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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
166. The slayer of the valiant (Viraha). (741 and 927)
Asuras, in order to protect righteousness.
Vya. He slays those who proclaim false doctrines.
167. The Lord of knowledge (Madhavah).
The Harivamsa says: "O Hari! thou art the Lord
(Dhava) of Ma or Knowledge; hence thou art named
'Madhava' the Master of 'Ma'."
Vya. There is a saying (Bh. G., 7-17) "I am beloved
indeed of the wise."
Ka Madhava; Ma, meditation; dha, introspection;
and va, uniting.
168. The honey (Madhuh).
Causing great happiness like honey.
169. Transcending all senses (Atindriyah).
As he is not sound, etc., that are the objects of senses.
The Sruti (Kath. Up., 3-15) says: "He is soundless,
untouched."
170. The great illusionist (Mahamayah).
As he subjects even the greatest illusionist to illusion.
Lord (Bh. Gita, 7-14) says: "My Maya is very difficult to
be crossed."
Vya. "I am veiled by the Yoga Maya."
(Bh. G., 7-25.)
171. Of great diligence (Mahotsähah).
Because creation, preservation and destruction of the
Universe are carried on by his being ever ready for
the same.
172. Of great strength (Mahabalah).
Being stronger than the strongest.
(Slo. 31)
Vya. He never feels tired "as he is self-established
in his own glory". (Chcha. Up., 7-24.)
VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
166. The slayer of the valiant (Viraha). (741 and 927)
Asuras, in order to protect righteousness.
Vya. He slays those who proclaim false doctrines.
167. The Lord of knowledge (Madhavah).
The Harivamsa says: "O Hari! thou art the Lord
(Dhava) of Ma or Knowledge; hence thou art named
'Madhava' the Master of 'Ma'."
Vya. There is a saying (Bh. G., 7-17) "I am beloved
indeed of the wise."
Ka Madhava; Ma, meditation; dha, introspection;
and va, uniting.
168. The honey (Madhuh).
Causing great happiness like honey.
169. Transcending all senses (Atindriyah).
As he is not sound, etc., that are the objects of senses.
The Sruti (Kath. Up., 3-15) says: "He is soundless,
untouched."
170. The great illusionist (Mahamayah).
As he subjects even the greatest illusionist to illusion.
Lord (Bh. Gita, 7-14) says: "My Maya is very difficult to
be crossed."
Vya. "I am veiled by the Yoga Maya."
(Bh. G., 7-25.)
171. Of great diligence (Mahotsähah).
Because creation, preservation and destruction of the
Universe are carried on by his being ever ready for
the same.
172. Of great strength (Mahabalah).
Being stronger than the strongest.
(Slo. 31)
Vya. He never feels tired "as he is self-established
in his own glory". (Chcha. Up., 7-24.)