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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
 
777. Obtained with effort (Durlabhah).
 
Through devotion. Vyasa says: "Devotion towards
Krishna comes to those men whose sins are burnt up
by austerities, wisdom, and meditation, practised in thou-
sands of incarnations." Lord (Bh. G., 8-12) says: "I am
obtained by unflinching devotion."
 
Vya. When there is no single-mindedness, one is
unable to perceive him.
 
778. Known with difficulty (Durgamah).
 
Vya. Adurgama: when single-mindedness is obtained
one can easily reach him.
 
779. Not easily realised (Durgah).
 
Through obstacles and difficulties.
 
Vya. He is to be approached like a fort by the enemies.
780. Not easily lodged (Duravasah).
 
In the heart by the yogins during meditation.
781. The slayer of the Asuras (Durariha).
 
(Slo. 96)
 
Vya. He destroys even the sins acquired by the
unrighteous.
 
782. Of beautiful limbs (Subhangah).
 
He is to be meditated upon as having beautiful limbs.
Vya. The beautiful form which showered happiness
on the eyes of the Gopis.
 
783. The drainer of the essence of the Universe
(Lokasārangah).
 
Like a bee; or the essence of the Universe is the
Pranava or Omkara as the Sruti (Chcha. Up., 2-23-3) says:
"Prajapati reflected on mankind. . ." and he is to
be reached by it.
 
784. Beautifully expanded (Sutantuh).'
 
The followers of Mahatma Gandhi quote this and the next to
support their charka work. "He is a very fine thread himself," and
"He is the increaser of the thread ".