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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
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490. The first Deity (Adidevah).
He is the first through whom all the beings came
to exist.
491. The great Deity (Mahadevah).
Because abandoning all other concepts, he centres
himself in the great wealth of self-concentration.
492. The Lord of the Devas (Devesah).
Prominently.
493. The Instructor of the Lord of the Devas (Deva-
bhridguruh). ¹
'The Lord of the Devas': Indra, or he who is the
nourisher of the Devas and the instructor of them.
(S'lo. 65)
494. He who enables one to cross (the ocean of Sam-
sāra) (Uttarah).
Or the Most Excellent. The Sruti (Rigveda, 10-86-1)
says: "He is the Most Excellent of all."
Vya. He uplifts his devotees from the Samsåra.
495. The shepherd (Gopatih).
Or He who is the Lord of the Earth.
496. The protector (Gopta).
As He transcends Time.
This makes two names.
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(592)
(593)
Of all beings.
Vya. He is the protector of all Vidyas.
497. To be attained by Jnana (Jnanagamyah).
He is attained neither by karma (actions), nor by the
combination of karma and jnana, but by jnana only.
498. The ancient (Purătanah).
97
490. The first Deity (Adidevah).
He is the first through whom all the beings came
to exist.
491. The great Deity (Mahadevah).
Because abandoning all other concepts, he centres
himself in the great wealth of self-concentration.
492. The Lord of the Devas (Devesah).
Prominently.
493. The Instructor of the Lord of the Devas (Deva-
bhridguruh). ¹
'The Lord of the Devas': Indra, or he who is the
nourisher of the Devas and the instructor of them.
(S'lo. 65)
494. He who enables one to cross (the ocean of Sam-
sāra) (Uttarah).
Or the Most Excellent. The Sruti (Rigveda, 10-86-1)
says: "He is the Most Excellent of all."
Vya. He uplifts his devotees from the Samsåra.
495. The shepherd (Gopatih).
Or He who is the Lord of the Earth.
496. The protector (Gopta).
As He transcends Time.
This makes two names.
13
(592)
(593)
Of all beings.
Vya. He is the protector of all Vidyas.
497. To be attained by Jnana (Jnanagamyah).
He is attained neither by karma (actions), nor by the
combination of karma and jnana, but by jnana only.
498. The ancient (Purătanah).