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Vayu Dwadash Nama Stotram

वायु द्वादश नाम स्तोत्रम्

3 min read5 versesSource: Rig Veda

About Vayu Dwadash Nama Stotram

Among the most cherished prayers to Lord Vayu, Vayu Dwadash Nama Stotram (वायु द्वादश नाम स्तोत्रम्) stands as a devotional hymn of praise. Rooted in Rig Veda, this composition carries deep spiritual significance. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to increase physical strength and vitality as well as cure respiratory diseases and breathing disorders. Additionally, it is known to grant long life by the grace of Vayu Deva. It is especially recommended on Saturday (Shanivar) and Tuesday (Mangalvar) and during Hanuman Jayanti for maximum spiritual benefit. Comprising 5 verses, it can be completed in approximately 3 minutes, making it suitable for daily devotional practice. On this page, you can read the complete Vayu Dwadash Nama Stotram in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री वायु द्वादश नाम स्तोत्रम् ॥

प्रथमं वायुमित्युक्तं द्वितीयं प्राणदायकम्।

तृतीयं मातरिश्वानं चतुर्थं पवनं विदुः॥१॥

पञ्चमं मरुतं नाम षष्ठं अनिलमेव च।

सप्तमं गन्धवाहं च अष्टमं शीघ्रगामिनम्॥२॥

नवमं सर्वगं चैव दशमं प्राणवायुकम्।

एकादशं शब्दवाहिनं द्वादशं तनूनपातम्॥३॥

द्वादशैतानि नामानि वायुदेवस्य कीर्तयेत्।

यः पठेत् प्रातरुत्थाय प्राणशक्तिं लभेत् सदा॥४॥

श्वासरोगो विनश्येत् च बलं वीर्यं च वर्धते।

वायुदेवप्रसादेन दीर्घायुश्च लभेन्नरः॥५॥

॥ इति श्री वायु द्वादश नाम स्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Twelve Vedic names of Lord Vayu for pranashakti enhancement
  • Cures respiratory diseases and breathing disorders
  • Increases physical strength and vitality
  • Grants long life by the grace of Vayu Deva
  • Sacred for practitioners of Pranayama and Yoga

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vayu Dwadash Nama Stotram

Recite Vayu Dwadash Nama - 12 Vedic names of Lord Vayu in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning for respiratory health, strength, and longevity. It is dedicated to Shree Vayu (श्री वायु), the god of wind and breath of life (prana). father of hanuman and bhima, worshipped for vitality and strength. This sacred hymn contains 5 verses and is sourced from Rig Veda.