Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra 50 with Audio
from Anushasana Parva of Mahabharatha
Based on Poojya Bannanje Govidacharya's Discourse in Kannada

467) Svāpanaḥ - ಸ್ವಾಪನಃ

Svāpana means "the one who brings sleep." As mentioned earlier, the duration of creation is 4.32 billion years, followed by a dissolution period (pralaya) of 4.32 billion years. During this pralaya, all living beings exist in a subtle state, resting in the lap of the Lord, asleep. For the souls, this is a time of rest. The one who keeps all beings in a state of sleep during the dissolution is called Svāpanaḥ.

Not only during the great dissolution, but even in our daily sleep, we metaphorically rest in the lap of the Lord. It is the Lord who gives us the wondrous world of dreams — thus, He is Svāpanaḥ.

468) Svavaśaḥ - ಸ್ವವಶಃ

The one who is independent; not subject to anyone else’s control.

469) Vyāpī - ವ್ಯಾಪೀ

The one who is all-pervading; the Lord who exists everywhere — in everyone’s mind, in everyone’s heart, within all beings, and outside of all beings. Thus, He is called Vyāpī, the all-encompassing one.

470) Naikātmā - ನೈಕಾತ್ಮಾ

The one who has assumed countless forms; the indwelling Lord who exists within infinite beings in infinite forms as their inner essence and reflection — such a Lord is called Naikātmā.

471) Naikakarmakṛt - ನೈಕಕರ್ಮಕೃತ್

The one who performs countless actions; the Lord who dwells within infinite beings in infinite forms and carries out infinite deeds across infinite time is called Naikakarmakṛt — the doer of many acts.

472) Vatsaraḥ - ವತ್ಸರಃ

In one sense, Vatsara means “a year” — a complete year being 365.2422 days. The Lord who regulates time itself by dwelling within four-faced Brahmā, the controller of time, is called Vatsaraḥ.

Etymologically, Vasat + ra refers to the one who brings joy to those who realize that the Lord resides in their hearts. Also, Vatsa + ra implies the Lord who delights in all beings like a parent with their children — hence, He is Vatsaraḥ, the giver of joy and the regulator of time.

473) Vatsalaḥ - ವತ್ಸಲಃ

The Lord is supremely affectionate toward His devotees. When a beloved devotee falters or is in distress, the Lord Himself descends to protect and uplift them. Such a compassionate and loving Lord is called Vatsalaḥ — the one who is tender and caring like a parent toward His devotees.

474) Vatsī - ವತ್ಸೀ

Vatsī means “the one with countless offspring.” From the four-faced Brahmā down to every living being — all are His children. The Lord, who has even accepted Brahmā and Vāyu as His own sons, is called Vatsī — the divine parent of all creation.

475) Ratnagarbhaḥ - ರತ್ನಗರ್ಭಃ

The one who bears Rati (delight or joy) within His womb — meaning, the Lord is the ocean of bliss. This universe itself is a manifestation of His divine joy. Ratna also means “jewel” or “wealth,” symbolizing that this world is a great treasure. The Lord who carries this treasure within Himself and overflows with divine bliss is called Ratnagarbhaḥ — the bearer of all wealth and joy within.

476) Dhaneśvaraḥ - ಧನೇಶ್ವರಃ

The Lord is the master of all wealth. Here, dhana can mean material riches, knowledge, or devotion. Whatever the form of wealth, the Lord is its ultimate owner. If He grants it, we become wealthy; if not, we remain without — everything depends on His will.

Sometimes, the Lord empties our hands completely to uplift us in a higher way. As Sri Krishna Himself said, "yasya anugrahaṁ icchāmi tasya vittam harāmyaham" — "To the one whom I wish to bless, I first take away his wealth." A prime example of this is Dharmarāja (Yudhishthira), who after performing the grand Rājasūya sacrifice and conquering the world, was left penniless and exiled to the forest within a week. All of it was the Lord’s divine will.

Whether we have or do not have — it is all for our own good. Thus, the one who is the Lord of all riches — of wisdom, devotion, and prosperity — is called Dhaneśvaraḥ.