Shri Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali - 108 Names of the Supreme Lord

The "Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali" is a revered devotional recitation in Hinduism that consists of 108 names (shatanama) of Lord Krishna. Each name encapsulates a specific divine quality, attribute, or aspect of Lord Krishna's personality. Reciting these names is a form of worship and a means to connect with the divine essence of Lord Krishna. The chanting of these names is believed to invoke blessings, protection, and spiritual upliftment from Lord Krishna.

The significance of the "Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali" lies in its ability to help devotees meditate on the various dimensions of Lord Krishna's being. These names encompass his roles as a divine lover, a playful child, a protector, a philosopher, and the supreme source of all creation. Chanting these names with devotion is considered a way to deepen one's understanding of Krishna's nature and to establish a personal connection with him.

108 names of Lord Krishna, known as Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali:

  1. Krishna
  2. Govinda
  3. Gopala
  4. Devakinandana
  5. Vasudeva
  6. Vasudhama
  7. Nanda-nandana
  8. Nandakumara
  9. Nanda-gopa-priya
  10. Yashodanandana
  11. Yashodanandakara
  12. Balabhadra-priya
  13. Balabhadra-charana
  14. Devaki-nandana
  15. Chaturbhuja
  16. Kamala-nabha
  17. Vamsi-dhari
  18. Madhusudana
  19. Murari
  20. Muralidhara
  21. Radhika-ramana
  22. Radha-ramana
  23. Gokulananda
  24. Gokulotsava
  25. Gopika-priya
  26. Gopika-rama
  27. Gopisuta
  28. Gopi-jana-vallabha
  29. Radha-ramaṇa
  30. Govardhanadhara
  31. Giri-vara-dhari
  32. Gopala-priya
  33. Govinda-gopala
  34. Vraja-nayaka
  35. Vraja-natha
  36. Vraja-bhushana
  37. Vraja-gopika-kanta
  38. Gokula-chandra
  39. Radha-vallabha
  40. Radha-jivana
  41. Radhika-cittachora
  42. Radha-krishna
  43. Vrindavaneshwara
  44. Vrinda-vilochana
  45. Vrinda-vandita
  46. Vrinda-sakha
  47. Keshava
  48. Madhava
  49. Janardana
  50. Purushottama
  51. Narayana
  52. Vishnu
  53. Shyamala
  54. Shyamasundara
  55. Venu-gopala
  56. Venu-mani
  57. Navanita-chora
  58. Parthasarathi
  59. Arjuna-sakha
  60. Hari
  61. Hrishikesha
  62. Damodara
  63. Achyuta
  64. Ananta
  65. Padmanabha
  66. Pradyumna
  67. Vasudeva
  68. Aniruddha
  69. Nrisimha
  70. Vamana
  71. Shridhara
  72. Hara
  73. Shashankhachudamani
  74. Shankara
  75. Shauri
  76. Keshi-hantri
  77. Kamsa-nisudana
  78. Prasida
  79. Jagadishvara
  80. Sarvagya
  81. Sarva-karana-karanam
  82. Samarthya
  83. Satyavache
  84. Satya-sankalpa
  85. Satya-sankalpa
  86. Sarva-karma-krit
  87. Sarva-kama-phala-prada
  88. Sarva-bhuta-drik
  89. Sarva-bhuta-bhavya
  90. Sarva-bhuta-atmabhuta
  91. Sarva-bhuta-ashraya
  92. Sarva-bhuta-manasastha
  93. Sarva-bhuta-charachara
  94. Sarva-bhuta-sthita
  95. Sarva-bhuta-bhrita
  96. Sarva-bhuta-bhavodbhava
  97. Sarva-bhuta-atmaka
  98. Sarva-loka-pita
  99. Sarva-loka-maheshvara
  100. Sarva-loka-guro
  101. Sarva-loka-sharanya
  102. Sarva-loka-pala
  103. Sarva-loka-nivasa
  104. Sarva-loka-drik
  105. Sarva-loka-sakshin
  106. Sarva-loka-pradipaka
  107. Sarva-loka-ramana
  108. Sarva-loka-pavana

These names encapsulate the various divine attributes and aspects of Lord Krishna, each reflecting his multifaceted nature and his role as the Supreme Personality of Godhead in Hinduism.

The chanting of the 108 names serves as a spiritual practice that fosters concentration, mindfulness, and a sense of reverence. By repeating these names, devotees immerse themselves in the divine vibrations associated with each name, creating an atmosphere of divine presence and invoking a feeling of closeness to Lord Krishna.

Devotees often recite the "Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali" during their daily prayers, meditation, or devotional practices. It can also be recited during special occasions, festivals dedicated to Lord Krishna, or in times of seeking divine intervention and blessings.

 






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