Satyanarayan Pooja Details

Satyanarayan Pooja is performed to invoke blessings of Lord Vishnu for truth and prosperity.

Significance and Rituals

Satyanarayan Pooja is a popular ritual performed to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu, especially before or after significant life events. It involves reciting the Satyanarayan Katha (story) and offering prasad (sweet offering).

Mantra for Satyanarayan Pooja

Original Text: शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम् । लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥

Transliteration: Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham Vishwadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham

Breakdown

• Shantakaram: One who has a peaceful form.
• Bhujagashayanam: One who rests on the serpent.
• Padmanabham: One from whose navel a lotus emerges.
• Suresham: Lord of the gods.
• Vishwadharam: Supporter of the universe.
• Gaganasadrisham: One who is like the sky.
• Meghavarnam: One who is the color of clouds.
• Shubhangam: One who has an auspicious form.
• Lakshmikantam: Beloved of Lakshmi.
• Kamalanayanam: One who has lotus-like eyes.
• Yogibhirdhyanagamyam: One who is attained by yogis through meditation.
• Vande Vishnum: I praise Vishnu.
• Bhavabhayaharam: One who removes the fear of worldly existence.
• Sarvalokaikanatham: Sole lord of all the worlds.

Meaning

"I praise Lord Vishnu, who has a peaceful form, who rests on the serpent, from whose navel a lotus emerges, who is the lord of the gods, the supporter of the universe, who is like the sky, the color of clouds, who has an auspicious form, the beloved of Lakshmi, who has lotus-like eyes, who is attained by yogis through meditation, who removes the fear of worldly existence, the sole lord of all the worlds."

Deity

Lord Vishnu

Origin Story

This mantra is recited during the Satyanarayan Pooja to invoke Lord Vishnu's blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.

How and When to Chant

This mantra is chanted during Satyanarayan Pooja. It can also be chanted daily for peace and prosperity.

Benefits

• Brings peace and prosperity.
• Removes obstacles.
• Fulfills desires.
• Bestows spiritual growth.