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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
The thousand-rayed (Sahasramsuh).
The rays which are in the sun and others are His,
hence he is the real Sun. The Sruti (Tai. Br., 3-12-9) says:
"Kindled by that Light the sun shines." The Smrti also
(Bh. G., 15-12) says: "The light which is in the sun..."
The all-supporter (Vidhata).
As He is the Adisesha, (the eight) cardinal elephants,
and (the chief) mountains, which support all other beings.
485. The ever-existing consciousness (Kritalakshanah).
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He is the author (Krita) of the Sastras (Lakshana).
The author (Vyasa) (vide impra, verse 139) says: "The
Vedas, the Sastras, the knowledge, and all these are derived
from Janardana." Or he who made in all beings the
distinction of separation in their species as well as in
others; or he who has the mark called Srivatsa in his
breast.
(Slo. 64)
486. The centre of the planetary systoms (Gabhas-
tinemih).
He remains as the sun in the centre of the wheel of
planets.
Vya. His chakra (disc) is very radiant.
487. Abiding in the Satva (Satvasthah).
As he chiefly presides over the Satva quality which is
radiant; or he who resides (stha) in all beings (satva).
488. The lion (Simhah).
From his valour; or like the word 'Satyabhama,
contracted into Bhama,' it may be 'Narasimha' (denoting
the man-lion incarnation).
The great Lord of Beings (Bhūtamahesvarah).
Or in truth (Satya) he is the great Lord.
The thousand-rayed (Sahasramsuh).
The rays which are in the sun and others are His,
hence he is the real Sun. The Sruti (Tai. Br., 3-12-9) says:
"Kindled by that Light the sun shines." The Smrti also
(Bh. G., 15-12) says: "The light which is in the sun..."
The all-supporter (Vidhata).
As He is the Adisesha, (the eight) cardinal elephants,
and (the chief) mountains, which support all other beings.
485. The ever-existing consciousness (Kritalakshanah).
96
He is the author (Krita) of the Sastras (Lakshana).
The author (Vyasa) (vide impra, verse 139) says: "The
Vedas, the Sastras, the knowledge, and all these are derived
from Janardana." Or he who made in all beings the
distinction of separation in their species as well as in
others; or he who has the mark called Srivatsa in his
breast.
(Slo. 64)
486. The centre of the planetary systoms (Gabhas-
tinemih).
He remains as the sun in the centre of the wheel of
planets.
Vya. His chakra (disc) is very radiant.
487. Abiding in the Satva (Satvasthah).
As he chiefly presides over the Satva quality which is
radiant; or he who resides (stha) in all beings (satva).
488. The lion (Simhah).
From his valour; or like the word 'Satyabhama,
contracted into Bhama,' it may be 'Narasimha' (denoting
the man-lion incarnation).
The great Lord of Beings (Bhūtamahesvarah).
Or in truth (Satya) he is the great Lord.