who long for it. 276. Oja-tejo-dyuti-dhara - One who is endowed with strength, vigor and brilliance all at once.

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277. Praktm - He, of a nature that is apparent to all, even the dumb-witted. 278. Pratpana - He, who scorches His enemies. 279. dda - The Magnificent One who is Ever plentiful, like the ocean on a full-moon night, with its tidal waves. 280. Spakara - The Ever Bountiful, whose Glory is revealed through the Vdas. 281. Mantra - He, who protects those who meditate on Him. 282. Candrmu - He, who possesses the refreshing rays of the moon which dispel the fatigue of those meditating on Him. 283. Bhskara dyuti - He, who is resplendent like the rays of the sun and scorches His enemies. 284. Amtmdbhava - The source of the moons nectarean rays. 285. Bhnu - One who invests the Sun with a part of His luminosity. 286. aabindu - He who discards the evil-minded ruthlessly and with ease. 287. Surevara - The Lord of the gods. 288. Ouadha - One who is the Medicine which cures the disease of samsra. 289. Jagata stu - He, who is the barrier keeping apart the good and the bad.

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290. Satya dharma parkrama - One whose Auspicious qualities and playful pranks sustain the world. 291. Bhtabhavya bhavanntha - One who possesses the aforesaid glory in the past, present and future. 292. Pavana - He, who moves everywhere like the Wind. 293. Pvana - The Purifier, who imparts sanctity to all-purifying Ganges herself. 294. Anala - He who is insatiate in bestowing benefits to His devotees. 295. Kmah - The Destroyer of worldly desires in His devotees. 296. Kmakt - One who fulfils the desires of all souls as per their wishes. 297. Knta - He, who magnetizes all with His Supreme charismatic form. 298. Kma - He, who is the most lovable by virtue of His generosity and simplicity. 299. Kmaprada - The Granter of wishes, be it unstable wealth or the ever-stable Himself, according to individual desires. 300. Prabu - He, who captivates the eyes and hearts of His devotees by aforesaid qualities.

A baby boy on a banyan leaf

301. Yugdikt - The One who protects the universe during the deluge by keeping it in His belly, and then begins creation marking the beginning of a yuga (aeon).

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302. Yugvarta - He, who revolves the yugas, each with its own qualities, repeatedly. 303. Naikamya - He, of many wondrous deeds, like the charming infant who swallowed all the worlds, afloat on a tender banyan leaf without moorings, in the vast ocean. 304. Mahana - He, who is a voracious eater since He swallows the entire Universe at the time of Deluge. 305. Adya - He, who is beyond human comprehension, of even eminent sages like Mrkany. 306. Vyaktarpa - Though enigmatic, He manifests Himself in forms that are distinct and comprehendable to Mrkany and others, upon request. 307. Sahasrajit - The Conqueror of the thousand aeons of deluge, lying in yganidra. 308. Anantajit - One whose Glory is endless, limitless and countless. 309. Ia - One who is liked alike by everyone. 310. Aviia - One who is liked by all, borne by Him in His belly during the deluge, like a mother by the infant 311. iea - He, who is dear even to eminent persons, adored and coveted by them 312. ikhand - One whose tresses are shining and sublime: His own Glory is His ornament

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314. Va - He, who drenches His devotees who are scorched by the heat of samsara with his nectarean luminosity.

Parasurama? Or is He the icon of anger?

315. Krodhah - He, who gave up His anger, that caused the destruction of the wicked Katriya kings for twenty-one generations 316. Krodhakt - He, who exhibited His anger earlier on to destroy the unrighteous Katriya kings 317. Kart - He, who killed Krtivrya who provoked His anger 318. Vivabhu - The Destroyer of evil, whose arms are utilised for the good of the world 319. Mahdhara - The Supporter of the world, saving the Earth of the burden of the wicked 320. Acyuta - He, who does not decline from His status, despite repeated incarnates 321. Prathita - One who is The most Famous 322. Pra - The Life-Breath of all His devotees.

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The Tortoise that supports all

323. Prada - The Life- Giver; He imparted the required strength and stamina to the dvas to churn the milk ocean 324. Vsavnuja - One who was born as the the younger brother of Vsava or Indra to fetch him the elixir that he desired 325. Apm nidhi - The Sustainer of the waters of the ocean, when it was churned 326. Adhina - The Greatest Support to Mandara mountain, that acted as the churning rod, to prevent it from sinking 327. Apramatta - The Vigilant who guards and protects His devotees 328. Pratiita - One who is Self-reliant, not needing support form anyone else 329. Skanda - He, who destroys the evil doers 330. Skandadhara - The Supporter of Skanda who is the Commander-in-chief of the army of the Gods 331. Dhurya - The sole prop (pillar of strength) who supports the whole world 332. Varada - The Bestower of boons to the gods 333. Vyuvhana - He who makes air (the life-breath of the world) move.

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The attributes of Vasudeva

334. Vsudeva - The Dweller in all beings; like the rays of the sun that illumine the universe and the mother-bird that covers its young ones, he embraces the universe. 335. Brihadbhnu - One who shines with the brilliance of a million suns with profuse lustre. 336. dideva - The First Deity to whom the world is His sporting arena and creation His game. 337. Purandara - One who destroys the cities of the Asuras. 338. Aoka - The Dispeller of sorrows like delusion and hunger. 339. Traa - The Rescuer of all fears, of enemies, thieves and disease. 340. Tra - The Savior who pacifies His devotees about the fears of conception, birth, old age and death. 341. ra - The Valiant who always succeeds in the above ventures. 342. ouri - He, who is the valiant Vasudvas son. 343. Janevara - The Lord of the people who are born. 344. Anukla - One who is easily accessible to his devotees despite His peerless Supremacy.

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345. atvarta - He, who has unsubsiding, constantly growing whirlpools of wealth.

The form of Vasudeva

346. Padm - He who carries the lotus in His hand for play. 347. Padmanibhekaa - One who blesses with His lotus-like blossomed eyes. 348. Padmanbha - One with a blossomed lotus in His navel. 349. Aravindka - He, who has lovely lotus-like eyes. 350. Padmagarba - He who is installed in the lotus-like hearts of His worshippers. 351. arrabht - One who nurtures His devotees, who are His own body.

The wealth of Vasudeva

352. Mahaddhi - He, of immense riches to protect the well being of His devotees. 353. dda - One who has an euphoric sense of well being when His devotees are prosperous; Lord Rma felt happy only after crowning Vibhaa as king of Lanka. 354. Vddhtm - He, who makes aforesaid Magnificence small enough to fit into the palm of His hand, when compared to his superlative inherent nature. 355. Mahka - He, whose vehicle is Garua, the very embodiment of the Vdas.

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356. Garua-dhvaja - He, who has Garua as His unique symbol on His banner. This is a mark of the supreme Lord. 357. Atula - One who is beyond compare, Unparallelled Supreme God. 358. arabha - The destroyer of those who violate ethics prescribed in the Vedas. 359. Bhma - The Formidable one, who instills fear in those who violate Him; even the gods duly discharge the functions assigned to them. 360. Samayaja - The knower of the appropriate time His devotees need him. 361. Havir hari - He, who bestows Himself to His devotees, accepts their sacrificial offerings and redeems them of their sins.

Vasudevan the Consort of Mahalakshmi

362. Sarva-lakana-lakanya - He, who is the abode of Goddess Lakshmi, and hence is associated with the unique characteristic of the Supreme Being. 363. Lakmvn - He, who is always with Lakshmi inseparably poised in His chest. 364. Samitijaya - He, who is victorious in battles (He conquers the conflicts and turmoil in the minds of His devotees). 365. Vikara - He, who never wanes; His love for His devotees never diminishes.

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366. Rohita - He, of black hue, whose eyes, palms and feet are as red as the inside of the lotus due to the presence of Lakshmi. He is the dark cloud and She is the flash of lightning. 367. Mrga - He, who is ever sought after by His devotees. 368. Hetu - The Sole Cause for the realization of the desires of His devotees. 369. Dmodara - He, who has a garland, Dmam, of numerous worlds, in His belly; One who was tied around His waist by Yada, which shows His adaptability to His devotees. 370. Saha - He, who is tolerant, to the extent of being chastised, chided, threatened and tied by Yada, though He is the Lord of Lakshmi. 371. Mahdhara - The bearer of the Earths burden. 372. Mahbhga - One whose Hand was sought after by many a queen - Rukumii, Satyabhma and many gpis, for His unsurpassed Beauty. 373. Vegavn - One who is quick in manifesting His prowess as the Supreme Lord of the Universe even as a child in human form. 374. Amita- aana - The voracious Eater; Extensive Diner who ate all that was offered by the cowherds, to Indra, as appeasement.

