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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
Of great radiance (Mahatejah).
He, by whose light the sun and other luminaries have
become possessed of light, is of great radiance. Lord (Bh.
G., 15-12) says: "The light which is in the sun. . ."
Vya. He possesses the qualities of valour, etc.
674. The great serpent (Mahoragah).
Lord (Bh. G., 10-21) says: "Of serpents I am Vasuki."
Vya. The great Sesha and other serpents are his
vibhūtis (manifestations).
675. The great sacrifice (Mahakratuh).
Manu (11-260) says: "Just as the As'vamedha sacrifice
is the chief of all sacrifices. . ." Such sacrifices also are
Himself.
676. The great sacrificer (Mahayajva).
As He performs many sacrifices for the well-being of
the Universe.
Vya. The great sacrifices belong to him.
677. The great Yajna (Mahayujnah).
Lord (Bh. G., 10-28) says: "Of sacrifices I am Japa
sacrifice."
678. The great offering (Mahahavih).
As the whole Universe is offered as an offering in the
Brahman.
(Slo. 85)
679. The object of praise (Stavyah).
As He is praised by all and He praises none.
Vya. The accepted ones of him are to be praised.
680. Delighting in praise (Stavapriyah).
Vya. He is the cause of praising.
681. The hymn (Stotram).
The hymn which describes His attributes is Hari him-
self.
VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
Of great radiance (Mahatejah).
He, by whose light the sun and other luminaries have
become possessed of light, is of great radiance. Lord (Bh.
G., 15-12) says: "The light which is in the sun. . ."
Vya. He possesses the qualities of valour, etc.
674. The great serpent (Mahoragah).
Lord (Bh. G., 10-21) says: "Of serpents I am Vasuki."
Vya. The great Sesha and other serpents are his
vibhūtis (manifestations).
675. The great sacrifice (Mahakratuh).
Manu (11-260) says: "Just as the As'vamedha sacrifice
is the chief of all sacrifices. . ." Such sacrifices also are
Himself.
676. The great sacrificer (Mahayajva).
As He performs many sacrifices for the well-being of
the Universe.
Vya. The great sacrifices belong to him.
677. The great Yajna (Mahayujnah).
Lord (Bh. G., 10-28) says: "Of sacrifices I am Japa
sacrifice."
678. The great offering (Mahahavih).
As the whole Universe is offered as an offering in the
Brahman.
(Slo. 85)
679. The object of praise (Stavyah).
As He is praised by all and He praises none.
Vya. The accepted ones of him are to be praised.
680. Delighting in praise (Stavapriyah).
Vya. He is the cause of praising.
681. The hymn (Stotram).
The hymn which describes His attributes is Hari him-
self.