Sacred Texts & Prayers

Narayana Suktam

This page will present the opening Shanti Patha, an optional introductory verse, the principal Narayana Suktam, Ritam Satyam Param Brahma, Narayana Gayatri and the closing Shanti mantra.

नारायणसूक्तम्

DeityLord Narayana

Source traditionMaha Narayana Upanishad / Taittiriya Aranyaka

Traditional sourceTraditional Narayana Suktam with opening Shanti Patha, concluding mantras and Narayana Gayatri.

Vedic pronunciation and svara are important. Devotees wishing to recite this text formally are encouraged to learn under a qualified Vedic teacher.

Recitation

How it is traditionally used

Narayana Suktam is recited in Vishnu worship and after Purusha Suktam in many traditions. Learn formal Vedic recitation from a qualified teacher.

Meaning

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Opening Shanti Patha

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Optional introductory verse

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Principal Narayana Suktam

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Ritam Satyam Param Brahma

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Narayana Gayatri

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Closing Shanti mantra

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    Extended Krishna Yajurveda presentation of the hymn of the Cosmic Person.

    Purusha / Sri Vishnu

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    श्रीविष्णुसहस्रनामम्

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    Lord Vishnu

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    Mantra Pushpam

    मन्त्रपुष्पम्

    Extended temple-recitation version of the Vedic flower-offering hymn.

    Waters / Brahman

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About this library

About this library

These pages offer traditional Sanskrit for private devotion. English lines are short original summaries, not a copyrighted translation. This is a growing library, not an official TTD text and not an authoritative edition of any shakha.

This page does not imply endorsement by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Indian Railways, Saregama, or any singer or recording company.

Established through the devotion and collective efforts of the local railway community of Alipurduar Junction and local devotees.