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375. Udbhava - He, who removes the bondage of samsra of those devotees, who ponder over Him being bound by Yada. 376. Kobaa - The Creator of commotion within the binding primordial matter and the bound sould, at the time of creation. 377. Deva - He, who plays and makes the souls also play. 378. rgarbha - He, who has Lakshmi always with Him in His sport. 379. Paramevara - The Supreme Ruler, inseparable from His consort, Lakshmi. 380. Karaa - The Instrument for all activities (such as seeing, hearing); Lord Nryaa is the eye and the object seen by it; One who is the instrument to reach Himself.

He is the instrument, the cause and the prime mover

381. Kraa - The Cause, who makes all senses and sense organs to function. 382. Kart - One who acts for all souls, with their pleasures and pains being His utmost concern. 383. Vikart - One who is free form pleasures and pains Himself even though He shares the same with all His souls. Is sympathy considered a sin? 384. Gahana - He, who is deep and unfathomable, in thinking of the pains and pleasures of His devotees as His.

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Dhruva and the stellar sphere

386. Vyavasyah - The Pivot of the planets and stars, and to whom they are bound. 387. Vyavastna - He, who is The Basis for the division of Time. 388. Sasthna - The one in whom all things have their ultimate end. 389. Sthnada - The Bestower of the Supreme Abode, who gave the Eternal superior place for Dhruva. 390. Dhruva - The Ever-lasting Lord who made Dhruva Eternal and famous.

Rama who can revive the dead

391. Parardhi - As Lord Rma, He is of super abundant affluence. 392. Parama-spaa - The Supreme soul whose Greatness is explicit. 393. Tua - He, who feels contented as Lord Rma, son of Daaratha in human form, than as the Supreme Lord and Master. 394. Pua - He, who is a treasury of all auspicious attributes. 395. Subhekana - The Auspicious eyed; Whoever has not seen Lord Rma or seen by Him, is condemned (even He stands self-condemned).

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396. Rma - He, who delights and charms everyone with His Exquisite form and charming disposition. 397. Virma - He, before whom all pale into insignificance; Celestials like Brahma who grant boons, recipients like Rvaa and the boons themselves are powerless before Lord Rma, the Supreme God. 398. Virata - One who is Unattached to power and kingship. Mrga - He, who is sought after by sages like Bhradvja (* If read as virajo-margah The Unattached One who shows the faultless path). 399. Neya - He, who lets Himself be governed by His devotees, especially loving sages. 400. Naya - He, who draws sages towards Himself, protecting them like the womb. 401. Anaya - He, who cannot be spirited away by His enemies. 402. Vra - The Valiant one who strikes terror in His opponents, especially the Rkasas. 403. aktimat reha - One who is more superior than the powerful gods (devas). 404. Dharma - Virtue Incarnate who supports all souls by bestowing their desires. 405. Dharmavid uttama - The foremost among sages who are conscious of dharma.

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406. Vaikunha - One who draws His devotees towards Him, without making hem drift away. 407. Purua - The Purifier who burns all sins; Pioneer of everything mobile and stationary 408. Pra - The Life-breath. 409. Prada - The Imparter of Liveliness, when Lord Rma left Aydhya, all the trees wilted. 410. Praama - He, who is revered and deserves to be worshipped. 411. Pritu - He, of great reputation and centre of all fame. 412. Hiraya garbha - He, who is enshrined in the hearts of all, treasured more than gold; even those after the time of the manifestations. 413. atrughna - He, who controls the senses of His devotees meditating on Him, with His arrow of knowledge. 414. Vypta - He who has widespread concern for all without disparity. 415. Vyu - He who moves like the wind towards His devotees, be it abaris cottage, Guhas place or Sage Bhradvjas ra. 416. Adhokaja - He who never gets diminished in Greatness or Grandeur similar to the glory of the vast seas.

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417. tu - The Lord with an array of successive auspicious qualities having an exhilarating impact on His devotees. 418. Sudarana - He, of a delightful appearance that induces happiness in those who see Him; Even those ignorant of Lord Rma find His exquisite form a joy to treasure . 419. Kla - One who draws one and all unto Himself by His virtuous qualities. 420. Parame - He, who resides in the Supreme Abode, Sri Vaikuntam, after vanquishing the wicked as Rma incarnate. 421. Parigraha - Lord Rma, who accepts people and trees of Ay ,on His ascent to His celestial abode from here, there and everywhere, exemplifying His care and concern.

Kalki avatara
422. Ugra - The All powerful Almighty,who is Formidable and furious to the enemies of Right code of conduct. 423. Samvatsara - He, who resides in the Pta lka reclining on Ananta awaiting the right time for His manifestation armed with lethal weapons to destroy evil. 424. Daka - He,who is quick in action to exterminate the evil doers when Kali age ends. 425. Virma - One who provides rest to all beings who are exhausted by their sinful acts, in the form of terrible suffering.

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426. Vivadakia - He, who is always kind and compassionate to the good and the wicked. 427. Vistra - He, who will usher in the Kta yuga spreading the sanctity of the Vdas, after suppressing the era of unrighteousness as Kalki incarnate. 428. Sthvarasthu - He, who is tranquil after establishing Dharma in Kta yuga, as indicated above. 429. Prama - He, through His Eternal Fountain of knowledge, imparts Dharma to His devotees in Kta yuga. 430. Bjamavyaya - He, who is the Imperishable seed for the growth of Dharma in Kta yuga. 431. Arta - He, who is Himself the reward for those solely devoted to Him. 432. Anartha - He, who is not the goal for those unevolved souls who ask for petty favors and insignificant wishes to be fulfilled. 433. Mahkoa - He, who has inexhaustible Treasure, the Nava Nidhis- ankha, Padma, Mahpadma, Makara, Kacchapa, Mukunda, Kunda, Nla and Kharva, to bestow on His devotees. 434. Mahbhoga - He, from whom all objects of great enjoyment can be had.

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435. Mahdhana - One who is an immeasurable and unlimited treasure trove.

The stars and the simsumara wheel

436. Anirvinna - The Ever-Optimist, who never tires to reform His devotees who aspire for lesser or inferior wealth. 437. Sthavia - He, of immeasurable size in the form of famous cluster of stars, known as imumracakra. 438. Bhu - The All-supporter of earth and sky as Dhruva. 439. Dharma-ypa - He, who is united with dharma. 440. Mahmakha - He, who has Dharma as His head and Sacred sacrifice as His limb. 441. Nakatranemi - He, who makes the stars move and revolve. 442. Nakatr - He, who is the Sustainer of stars ensuring their movement. 443. Kama - He, with effortless ease bears the burden of the entire Universe. 444. Kma - He, who appears worn out during the interim Deluge when the other stars upto Dhruva disappear.

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445. Samhana - He who assigns one and all to their respective posts after the Deluge, and at the time of fresh creation.

Yajna svaroopi
446. Yaja - He, who is the Sacrifice and the remuneration paid to the participants for services rendered; He who provides the fruits of the yaga. 447. Ijya - He, who is worshipped as Indra by those who seek lesser gains 448. Mahejya - He, who is the only object of worship by those with exclusive devotion unlike the above category 449. Kratu - One who is worshipped through sacrifices like the five Mahyajas 450. Sattram - Protector of the good, He who is worshipped by the sacrifice called sattra that lasts from 13 to 100 days.

Nara-Narayana Avataram
451. Satgati - The Ultimate refuge of the pious and sttvik souls 452. Sarvadari - He who witnesses all in minute detail, practice of both Pravtti and Nirvtti dharma 453. Nivtttm - He, whose mind is turned away from worldly desires, Incarnated as Nara and Nryaa, propogators of Nirvtti dharma

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455. Jnam uttamam - He, who is Supreme Knowledge, propagator of Pancartra stras, and throught them the Vaiava dharma 456. Suvrata - One who is untainted by actions (karma), but out of good will has resolved to perform rites, as a pioneer to others.

The Elixir that churned the Milky Ocean

457. Sumukha - One with a charming serene face during the distribution of elixir. 458. Skma - He who is subtle and comprehensible only in meditation; He whose thoughts could not be understood by the asuras when He distributed the elixir. 459. Sughoa - One with the celebrated voice which are the upaniads; He who is praised by the gods and the asuras. 460. Sukhada - The Bestower of supreme Bliss to those in the path of meditation 461. Suht - The good hearted one, even to those who dont think of Him or the nondevotees 462. Manohara - He who bewitched the asuras in the form of Mhini assumed by Him.

