This Vishnu collection preserves five distinct texts: the Ashtakshara and Dwadashakshara formulas, a Narayana Gayatri, and two Rigvedic Vishnu richas. Their different sources and purposes remain visible rather than being compressed into one generic mantra.

Quick Facts

Text TypeMultiple Vaishnava and Vedic mantras
Dedicated ToVishnu, Narayana, and Vasudeva
UnitsFive distinct sacred texts
IncludesAshtakshara, Dwadashakshara, Gayatri, and Vedic richas
Script PreservedOriginal Devanagari
English SupportSource-aligned pronunciation and meaning

Vishnu Mantra Texts

Om Namo Narayanaya

Ashtakshara Narayana mantra

Om Namo Narayanaya

English Meaning

Om. Reverent salutations to Narayana.

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Dwadashakshara Vasudeva mantra

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

English Meaning

Om. Reverent salutations to the blessed Lord Vasudeva.

Narayana Gayatri

Vishnu/Narayana Gayatri

Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat

English Meaning

May we know Narayana and meditate upon Vasudeva. May Vishnu inspire and guide us.

Tad Vishnoh Paramam Padam

Vedic richa — Rigveda 1.22.20

Tad Vishnoh Paramam Padam Sada Pashyanti Surayah
Diviva Chakshur Atatam

English Meaning

The seers continually behold that highest station of Vishnu, spread out like an all-seeing eye in heaven.

Idam Vishnur Vi Chakrame

Vedic richa — Rigveda 1.22.17

Idam Vishnur Vi Chakrame Tredha Ni Dadhe Padam
Samulham Asya Pamsure

English Meaning

Vishnu has traversed this realm and established his step in threefold form; his presence is deeply set within the earthly domain.

Five Vishnu Texts, Three Source Forms

The Ashtakshara and Dwadashakshara are compact salutation formulas. The Gayatri is a meditation, while the Rigvedic richas praise Vishnu’s highest station and far-reaching stride.

Keeping these forms separate respects the difference between later Vaishnava japa formulas and the language of the Vedic hymns.

How to Read the Vishnu Mantras

Read one selected formula or follow all five in source order, completing each unit before moving to the next. Do not blend the short name-mantras into the Vedic lines.

The Roman spellings are intended for accessible reading. Formal Rigvedic sound and accent require trained recitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Om Namo Narayanaya is the Ashtakshara formula in this collection.

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya is presented as the Dwadashakshara Vasudeva mantra.

Rigveda 1.22.20 and 1.22.17 are preserved as separate units.

Original Sanskrit

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Om Namo Narayanaya

Ashtakshara Narayana mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय॥

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Dwadashakshara Vasudeva mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय॥

Narayana Gayatri

Vishnu/Narayana Gayatri
नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि।
तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥

Tad Vishnoh Paramam Padam

Vedic richa — Rigveda 1.22.20
तद्विष्णोः परमं पदं सदा पश्यन्ति सूरयः।
दिवीव चक्षुराततम्॥

Idam Vishnur Vi Chakrame

Vedic richa — Rigveda 1.22.17
इदं विष्णुर्वि चक्रमे त्रेधा नि दधे पदम्।
समूळ्हमस्य पांसुरे॥
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