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Vishnu Sahasranamam mp3 Free Download – Vishnu Sahasranama Hindu Prayer

Vishnu Sahasranamam is the most popular prayer dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu. Vedamantram website is providing Vishnu Sahasranamam mp3 audio for free download. Vishnu Sahasranama consists of the thousand names of Srihari Vishnu. The wide spread belief is that listening to the prayer helps a devotee in attaining peace and prosperity. It is also used to help in meditation. Listening to the prayer also helps in sharpening the mind and soothing the intellect. The file size of Vishnu Sahasranamam is 20 MB. Link – You can download the Vishnu Sahasranamam mp3 prayer here.   (please right click and use save link as option to download)

Who is the father of Yudhistira in the Mahabharat?

Yudhishtira was the first of Pandavas. His mother was Kunti. Who is the father of Yudhistira in the  Mahabharat  is explained below in the story. She was married to Pandu. But Pandu could not have sexual union with Kunti because of a curse. Kunti due to her service to Sage Durvasa had got a boon that she will be able to summon a god and have children in him. Pandu requested Kunti to make use of the boon. Thus Yudhishtira was born when Kunti summoned Dharmaraja, also known as Yama, the god of death in Hinduism. Dharmaraja blessed her with Yudhishtira. But as per social custom that was followed at the time of Mahabharata, Pandu is the father of Yudhishtira.

Maruti Raksha Yantra

Maruti Raksha Yantra is associated with Hanuman. Maruti Yantra protects against all forms of accidents. Legend has it that Maruti Raksha Yantra was place on the flag of the chariot or Ratha or Arjuna in the Mahabharata war. The Yantra protected the chariot from the millions of arrows and weapons aimed at it by the Kauravas. Maruti Yantra is today place by devotees on their vehicles like car, scooter, bike, auto, bus, truck and other vehicles. The Yantra is also worshipped by people who face troubles from enemies. It is also today placed in homes and properties by people who fear about them being taken away. It must be noted that Maruti Raksha Yantra is different from Hanuman Yantra.

Kshama Prarthana Prayer Text in Hindi

Kshama Prarthana is chanted for asking for forgiveness. The prayer text in Hindi is given below in jpeg format. The prayer can be chanted after you feel you have committed some sing unknowingly. Kshama Prarthana prayer is also meant to be chanted when one feels one has committed a mistake during Vrat or fasting. Kshama Prarthana in Hindi

Trayambakam Yajamahe Prayer in Hindi Text – Lyrics

Trayambakam Yajamahe is a prayer dedicated to Hindu God Shiva. This popular prayer is known as Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. Below the text of this prayer is given in Hindi. It is a small prayer but very powerful. The lyrics in Hindi are in picture format. The prayer is chanted to overcome fear of death.