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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
 
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Vya. The Vayu, i.e., Vayu's son Hanuman became
the vehicle (of Sri Rama).
 
(Slo. 104)
 
857. The wielder of the bow (Dhanurdharah).
 
He who in his incarnation of Sri Rama wielded the
great bow.
 
858. The knower of the science of archery (Dhanur-
vedah).
 
In his incarnation as the son of Dasaratha (SrI
Rama).
 
Vya. Adhanurveda: In Bharata yuddha Veda was
the bow.
 
859. He that is the sceptre (Dandah).
 
Lord (Bh. G., 10-38) says: "Of punishers I am the
sceptre."
 
860. The punisher (Damayita).
 
Of Beings through Vaivasvata (Yama), kings and others.
861. The punishment (Damah).
 
He is the punishment itself inflicted on those who
deserve it.
 
862. Unconquerable (Aparajitah).
 
By his foes.
 
863. He that tolerates all (Sarvasahah).
 
His enemies; or he who is clever in all his actions.
Vya. He tolerates the worship of other gods.
 
864. The ordainer (Niyanta).
 
Of all in their respective functions.
 
Vya. According to one's devotion He causes the
worship.
 
865. The unrestrained (Aniyamah) (Niyamah).
 
He knows no restraint, being himself the all-ordainer.