About this stotra
Lord Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, known as the preserver and protector of the universe. He is part of the holy trinity (Trimurti) alongside Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu is revered for maintaining cosmic order and is often depicted resting on the serpent Ananta, with his consort Goddess Lakshmi by his side.
This particular shloka emphasizes the power and significance of the name Lord Narayana, which is another name for Lord Vishnu. The verse highlights that the utterance of Lord Narayana is a potent, four-syllable mantra that serves as a spiritual tool for overcoming doubts related to the four aims of human life: dharma (righteousness), artha (wealth), kama (desires), and moksha (liberation). The shloka suggests that invoking the name of Lord Vishnu can provide clarity and resolve uncertainties in these areas, guiding devotees towards a balanced and fulfilling life. The recitation of this verse is believed to bring divine blessings and support in achieving both worldly and spiritual goals.
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Verse 1
Narayaneti Vagvalvi – Verse 1
नारायणेति वाग्वल्वी चतुरक्षर पल्लव ।
धर्मार्थ काममोक्षाश्च परदानार्थ संशयाः ।।
nārāyaṇeti vāgvalvī caturakṣara pallava .
dharmārtha kāmamokṣāśca paradānārtha saṃśayāḥ ..
The four letters 'Na', 'Ra,'Ya', 'Na' are the four shoots on the creeper of speech and are undoubtedly indicative of the four Purusharthas- Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha.
Word by word
- नारायणेति (nārāyaṇeti)
- as 'Nārāyaṇa' (nārāyaṇa:Nārāyaṇa | iti:as)
- वाग्वल्वी (vāgvalvī)
- creeper of speech (vāk:speech | valvī:creeper)
- चतुरक्षर (caturakṣara)
- four-lettered (catur:four | akṣara:letter)
- पल्लव (pallava)
- shoot
- धर्मार्थ (dharmārtha)
- Dharma and Artha (dharma:righteousness | artha:wealth)
- काममोक्षाश्च (kāmamokṣāśca)
- and Kāma and Moksha (kāma:desire | mokṣa:liberation | ca:and)
- परदानार्थ (paradānārtha)
- for the purpose of giving (para:for | dāna:giving | artha:purpose)
- संशयाः (saṃśayāḥ)
- doubts
