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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
457. The subtle (Sakshmah).
As he is free from physical causes such as sound, etc.
The sound, etc., are the cause of gross Akasa and the rest.
The Sruti (Mun. Up., 1-6) says: "He is omnipresent, and
very subtle."
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458. Of auspicious sound (Sughoshah).
The sound was in the form of Vedas; or with voice
grand as that of the cloud.
459. The conferrer of happiness (Sukhadah). (889)
On righteous ones; he deprives (Da to destroy) the
wicked of their happiness.
460. Friend (Suhrit).
As He confers benefits without desiring anything in
return.
Vya. His heart is auspicious even to the villain.
461. The charming (Manoharah).
Being the unlimited Bliss.
462. The conqueror of anger (Jitakrodhah).
He destroys the foes of the Devas, not out of anger,
but in order to protect Righteousness.
463. With valiant arm (Virabahuh).
He slew the foes and established the method of the
Scriptures.
Vya. His arms were very dexterous in churning the
ocean.
464. The destroyer (Vidaranah).
Of unrighteous persons.
465. Stupefying (Sväpanah).
He renders, through his Maya, his Egos oblivious of
their nature.
Vya. Sväpanah: causing confusion to those who
lose their virtues.
(Slo. 62)
457. The subtle (Sakshmah).
As he is free from physical causes such as sound, etc.
The sound, etc., are the cause of gross Akasa and the rest.
The Sruti (Mun. Up., 1-6) says: "He is omnipresent, and
very subtle."
93
458. Of auspicious sound (Sughoshah).
The sound was in the form of Vedas; or with voice
grand as that of the cloud.
459. The conferrer of happiness (Sukhadah). (889)
On righteous ones; he deprives (Da to destroy) the
wicked of their happiness.
460. Friend (Suhrit).
As He confers benefits without desiring anything in
return.
Vya. His heart is auspicious even to the villain.
461. The charming (Manoharah).
Being the unlimited Bliss.
462. The conqueror of anger (Jitakrodhah).
He destroys the foes of the Devas, not out of anger,
but in order to protect Righteousness.
463. With valiant arm (Virabahuh).
He slew the foes and established the method of the
Scriptures.
Vya. His arms were very dexterous in churning the
ocean.
464. The destroyer (Vidaranah).
Of unrighteous persons.
465. Stupefying (Sväpanah).
He renders, through his Maya, his Egos oblivious of
their nature.
Vya. Sväpanah: causing confusion to those who
lose their virtues.
(Slo. 62)