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463. Jitakroda - He who destroys the desires and anger of His devotees; He who conquered as Mohini, the angry asuras who were bewildered by His enchanting form 464. Vrabhu - He, who decked with precious jewels in over one thousand arms, which vie with one another in their splendor, while churning the ocean of milk 465. Vidraa - He who cut sinners including Rahu with His celestial weapons 466. Svpana - Those who were not killed were lulled to sleep by His sweet glances and nectarian smile 467. Svavaa - He, who after lullabying the asuras to sleep, savors His time with the devas. 468. Vypi - He, who pervades all, including Mandara mountain and the snake vasuki, with His strength and stamina to churn the cean 469. Naiktm - He, who took diverse forms as Vishnu, Tortoise, Mohini to churn the ocean of milk. 470. Naika karma kt - He who performs diverse acts like churning the milk ocean, supporting the mountain and distributing the elixir.

The Icon of Dharma

471. Vatasara - He who resides in all beings to stabilise their final goal.

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472. Vatsala - One who showers tender loving care to all those who surrender unto Him, like a cow to its calf. 473. Vats - He who possesses lots of children whom He protects. 474. Ratnagarba - He who is in possession of abundant wealth, to provide to His devotees. 475. Dhanevara - He, who is the quick giver of possessions to those who seek it. 476. Dharmagup - He who ensures that wealth provided by Him, not to be put to ill use and thus protects dharma. 477. Dharmakit - He, who grants opulence only to those who follow dharma; He induces everyone to follow the path of dharma. 478. Dharm - He who has dharma as the common instrument for all His acts. 479. Sat - He, Supreme God, to whom Eternal existence and auspicious qualities are innate. 480. Sadakaram - He, whose compassion and auspicious attributes never diminish or moderate; In fact are always in abundance. 481. Asat - He, who keeps the evil doers in material bondage; He, who is non-existent for those who do not follow the path of dharma. 482. Asatkaram - He, who keeps the wicked in age-long misery.

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483. Avijt - He, who not only overlooks the innumerable sins of His devotees but also enjoys them like the mother of an errant child. 484. Sahasrmu - He, who has a thousand (unlimited) rays of knowledge 485. Vidht - He, who ensures that His devotees are not punished by even Yama, the Lord of death 486. Ktalakaa - He, The Supreme God, who Himself brands the auspicious identity of conch and discus forms on those who in His view are fit for redemption 487. Gabhastinemi - He, who has the auspicious discus, which dazzles with over a thousand sharp edges 488. Sattvastha - By being seated in the heart of His devotees, The Supreme God protects His devotees from Yama 489. Simha - He who terrorizes as Lion Incarnate those who dare to harm His devotees; 490. Bhtamahevara - The Supreme God of all beings including Yama (God of death) and Brahma (God of creation) 491. di-deva - He who is First and foremost and endowed with sublime splendor and radiance, controls all other gods 492. Mahdeva - The greatest player of all games, He has fun using the devas as His play toys.

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495. Guru - He,who teaches the demigods, the extent of their respective duties from the Vedas. 496. Uttara - The Rescuer, who saves the various Gods including Brahma, from miseries unleashed by the asuras 497. Gopati - The Master of all speech; both the Vedas and spoken languages 498. Gopt - The Savior who protects all kinds of learning 499. Jnagamya - He, who is realised by samdhi, a state of meditation. 500. Purtana - The Ancient; The only Archive and treasure trove of knowledge 501. arra bhtabhit - He who supports the five elements, which are part of His body. 502. Bhkt - The Enjoyer, as Hayagrva, eats (Havya )offering to the gods and (Kavya)to the deceased ancestors.

Rama, the defender of Dharma

503. Kapndra - Rama, the Lord of monkeys (the celestials descended as monkeys so help Lord Rama).

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504. Bhridakia - He ,who as a role model, conducts the yagas and grants giftsb bountifully 505. Smapa - He who drank the soma juice after performing sacrificial offerings as Rama 506. Amtapa - The drinker of ambrosia; He who as a rule drank whatever was offered to Agni in sacrifices which turned to ambrosia. 507. Sma - He, The Purest Nectar, Himself 508. Purujit - The Conqueror of all, world with truth, poor with charity and teachers with service 509. Purusattama - He who always remains steadfast in the hearts of ardent Devotees, like Hanumn 510. Vinaya - The Subduer of asuras like Marca 511. Jaya - He, who allows Himself to be conquered by His devotees whom he chooses to subserve with great delight 512. Satyasandha - He, who always keeps up His words; who may give up His life, wife or brother but not His word 513. Drha - He, who is worthy of receiving devotees who submit themselves to Him.

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One who protects the devoted

514. Sttvatmpati - Lord of the sttvatas ( ydavas ) 515. Jva - He, who gives true life to His devotees. 516. Vinayit - The protector who protects the devotees like princes 517. Sks - The Observer, who witnesses their progress ( above) 518. Mukunda - He, who grants entry into His Eternal land for those who worship Him with fervor. 519. Amitavikrama - He, of boundless power to bear the sentient and non-sentient

Adisesha and Kurma

520. Ambho-nidhi - He, who supports as a platform, the entire Universe from under the sea from patala, in tortoise form. 521. Ananttm - He, who is the inner soul of diea, the pillar supporting the universe 522. Mahdadhi aya - He, who reclines in the vast ocean on the serpent couch during the deluge.

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523. Antaka - During the deluge, He, from whose mouth poisonous flames emanate, in the form of Rudra, who swallows the world

Of the form of Pranava (om)

524. Aja - One who is meditated upon as signified by the letter A, the first of the three letters of the Praava AUM and the origin of all sounds 525. Mahrha - He, who is worthy to accept all those who submit themselves by chanting pranava 526. Svbhvya - He, who is by nature fit to be the Master 527. Jitmitra - He who helps His devotees conquer enemies such as anger, lust, desire, ego, mine-ness by preaching the pranava. 528. Pramdana - He, who rejoices, seeing His devotees joyous.

Kapila avatara
529. nanda - He, who is Eternal Bliss itself, as mentioned in Taittiriya Upanishad 530. Nandana - The Bliss-Giver, who gives eternal joy to the evolved souls ( muktas). 531. Nanda - He, who has all the ingredients of Bliss, innumerable objects, places, means of enjoyment in Him in immeasurable abundance

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532. Satyadharm - He, who rightly conducts the dharma of protecting those who have surrendered to Him. 533. Trivikrama - He, The All-pervading who pervades and permeates the three Vdas 534. Mahai - He, as The Great Seer Kapila, who comprehended the three Vdas through intuitive perception 535. Kapilcrya - He, who incarnated as Kapila mahai, propounder of Snkhya philosophy 536. Kritaja - He, who remembers the good deeds done and pardons; Forgetting the previous offences of the 60000 sons of King Sagara when Amumn bowed before Him, He forgave and blessed him 537. Mdinpati - He, as Kapila incarnate, who bore Mother Earth and hence he Lord. 538. Tripada - He, who knows the three real entities - the enjoyed (acit) , the enjoyer (cit) and the Controller (ishvara).

Varaha Avatar (Boar manifestation)

539. Tridadhyaka - The Savior of the thirtythree Gods as Lord Varha incarnate 540. Mahnga - He, as Supreme Lord Varha who carried the earth on the tip of His huge tusk

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541. Ktntakt - He, The Slayer of Hiranyka, who was like the God of Death. 542. Mahvarha - He, who appeared in the form of the Great Boar with eyes like full blossomed lotus. 543. Gvinda - He, who rescued the Earth reuniting with His consort

The esoteric names that speak of His greatness

544. Sua - He, with a divine body comprising of the pancpaniad verses, as an army, which wins over all souls 545. Kanakngad - He, who is adorned with divine ornaments of gold 546. Guhya - He, who conceals His form and body which are topics of the supreme Upaniad 547. Gabhra - He, who is profound; With His presence He removes ignorance and darkness from all 548. Gahana - He, like the river whose base can be seen but depth not measured, even if His attributes are evident He is Unfathomable and Incomprehensible 549. Gupta - He, who is hidden; cryas who realized His Grandeur through His grace treasured it as a secret 550. Cakragaddhara - The bearer of the discus and the mace

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552. Svnga - The Supreme Sovereign of the entire Universe, HE who has all the identifications of the Supreme Sovereign 553. Ajita - Lord of the unconquerable city Ajita or ri Vaikuntam 554. Ka - He, who is dark hued like that of a blue cloud 555. Dria - He, who assumes visible concrete forms for the benefit of His devotees, in the Vuha form too. 556. Sakaraa - He, who attracts all things and beings towards Him during deluge 557. Acyuta - He who never slips in the Vyuha form. (unlike the other celestials) 558. Varua - He, who envelops earth and ether 559. Vrua - He, who is in the mind of His devotees who long for spiritual union. 560. Vka - He, who provides shade like a tree 561. Pukarka - He, who has nourishing eyes to shower grace on His devotees 562. Mahman - One who is ever generous and broad minded 563. Bhagavn - He, who is worthy of worship, of divine and auspicious form 564. Bhagaha - The Possessor of the six attributes known as Bhaga: knowledge, strength, wealth, invvariance, power and splendor.

