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The Phalasruti (the "listening to the fruits") is the concluding section of the Vishnu Sahasranama. While the 1,000 names focus on the attributes of the Divine, the Phalasruti explains the practical, spiritual, and psychological benefits of chanting or hearing them.
In the Mahabharata, these verses are spoken by Bhishma Pitamaha to King Yudhishthira, promising that no evil can befall a devotee of Vishnu.
Chapterwise / Sectional Gist Taglines
The Power of Sound (Shravana & Pathana)
Tagline: Divine vibrations cleanse the mind of the speaker and the listener alike.
The Four Human Pursuits (Purusharthas)
Tagline: Mastery over Dharma (Ethics), Artha (Wealth), Kama (Desire), and Moksha (Liberation).
Protection from Evil (Raksha)
Tagline: A spiritual armor against fears, black magic, and planetary afflictions.
Psychological Solace (Shanti)
Tagline: The ultimate remedy for anxiety, sorrow, and the "disease" of worldly attachment.
The Merit of Devotion (Bhakti Mahima)
Tagline: Sincere intent outweighs perfect pronunciation in the eyes of the Lord.
Victory and Success (Vijaya)
Tagline: Unshakeable confidence and success in all righteous endeavors.
Key Philosophical Promises
The Phalasruti contains several famous verses that summarize the "why" behind the practice:
| Benefit | Sanskrit Concept | Gist |
| Purity | Na Ashubham | Nothing inauspicious or "bad" happens to the devotee. |
| Health | Rogarto Muchyate | The sick find health; the bound find freedom from their "cages." |
| Fearlessness | Bhayat Muchyeta | Freedom from the greatest fear: the fear of death and rebirth. |
The Famous Conclusion
The Phalasruti ends with a powerful declaration of Vishnu’s omnipresence:
"Vāsudevātmakam sarvam..."
Tagline: Everything originates from, exists within, and returns to the Divine.
Would you like the specific English translation of the most famous Phalasruti verses, or perhaps a breakdown of how it differs from the introduction (Purvabhaga)?
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