Number of nāma-s made out from each verse differs, such as 7, 8, 9, etc. Each verse has two lines and nāma-s are made out of these verses. Thus, it can be observed that though nāma-s are repeated to suit the contextual requirements, there is no overlapping of their meanings.įurther analysis of this Sahasranāma reveals that 145 nāma-s commence with Sanskrit vowels and rest of the nāma-s (855) begin with Sanskrit consonants. Nāma 613 says that He rewards those, who pursue the path of dharma. Nāma 220 means to say that He is the diffuser of the Eternal Light. Nāma 22 refers to His form with His consort Śri Laṣmī in His chest. In all the four places the same name conveys different meanings. For example, let us take nāma Śrīmān श्रीमान्. However, the repetitive nāma-s are used in different contexts and there is no overlapping of meaning. Seventy five nāma-s are repeated two times ten nāma-s are repeated three times and two nāma-s are repeated four times. While reciting Sahasranāma in the form of a verse, according to some traditions, this last verse is repeated three times.Ĭertain nāma-s are repeated. This 108th verse is also not found in Mahābārata text and seems to be a later addition.
Though the verse form of this Sahasranāma has 108 verses, the last verse ‘vanamāli gadī śārṅgī वनमालि गदी शार्ङ्गी is not included in one thousand nāma-s. One thousand namas of Vishnu are compiled from 107 verses of Sahasranama that form the main part or stotrabhag.