Shloka 8
Vows of Hari and the Hundred Names of Suputra (Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa): Ritual Metadata and Fruits of Japa
विष्णोर्नामशतस्यापि ऋषिर्ब्रह्मा प्रकीर्तितः । ओंकारो देवता प्रोक्तश्छंदोनुष्टुप्तथैव च
viṣṇornāmaśatasyāpi ṛṣirbrahmā prakīrtitaḥ | oṃkāro devatā proktaśchaṃdonuṣṭuptathaiva ca
สำหรับร้อยพระนามพระวิษณุ ฤๅษีได้ประกาศว่าเป็นพระพรหม; เทวตาคือโอมการ และฉันท์ก็เป็นอนุษฏุปเช่นกัน
Unspecified (narrative/teaching voice within the chapter; not explicitly marked in the provided verse)
Concept: The stotra is anchored in cosmic authority: Brahmā as ṛṣi, Oṃkāra as devatā, and Anuṣṭubh as chandas—linking Vaiṣṇava devotion to Vedic mantric structure.
Application: Begin chanting with a clear praṇava and steady anuṣṭubh cadence; remember that disciplined sound and meaning together deepen concentration and devotion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Brahmā, seated upon a lotus, is shown as the seer of the hymn, while a radiant Oṁ symbol hovers like a sun-disc above a small Viṣṇu shrine. The anuṣṭubh metre is visualized as four balanced lines of light, forming a rhythmic frame around the scene, suggesting order, cadence, and cosmic legitimacy.","primary_figures":["Brahma","Vishnu (icon or subtle presence)","Oṃkāra (personified as luminous symbol)"],"setting":"Cosmic lotus platform blending into a temple mandapa—half celestial, half ritual space—linking creation imagery with daily worship.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","brahma-red (vermilion)","sun-gold","sky blue","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā on a lotus as ṛṣi, a large embossed gold-leaf Oṁ as devatā above, and a small Viṣṇu icon with śaṅkha-cakra in a jeweled arch; thick gold leaf for halos and Oṁ, rich crimson and emerald textiles, ornate pillars, gem-studded ornaments and symmetrical composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy cosmic-lotus scene with delicate Brahmā figure, soft gradients of sky blue and pink; Oṁ rendered as a luminous calligraphic form; a modest Viṣṇu shrine in the corner; refined faces, gentle naturalism, and rhythmic border motifs suggesting anuṣṭubh’s fourfold structure.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines—Brahmā on lotus, large central Oṁ medallion, Viṣṇu symbols (conch/discus) flanking; warm reds/yellows/greens with temple-wall ornamentation and stylized eyes, strong graphic clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central golden Oṁ surrounded by lotus rings; Brahmā on a lotus pedestal below, and a Vaiṣṇava emblematic shrine to the side; intricate floral borders, deep blue background, gold highlights, symmetrical patterning evoking metrical order."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["prolonged Oṁ drone","tanpura","soft bell","conch (opening)","silence between quarters (pāda)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विष्णोर्नामशतस्यापि = विष्णोः + नामशतस्य + अपि; ऋषिर्ब्रह्मा = ऋषिः + ब्रह्मा; प्रोक्तश्छंदोनुष्टुप् = प्रोक्तः + छन्दः + अनुष्टुप्; तथैव = तथा + एव.
FAQs
In stotra and mantra framing, the ṛṣi is the credited seer through whom the hymn is revealed or transmitted. This verse assigns that role to Brahmā for the Viṣṇu-nāmaśata (hundred names).
The verse identifies Oṃ (Oṃkāra) as the presiding divine principle for this recitation, linking the hymn to the sacred syllable that encapsulates the Supreme and sanctifies the act of chanting.
Anuṣṭubh is a common classical Sanskrit metre (often associated with ślokas). Naming the chandas indicates the verse-form to be used/recognized for proper recitation and traditional classification.