O compassionate Nārāyaṇa, I take refuge — I clasp your two feet.
About Vishnu Shatpadi
Vishnu Shatpadi is a Sanskrit stotra, composed by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, addressed to Vishnu — a Shatka. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: Sanskrit Wikisource.
The preeminent Advaita Vedānta ācārya and a prolific composer of devotional stotras revered across the Hindu traditions.
Vishnu Shatpadi is a Sanskrit stotra (devotional hymn), composed by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, addressed to Vishnu, of 13 verses. On Avabodhak every verse is shown with its English meaning, so you can understand the text line by line as you read.
How do I pronounce Vishnu Shatpadi correctly?
Avabodhak presents Vishnu Shatpadi in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada alongside IAST Roman transliteration that marks every long vowel (ā, ī, ū) and conjunct consonant. Reading the Devanagari text with the IAST line lets you follow the exact pronunciation syllable by syllable, and the guided practice mode replays it line by line.
What is the word-by-word meaning of Vishnu Shatpadi?
Avabodhak pairs each verse of Vishnu Shatpadi with its English meaning, and the practice view breaks lines into individual words — so you learn what each word means, not just the overall sense.
Who composed Vishnu Shatpadi?
Vishnu Shatpadi is attributed to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya.
In which scripts can I read Vishnu Shatpadi?
Vishnu Shatpadi is available in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada on Avabodhak, each with English meaning and IAST transliteration.
Can I chant or practice Vishnu Shatpadi online?
Yes — Avabodhak offers a free reading view plus guided practice and word-puzzle modes to help you chant and memorise Vishnu Shatpadi.