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Vishnu Sahasranama & Satyanarayana Vrat, by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

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The Thousand Names of Vishnu comes from the Mahabharata, and describes a thousand qualities and attributes of the Supreme Divinity.   “Sat” is truth, “Narayana” is the All Pervading Consciousness. The Satya Narayana Vrat is the vow to speak and act in truth, the most important practice for spiritual seekers this day in age.

About the Author

Swami Satyananda Saraswati is considered to be one of the foremost Vedic scholars and Sanskrit translators in the West. He is the author of nearly 60 books in nine different languages representing a significant contribution to the understanding of Hinduism and Vedic religious practices.

Swamiji comes from the Dashnami lineage of Adi Shankaracharya, and belongs to the Saraswati tribe of renunciates and scholars who are living the life of a teacher and a knower of wisdom, worshiping with both spiritual knowledge and devotion. His Guru, Swami Amritananda Saraswati, initiated him into the Vedic Knowledge, Sanskrit, and the Chandi Path and sacred fire ceremony as his primary system of spiritual discipline in 1971.

He practiced the recitation of the Chandi Path in the Himalayan snow and in the hot springs of Bakreswar. Through this rigorous penance, he became impervious to the influences of heat and cold. Through his experiences walking the length and breadth of the Himalayas over 15 years, Swamiji fell in love with Sanskrit and became proficient in numerous languages including Bengali and Hindi. Wherever he went he would learn the local systems of worship and inspire those around him to participate. Swamiji’s expertise and experience spans many different religious traditions. His realizations and teachings make him a living example of Ramakrishna’s Gospel, “as many as there are individuals, so many are the paths to God”.

In 1979, Swamiji met Shree Maa when he was performing a vow of worship in a small temple in the interior of West Bengal. They toured India, spreading their divine love and inspiration by performing pujas, homas, and sharing their realizations, and teaching their methods of spiritual practice. In 1984 they came to America and established the Devi Mandir, where he and Shree Maa shine their beacon of light from Napa, California. Today, they share all their resources to give every individual an opportunity to access these spiritual teachings.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 260 pages
  • Publisher: Devi Mandir Publications; First edition (January 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1877795518
  • ISBN-13: 978-1877795510
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

Book Reviews of Vishnu Sahasranama & Satyanarayana Vrat

By Yvonne Campbell

Great book! The translations of Vishnu’s names are well done and the story of Satya Narayana is beautiful! Highly recommended to all.

By Anupama Ramachandran

Vishnu Puja book by Swami Satyananda combines three things: puja (the way to worship Lord Vishnu), 1000 names of Lord Vishnu, as well as the Satya Narayana vow to tell the truth. It is a great blessing to be able to do all these on the full moon day and that is a practice I have been following with my family the past few years using this book.

Believe it or not, many beautiful and positive changes have happened in the life of my family after we started doing this vow of worship both materially and spiritually. I know it all the grace of Lord Narayana! Om Namo Narayana! Please consider bringing beauty, love and light into your life.  Get the Vishnu Puja book and enjoy the worship every month!

By Manoj Gulati

I love the translation of Satya Narayana Vrat in Swami Satyananda’s Vishnu Puja book, the focus is at the highest level on the vow of truth!!!! It is a great book,i have bought multiple copies for my family and friends!

By Brad Simmons

Great translation of the 1000 names of Vishnu!  The transliteration makes it accessible to all. I love the story of the vow of worship to speak and act in truth. Great book for worship of Vishnu. Jai Vishnu!

By Barbara Wilson

I received a copy of the Vishnu Puja along with the other books I had ordered and I while I was skimming the pages I saw the meaning of Vishnu. He who pervades the Universe. Somehow, that got me really interested and I started reading more and doing a little bit of the practices, it is a lot of fun!!!!! Go for it! Thank you!

By Swami Purnananda Giri, Mahant,
Moksha Dham, JageshwarThe Thousand Names of Vishnu and the Satya Narayana Vrat Katha are important works for sharing the love of God through scripture. Swami Satyananda Saraswati has done an excellent presentation, and the applications to our daily lives are extremely relevant today, in keeping with the vision of our ancient Rishis.