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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
391. The contented (Tushtah).
Being Supreme Bliss.
Vya. He is contented with his protection given to
the world.
392. The full (Pushtah).
Being omnipresent.
Vya. He is full on account of his qualities.
393. Of auspicious look (Subhekshanah).
In as much as he thereby gives salvation to the spiri-
tually minded, worldly enjoyments to those that desire
them, removes all doubts, breaks all the knots of the
heart, burns up all karma, and roots out Avidya. The
Sruti (Mun. Up., 2-8) says: "The knots of the heart are
shattered . . ."
(Slo. 55)
394. Ramah.
Because in him who is ever blissful the Yogins delight.
The Padma Purana says: "The name 'Rama' stands for
the supreme Brahman being the eternal Bliss and absolute
consciousness in which Yogins revel." Or Rama : Srirama,
the Son of Dasaratha, because he assumed that handsome
form (of Rama) by his wish.
395. The abode of rest (Viramah).
Of all beings.
Vya. Brahma and others take rest in him.
396. Passionless (Virajah or Viratah).'
Detached in his enjoyments of objects.
Vya. Even the loss of kingdom did not drag his
supreme wealth (knowledge) (Ram., III, 16, 37).
397. The way (Margah).
Knowing which the aspirants attain to immortality.
The Sruti (Tai. Ai., 3-13) says: "There is no other way
to the abode."
¹ Some make 396 and 397 one.
VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
391. The contented (Tushtah).
Being Supreme Bliss.
Vya. He is contented with his protection given to
the world.
392. The full (Pushtah).
Being omnipresent.
Vya. He is full on account of his qualities.
393. Of auspicious look (Subhekshanah).
In as much as he thereby gives salvation to the spiri-
tually minded, worldly enjoyments to those that desire
them, removes all doubts, breaks all the knots of the
heart, burns up all karma, and roots out Avidya. The
Sruti (Mun. Up., 2-8) says: "The knots of the heart are
shattered . . ."
(Slo. 55)
394. Ramah.
Because in him who is ever blissful the Yogins delight.
The Padma Purana says: "The name 'Rama' stands for
the supreme Brahman being the eternal Bliss and absolute
consciousness in which Yogins revel." Or Rama : Srirama,
the Son of Dasaratha, because he assumed that handsome
form (of Rama) by his wish.
395. The abode of rest (Viramah).
Of all beings.
Vya. Brahma and others take rest in him.
396. Passionless (Virajah or Viratah).'
Detached in his enjoyments of objects.
Vya. Even the loss of kingdom did not drag his
supreme wealth (knowledge) (Ram., III, 16, 37).
397. The way (Margah).
Knowing which the aspirants attain to immortality.
The Sruti (Tai. Ai., 3-13) says: "There is no other way
to the abode."
¹ Some make 396 and 397 one.