Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia - Vishnu
Vishnu (IAST viṣṇu, Devanagari विष्णु, with honorific Shri Vishnu; śrī viṣṇu, श्रीविष्णु ), is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Pre-puranic Vishnu
Vishnu - In the Vedas. In the Rigveda, Vishnu is mentioned 93 times. He is frequently invoked with other gods, especially with Indra, w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Pre-puranic Vishnu
In the Rigveda, Vishnu is mentioned 93 times. He is frequently invoked with other gods, especially with Indra, whom he assists in killing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Purana: Encyclopedia - Vishnu Purana
The Vishnu Purana is one of the oldest of the Puranas (dating to maybe the 5th century), containing some 23,000 shlokas, presented as a d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sarma: Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sarma
Vishnu Sarma was the author of the anthropomorphic political treatise called Panchatantra. He lived in Benares at around 200 BC. He was a...   » Read the article

Article - Islam And Hinduism: The Thousand Names Of Vishnu And Allah
Islam and Hinduism: The Thousand Names of Vishnu and Allah Allah is Al-Ahad or The One and Vishnu is called Eka, The One. It's curious b...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Prayers: The Mantra On Lord Vishnu - A Hindu Prayer
The Mantra on Lord Vishnu - a Hindu Prayer.   From Hindu Fasts & Festivals by Sri Swami Sivananda.      » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: Kaliyug Death Of A Vishnu-bhakt
The elephant captured in Chhattisgarh was a victim, not just of an over-eager, insensitive agency that was ironically set up for the s...   » Read the article

Article - Shri Rama: Prince Of Ayodhya, Prophet Of Peace  
Shri Rama is an avatar of Maha Vishnu . He is the Adi Purush - the Ancient One - who, out of compassion for humankind, descends to ear...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama
The Vishnu sahasranāma (literally: "Vishnu of the thousand names") is a list of 1,000 names for Vishnu, one of the main forms of God in ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu: (Sanskrit) "The All-Pervasive." Supreme Deity of the Vaishnavite religion. God as personal Lord and Creator, the All...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu: (Sanskrit) "The All-Pervasive." Supreme Deity of the Vaishnavite religion. God as personal Lord and Creator, the All...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism: Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism
Please remove this notice after the article has been expanded. Details are on this talk page or at Wikipedia:Requests for expansion. Vai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedavati: Encyclopedia - Vedavati
In Hindu mythology, Vedavati is speculated to have been the spirit of Sita Devi, the wife of Rama in the epic Ramayana. Vedavati - Early ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnava Theology: Encyclopedia - Vaishnava Theology
Vaishnava Theology is the theological discourse concerning the Hindu deity Vishnu and/or one of His avatar. Vaishnava Theology - Vaishnav...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yama: Encyclopedia - Yama
Yama (Sanskrit: यम) is the lord of death, whose first recorded appearance is in the Vedas. He is one of the most ancient beings in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agastya: Encyclopedia - Agastya
In Hinduism, Agastya (अगस्त्य in devanagari, pronounced as /ə gəs tyə/; also transliterated as Agathiar, Agasthiar, Agas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology
The Wars of Hindu mythology depict great heroes and demons in battles of celestial proportions, filled with the awesome force of celestia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bali Raj: Encyclopedia - Bali Raj
The legend of King Mahabali is the most popular and the most fascinating of all legends behind Onam. Onam celebrates the visit of King Ma...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: A Spiritual Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu: A Hindu deity, the Preserver. Part of the trinity of Brahma (the creator), Shiva (the destroyer) and Vishnu (the Preserver). ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Vishnu
Vishnu The Supreme Lord in His opulent feature as the Lord of Vaikuntha, who expands into countless forms and incarnations.   (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu Second aspect of the Hindu trinity; the Preserver   (See also: Vishnu , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Prayer
It is customary to commence the Vishnu sahasranama with a devotional prayer to Vishnu. See also: full text of the Vishnu sahasranama. ....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Shlokas
Vishnu sahasranama - Recitation and aggregation. An alternative approach is to say the starting prayer, and then say the names collecte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Interpretation
Although all Hindus respect the Sahasranāma, this is a major part of prayer for devout Vaishnavites, or followers of Vishnu. This does n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Benefits Of Chanting Vishnu Sahasranama
