Where does the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram originate from?

It originates from the Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva.

Vishnu

Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram

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Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram

विष्णुसहस्रनामस्तोत्रम्

The thousand names of Lord Vishnu revealed by Bhishma Pitamah to Yudhishthira on his bed of arrows, representing the ultimate path of peace.

Your Language

Sanskrit

Mantra

Lineage

Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva

Mantra

Shloka

शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम् । प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये ॥

Wisdom

We meditate upon Lord Vishnu, who wears white robes, is radiant like the moon, has four arms, and bears a compassionate smile, to remove all obstacles.

Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva

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