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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA

405. Vaikunthah.

He who prevents (men) from going into various paths
(Vikuntha). At the beginning of evolution, he unites
together the elements (Bhatas) that are distinct from one
another and thus prevents their independent course.
Maha. Santi, 343-51, says: "I united the earth with
water, ether with air, and air with fire; hence the name
Vaikuntha to me."

406. The Person (Purushah).

The etymology of the word Purusha is given thus in
(Br. Up., 3-4-1): "Because he as the first (Purva) of all
of them consumed (aushad) by fire all sins, therefore he
is called Purusha"; or because he lives (Sayana) in the
city (Puri). The Sruti (Br. Up., 4-5-18) says: "He is
indeed called Purusha who lives in all the cities."

407. Pranah.

Refers to Kshetrajna, or to Him who functions (in the
body) as Prana. The Vishnu Purana says: "As breath
He causes motion."

408. The destroyer of Prana (Prānadah).

Of Beings during Pralaya, etc.

Vya. Without him even the trees, etc., become dried.
409. Pranavah (or Pranavah-Bending).

(957)

That which is praised. The Sruti says: "Therefore
(the worshipper) praises (Him) by 'Om'; or He who is
saluted. Sanatkumara says: "As the Vedas salute Him,
He is named Pranava."

Vya. He causes every one to praise him.
410. He that expanded (Prithuh).

As the Universe.

Vya. He is expanded by his fame.

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