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565. Nand - He, who is Nandagpals son Balarama 566. Vanaml - He, who wears the garland Vanamla, who is God of five elements, Vaijayanti 567. Halyudha - Wielder of the plough; Cultivator of prosperity. 568. ditya - He, who has to be realized by the mystic letter A which is the Bjamantra of Sakarana

Ideas on Narayana in the Shanti parva of the Mahabharata

569. Jytirditya - He, who is Nryana, whose effulgence makes the suns luminosity fade into insignificance 570. Sahiu - The Forgiver , when Nara and Nryana fought with Rudra, He pardoned the latter when he apologised 571. Gatisattama - He, as crya, the best instructor in the path of dharma 572. Sudhanv - He, with His splendid bow ended the fight between Gods and asuras over the distribution of nectar 573. Khanaparau - The Lord with the broken axe 574. Drua - The Powerful splitter, of enemies external and within.

Vyasa avatara (575 589)

575. Draviaprada - One who bestowes the stras as wealth.

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576. Divispk - He, who, by His supreme knowledge touches the mystic nature of His reality in Paramapada 577. Sarvadk - The All-knowing Infinite Supreme God who visualizes all 578. Vysa - He, who as Veda Vyasa, arranged the Vdas into its four divisions 579. Vcaspati - The Master of words comprised in the Mahbhrata as the fifth vda 580. Aynija - He, the Unborn; As Srasvata incarnate ( Lord of speech) He was born out of the word Bhagavn and not from a womans womb 581. Trism - He, who is praised by the three-fold Sma Vda (Brihat, Rathntara,Vmadvym) 582. Smaga - The Happy singer of Sma Vda. 583. Sma - The Dispeller of the sins of those who sing His praise 584. Nirva - He, who is the cause of Bliss to His devotees whose sins have been rooted out by Him 585. Bhaja - One who is the Ever-Dependable cure for the disease of samsra (worldly bondage) 586. Bhiak - He, the Physician who is an expert in the diagnosis as well as the treatment of the disease

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587. Sanysakt - He, The Surgeon, who shows the path of total surrender to His devotees by cutting all Rajas and Tamas qualities 588. ama - One who instructs how to control anger, fear and desire to His devotees. 589. nta - Though His Glory overflows as the waves in the sea, The Supreme God is Ever Tranquil

He who grants the rewards according to the dictates of Dharma

590. Nih - He who establishes on His divine form, those minds that meditate on Him. 591. nti - He, who makes ygis serene and not conscious of their faculties when they are in a state of spiritual consciousness 592. Paryaa - The Ultimate Means; It is only from Him that the highest stratum of Bhakti is obtained 593. ubhnga - He, who possesses and gives the 8-fold stages (angas) of yoga (Yama, Niyama, sana, Pryma, Pratyhra, Dhraa, Dhyna and Samdhi ) 594. ntida - One who frees ygis from cyclic misery of birth and death and blesses them with Tranquility 595. Sraa - While releaving the yogis of samsara, he creates others as per their accumulated merits.

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596. Kumuda - He, who is happy in granting sight, sense of hearing and touch to His devotees. 597. Kuvalaya - The Controller of souls (kuvalas) 598. Ghita - He, The cultivator who sows the seeds of worldly bondage and facilitates cultivation 599. Gpati - The Lord of the celestial world where the souls enjoy Bliss 600. Gpt - He who protects by bestowing the fruits of deeds 601. Vabhka - The axle of the perpetual activities of Krmic wheel 602. Vapriya - Nourisher of Pravtti dharma that helps the jives to continue in this world and Nivtti dharma that brings about their redemption 603. Anivart - He, who does not turn away those who are inclined to come back to this world: he who departs from this world through dhmdi mrga returns to exhaust his karma 604. Nivttm - He, who is the atma of those who practice Nivtti dharma which brings about redemption 605. Sakpt - He, who restricts the knowledge of those who pursue Pravtti dharma (dharma which helps the jvas to be in this world).

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606. Kmakt - He, who protects His devotees who follow Nivtti dharma by expanding of their knowledge.

The Lord of Sri is the transcendental God

607. iva - He, who gives befitting fruits to all those who desire worldly pleasures and liberation too. 608. rvatsa vak - He, who has Srvatsa mole on His chest as a sign of prosperity Hand His consort Lakshmi seated with this mole as peetham. 609. rvsa - He, one whose chest, Mah Lakshmi plays to Her hearts content 610. rpati - The Perfect Consort of Lakshmi 611. rmatmvara - The Supreme God by adorning Goddess Laksmi on His chest, establishesthat He is foremost among the gods. 612. rda - The Investor of r within Lakshmi in the form of ever fresh nectar of love 613. ra - Lord of r; The Supreme Cause for the Glory of Lakshmi 614. rnivsa - The Support of Lakshmi, like the celestial creeper that entwines the Kalpaka tree 615. rnidhi - He, who has Lakshmi poised on His chest like a gem cherished in a casket

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616. rvibhvana - He, whose manifest Glory is enhanced by Lakshmis association 617. rdhara - Just as the gem sustains its luster, the flower its fragrance, Viu bears Lakshmi by an innate (inborn) relationship 618. rkara - He, who has r favorably disposed towards Him in His Incarnations, inseparable, just as in Sri Vaikuntam 619. rya rmn - While devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi for the attainment of all their goals, She looks upto Him to grant these favors as He is The Supreme Authority 620. Lkatrayraya - He, Supreme Father of all three worlds, who is along with Lakshmi 621. Svaka - He, with eyes brimming in the ocean of ris nectarean beauty 622. Svanga - The celestial-bodied of Exquisite charm highly fascinating to Goddess Lakshmi 623. atnanda - He of Infinite Bliss with a perennial flow of mutual Love between Him and Lakshmi 624. Nandi - He who is Ever delighted, always and all ways Happy being together with Lakshmi 625. Jyotirgavara - He, along with His consort is served In His Celestial Abode by celestials like Ananta, Garuda,Vivaksna

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626. Vijittm - He, even as He revels in the Glory of Lakshmi His mind is inclined towards His devotees 627. Vidhytm - He, who is of a submissive nature, being ordered by His devotees 628. Sat-krti - He, whose devotees revel in His Glory as the Lord of all and get drawn towards Him, because of His above said qualities. 629. Cchinna samaya - The Dispeller of all doubts, whether He is Attainable? Accessible? Greatest? Understandable?

The visible form of the Lord (archai)

630. Udra - He, who visibly manifests Himself through His incarnation to dispel doubts of His accessibility 631. Sarvatacaku - He, who makes Himself visible to the eyes of all in iconic forms 632. Ana - To please His devotees, The Supreme God though Independent, makes Himself so simple and dependent that He allows them to bathe, feed and decorate Him, in His arca form 633. vatasthira - One who assumes a form appropriate to the image fashioned by His devotees and remains there permanently and steadily in iconic form to be worshipped at all times

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634. Bhaya - He, who lies in His arca form wherever the devotee installs Him, be it even on the bare floor 635. Bhaa - He, who stands adorned in easy accessibility with His auspicious traits 636. Bhti - He, who is aggregate of Wealth to His devotees, worldly and spiritually 637. Aoka - One who is free from sorrow, as he protects His devotees 638. kanana - He, who thrives in the midst of devotees who are griefparting from Him, and deletes their sorrow stricken in

639. Arcimn - One with great luster who helps His devotees by opening their eyes, internal and external 640. Arcita - He, who is in iconic form for easy worship, in houses and Holy places 641. Kumba - He, who shines in this world for His devotees in the form they are accustomed to, and familiar with 642. Viuddhtm - He, of pure nature who makes His devotees partake everything of His without any discrimination

