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Vishnu Sahasranama Nakshatra Guide — Which Shlokas for Your Birth Star

The sage Parasara recommends Vishnu Sahasranama for planetary afflictions. Find which shlokas correspond to your birth star.

Astrological Reference

In the classic text "The Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra", the sage Parasara frequently recommends the recitation of Vishnu Sahasranamas as the best remedial measure for planetary afflictions, prolongation of longevity, and to obtain relief from other evil effects.

Nakshatram and Corresponding Shlokas

Find the shlokas that correspond to your birth star (Nakshatram):

#NakshatraShlokas
01AshwiniAsvini1–4
02Bharani5–8
03KrittikaKarthikai9–12
04Rohini13–16
05MrigashiraMrugasira17–20
06ArdraThirivathirai21–24
07PunarvasuPunarpusam25–28
08PushyaPoosam29–32
09AshleshaAyilyam33–36
10MaghaMakam37–40
11Purva PhalguniPuram41–44
12Uttara PhalguniUthiram45–48
13HastaHastham49–52
14ChitraChithirai53–56
15SwatiSwathi57–60
16VishakhaVisakam61–64
17AnuradhaAnusham65–68
18JyeshthaKettai69–72
19MulaMulam73–76
20Purva AshadhaPuradam77–80
21Uttara AshadhaUthiradam81–84
22ShravanaThiruvonam85–88
23DhanishthaAvittam89–92
24ShatabhishaSathayam93–96
25Purva BhadrapadaPoorattathi97–100
26Uttara BhadrapadaUthirattathi101–104
27RevatiRevathi105–108

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