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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
them and they are thus his abode (ayana). Hence he is
named Narayana'. The Sruti (Nara. Up., 13) says:
"The in and out of this whole Universe, whatever we
Bee or hear, all these are pervaded by Narayana." The
Mahabharata (Udy. Par. 1-1-3) says: "The categories
(Tattvas) are called Nara, as they are sprung from 'Nara'
(Atman); He is called Narayana as they are his abode."
Or because he is the abode of the 'Naras' during involu-
tion. The Sruti (Tai. Up., 3-1) says: "Whom they
approach, and enter." Br. Vaivarta Pr.: "As he is the
seat of Näras, he is called Narayana." According to Manu
Smriti (1-10): "The waters are called Näras which come
out of Nära (God). As they are originally his abode, he is
called Narayana." The Narasimha Purana says: "This
is the real Mantra that destroys the deadly poison of
Samsāra, Narayanaya Namah' (salutation to Nārāyana).
This I proclaim very loudly with uplifted hands; let the
ascetics with passions curbed and intellects clear listen
to me."
246. Narah.
"The eternal Paramātman is named Nara as he leads
(nay to lead) (every thing)," so says Vyasa. (Slo. 39)
Vya. nara means jIvas, as they are his parts.
(vibhutis).
247. The unaccountable (Asankhyeyah).
To Him no number, name, form, etc., are applicable.
Vya. The jtvas are his parts.
248. Immeasurable Self (Aprameyātmā).
Vya. His Jivas are innumerable.
249. Transcendental (Visishtah).
As he transcends all.
Vya. He is distinguished, as not depending on others.
250. Framer of the Law (Sishtakrit).
VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
them and they are thus his abode (ayana). Hence he is
named Narayana'. The Sruti (Nara. Up., 13) says:
"The in and out of this whole Universe, whatever we
Bee or hear, all these are pervaded by Narayana." The
Mahabharata (Udy. Par. 1-1-3) says: "The categories
(Tattvas) are called Nara, as they are sprung from 'Nara'
(Atman); He is called Narayana as they are his abode."
Or because he is the abode of the 'Naras' during involu-
tion. The Sruti (Tai. Up., 3-1) says: "Whom they
approach, and enter." Br. Vaivarta Pr.: "As he is the
seat of Näras, he is called Narayana." According to Manu
Smriti (1-10): "The waters are called Näras which come
out of Nära (God). As they are originally his abode, he is
called Narayana." The Narasimha Purana says: "This
is the real Mantra that destroys the deadly poison of
Samsāra, Narayanaya Namah' (salutation to Nārāyana).
This I proclaim very loudly with uplifted hands; let the
ascetics with passions curbed and intellects clear listen
to me."
246. Narah.
"The eternal Paramātman is named Nara as he leads
(nay to lead) (every thing)," so says Vyasa. (Slo. 39)
Vya. nara means jIvas, as they are his parts.
(vibhutis).
247. The unaccountable (Asankhyeyah).
To Him no number, name, form, etc., are applicable.
Vya. The jtvas are his parts.
248. Immeasurable Self (Aprameyātmā).
Vya. His Jivas are innumerable.
249. Transcendental (Visishtah).
As he transcends all.
Vya. He is distinguished, as not depending on others.
250. Framer of the Law (Sishtakrit).