Vishnu Shodasha Nama Shlokam (16 names)

This sloka reveals the 16 different names of Vishnu that one must chant when doing different activities in one’s life.

Aushadhe Chintayét Vishnum Bhojané cha Janardanam

Shayane Padmanabham cha Vivahé cha Prajapatim

While taking medication remember Vishnu. Consuming food – Janardana
Sleeping remember – Padmanabha, during wedding – Prajapati

Yudhe Chakradharam Devam Pravase cha Trivikramam

Naraayanam Tanur-tyagé Sreedharam Priya-sangamé

At war – Chakradhari, Travel – Trivikrama
Death bed – Narayana, when meeting loved ones – Sreedhara

Du-swapne Smara Govindam Sankate Madhusoodanam

Kaanane Naarasimham cha Paavake Jalashaayinam

Bad dreams remember Govinda, in troubled times – Madhusoodana
In a forest remember Narasimha, In the midst of fire remember Jalashayina

Jalamadhye Varaham cha Parvate Raghunandanam

Gamane Vamanam chaiva Sarva-kaaryeshu Madhavam

In the middle of water (water activities or travel ) – Varaha, On a mountain (trekking) – Raghunandana (Rama). Travel by foot – Vamana, when you start any deed remember Madhava.

Shodashaitaani Naamani Pratarudhaya ya: padeth

Sarva-papa-vinirmukhto Vishnu-loke Maheeyate

One who reads these 16 names every morning will be rid of all sins and will attain Vishnu loka (Moksha).