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Or the protector of virtuous ones. The root Krit is
used here in the sense of protection'. Roots having a
common meaning are used in a special sense in certain
cases. For instance, the word kuru in Kuru Kashthani
(make fuel) means 'fetch'.
 
251. Stainless (Suchih).
 
(250 and 251) Vya. As one; making the devotees,
shining according to their devotion, which they are not
deprived of at any time.
 
252. He whose objects are fulfilled (Siddharthah).
 
VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
 
He obtains whatever he desires. The Sruti (Chcha.
Up., 8-1-5) says: "Truthful is His wish."
 
Vya. Smriti says: "There is nothing either to fulfil
or to be fulfilled."
 
253. Of accomplished resolutions (Siddhasankalpah).
The Sruti (Chcha. Up., 8-1-5) says: "Truth is His
resolve."
 
254. The bestower of Siddhis (Siddhidah).
 
On the performers according to their desert.
 
255. He is the means of Siddhis (Siddhisadanah). (40)
Vya. Even at the time of performance of action, the
devotees feel happiness.
 
256. The performer of Dharma-sacrifice (Vrishahı).
'Vrisha': Dharma; 'Aha': a sacrifice occupying
twelve days, etc.
 
257. The showerer (Vrishabhah).
 
Of desired objects to His devotees.
 
Vya. He gives life to his devotees scorched by the
fire of Samsara.
 
258. Vishnuh.
 
According to Yaska or Vyasa (Maha. Udyo., 70-13)
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'Vishnu' is he who traverses this Universe by three steps.