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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
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139. Having four teeth (horns) (Chaturdamshtrah).
In his incarnation as Narasimha; or of four horns
from the similarity of the horns to fungs. The Sruti
"
(Rigveda, 4-58-3) says: Possessed of four horns (heads)."
140. The four-armed (Chaturbhujah).
(Slo. 28)
Vya. We see he is described in the Vedas as four-
armed and beautifully limbed'.
141. The radiant (Bhrajishnuh).
As he is the very essence of light.
142. The food (Bhojanam).
'Food': Prakriti or Maya, as the object of enjoyment.
Vya. He is enjoyed by the worshippers as the Sruti
says (Tai. Up., 2-7): "He is indeed the Rasa (the
essence)".
143. The enjoyer (Bhokta).
(500 and 888)
As Purusha he enjoys.
Vya. Krishna was the eater of the leaves, etc., offered
(Bh. Gita, 9-26.)
(565)
by the devotees.
144. The subduer (Sahishnuh).
Of Daityas such as Hiranyaksha and others.
Vya. He endures all disregards shown by the devotees
(of course unconsciously).
145. The first-born in the Universe (Jagadadijah).
As He manifests himself as Hiranyagarbha in the
beginning of the Universe.
146. The sinless (Anaghah).
(831)
The Sruti (Chcha. Up., 8-1-5) says: "He is free from
sin."
Vya. He is untainted by sin though he resides in
the centre of the Samsara (in his incarnations).
147. Excelling everything (Vijayah).
In wisdom, dispassion, greatness, etc.
Vya. No victory anywhere except him.
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139. Having four teeth (horns) (Chaturdamshtrah).
In his incarnation as Narasimha; or of four horns
from the similarity of the horns to fungs. The Sruti
"
(Rigveda, 4-58-3) says: Possessed of four horns (heads)."
140. The four-armed (Chaturbhujah).
(Slo. 28)
Vya. We see he is described in the Vedas as four-
armed and beautifully limbed'.
141. The radiant (Bhrajishnuh).
As he is the very essence of light.
142. The food (Bhojanam).
'Food': Prakriti or Maya, as the object of enjoyment.
Vya. He is enjoyed by the worshippers as the Sruti
says (Tai. Up., 2-7): "He is indeed the Rasa (the
essence)".
143. The enjoyer (Bhokta).
(500 and 888)
As Purusha he enjoys.
Vya. Krishna was the eater of the leaves, etc., offered
(Bh. Gita, 9-26.)
(565)
by the devotees.
144. The subduer (Sahishnuh).
Of Daityas such as Hiranyaksha and others.
Vya. He endures all disregards shown by the devotees
(of course unconsciously).
145. The first-born in the Universe (Jagadadijah).
As He manifests himself as Hiranyagarbha in the
beginning of the Universe.
146. The sinless (Anaghah).
(831)
The Sruti (Chcha. Up., 8-1-5) says: "He is free from
sin."
Vya. He is untainted by sin though he resides in
the centre of the Samsara (in his incarnations).
147. Excelling everything (Vijayah).
In wisdom, dispassion, greatness, etc.
Vya. No victory anywhere except him.