Dr. Taara Malhotra highlights the Power of Vishnu Sahasranama on Ekadashi
In the sacred rhythm of Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi holds a special place. Observed twice a month on the 11th lunar day, it is a time when the cosmos supports purification, both physical and spiritual. As a spiritual healer and energy guide, I often recommend incorporating specific mantras into your sadhana and none is more potent on Ekadashi than the Vishnu Sahasranama… the thousand names of Lord Vishnu.
Why is this chant so powerful? Because it is not just a list of names; it is an energetic map of divine qualities, each syllable carrying a vibration that aligns us with higher consciousness. On Ekadashi, when the planetary alignment naturally enhances our intuitive and meditative states, chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama becomes an act of deep energetic cleansing and soul nourishment.
From the lens of numerology, the number 11, which represents Ekadashi, is a master number associated with spiritual awakening and insight. It is no coincidence that Vishnu Sahasranama contains 1000 names (1+0+0+0 = 1), the number of initiation, beginnings and divine connection. When you chant these names on the 11th lunar day, you are essentially merging the vibrational energies of divine initiation (1) with spiritual elevation (11) – a combination that opens portals to grace, intuition, prosperity and growth.
Vishnu Sahasranama is a gift of ancient wisdom, first revealed in the Mahabharata through
Bhishma Pitamah to Yudhishthir. It was born of dharma, steeped in truth and sanctified
through devotion. Each name, from Achyuta (the infallible) to Vasudeva (the indweller of all)
calls forth a different facet of Vishnu’s divine presence, which is not only in the temples we
visit but also within our hearts and energy fields.
Among all Ekadashis, Nirjala Ekadashi holds exceptional significance. It is the most austere and spiritually rewarding, where devotees observe a complete fast not even consuming water. This intense discipline amplifies the Satvik energy of the day and chanting Vishnu Sahasranama on Nirjala Ekadashi becomes incredibly powerful. The body, mind and spirit are fully aligned and one becomes a clearer channel for divine vibrations. Energetically, this Ekadashi helps dissolve deep karmic layers, clears ancestral blocks and infuses the aura with protective light. Even observing this single Ekadashi with devotion is said to offer the fruits of observing all 24 in the year.
In my healing practice, I’ve seen how this recitation clears psychic debris, strengthens the aura and dissolves karmic impressions. For those struggling with anxiety, lack of direction or repeated patterns of failure, chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama on Ekadashi can be transformational. It calms the mind, centers the soul and invites divine intelligence to guide you forward.
Energetically, Ekadashi is a day of high Satva – purity, clarity and light. Fasting or eating light on this day reduces Tamas (inertia) and Rajas (restlessness) helping the body become a better vessel for spiritual vibrations. When paired with the sonic frequency of Vishnu’s names, your energy body becomes more aligned, receptive and attuned to cosmic rhythms.
Remember, the divine is not outside of us… it flows through us, waiting to be awakened. Reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama on Ekadashi is not just an act of devotion it is an act of self-realization. It is where ancient wisdom meets energy science and where the thousand names of Vishnu become a thousand pathways to inner peace.
May your next Ekadashi; especially Nirjala be one of grace, light and transcendence.
Taara Malhotra
India’s Leading Numerologist, Tarot Card Reader, Energy & Spiritual Healer
