Who chanted Vishnu Sahasranamam first?

Krishna told Bhisma that he would live for another fifty six days during which he could impart his knowledge to Yudhishtra. Yudhishtra praised Krishna and this we know as the Vishnu Sahasranamam. Lord Krishna was the first hearer of this.

What is significance of Vishnu Sahasranama?

And last but not least, reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama rids people of the vicious cycle of birth, death and rebirth. Devotees of Shri Hari Vishnu yearn to attain Moksha (liberation) by visiting Vaikuntha, the holy abode of the Lord after breathing their last.

Who told Vishnu Sahasranamam to whom?

The Vishnu Sahasranama is important not only because it extols the Supreme One but also because it was told by Bhishma, said Kidambi Narayanan, in a discourse. As Bhishma lay on the arrow bed, Lord Krishna asked him if he was worried about anything. Bhishma replied that no one who had seen Krishna would be worried.

Who is the writer of Vishnu Sahasranamam?

Sri Veda Vyasa
The Sri Vishnusahasranama was composed by Sri Veda Vyasa,the author of the Puranas,and we meet this great chant in his classical work the mahabharata.

How long does it take to chant Vishnu Sahasranam?

Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasya. He has not only compiled the Mahabharata but many of the ancient scriptures including the Vedas. In recognition for this work he is called Ved Vyasya and his birthday is celebrated as Guru Purnima. Chanting the Vishnu Sahasranam takes between 25 – 29 minutes ( all 3 sections) depending on the speed at which you chant.

What are the different types of Sahasranama stotras in praise of deities?

While there are Sahasranama Stotras in praise of many deities two of them are very popular. These are Lalita Sahasranamam in praise of the Divine Mother and Vishnu Sahasranama in praise of the Lord. The Vishnu Sahasranam is in the concluding part of the Mahabharata.

What is the difference between Lalita Sahasranamam and Vishnusahasranama?

These are Lalita Sahasranamam in praise of the Divine Mother and Vishnu Sahasranama in praise of the Lord. The Vishnu Sahasranam is in the concluding part of the Mahabharata. This is found in the Anushasanika Parvam (chapter relating to orders or rules to the kings) of Mahabharata.

How did my grand father study Vishnu sahasranama?

My grand father study Vishnu Sahasranama writing it in so many note books many number of times and has become an expert chanter of Vishnu Sahasranamam. We saw the greatness of Vishnu Sahasranama in his death bed. He used to say ” Periyava asked me to chant Vishnu Sahasranama”. Till his last day he was very much regular in that.