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643. Vidhana - The Sanctifier, who purifies those devotees who leave behind their mortal coils by making them reach His Eternal land 644. Aniruddha - The Lord of the Universe makes His daily abode in Vsuvhnda as Jnardana 645. Apratiatha - The Matchless one in destroying the wicked, as Lord Janrdana. 646. Pradhyumna - He, who reveals Himself in all His splendor, as Puruttama, protecting His devotees, in Pri 647. Amitavikrama - He, as lord Trivikrama, of immeasurable steps who emerging out of the lotus,on the banks of the river Yamuna 648. Klanminih - He who destroys ignorance with the action of TimeOne who rules the wheel of time which has ignorance as its spokes 649. our - The son of Vasudva who was called ra; refers to Souriraja Perumal in Tirukannapuram 650. ra - The Valiant one , Lord Rma with lotus-eyes, slayer of asuras, in Citrakta 651. rajanvara - The chief of the ras, the courageous and chivalrous clan 652. Trilktm - The God of all Gods Janrdana,who blesses His devotees in Mahabdha, in Magadha, the sacred Gayktra

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653. Trilka - The Ruler of the three worlds, as Vivvara in watery form in Prgjtiapura 654. Kava - The Destroyer of all sorrows, is in Mathura and Vransi; ka who is Brahma, a is vara, God of all souls, are both limbs of the Lord 655. Keiha - The slayer of the demon Ki 656. Hari - One who is green-hued, removes the distress of His devotees by ridding them of their sins, who resides in Gvardhana mountain 657. Kmadva - He, who is desired by everyone resides in ankarlaya worshipped by the celestial nymphs, of unsurpassing beauty 658. Kmapla - The Protector of those devotees whose desires He fulfills 659. Km - He, who is desired by all. 660. Knta - The Ever charismatic one who attracts all like a magnet

Saktisa avatara
661. Ktgama - The Revealer of the sacred mantras to the pure-minded; He, who appears to His devotees again and again in whatever form they desire 662. Anirdyavapu - He, of indefinable form and multifaceted 663. Viu - He, The All pervading Supreme Lord who is the embodiment of all powers.

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Brahman is the repository of noble qualities

665. Ananta - He, who is Infinite and unlimited, not bound by space, time or objects 666. Dhananjaya - One who overcomes the aspirations of worldly wealth in His devotees 667. Brahmaya - He, who is the cause of enjoyment and existence in things and beings, inanimate and animate 668. Brahmakt Brahm - The Supreme Creator who created Brahma, entrusting him to create this sprawling world 669. Brahma - The Supreme Brahman, Paramtm with His auspicious qualities, who makes those who reach Him ecstatically happy 670. Brahmavivardhana - Nurturer of Dharma, who perpetuates its growth 671. Brahmavit - The Knower of the Vdas who restored the sacred texts during His Matsya incarnate 672. Brhmaa - The instructor of the Vdas, born in Atri gtra as Datttrya to spread the teachings of the Veda 673. Brahm - He, who possesses all that goes by the term Brahma - Prakti, Purua, vara,Vda

R VIUSAHASRANMA 674. Brahmaja - The knower of the Vdas and their meanings 675. Brhmana priya - He, who is fond of Brahmins.

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676. Mahkrama - He, Who provides easy step-by-step access for the elevation of His devotee 677. Mahkarma - He, of great deeds, makes a worm or a germ get progressively endowed with a rapturous enjoyment of His great Glory for spiritual elevation 678. Mahtja - He, with such great resplendence that illumines the inner recesses of the human mind blackened by Tamas 679. Mahraga - One who makes subtle entry into the hearts of His devotees and uplifts them 680. Mahkratu - He, who can be easily worshipped, who cannot be pleased by mere riches 681. Mahyajv - He, who enhances the merit of His devotees who worship Him exclusively 682. Mahyaja - He who protects His devotees looking upon them as if they are His own body

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683. Mahhavi - He, who accepts sttvik offerings that is totally ahimsa and of ones own mind, body and soul

He is the one worthy of accepting our prayers

684. Stavya - He, who is praiseworthy 685. Stavapriya - He, who accepts praise in any language, by anyone, even with flaws, as long as it is chanted sincerely with devotion 686. Sttra - He, who is personification of praise, as He is praised because of His Grace 687. Stuta - He, who is praised by Eternal souls like Garuda and Adisesha, Gods like Brahma and ordinary mortals like us, according to the caliber and capacity of all 688. Stt - He, who Himself praises those who praise Him 689. Raapriya - He, who makes His devotees happy by indulging in fighting for a good cause 690. Prna - One who is complete and self sufficient; hence He is easily pleased without elaborate worship involving expenditure 691. Prayit - He, who fulfills the desires of His devotees who praise Him; He accepts praise only to satisfy their inner urge

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692. Puya - The Sanctifier, who purifies the worst sinners and makes them praise Him 693. Puyakrti - He, whose praise is potent enough to destroy all sins of the chanter 694. Anmaya - He, who is the antidote for the disease of earthly bondage, Bestower of health 695. Manjava - One who performs the above act with lightning speed. 696. Trthakara - The supreme purifier, who is the source of rivers like Ganges and Pukara that sanctify

Sri Krishna avatara (697-770)

697. Vasurt - Source of Divine luster with which He descended in our midst 698. Vasuprada - One who gave Himself as the fortune of Dvaki and Vasudva 699. Vasuprada - The Eternal father of the universe conceded to bestow on Dvaki and Vasudva the supreme glory of being His parents 700. Vsudva - The son of Vasudva 701. Vasu - The Supreme God whose abode is Krbdi (Milk-ocean) who came down to Mathura as Ka

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703. Havi - He, who was handed over as a small baby to Nandagpal by Vasudva, to be protected from Kamsa 704. Sad-gati - The Protector of the pious and annihilator of the wicked, even at birth, as Ka incarnate 705. Satkti - One with endearing exploits, like stealing butter, being tied to the pounder and yet felling trees 706. Satt - One who is the proof of existence of one and all 707. Sad-bhti - He, who is the supreme wealth and kinship of the pious 708. Satparyaa - The unfailing support of the good, like the Pdavas 709. rasna - He. with valiant army of Ydavas and Pdavas to destroy the wicked 710. Yadura - One who is pre-eminent against the Ydavas, as the Lord redeemed the entire clan that had lost its coronation 711. Sannivsa - One who is the abode of the saintly, like Sanaka 712. Suymuna - He, who happily sported in the river Yamuna 713. Bhtavsa - The abode of all creatures

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Vsudva - One who is hailed by the twelve letter Vsudva mantra Sarvsunilaya - The Abode of all souls; None was happy without Ka Anala - The insatiate, who yearned to do more for Draupadi Darpah - He, who subdued the pride of Gods, chastening them, by lifting Mount Gvardhana to shelter the inhabitants of Vraja Darpada - Lord who induced of legitimate pride in His devotees who witnessed His wondrous exploits Adpta - He, who does not fall prey to pride for His unrivalled Gloryand matchless exploits Durdhara - One who could not be restrained by Yad in His playful pranks or by the wicked and evil-doers Aparjita - He, who is Invincible, who made His devotees, the Pnavas also unbeatable Vivamrti - He, who has the world as His divine body and does not allow anypart of His body to suffer injury Mahmrti - The Supreme Ruler whose body contains the entire Universe

724. Dptamrti - One who has anything that is splendorous seen anywhere as part of His possession

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725. Amrtimn - Lord of all the souls which are nameless, formless and in skshma state 726. Ankamrti - One who is of multi-varied forms; As Ka incarnate He also manifested as Vsudva, Sakarana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha 727. Avyakta - He, who has concealed the above facts during His incarnations 728. atamrti - The same Lord who conceals, exhibits to Arjuna, His cosmic form by hundreds and thousands of different kinds, hue and shape 729. atnana - The myriad faced Lord (during that Vision to Arjuna) 730. kah - (cannot find E with a dash on top) He is The One and Only, unrivalled, second to none, in all His greatness enumerated above 731. Naika - Lord, who is the many, since His possessions are endless, He is not just one but many 732. Sa - The Generator of all that knowledge indicated above, who in His advent as Ka imparted it to all youngsters 733. Va - One who dwells in all and in turn all things and beings reside in Him

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734. Ka - He, whose splendor remains intact even though He dwells in all things and beings 735. Ki - He, who kindles curiosity, to study His nature as to what he is all about 736. Yat - He, who takes efforts for the protection of His subjects who seek Him 737. Tat - He, who enhances devotion and knowledge in His devotees 738. Pada anuttama - He, The Ever-Supreme, above whom there is no higher goal to be attained 739. Lka-bandu - He, who has an eternal link with His devotees 740. Lkanta - The Supreme Leader of the Universe, hence related to all 741. Mdhava - He, the consort of Lakshmi, hence the Divine couple are our Universal Mother and Universal Father 742. Bhaktavatsala - The Supreme God who showers tender loving care on His devotees who consider Him as their family member 743. Suvaravara - He, who is golden hued in complexion and character 744. Hmnga - He, whose limbs are eternal, celestial and of sattva guna 745. Varnga - He, with a celestial form, as spoken in the Upanishads, showed His divine signs of conch, discus, rvatsa mole to please Dvaki, as per her wishes.

