पाण्डुरङ्ग (विठ्ठल) अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली — Word-by-Word Meaning
पाण्डुरङ्ग (विठ्ठल) अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
पंढरपुर के भगवान पाण्डुरङ्ग (विठ्ठल) — वारकरी परम्परा के प्रिय विष्णु-कृष्ण रूप — के १०८ नाम, प्रत्येक “ॐ” व “नमः” सहित, जो ईंट पर खड़े अपने भक्तों की प्रतीक्षा करते हैं।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Panduranga (Vitthal) Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Panduranga (Vitthal). The 108 names of Lord Panduranga (Vitthal) of Pandharpur, the beloved form of Vishnu-Krishna of the Varkari tradition — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, who stands on a brick awaiting His devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Panduranga (Vitthal) Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of Lord Panduranga (Vitthal) of Pandharpur, the beloved form of Vishnu-Krishna of the Varkari tradition — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, who stands on a brick awaiting His devotees.
How is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali chanted?▼
It is chanted as an archana: each of the 108 names is recited with “Om” (ॐ) before it and “namaḥ” (नमः) after it, while offering a flower or a pinch of kumkum at the deity’s feet for each name. The complete garland of 108 names is offered in one sitting, especially on Thursdays and Ekadashi and during Ekadashi and Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?▼
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names”. So it is the sacred list of the 108 names of Panduranga (Vitthal), each a name of praise and meditation.
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