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Nope. You are wrong on both counts.
The MB is an itihasa, hence an authoritative Hindu text on par with Ramayana.
Vishnu sahasranam is from MB - Book 13: Anusasana Parva. The Bhagavad Gita, the vedantist's a authoritative Hindu scripture is from MB - Book 6 Bhisma Parva
The Sri Vishnu Sahasranam, or the Thousand Names of Vishnu, is an important Stotram that is chanted in many temples of Vishnu throughout the world. It is used at important times or occasions, or even simply for personal meditation. It is extremely powerful and offers numerous spiritual benefits. Its recitation creates a most spiritual atmosphere for all, destroys negative influences and elements, and produces a high vibration for peace and positivity.
The Sri Vishnu Sahasranam is found in the Mahabharata, Anusasana Parva, Section 149, verses 14 to 120, and authored by Srila Vyasadeva.
http://www.stephen-knapp.com/sri_vishnu_sahasranam.htm