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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
874. The fulfiller of desires (Priyakrit).
He is not only the beloved, but he fulfils the desires
of those that worship him by means of hymns, etc.
875. The increaser of pleasure (Pritivardhanah).
Of those that worship him.
(Slo. 106)
876. He who has his abode in the firmament.
(Vihayasagatih).
It may mean the abode of Vishnu, or the Sun.
877. The Light (Jyotih).
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He that shines of his own accord. The Sruti (Maha.
Up., 13) says: "Narayana is the supreme Light.
Vya. The Archiradi (northern) path, etc., are
reminded (to the devotees) by Him.
878. Of good effulgence (Suruchih).
Or desire.
Vya. His wish is to uplift His devotees.
879. The consumer of oblations (Hutabhuk).
Though offered to different gods in sacrifices.
880. The all-pervader (Vibhul).
Or the Lord of the three worlds.
881. The Sun (Ravih).
Because he takes away the juices (Rasa).
882. Of various tastes (Virochanah).
Vya. This means the year.
883. Süryah.
From the root sa to bring forth.
1879 and 880 make one name.
(887) ¹
874. The fulfiller of desires (Priyakrit).
He is not only the beloved, but he fulfils the desires
of those that worship him by means of hymns, etc.
875. The increaser of pleasure (Pritivardhanah).
Of those that worship him.
(Slo. 106)
876. He who has his abode in the firmament.
(Vihayasagatih).
It may mean the abode of Vishnu, or the Sun.
877. The Light (Jyotih).
143
He that shines of his own accord. The Sruti (Maha.
Up., 13) says: "Narayana is the supreme Light.
Vya. The Archiradi (northern) path, etc., are
reminded (to the devotees) by Him.
878. Of good effulgence (Suruchih).
Or desire.
Vya. His wish is to uplift His devotees.
879. The consumer of oblations (Hutabhuk).
Though offered to different gods in sacrifices.
880. The all-pervader (Vibhul).
Or the Lord of the three worlds.
881. The Sun (Ravih).
Because he takes away the juices (Rasa).
882. Of various tastes (Virochanah).
Vya. This means the year.
883. Süryah.
From the root sa to bring forth.
1879 and 880 make one name.
(887) ¹