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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
 
Ka. The Gita (X, 35) says: I am the MargasIrsha,
the month of months.
 
398. The conductor (Neyah.)
 
Or because the Jiva is conducted towards Paramatma-
hood through right knowledge.
 
Vya. He fulfils the request of the Tapasvins.
 
399. The leader (Nayah).
 
400. Not conducted by any (Anayah).
 
There is no other leader to Him.
 
Thus ends the Fourth Hundred.
 
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FIFTH HUNDRED
 
401. Valiant (Virah).
 
(643 and 658)
 
Vya. He creates fear in the minds of Rakshasas.
(Ram., III, 39, 14)
 
402. The chief of those that are endowed with energy
(Saktimatāmsreshtah).
 
Of Brahma and others.
403. Dharmah.
 
As he supports all beings. The Sruti (Kath. Up., 1-21)
says: "This Dharma is subtle"; or because he is adored
by Dharma.
 
404. The best of the knowers of Dharma (Dhar-
maviduttamah).
 
(Mentioned in) the Srutis and Smritis (which) are
His expressed commands.
(S'lo. 56)
 
Vya. He is the best of all the knowers of Dharma,
Manu, etc.