This page has not been fully proofread.

VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
 
131
 
As the Universe.
 
Vya. He is the good progeny to Vasudeva and others.
785. The progressor of the expanded (Universe)
(Tantuvardhanah).
 
Or destroyer.
 
Vya. He increased the line of Pradyumna and others.
786. Resembling Indra in his actions (Indrakarma).
 
And glory, etc.
 
787. Of great deeds (Mahakarma).
 
Whose great effects are the ether and other elements.
788. Of fulfilled achievements (Kritakarma).
 
As he has nothing to achieve; or as he has performed
virtuous deeds.
 
Vya. Adding to the name, the spread of Daityas.
789. The author of the Vedas (Kritāgamah).
 
The Sruti (Br. Up., 4-4-10) says: "The Rigveda. . .
are the breath of this Great Being."
(Slo. 97)
 
Vya. This refers to Buddha Agamas literature.
790. Of superior birth (Udbhavah).
 
Being born of his free will, where he likes; or being
the root of all, his birth is unknown.
 
791. Of unequalled beauty (Sundarah).
 
As he possesses glory, transcending all.
 
Vya. His beauty is superior even to that of Manmatha.
792. Of great mercy (Sundah).
 
Vya. He destroys the good actions also of his devo-
tees (in salvation).
 
793. Of beautiful navel (Ratnanabhah).
 
Vya. His navel is to be seen like a jewel.