Vishnu Sahasranamam - Meditation audio & control

Instroduction

Vishnu Sahasranamam by Ini is a devotional audio app that lets users listen to the sacred recitation of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu. It includes a clear meditation voice track, buttons to skip forward or back, and a progress bar to navigate the audio. Background playback is supported, and you can control the audio from the notification area. There is also a “set as wallpaper” feature (for visuals), sharing options, and a user-friendly layout. 

Details

Vishnu Sahasranamam is a free multimedia application designed for Android users. Developed by Ini, this app falls under the Music & Radio category of apps. The app provides clear audio voice for meditation, making it a great choice for those who want to meditate and relax.

The app has a user-friendly interface, with backward and forward buttons and a media player seek bar to scroll through the media track with time duration. Additionally, users can set the audio as wallpaper, ringtone, alarm or notification tone. The app also provides the option to share the application with others.

Vishnu Sahasranamam has an aesthetic touch with flowers and leaf fall options, which add to the user experience. The app also features the sound of temple bells and shankh, which make the meditation experience more authentic.

Overall, Vishnu Sahasranamam is a great app for those who want to meditate and relax. The app is easy to use and provides a range of features to enhance the user experience.

Application Features

1.High-quality audio for meditation sessions

Clear audio recitation suitable for meditation. 

2.Navigation buttons for rewinding and fast-forwarding

Skip forward/back buttons to move between sections of the recitation.

3.Media player progress bar to navigate through the track over time

Seek bar to jump to any point in the audio. 

4.Option to set images as wallpaper

5.Intuitive user interface designed for ease of use

6.Functionality for sharing the application

Share the app via a link to others.

7.Ability to play audio in the background and manage playback from the notification panel.

Audio continues even when the app is in background or locked. 

What is Vishnu Sahasranamam?

The Vishnu Sahasranama (Sanskrit: विष्णुसहस्रनाम, romanized: viṣṇusahasranāma) is a Sanskrit hymn containing a list of the 1,000 names of Vishnu, one of the main deities in Hinduism and the Supreme God in Vaishnavism. It is one of the most sacred and popular stotras in Hinduism. The most popular version of the Vishnu Sahasranama is featured in the Anushasana Parva of the epic Mahabharata. Other versions exist in the Padma Purana, the Skanda Purana, and the Garuda Purana. There is also a Sikh version of the Vishnu Sahasranama found in the work Sundar Gutka.

Etymology

In Sanskrit, sahasra means 'thousand'. The meaning of sahasra is context-dependent. nāma (nominative, the stem is nāman-) means 'name'. The compound is of the Bahuvrihi type and may be translated as 'having a thousand names'. In modern Hindi pronunciation, nāma is pronounced [na:m]. It is also pronounced sahasranāmam in South Indian languages.

The phalashruti (meritorious verse) of the hymn says that one who reads the text every day with full devotion achieves name, fame, wealth, knowledge and pleasure in his life.

Interpretations

The Vishnu Sahasranama is popular among Hindus, and a major part of prayer for devout Vaishnavas, (followers of Lord Vishnu). While Vaishanvas venerate other deities, they believe that the universe, including the other divinities such as Shiva and Devi, are ultimately a manifestation of the Supreme Vishnu. Despite the existence of sahasranamas of other gods, referring a sahasranama as "The Sahasranama," generally refers to the Vishnu Sahasranama alone, thereby indicating its wide popularity and use.

The names in Vishnu Sahasranama that refer to Shiva are "Shiva" (names # 27 and # 600 in Advaitin Adi Shankara's commentary) itself, "Shambhu" (name # 38), "Ishanah" (name #64), and "Rudra" (name # 114). Adi Sankara of Advaita Vedanta asserts that the deity Vishnu is Brahman itself (not just an aspect of Brahman). Again, he notes that "only Hari (Vishnu) is eulogized by names such as Shiva", a position consistent with interpretations of the Srivaishnavite commentator Parasara Bhattar. Parasara Bhattar had interpreted Shiva to mean a quality of Vishnu, such as "One who bestows auspiciousness".

Feedback

What people like:

Users appreciate the clarity of the voice narration and its suitability for meditation and devotional listening. 

The feature to control audio from notifications and play in background is useful. 

What people wish to improve:

Some users report that newer Android versions have compatibility issues or that parts of the UI or audio controls do not work smoothly. 

Ads are seen as somewhat intrusive by some listeners. 

A few mention that they’d like more granular control—for example, jumping to specific slokas or verses more easily. (They want better “skip” or search functionality)