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Found an interesting article; Sri Vishnu ShodasaNama Stotram and would like to share with you all.

 

Evoke, recall, retain and remember the Sixteen names of the Lord when placed in any situation. Meditate upon the Lord with His several names like Vishnu,Janardhana,Padmanabha,Prajapati,Chakradhara,Trivikrama,Narayana,Sridhara,Govinda,Madhusoodhana,Narasimha,Jalasayana,Varaha,Raghunandana,Vamana,Madhava Every morning (or anytime /when time permits) so that all our sins get annihilated and we feel the presence of Lord Vishnu around us, with us and within us ! This is the essence of the Sri Vishnu Shodasa Nama Stotram! Aushadam chintayed Vishnum ~ Bhojanam cha Janardhanam;Shayane Padmanabham cha ~ Vivahe cha Prajapatim;Yuddhe Chakradharam Devam ~ Pravase cha Trivikramam;Narayanam Thanu Tyage ~ Sridharam Priya Sangame;Dusswapne Smara Govindam ~ Sankate Madhusudhanam;Kaanane Naarasimham cha ~ Pavake Jalasayinam;Jalamadhye Varaham cha ~ Parvathe Raghunandanam;Gamane Vamanam chaiva ~ Sarva kaleshu Madhavam !Sodasaitaani naamani ~ Prathuruddhaya yah patthet;Sarva paapa vinirmukto ~ Vishnu Loke Maheeyate ! Meaning:While administering medicine to a patient, pronounce "Vishnu" While having food, intone the name of the Lord as "Janardhana" When going to sleep, remember to recite the name "Padmanabham" When in a marriage or while marrying, sing in the name of "Prajapati"; For victory in a difficult task, utter the name as "Chakradhara" While living at a place other than one's birthplace, chant as "Trivikrama" On the threshold of the greatest complexity*, tune to "Narayana" At the good company of the beloved, invoke the Lord as "SRIDHARA"; After a terrifying dream/nightmare, meditate upon "Govinda" When in trouble, recall the Lord as "Madhusudhana" At a forest or a deserted place, ruminate the name of "Narasimha" In a fire or a fiery situation, deliberate on "Jalasayi"; If one happens to be in water, call for the Lord as "Varaaha" On the mountains, continue to chant the name of "Raghunanadana" While on the move-out, contemplate on the Lord as "Vamana" And at all times and all phases of life; recite "Madhava" ! In this way, chant the names of the Lord 16 times or as many as possible, when placed in any situation ! [*at the final journey, i.e. at the time of 'tanu-tyage'=leaving behind the corpse] Namo Namo Nrisimhaya Malolaya Namo Namaha!-- Parimukhan SingapiraanTake the quiz. Crack your personality type. Get individualized suggestions for email ids that suit your personality.Log on to www.coolhotmail.com/personality.html Try it now!