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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
659. Infinite (Anantah).
(886)
Being all-pervading, eternal, the soul of all, he is unli-
mited by Space, Time or Substance. The Sruti (Tai. Up..
2-1) says:
Brahman is existence, wisdom, and infinite."
According to the Vishnu Purana (2-5-24): "The Gan-
dharvas, Apsaras, the Siddhas, the Kinnaras, the Uragas,
and the Charanas, do not find the end of His attributes,
hence the imperishable Lord is called Ananta."
660. The conqueror of wealth (Dhunanjayah).
This refers to Arjuna who brought immense wealth
from his campaigns. Lord (Bh. G., 10-37) says : Among
the sons of Pandu 1 am Dhananjaya (Arjuna)." (S'lo. 83)
661. The friend of Brahman (Brahmanyah).
Brahman means authorities, Vedas, caste and wisdom,
and he is beneficial to them all.
Vya. Brahman means Jivas.
662. The author of Brahman (Brahmakrit). ¹
Brahman: the austerities, etc. (See the above name.)
Vya. Brahma means Prakriti, and Krit expands.
663. Creator (Brahma).
He creates all as Brahma.
Vya. Brahma creates the universe having his mind
in Brahman.
664. Brahma.
He is Brahman, characterised by Be-ness, etc., as He
is great and all-pervading. The Sruti (Tai. Up., 2-1) says:
"Brahman is be-ness, knowledge and infinite." The Vis.
Pr., 6-7-53 says: "That knowledge which quiets down all
differences, pure in its aspects, beyond the grasp of the
senses, and experienced in his Self only, is called Brahman."
1662 and 663 make one.
VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
659. Infinite (Anantah).
(886)
Being all-pervading, eternal, the soul of all, he is unli-
mited by Space, Time or Substance. The Sruti (Tai. Up..
2-1) says:
Brahman is existence, wisdom, and infinite."
According to the Vishnu Purana (2-5-24): "The Gan-
dharvas, Apsaras, the Siddhas, the Kinnaras, the Uragas,
and the Charanas, do not find the end of His attributes,
hence the imperishable Lord is called Ananta."
660. The conqueror of wealth (Dhunanjayah).
This refers to Arjuna who brought immense wealth
from his campaigns. Lord (Bh. G., 10-37) says : Among
the sons of Pandu 1 am Dhananjaya (Arjuna)." (S'lo. 83)
661. The friend of Brahman (Brahmanyah).
Brahman means authorities, Vedas, caste and wisdom,
and he is beneficial to them all.
Vya. Brahman means Jivas.
662. The author of Brahman (Brahmakrit). ¹
Brahman: the austerities, etc. (See the above name.)
Vya. Brahma means Prakriti, and Krit expands.
663. Creator (Brahma).
He creates all as Brahma.
Vya. Brahma creates the universe having his mind
in Brahman.
664. Brahma.
He is Brahman, characterised by Be-ness, etc., as He
is great and all-pervading. The Sruti (Tai. Up., 2-1) says:
"Brahman is be-ness, knowledge and infinite." The Vis.
Pr., 6-7-53 says: "That knowledge which quiets down all
differences, pure in its aspects, beyond the grasp of the
senses, and experienced in his Self only, is called Brahman."
1662 and 663 make one.