Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram: Dhyana Sloka - 3 (Bhashya)
śāṃtākāraṃ bhujagaśayanaṃ padmanābhaṃ sureśaṃ!
शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं
विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्ण शुभाङ्गम् ।
लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यम्
वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥
śāṃtākāraṃ bhujagaśayanaṃ padmanābhaṃ sureśaṃ!
viśvādhāraṃ gaganasadṛśaṃ meghavarṇaṃ śubhāṃgaṃ!
lakṣmīkāṃtaṃ kamalanayanaṃ yogibhirdhyānagamyaṃ !
vaṃde viṣṇuṃ bhavabhayaharaṃ sarvalokaikanāthaṃ!
Summary of
Meaning
"I bow to
Lord Vishnu, the ultimate master of all universes, who is the very embodiment
of absolute peace. He rests serenely upon the cosmic serpent, and from His
navel springs the primeval lotus of creation. He is the lord of all gods, the
foundational support of the cosmos, all-pervading like the infinite sky, and
dark-complexioned like a rain-bearing cloud. Possessing luminous, auspicious
limbs, He is the beloved consort of Sri Lakshmi, lotus-eyed, and attainable by
sages through deep meditation. I salute that all-powerful Savior who completely
destroys the terrifying fear of worldly existence."
SaAntaakaaram: the one who is a personification of peace;
Bhujagasayanam: the one who reclines on the great serpent bed Aadisesha;
PadmanaAbham: the one whose navel is in the form of a Lotus that has given
birth to the creation of universe;
Suresham: the one who is Lord of the Deities;
ViswaAdhaaram: the one on whose support entire Universe is rested;
Gagana-Sadrisham: the one who is all pervading like the sky;
Megha-Varnam: the one whose colour resembles that of a cloud;
SubhaAngam: the one who has a beautiful and auspicious body configuration;
Lakshmii-KaAntham: the one who is the Lord of Goddess Lakshmi Devi;
Kamala-Nayanam: the one who has Lotus eyes;
Yogibhir-dyaana-gamyam: the one who rests in the hearts of Yogis who perceive Him
through meditation;
Vande-Vishnum: I adore Sri MaHaA Vishnu;
Bhava-Bhaya-Haram: the one who is the destroyer of fear of cycle of births and
deaths (Samsaara);
Sarva-Lokaika-NaAtham: the one who is Lord of the entire Universe;
The Esoteric
Lens & Realizations
Shāntākāraṃ bhujagashayanaṃ padmanābhaṃ sureshaṃ (The Peaceful Ruler)
1.
Theological Truth: The Lord is Nirdosha—completely
free from any stress, anger, or worldly agitation. He rules all gods (Suresha)
independently while reclining on the serpent of time.
2.
The "Why": He reveals Himself in this serene posture to give the seeker
immense mental relief. While managing the massive task of cosmic creation from
His navel (Padmanābha), He remains completely calm (Shāntākāram).
The seeker learns that no matter how chaotic our personal lives feel, the
Master governing our destiny is perfectly at peace, reassuring us that
everything is handled under His steady hand.
Vishvādhāraṃ gaganasadrishaṃ meghavarnaṃ shubhāngaṃ (The Infinite Support)
3. Theological Truth: As the Vishvādhāram, He is the real, foundational pillar holding up a real universe. The universe cannot exist or function without Vishnu. He is the literal, cosmic support system holding up a real creation. His form is Aprakruta—not made of flesh and bone, but of pure, luminous goodness (Shubhāngam). Satchidananda Form: The body of the Lord is composed entirely of pure consciousness, bliss, and knowledge (Jnana-Ananda).Every limb (Angam) of His form is non-different from His essence and represents infinite auspicious attributes (Kalyana Gunas).
4.
The "Why": He aligns His presence with the infinite sky (Gaganasadrisham)
to show His continuous availability. The seeker realizes that just as the sky
is everywhere, Vishnu is present in every atom, acting as an invisible cushion
supporting our weight. His cloud-like complexion (Meghavarnam) promises
that His infinite power exists solely to shower blessings upon us.
Lakshmīkāṃtaṃ kamalanayanaṃ yogibhirdhyānagamyaṃ (The Reachable Master)
5.
Theological Truth: Sri Lakshmi is the highest of dependent souls, ever-anchored
to His chest. Though He is so immense that yogis must meditate deeply to catch
a glimpse of Him, He remains sweet, approachable, and loving.
6.
The "Why": He is called Lakshmīkāntam to demonstrate His absolute
fulfillment—He needs nothing from the world, yet He looks upon us with lotus
eyes (Kamalanayanam) of pure compassion. The seeker learns that He is
not an unapproachable, cold force; He is an intimate, loving protector who is
reachable the moment our thoughts turn toward Him in quiet contemplation.
Vande viṣṇuṃ bhavabhayaharaṃ sarvalokaikanāthaṃ (The Destroyer of Fear)
7.
Theological Truth: Bhava represents the constant, exhausting anxiety of
worldly suffering and rebirth. Vishnu is the only (Eka)
independent Lord (Nātha) who holds the keys to liberation.
8.
The "Why": He places Bhava-bhaya-haram at the grand finale of the
verse to deliver the ultimate medicine for human anxiety. The seeker learns
that we do not have to live in fear of tomorrow, karma, or death. By bowing to
the Sole Master of All Realms, we hand our fears over to the one supreme
authority who has the absolute power to dissolve them instantly.
naham karta harih karta
Hari Sarvottama - Vaayu Jeevottama
Sri GuruRaajo Vijayate
Dhyana Sloka-2
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