Vishnu Gayatri (Narayana Gayatri) विष्णु गायत्री (नारायण गायत्री)
The Gayatri of Narayana–Vishnu from the Mahanarayana Upanishad.
- Deity Vishnu
- Type Gayatri mantra
- Language Sanskrit
- Tradition Vedic
- Source Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka, tenth prapathaka) — Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka 10), the Gayatris of the deities
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Mantra
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।oṃ nārāyaṇāya vidmahe vāsudevāya dhīmahi |
तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात् ॥tanno viṣṇuḥ pracodayāt ||
The Roman line is IAST transliteration derived from the Devanagari (ā = long a, ṃ = anusvara, ḥ = visarga, ś/ṣ = sh sounds, c = ch as in “church”). In Hindi, Awadhi and Braj texts the silent final “a” is dropped. Transliteration does not show Vedic accents.
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- Dhyana shloka · Vishnu Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं
- Mool mantra · Vishnu Om Namo Narayanaya (Ashtakshari Mantra) ॐ नमो नारायणाय (अष्टाक्षरी मन्त्र)
- Ashtakam · Vishnu Achyutashtakam अच्युताष्टकम्
- Prayer · Vishnu Apavitrah Pavitro Va (purification verse) अपवित्रः पवित्रो वा (पवित्रीकरण)
- Puja vidhi · Vishnu Ekadashi Vrat and Puja Vidhi एकादशी व्रत और पूजा विधि
- Prayer · Vishnu Kayena Vacha (offering of all actions) कायेन वाचा (समर्पण)
For the same occasions
- Kavach · Vishnu Narayana Kavacham नारायण कवच
- Mool mantra · Shri Krishna Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya (Dvadashakshari Mantra) ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय (द्वादशाक्षरी मन्त्र)
- Ashtakam · Shri Krishna Govindashtakam गोविन्दाष्टकम्
- Vedic mantra · Brihaspati Brihaspate Ati Yadaryo (Vedic mantra for Guru) बृहस्पते अति यदर्यो (गुरु वैदिक मन्त्र)
- Beej mantra · Brihaspati Guru (Brihaspati) Beej Mantra गुरु (बृहस्पति) बीज मन्त्र
Questions
What is Vishnu Gayatri (Narayana Gayatri)?
The Gayatri of Narayana–Vishnu from the Mahanarayana Upanishad.
Who is Vishnu Gayatri (Narayana Gayatri) associated with?
Vishnu Gayatri (Narayana Gayatri) is associated with Vishnu. The preserver, who descends as avatars such as Rama and Krishna; the supreme deity of Vaishnava traditions. Ekadashi vrats are dedicated to him.
What does Vishnu Gayatri (Narayana Gayatri) mean?
May we know Narayana; may we meditate on Vasudeva; may Vishnu inspire and guide us.
What is the source of Vishnu Gayatri (Narayana Gayatri)?
Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka, tenth prapathaka) — Mahanarayana Upanishad (Taittiriya Aranyaka 10), the Gayatris of the deities. Tradition: Vedic.
How is Vishnu Gayatri (Narayana Gayatri) pronounced?
Vedic accents (svara) are not shown in this script or in the transliteration.