Hayagriva Ashtottara Shatanamavali — Word-by-Word Meaning
हयग्रीव अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
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Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
The 108 names of Lord Hayagriva — the horse-faced avatar of Vishnu, the supreme deity of knowledge, wisdom and the Vedas — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited by students and seekers for learning, memory and mastery of the scriptures.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Hayagriva Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Hayagriva. The 108 names of Lord Hayagriva — the horse-faced avatar of Vishnu, the supreme deity of knowledge, wisdom and the Vedas — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited by students and seekers for learning, memory and mastery of the scriptures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hayagriva Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of Lord Hayagriva — the horse-faced avatar of Vishnu, the supreme deity of knowledge, wisdom and the Vedas — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited by students and seekers for learning, memory and mastery of the scriptures.
How is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali chanted?▼
It is chanted as an archana: each of the 108 names is recited with “Om” (ॐ) before it and “namaḥ” (नमः) after it, while offering a flower or a pinch of kumkum for each name. The complete garland is offered in one sitting, especially on Wednesdays and Thursdays and during Hayagriva Jayanti (Shravana Purnima).
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?▼
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names” — the sacred list of the 108 names of Hayagriva, each a name of praise and meditation.
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