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746. Candangad - One who wears ornaments like bracelets and armlets of rare excellence, which is a sight to rejoice 747. Vrah - Slayer of the strong, who even as a tender nursing baby, killed asuras like Ptana and akaa 748. Viama - He, who shows His diversified sides, benevolence to the pious and fearsome side to those who intend harm 749. nya - He, when born as a human, devoid of defects 750. Ght - He, who delights the world by showering His Benevolence 751. Acala - The Indestructible Lord, unshaken by the evil-minded Durydhana and others 752. Cala - He, who does not hesitate to break His vow to help His devotees in times of need; He broke His vow to save Arjuna from Bhmas attack in the Bhrata war 753. Amn - He as Pnavadhta who readily helps His devotees even to do odd jobs 754. Mnada - One who confers dignity to His devotees. 755. Mnya - He as Charioteer of Arjuna, who accepted His devotees in superior positions, giving them dignity

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756. Lkasvm - He, who even if He acts inferior is The Supreme Ruler of the Universe 757. Trilkadht - He, the Master of three worlds, though Exalted delightfully mixes with commoners 758. Sumdh - He, who is always well-intentioned, concerned about the welfare of His devotees 759. Mdhaja - He, who incarnated as r Ka, due to Dvakis penance in Her previous birth 760. Dhanya - One who considers it His fortune to be born based on prayers of His devotees 761. Satyamdh - He, who identified Himself as a Ydava and their entire clan as His kith and kin 762. Dhardhara - One who as a mere lad of seven lifted Mount Gvardhana with His little finger and held it for seven days as an umbrella 763. Tjva - He, who showers splendor in the form of benevolence to protect the good hearted (cows and cowherds) 764. Dyutidhara - He, as a young lad of seven with His divine power forced Indra into submission

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766. Pragraha - The Supreme guide who controlled the horses reins as a charioteer and enlightened Arjuna with His powerful speech 767. Nigraha - The Supreme strategist, who conquered His enemies not with Arjunas valor but His own genius plans 768. Vyagraha - He, who did not wait for Arjuna to win the war but took His own measures for victory 769. Naikanga - He, who adopted diverse tactics to harass the enemy. 770. Gadgraja - He, who is the elder brother of Gada who was born to Vasudvas wife Snma.

Vyuha source of the avatars

771. Caturmrti - He, who even when born as r Ka, He took the four Vyha forms of Vsudva, Sakarana, Pradyumna and Aniruddha 772. Caturbhu - He, who was born to Dvaki with four arms 773. Caturvha - He, as r Ka was endowed with Jna, Bala, warya, akti, Tjas and Vtsalya in the four vyha forms

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774. Catur-gati - He, who Bestows the four goals of Dharma, Artha, Kma and Moka on His devotees according to their desires 775. Caturtm - One who is conceived in four states of jgta, svapna, uupta and turya, according to the perspective of His devotees 776. Caturbhva - He, who creates, sustains, destroys and propogates in the above mentioned four states, thus indulging in sixteen activities 777. Caturvdavit - He, who displays just a tiny part of His great splendor even to those who are well versed in the four Vedas 778. Eka-pt - He, as Ka incarnate is but a small part of His Glory as Lord Nryana 779. Samvarta - He, who incarnates repeatedly 780. Nivtttm - He, who is detached, despite directing the Universal activities 781. Durjaya - The Unconquerable Ruler, unless He chooses to reveal Himself and render Himself submissive 782. Duratikrama - He, who cannot be by-passed, as there is no other refuge but His Divine feet 783. Durlabha - He, who cannot be attained unless the devotee controls his senses effectively

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784. Durgama - He, who cannot be attained by the weak-minded 785. Durga - He, who is impenetrable to those who are walled up by ignorance. 786. Durvsa - He, who denies the fragrance of His Eternal land to those clouded by ignorance.

Buddha avataram the destruction of the asuras

787. Durrih - He, as Buddha incarnate punished the wicked 788. ubhnga - He, of enthralling form as Buddha, deceived and deluded the asuras 789. Lkasranga - He, as Buddha incarnate, preached the doctrine of enjoyment of worldly pleasures and duped the asuras 790. Sutantu - He, The Serene one, ensnared the asuras in His brilliant trap with His wise words 791. Tantuvardhana - He, who increased the ties of Earthly bondage to the asuras 792. Indrakarm - He, who killed the asuras who intended harm to Indra 793. Mahkarm - The All- merciful who rewards the pious and punishes the asuras 794. Ktakarm - He, who puts on a false front to deceive the asuras (like only diamond can cut diamond)

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795. Ktgama - He, who advocated the spiritual texts to give His above mentioned acts credibility 796. Udbhava - He, in this pretence of bestowing (false) salvation, as Buddha incarnate, appears to have renounced worldly bondage 797. Sundara - He, who enchanted the asuras with His Serene form 798. Sunda - He, who softened the hearts of the asuras with His charisma 799. Ratnanbha - He, as Buddha incarnate, with a gem-like navel and a belly befitting a scholar 800. Sulcana - He, who has mesmerizing eyes 801. Arka - He, who was praised by asuras as a great soul (Mahtma) 802. Vjasani - He, through His atheistic sermons, coaxed the asuras to get attached to worldly pleasures and eat excessively 803. ng - He, as Buddha incarnate, with peacock plumage in His hand, as an emblem of ahimsa 804. Jayanta - He, who won over theists with false doctrines like knowledge is soul and world is an illusion 805. Sarvaijjay - He, who could convince with His oratorical skill and win over even those well versed in Vedas

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806. Suvarna-bindu - He, who with His persuasive eloquence clouded theism and put it in cold storage 807. Akbhya - He, with lofty intentions and deep rooted philosophies was unperturbed 808. Sarvavgvarvara - Lord of all those who have a mastery over words 809. Mahhrada - He, who is the huge lake in which sinners drown and the virtuous bathe repeatedly and feel refreshed. 810. Mahgarta - He, who pushes the tainted souls into a great pit.

The Lord bountiful to the Satttvikas

811. Mahbhta - One who is worshipped by the great and the pious who realize His Glory. 812. Mahnidhi - He, who is cherished as treasure by His devotees 813. Kumudah - He who delights in the company of His devotees in this world and the Eternal world. 814. Kundara - The Bestower of the knowledge of the Supreme reality; As pure and flawless as the Kunda flower 815. Kunda - He, who guides His devotees who have attained knowledge and disattachment, the successive steps of Para Bhakti, Para Jna and Parama Bhakti.

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816. Parjanya - He, who is the cloud that quells the heat of dhytmika (suffering of the mind), dhi daivika (pain by fate) and dhi bhautika (pain caused by animals). 817. Pvana - He, who purifies like the wind, His devotees. 818. Anila - He, who Himself blesses His devotees without recommendation. 819. Amsah - He, who makes His devotees drink the nectar of His Auspicious qualities. 820. Amtavapu - He with a nectarean divine body. 821. Sarvaja - He, who is fully aware of the capabilities and limitations of His devotees. 822. Sarvatmukha - He, who can be attained by different means, without being conditionally specific or limited. 823. Sulabha - He, who is so Priceless and Precious can be bought by love however small in quantity. 824. Suvrata - He, who has vowed to protect His devotees whichever way they seek Him. 825. Siddha - He, who protects naturally, inherently, without it being acquired with practice.

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826. atrujit-atrutpana - He, the Divine Planner, who infuses strength into those defeated by Him, to terrorise His enemies. 827. Nyagrdhdumbara - One who has the Glory as Lord of His celestial abodeand easily blesses those who bow to Him; co-existence of His Paratva and Saulabhya qualities.

Numbers and alphabets

828. Avattha - He, who rules the world through Gods like Indra who have limited longevity. 829. Crndhra nidana - He who killed the wrestler Cnra. 830. Sahasrrci - Bestower of His Radiance and luminosity to the sun. 831. Saptajihav - He, as Agni has seven tongues: Kli, Karli, Sumanjava, Sulhita, Sudhmravarna, Sphulingin and Vivarp. 832. Saptaidh - He, who accepts sacrifices made from seven kinds of sticks. 833. Saptavhana - He, who has the seven horses of Sun gods chariot as His vehicle. 834. Amri - He, who is beyond all that has been glorified above. 835. Anaga - He, who is superior to the souls steeped in karma.

