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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
 
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314. Destroyer of anger (Krodhaha).
 
In good men.
 
Vya. He pacified the anger of Parasurama in connec-
tion with kings at the request of Kasyapa.
 
315. The creator or agent of anger (Krodhakrit
karta).
 
(380)
 
In wicked men. Agent of the Universe which is his
creation. The Sruti (Kau. Up., 4-18) says: "He who is
the maker of these persons, whose work is all this, he
verily is the Being to be known." Or the slayer of the
angry ones (Krodhakritkarta) such as the Asuras.
 
Vya. This refers also to the above incident.
316. With arms on all sides (Visvabāhuh).
 
The Sruti (Rig., 10-81-3) says: "Having arms on all
sides." Or as all (visva) depend on him, he is called
Visvabahu.
 
317. The bearer of the Earth (Mahidharah).
 
Or he accepts the worship (mahl).
318. Achyutah.
 
(369)
 
(Slo. 47)
 
Unswerving (from his nature) being free from the six
kinds of changes (viz., birth, death, etc.).
319. He who is famous (Prathitah).
 
On account of the creation and the rest of the
Universe.
 
320. Pranah.
 
Being Saträtman and as such the life-energy of all
beings. The Sruti (Ai. Ar., 2-2-3) says: "I am, indeed,
Prana."
 
321. The life-giver (Pränadah).
 
Of the Devas; or he destroys (Da to kill) the life of
Asuras.