सत्यनारायण ध्यान मंत्र (सत्यनारायणं देवं वन्दे)

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सत्यनारायणम्

Satyanarayanam

Lord Satyanarayana — Vishnu as the embodiment of Truth (Satya) and the refuge of all (Narayana)

देवम्

Devam

The shining Lord, the divine one

वन्देऽहम्

Vande'ham

I bow, I worship

कामदम्

Kamadam

The bestower of all desires and boons

प्रभुम्

Prabhum

The supreme Lord and master

लीलया

Leelaya

Through (His) divine play (lila)

विततं विश्वम्

Vitatam Vishvam

The whole universe has been spread out / made manifest

येन

Yena

By whom

तस्मै नमो नमः

Tasmai Namo Namah

To Him, salutations again and again

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Om, salutations to Lord Vasudeva (the great Vishnu mantra)

शान्ताकारम्

Shantakaram

Of serene, peaceful form

भुजगशयनम्

Bhujagashayanam

Reclining on the serpent (Shesha)

पद्मनाभम्

Padmanabham

From whose navel the lotus (of creation) springs

सुरेशम्

Suresham

The Lord of the gods

लक्ष्मीकान्तम्

Lakshmikantam

The beloved consort of Goddess Lakshmi

भवभयहरम्

Bhavabhayaharam

Remover of the fear of worldly existence (samsara)

सर्वलोकैकनाथम्

Sarvalokaikanatham

The one sole Lord of all the worlds

Complete Translation

मैं सत्यनारायण देव को नमन करता हूँ, जो समस्त कामनाओं के दाता और परम प्रभु हैं, जिनकी लीला से यह सम्पूर्ण विश्व विस्तृत हुआ है — उन्हें बार-बार नमस्कार। ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय। मैं उन विष्णु की वन्दना करता हूँ जो शान्त स्वरूप हैं, शेषनाग पर शयन करते हैं, जिनकी नाभि से कमल प्रकट होता है, जो देवों के ईश हैं; जो विश्व के आधार, आकाश के समान व्यापक, मेघ के समान श्यामवर्ण और शुभ अंगों वाले हैं; जो लक्ष्मीकान्त, कमलनयन, योगियों द्वारा ध्यान में प्राप्य हैं; जो संसार के भय को हरने वाले और समस्त लोकों के एकमात्र स्वामी हैं।

Origin & History

Source: Satyanarayana Vrat Katha tradition (associated with the Skanda Purana, Reva Khanda); dhyana and Vishnu invocation verses

Author: Traditional (Puranic; the Shantakaram dhyana is a classic Vishnu meditation verse)

Period: Puranic / classical

The Satyanarayan Vrat is recounted in the Reva Khanda of the Skanda Purana, where Sri Krishna teaches Narada the simple but powerful worship of Vishnu as Satyanarayana, the Lord of Truth. The Katha relates how a poor brahmin, a woodcutter, a merchant and others prospered by faithfully observing the vow, and how those who neglected it after promising suffered, until they returned in devotion. The puja begins with this dhyana mantra, establishing the serene, all-pervading Vishnu in the heart before the story is read.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Satyanarayana?▼

Satyanarayana is Lord Vishnu worshipped as the embodiment of Truth — 'Satya' (truth) plus 'Narayana' (the refuge of all beings). The Satyanarayan Vrat, described in the Skanda Purana, is among the most widely performed Vishnu vows for prosperity and the fulfilment of vows and wishes.

What does the Satyanarayan dhyana mantra mean?▼

It means: 'I bow to Lord Satyanarayana, granter of all desires, the supreme Lord, by whose play the whole universe is spread out — salutations to Him again and again.' It establishes the Lord in the heart before the Katha begins.

When is the Satyanarayan Vrat performed?▼

It is commonly performed on the full-moon day (Purnima), on Ekadashi, on Kartik Purnima, and on auspicious occasions such as housewarmings, weddings, new beginnings and thanksgiving for wishes fulfilled.

What prasad is offered in the Satyanarayan Puja?▼

The classic offering is sheera or sapatha/panjiri — a sweet made from semolina (sooji), wheat flour, milk, sugar, ghee and banana. After the Katha and aarti it is distributed to all devotees as the Lord's blessing.

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