Singing the Glory of the Divine Name

Parasara Bhattar’s Commentary on the Visnu Sahasranama

Abstract

This paper by Vasudha Narayanan examines Parāśara Bhaṭṭar’s devotional commentary on the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma, highlighting how each divine name reveals Viṣṇu’s grace, power, and personal connection with devotees. Rooted in Śrīvaiṣṇava theology, the commentary emphasizes the spiritual potency of name remembrance (nāma-smaraṇa) as a path to liberation.