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836. Acintya - He, The Supreme God, is beyond compare of the liberated souls. 837. Bhayakt - One who terrorizes those who fail to obey His commands. 838. Bhayanana - He, who dispels fear in His devotees.

The bestower of eight wealths ( fortunes) (ashta aishvaryas)

839. Au - He, who can enter the smaller than the smallest (Anima). 840. Bhat - He, who is Greater than the greatest, bigger than ri Vaikuntam which is byitself huge. 841. Ka - He, who can move wherever He pleases being lighter than the lightest (Lagim) 842. Sthl - He, who can reach in all directions by just being in one place (Garim). 843. Guabht - The Supporter of the Universe by His mere Will (sitva). 844. Nirgua - He, who is bereft of atva, rajas and tamas (Vaitva). 845. Mahn - He, who can achieve whatever He wishes without impediment (Prkmya). 846. Adhta - He, who has no hurdles and who cannot be controlled (Prpti). 847. Svadhta - He, who can achieve all of the above with effortless ease which mortals can in a diluted manner through prayers and penance.

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848. Svsya - He, of Eternal Glorious status, far superior to ever free souls which were once ignorant.

The ruler of the jivas

849. Prgvama - He, who is the reason for the glory of the eternal souls. 850. Vamavardana - He, who preserves and enhances the lineage of the eternal and ever free souls to flourish and grow. 851. Bhrabht - He, who takes responsibility to create more ever free souls by cutting their earthly ties. 852. Kathita - He, who has been praised in the sacred texts with Auspicious qualities specified above and below. 853. Yg - He, who makes impossible possible and unite that which cannot be joined. 854. Yga - He, who is the Lord of the ygins and imparts perfection to them. 855. Sarvakmada - He, who gives just rewards to ygins who falter midway in their penance. 856. rama - He, who provides a suitable resting place to ygins to continue their activity.

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857. ramaa - He, who helps the ygins pick the thread from where they left earlier so their efforts do not go waste. 858. Kama - He, who blesses the ygins who have swerved halfway with strength to cross the sea of samsra . 859. Supara - He, who helps the ygis to continue their yga and reach the shore beyond darkness. 860. Vyuvhana - He, with the help of Garua, lifts the ygins who have fallen down, whatever the reason for the fall. 861. Dhanurdhara - He, who is the wielder of the bow rnga to destroy the enemies of His ygicdevotees. 862. Dhanurvda - He, who revealed the texts to teach archery to dvas and asuras.

He is death for the evil

863. Dana - He, who destroyed the wicked through suitable kings who followed dharma. 864. Damayit - He who subdued Rvaa directly, even if it meant taking an incarnation. 865. Adama - He, who cannot be conquered or controlled by anyone.

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866. Aparjita - He, who cannot be conquered by anyone anywhere anytime by any means 867. Sarvasah - He, who is tolerant of those who pray to inferior gods for petty favors 868. Niyant - He, who waits for those who pray to lesser gods, to one day reach Him. 869. Niyama - He, who grants long life, noble heritage etc by residing in the lesser deities His devotees seek. 870. Yama - He, The Supreme granter of boons to the gods.

He nurtures sattva guna

871. Sattva-vn - He, who is characterized by pure sattva quality. 872. Sttvika - He, who is the personification of the benefits of Sattva-Righteousness, boundless knowledge, non attachment, wealth, form and fruit of ones actions. 873. Satya - He, who having doctrined Sttvik code of conduct is praised as Truth itself in all His Glory. 874. Satyadharma paryaa - One who is most joyous when His devotees follow sttvik dharma.

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875. Abhiprya - One who is loved by His devotees who practice sttvik dharma and are pure by nature. 876. Priyrha - He, who has immeasurable Love for those who are exclusively devoted to Him. 877. Arha - He, who is the most appropriate to be sought after by those who have no other desire but to attain Him. 878. Priyakt - He, who makes even those seeking lesser ends, eventually turn to Him as their final goal. 879. Prtivardhana - One who exhibits His desirable qualities for those who seek lesser ends, and thereby develops their love towards Him. 880. Vihyasagati - The Spiritual pathfinder who is Himself the way for His Devotees to reach His celestial abode.

Long cherished desire archiradhi marga (the path of light)

881. Jyti - The Eternal Illuminator, who is the first step leading to the Supreme abode, by a path of Light. 882. Suruci - He, who guides His devotees, with the resplendent Suns rays as Day, the second step to ri Vaikuntam.

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883. Hutabhugvibu - He, who is the waxing Moon that consumes what is offered in the sacrificial fire that turns to nectar (third step). 884. Ravi - He, who is the fourth step, the half year from winter Solstice, the bright fortnight of the suns rays. 885. Vircana - He, The Illuminant, who is the fifth step, represented by the sun as year. 886. Srya - He, who is the sixth step to His celestial abode, as the ever blowing pleasant breeze (wind). 887. Savit - He, as the seventh step through the medium of sun He causes rain that raises crops. 888. Ravilcana - He, as the eighth, ninth and tenth steps to His Eternal land is the Sun imparting luster to moon, lightning and rain. 889. Ananta-hutabhuk-bhkt - He, as the eleventh and twelfth steps, is Indra who accepts sacrificial offerings and Brahma who protects the beings in the Universe. 890. Sukhada - He, the Bestower of bliss, to the souls who are ever-freed from shackles of Earthly bondage and led into His Eteral abode byAmnava, a celestial deity.

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891. Naikada - He, who assigns many beautiful celestials,well-versed in the art of reception, adorn ornaments, cosmetics, garments and garlands, leading the Mukta souls to Eternal joy.

The Land of endless joy and goodness

892. Agraja - He, who manifests before His Muktas in His celestial Splendor and Majesty. 893. Anirvia - He, who is relieved of His distress over the sad plight of His devotee who was bound by earthly bonds who is now released. 894. Sadmas - He, who is ever-patient, accepts with pride and indulgence, services rendered by His devotees, in His celestial abode. 895. Lkdhihna - He, who is the perennial resort of all pleasurable experiences in His eternal land. 896. Adbhuta - The inexhaustible fountain of Bliss and wonder, with a communication to His devotees that is nonstop and insatiated. 897. Sant - He, who is hymnised in All His glory and shared by His devotees. 898. Santanatama - He, who is most Ancient and yet ever new and fresh. 899. Kapila - He, who is the radiant blue cloud, with His consort Lakshmi the streak of lightning.

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900. Kapiravyaya - One who enjoys undimishing bliss without modification. 901. Svasti-da - The Bestower of Bliss and Auspiciousness. 902. Svastikt - He, who makes the divine experiences of the Muktas pleasurable by His Auspicious qualities. 903. Svast - He, who is the embodiment of Prosperity and Blessing. 904. Svastibhuk - He, who protects all sources of prosperity and wellbeing. 905. Svasti-dakia - He, who grants to His mukta devotees as remuneration divine bodies, power etc to enable them to serve Him effectively. 906. Aroudra - He, who is not irritable due to the Serene nature of His Auspicious qualitites. 907. Kunal - He, who wears ornaments of rare excellence befitting His Exalted status and Exquisite form. 908. Cakr - He, who is the wielder of the Discus. 909. Vikram - He, who is of immense prowess, with Majestic sports as part of Him. 910. rgitasana - He, whose commands are firm and cannot be violated by Brahma, Indra and other demigods.

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911. Sabdtiga - He, whose Glory cannot be described even by the multitongued di ea.

Gajendra Moksham
912. abdasaha - He, who pays heed to the distress cries of beasts and birds, quadripeds and bipeds who lack clarity of thought 913. iira - He, who rushed in haste hearing Gajendras cry of distress 914. arvarkara - He, who rushed armed with five weapons to save Gajendra 915. Akrra - He, who despite being armed lethally, was not cruel to the crocodile, but showed concern 916. Pala - He, who looked charming with His ornaments and clothes in dis-array as he rushed with terrific speed on His mount Garuda to rescue Gajendra 917. Daka - He, who moved promptly to the lake, the moment He heard the cry 918. Dakia - He, Supreme God,who comforted the elephant with soothing words, apologizing for having been far away and the delay when He was needed 919. Kamimvara - The most Patient one, who turned calm and composed as soon as He reached the elephant, whose very presence comforted the elephant

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920. Vidvattama - The Supreme Healer who with His magic touch relieved the elephant of its pain 921. Vta-bhaya - He, who dispelled Gajndras fears with His swiftness 922. Puya ravaa krtana - He, who has imparted sanctity to this narration, such that by listening or sharing it with others, one is absolved of all sins 923. Uttraa - One who lifted both crocodile and elephant from the lake 924. Duktih - The slayer of the crocodile, the evil-doer with His discus 925. Puya - He, who sanctifies those who recall the episode of Gajndra Mka 926. Dussvapna nana - He, who allays bad dreams, by mere recollection of this episode 927. Vrah - He, who exterminated the powerful foe of Gajndra 928. Rakaa - He, who protected the elephant with His soothing words of solace and sweet embrace 929. Santa - He, who exists for His devotees, fulfills their desires and develops their piety 930. Jvana - He, relieved Huhu, who had been cursed by sage Dvala as a crocodile, and regenerated him as a Gandharva. 931. Paryavasthita - The Lotus eyed Lord, who enveloped Gajndra with His affection.

