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Punya Shloko Nalo raja

पुण्यश्लोको नलो राजा पुण्यश्लोको युधिष्ठिरः

Dedicated to Vishnu · 1 verse · Sanatana Shastras

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 his role in maintaining cosmic order and is often depicted in various avatars, such as Lord Rama and Lord Krishna, to restore dharma.
This shloka praises the virtuous nature of several revered figures in Hindu tradition, highlighting their association with righteousness and divine qualities. The verse mentions King Nala, King Yudhishthira, Goddess Devi Sita (referred to as Vaidehi), and Lord Vishnu (referred to as Janardana), all of whom are described as punyaśloka, meaning they are celebrated for their piety and virtuous deeds. King Nala is known for his unwavering devotion and moral integrity, while King Yudhishthira is famed for his adherence to dharma and truthfulness. Goddess Devi Sita is honored for her purity and steadfastness, and Lord Vishnu is revered for his role as the protector of the universe. The purpose of reciting this verse is to invoke the qualities of righteousness, virtue, and divine grace associated with these figures, seeking their blessings and inspiration in one's own life.

Punya Shloko Nalo raja lyrics and meaning

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Verse 1

Punya Shloko Nalo raja – Verse 1

पुण्यश्लोको नलो राजा पुण्यश्लोको युधिष्ठिरः ।
पुण्यश्लोका च वैदेही पुण्यश्लोको जनार्दनः ॥

puṇyaśloko nalo rājā puṇyaśloko yudhiṣṭhiraḥ .
puṇyaślokā ca vaidehī puṇyaśloko janārdanaḥ ..

Extolled for their virtues are King Nala, Yudhishtira, Sita and Janardhana

Word by word
पुण्यश्लोकः (puṇyaślokaḥ)
extolled for virtues (puṇya:virtues | ślokaḥ:extolled)
नलः (nalaḥ)
Nala
राजा (rājā)
king
पुण्यश्लोकः (puṇyaślokaḥ)
extolled for virtues (puṇya:virtues | ślokaḥ:extolled)
युधिष्ठिरः (yudhiṣṭhiraḥ)
Yudhishthira
पुण्यश्लोका (puṇyaślokā)
extolled for virtues (puṇya:virtues | ślokā:extolled)
च (ca)
and
वैदेही (vaidehī)
Sita
पुण्यश्लोकः (puṇyaślokaḥ)
extolled for virtues (puṇya:virtues | ślokaḥ:extolled)
जनार्दनः (janārdanaḥ)
Janardhana