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Shravanam Kirtanam Vishnoh
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This stotra outlines the various forms of devotion to Lord Vishnu, emphasizing the significance of listening and chanting his names.
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VERSE 1
श्रीप्रह्राद उवाच श्रवणं कीर्तनं विष्णोः स्मरणं पादसेवनम् । अर्चनं वन्दनं दास्यं सख्यमात्मनिवेदनम् ॥ ७
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Prahlada spoke: Listening to the glories of Vishnu, singing His praises, remembering Him, serving His feet, offering worship, bowing down, serving as a devotee, sharing friendship, and surrendering the self—these are the sacred acts.
VERSE 2
२३ ॥ इति पुंसार्पिता विष्णौ भक्तिश्चेन्नवलक्षणा । क्रियते भगवत्यद्धा तन्मन्येऽधीतमुत्तमम् ॥ ७
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Thus, when devotion is offered to Vishnu with these twenty-three qualities, it is indeed the highest form of worship, and I believe it to be the most exalted practice.