Duction. Two hundred years ago Bhagwan Swaminarayan told one of His paramhansas, Shatanand Muni, to write a stotra that, on chanting, would protect His devotees from evil influences, fear and obstacles. Thereafter, Shatanand Muni described Bhagwan Swaminarayan's glory and virtues in 108 names. Each name refers to the power and qualities of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.