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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
is called the eternal Brahman, Krishna." Or because of
his dark-blue complexion he is known as Krishna. The
Mahabharata (Santi., 343) says: "As my colour is dark-
blue, I am called Krishna, O Arjuna."
59. Red-eyed (Lohitakshah).
The Sruti (Tai. Ar., 4-42) says: "Let that supreme
Lohitaksha (protect) me."
60. The destroyer (Pratardanah).
Of Beings during Pralaya.
Vya. The Sruti says (Kath. Up., 2-24): "To him the
Brahmana and Kshattriya classes are food"; and the
Vedanta Satras also say (1-2-9): "He is the eater of the
movable and immovable ones.".
61. Well-endowed (Prabhūtah).
With wisdom, greatness and other qualities.
Vya. He is full even after the destruction of all
(in the great Involution).
62. The base of the three regions (Trikakubdhama).
Viz., the Upper, the Lower and the Middle.
63. The Holy (Pavitram).
'Pavitra': the Rishi (Seer) or Deity that purifies, or
He who is the means of purification.
64. The beneficient and the best (Mangalam param).
The Vishnu Pr. says: "That Brahman is known as
beneficence which wards off all evils and brings on series
of benefits to men on being merely remembered by them."
The best of beings, i.e., Brahman which is supreme
beneficence.
(20)
65. The Ruler (Isänah).
Of all Beings.
66. The Mover of Pranas (Pränadah).
(321, 408 and 956)
VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
is called the eternal Brahman, Krishna." Or because of
his dark-blue complexion he is known as Krishna. The
Mahabharata (Santi., 343) says: "As my colour is dark-
blue, I am called Krishna, O Arjuna."
59. Red-eyed (Lohitakshah).
The Sruti (Tai. Ar., 4-42) says: "Let that supreme
Lohitaksha (protect) me."
60. The destroyer (Pratardanah).
Of Beings during Pralaya.
Vya. The Sruti says (Kath. Up., 2-24): "To him the
Brahmana and Kshattriya classes are food"; and the
Vedanta Satras also say (1-2-9): "He is the eater of the
movable and immovable ones.".
61. Well-endowed (Prabhūtah).
With wisdom, greatness and other qualities.
Vya. He is full even after the destruction of all
(in the great Involution).
62. The base of the three regions (Trikakubdhama).
Viz., the Upper, the Lower and the Middle.
63. The Holy (Pavitram).
'Pavitra': the Rishi (Seer) or Deity that purifies, or
He who is the means of purification.
64. The beneficient and the best (Mangalam param).
The Vishnu Pr. says: "That Brahman is known as
beneficence which wards off all evils and brings on series
of benefits to men on being merely remembered by them."
The best of beings, i.e., Brahman which is supreme
beneficence.
(20)
65. The Ruler (Isänah).
Of all Beings.
66. The Mover of Pranas (Pränadah).
(321, 408 and 956)