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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
732. The unequalled seat (Padamanuttamam).
Seat He is sought after by those yearning after
emancipation; Unequalled: He than whom there is
no higher.
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733. The friend of the Universe (Lokabandhuh).
Since all the worlds are tied up in him who is the
support of all; or because he is the father of the worlds, and
there is no friend equal to a father; or because he instructs
the world as a friend in right and wrong through Sruti and
Smriti.
734. The Lord of the Universe (Lokanathah).
As he is begged (nath) by the world or solicited by the
world, or as he shines in, or is praised by, or loved by the
world.
735. Madhavah.
As he was born in the family of Madhu.
736. Merciful to his devotees (Bhakta vatsalah).
(Slo. 91)
Vya. He destroys the sins of his devotees or keeps
them under his control.
737. Golden-hued (Suvarnavarnah).
The Sruti (Mun. Up., 5-3) says: "When the beholder
beholds the golden-coloured...
738. With limbs like gold (Hemangah).
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The Sruti (Chcha. Up., 1-6-6) says: "That this golden
person seen in the disc of the sun. .
739. With beautiful limbs (Varangah).
740. With attractive armlets (Chandanangadi).
Vya. He is besmeared with sandal.
741. The slayer of the valiant (Viraha).
As he slays the Asura-chiefs to protect righteousness.
732. The unequalled seat (Padamanuttamam).
Seat He is sought after by those yearning after
emancipation; Unequalled: He than whom there is
no higher.
125
733. The friend of the Universe (Lokabandhuh).
Since all the worlds are tied up in him who is the
support of all; or because he is the father of the worlds, and
there is no friend equal to a father; or because he instructs
the world as a friend in right and wrong through Sruti and
Smriti.
734. The Lord of the Universe (Lokanathah).
As he is begged (nath) by the world or solicited by the
world, or as he shines in, or is praised by, or loved by the
world.
735. Madhavah.
As he was born in the family of Madhu.
736. Merciful to his devotees (Bhakta vatsalah).
(Slo. 91)
Vya. He destroys the sins of his devotees or keeps
them under his control.
737. Golden-hued (Suvarnavarnah).
The Sruti (Mun. Up., 5-3) says: "When the beholder
beholds the golden-coloured...
738. With limbs like gold (Hemangah).
21
The Sruti (Chcha. Up., 1-6-6) says: "That this golden
person seen in the disc of the sun. .
739. With beautiful limbs (Varangah).
740. With attractive armlets (Chandanangadi).
Vya. He is besmeared with sandal.
741. The slayer of the valiant (Viraha).
As he slays the Asura-chiefs to protect righteousness.