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932. Anantarpa - He, who takes various incarnates and forms for the sake of His devotees. 933. Anantar - He, of unlimited wealth to be bestowed to His devotees, from worldly pleasures to attaining Him in Eternal land. 934. Jitamanyu - He, who conquered His anger and kept it under restraint and regenerated the crocodile. 935. Bhaypaha - He, who dispels the fear of His devotees who hear this story, as to not think We have no Savior. 936. Caturara - He, The Ever-Compassionate, though rushed to save in haste, fulfilled his devotees plea with utmost satisfaction. 937. Gabhrtm - He, of deep and profound nature can be easily accessible to a devotee and difficult to reach even by Brahma. 938. Vidia - He, The Supreme God, who is out of reach to the words of entreaty of other gods. 939. Vydia - He, who assigns specific duties to all gods in the divine Hierarchy, to perform to perfection.

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940. Dia - He, who does not treat Brahma and other gods ( issues commands to them) with the same degree of intimacy He showers on the elephant. 941. Andi - He, who grants lesser fruits to Brahma but Himself to His Devotee Gajndra. 942. Bhrbhuva - He, who becomes the Abode for those devotees who think of Him as their sole and Supreme master (as Gajndra believed). 943. Lakm - He, who is the aggregate of all His riches to His devotees. 944. Suvra - He, who possesses great valor to retrieve His devotees from downfall. 945. Rucirngada - He, who exhibits His lovely form as feast for His devotees. The benefit of the manifestations and playful pranks 946. Janana - He, who endowed jvas with appropriate bodies (gave birth) to reach Him. 947. Janajanmdi - He, who is the purpose for the birth of His devotees. 948. Bhma - He, who throws those who are wicked and do not mend their evil ways repeatedly into hellish mire of samsra. 949. Bhmaparkrama - He, who has the power to instill fear in the wicked.

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950. dhranilaya - He, who is the abode of the pious like Prahlada, Vibhiana and Pndavas who are the upholders of Dharma. 951. Dht - He, who is both the crya and the student, He formulated and follows Dharma. 952. Pupahsa - He,who blossoms like the evening flowers for those with capacity to enjoy Him. 953. Prajgara - The Supreme Protector, who is ever awake to keep His devotees safe, like the farmer who guards his crops. 954. rdhvaga - He, with His inherent Exalted sense of duty, protects all, even the inferior. 955. Satpathcra - He, who guides all in the right path. 956. Prada - He, who breathes life into those who are poisoned by worldly ills. 957. Praava - He, who proclaims His link with all souls with the Pranava mantra. 958. Paa - He, who reverses roles, and become servant to the souls whom He treats as masters, and indulges in give and take.

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959. Pramam - The Valid authority of the Vedas, who imparts the Supreme Knowledge without doubts and discrepancies. 960. Prnanilya - He, who is the haven of refuge to all beings, like birds resort to their nests, He is the Abode of all. 961. Pra dht - He, who takes care of His devotees like a mother who nurtures her children. 962. Pra jvana - He, who nourishes beings, like food and water. 963. Tattvam - He who is like butter in curd, is the essence of the existence of jvas and prakti. 964. Tattva-vit - He, who is the one and only knower of the Truth of Himself. 965. Ektm - He, who is the sole Supreme Soul and Master of the Universe, Enjoyer and Well-wisher of all things and beings. 966. Janmamtyu jartiga - He, who is well beyond the cyclic operation of birth, old age and death. 967. Bhrbhuva svastaru - He, who is the resort of the three worlds, earth, sky and Svarga, like a tree to a bird.

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968. Tra - He, who is a ferry for His devotees to cross the sea of samsra. 969. Savit - He, who gives birth to everyone as an Eternal Father. 970. Prapitmaha - He, The Father of Brahma, who in turn is considered the grand father of all other beings.

Yajna and its fruits

971. Yaja - He, who is Himself sacrifice (japayaja) for those who do not have the capacity to perform common yajas. 972. Yajapati - The Benefactor who rewards with benefits to those who perform yajas. 973. Yajv - He, who performs sacrifices for those unable to. 974. Yajnga - He, who makes sacrifices performed by worthy people as supplementary. 975. Yajavhana - He, who imparts earnestness, power and authority to conduct yajas. 976. Yajabht - He who rectifies defects in the sacrifice and helps complete the act due to the devotion with which it is performed. 977. Yajakt - He, who is the Supreme Master who created sacrifices at the dawn of creation for the good of the world.

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978. Yaj - He, the Leader of sacrifices as He is the sole object of all sacrifices. 979. Yajabhuk - The Supreme Protector who safeguards the sacrifices from impediments and the Enjoyer of the offerings. 980. Yaja sdhana - He, who is the motivator for the sacrifice; knowledge about Him as the object of attainment being the motivating force for any sacrifice. 981. Yajantakt - He, who imparts the knowledge that the end object of the yaja is to accomplish Him as the Supreme goal. 982. Yajaguhya - He, who is the underlying secret of the yaja, He accepts the offering as though he has been longing for it and satisfies Himself and the performer.

Devakinandanan
983. Annam - He, to those who are blessed by Him, He is enjoyable like food. 984. Annada - He, the (reciprocal) Enjoyer of those who enjoy Him. 985. tmayoni - He, who allows the devout to mingle with him like the mixing of sugar and milk.

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986. Svayamjta - He, who incarnates as per His Sweet Will without any external compulsion. 987. Vaikhna - He, through His incarnations and advent on Earth eradicates. the sorrows and suffering of worldly bondage. 988. Smagyana - He, who is praised by the released souls in Heaven, standing by Him and singing the Sma Vda. 989. Dvak nandana - He, who is Dvakis son, Lord Ka, is the reference for all that has been expressed so far, not only the Lord in His Transcendental aspect. 990. Sra - He, who is Lord Ka, Creator of the Universe. 991. Kita - He, Lord Ka, The Lord of the earth who incarnates often to relieve the world of is burden. 992. Ppnana - He, Lord Ka whose mere narration of His wondrous acts of stealing butter and curd,Rsakrda with the Gopis etc destroys our sins.

Weapons are ornaments. Divine form that will never disappear from the eye
993. ankhabht - The Bearer of conch which He not only bears in His hands but nourishes with the nectar of His coral lips.

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994. Nandak - He, who carries with Himself the sword Nandaka that gives Him great delight. 995. Cakr - .He, who wields the Sudarana Cakra adorned by flames of fire to destroy the asuras, enemies of the celestials. 996. rngadhanv - He, who with His enlightened knowledge, wields the bow rnga whose mere twang and shower of arrows kills His enemies. 997. Gaddhara - He, who bears the mace Kaumodak which emits flames like at the time of Mahpraaya, the final dissolution. 998. Rathngapni - He, who holds the wheel in His hand, like that of part of a chariot in readiness to go into action at all times. 999. Akbhya - He, who is steadfast, His vows to protect His devotee, too firm to be shaken by even His own self, much less by others. 1000. Sarva praharayudha - He, who fills joy overflowing to His devotees and strikes terror in the hearts of the wicked, with His weapons that decorate as ornaments on His Exquisite form exhilarating the beholder.

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Thus, through these 1000 names it has been declared that The Supreme Lord rman Nryayana, Purusttama, consort of r is the Life giving medicine for those who surrender totally to Him. He abounds in innate, infinite, Auspicious essential, natural attributes. His unrivalled Supremacy and Endearing Simplicity, is an example of His unique blending of Paratva and Soulabhya. His wondrous acts make fascinating stories to listen and learn from. His easy accessibility as a friend, His limitless generosity to His devotees proclaim His Glory.Those who sing in praise, the 1000 names of the Lotus eyed, Divine and Supreme God, of unsurpassing beauty and charm, will always be blessed with His divinity and prosperity by the Divine Couple.

Vanamaali gadi sharngee Shankee Chakree Chanandaki | Srimaan Naarayanovishnu Vaasudevo bhirakshatu ||

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