In spiritual literature, 'Vishnu Sahasranama' has acquired an unique status and the mere generic name Sahasranama connotes 'Vishnu Sahasranama' only.Vishnu Sahasranama is positioned in the Anushasanika Parva of Mahabharata in the context of Bhishma lying on a bed of arrows awaiting Uttharayana, for giving up his mortal body.Vishnu Sahasranama which is followed by the thousand names of Keshava sung by great saints, elaborated by Bhishma.
