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Vishnu mantras

The Ashtakshara and Dwadashakshara, and the forms invoked for specific difficulty.

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18 mantras

Vishnuविष्णु18 mantras

The Ashtakshara and Dwadashakshara, and the forms invoked for specific difficulty.

Ashtakshara — Om Namo NarayanayaMost chantedThe eight syllables. The central Vaishnava mantra.
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DwadashaksharaThe twelve syllables, to Vasudeva.
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Vishnu SahasranamaMost chantedThe thousand names. Recited on Ekadashi.
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NarasimhaFor protection from fear and sudden danger.
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Runa Vimochana NarasimhaSpecifically for release from debt.
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SudarshanaThe discus. For cutting through hostile influence.
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RajagopalaKrishna as Rajagopala. For love and family harmony.
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Vidya RajagopalaFor education and success in study.
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VenkateswaraFor the fulfilment of vows.
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HayagreevaFor knowledge, scholarship and research.
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Bhoo VarahaFor land, property and immovable assets.
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VamanaFor humility and the restoration of balance.
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RamaThe Taraka mantra. For dharma and steadfastness.
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KrishnaFor love, joy and release from sorrow.
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Purusha SuktamThe Vedic hymn to the cosmic person.
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Narayana SuktamThe Vedic hymn to Narayana.
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Lakshmi NarayanaThe couple together. For household prosperity.
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DhanvantariFor health and recovery from illness.
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