The following lines are from the Mahabharata and are quoted portions from the text. Believers believe that regular chanting of the hymn c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Quotes About Vishnu Sahasranama
Sri N. Krishnamachari, a Vaishnavite scholar, at Steven Knapp's web site, quoting Vaishnavite scholars, states that there are six reasons...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Quotes About Vishnu Sahasranama And Its Greatness
Sri N. Krishnamachari, a vaishnavite scholar, at Steven Knapp's web site, quoting Vaishnavite scholars, states that there are six reasons...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu Sahasranama: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu Sahasranama - Pronunciation And Merits Of Recitation
In the linked preface prayer (But not in the succeeding Sahasranama) non-formal pronunciation is used, since correct representation of pr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Eastern Philosophy Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu: The preserver God of the Trimurti in Bhakti Hinduism who is said to have human incarnations (avitars).    (See als...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu 1)    A name for the all-pervasive, supreme Reality. 2)    One of the Hindu trinity of gods, rep...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Vishnu
Vishnu: Vishnu is one of divine trinity in Hinduism, also known as the preserver, Vishnu  has had nine incarnations, including Ra...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Vishnu
Vishnu: Vishnu. The Preserver in the trinity of Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu, and Siva (the Destroyer).   (See also: Vishnu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Tantra Tantric Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu: Vishnu. Lord of Maintenance.   (See also: Vishnu , Tantra, Tantra Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Vishnu
Vishnu: Vishnu - the preserver of life   (See also: Vishnu , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Garbhodakasayi Vishnu: Sai Baba Dictionary On Garbhodakasayi Vishnu
Garbhodakasayi Vishnu: Garbhodakasayi Vishnu: the expansion of the Lord who enters into each universe.   (See also: Garbhod...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  vishnu: Sanskrit Dictionary On  vishnu
 Vishnu: the preserver of life   (See also:  Vishnu , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Sai Baba Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu: Vishnu: Associated with Creation, He is Brahma, with Protection; He is Vishnu, with Dissolution; He is Shiva. (BV-30) The S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ksirodakasayi Vishnu: Sai Baba Dictionary On Ksirodakasayi Vishnu
Ksirodakasayi Vishnu: Ksirodakasayi Vishnu: the expansion of the Lord who enters the heart of every created being as the Supersoul....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karanodakasayi Vishnu: Sai Baba Dictionary On Karanodakasayi Vishnu
Karanodakasayi Vishnu: Karanodakasayi Vishnu: the expansion of the Lord from whom all material universes emanate.   (See als...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu-tilaka: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Vishnu-tilaka
vishnu-tilaka See tilaka.   (See also: vishnu-tilaka , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu-maya: Sai Baba Dictionary On Vishnu-maya
Vishnu-maya: Vishnu-maya: Divine Power to Delude (BV-44). Vishnu is used for God, since it means , 'present everywhere at all times...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Vishnu
Vishnu: form of the Hindu trinity governing preservation   (See also: Vishnu , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu: "The all-pervading;" God as the Preserver.   (See also: Vishnu , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Vishnu
vishnu: god or form of the hindu trinity governing preservation   (See also: vishnu , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karanodakashayi Vishnu: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Karanodakashayi Vishnu
Karanodakashayi Vishnu the expansion of the Lord from whom all material universes emanate. Also known as Maha-Vishnu.   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Vishnu
Vishnu (Sanskrit). The second person of the Hindu Trimurti (trinity), composed of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. From the root vish, "t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karanarnavasayi Vishnu: Sai Baba Dictionary On Karanarnavasayi Vishnu
Karanarnavasayi Vishnu: Karanarnavasayi Vishnu: The first descend of Him [the avatara called Karanarnavasayi Vishnu] is the Origina...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu-mantras: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Vishnu-mantras
vishnu-mantras Authorized sacred sounds chanted to worship the Supreme Lord.   (See also: vishnu-mantras , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu Incarnation: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Vishnu Incarnation
VISHNU INCARNATION One of the Gods of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti), who volunteered for incarnation in order to help the righteous and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedavati: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedavati - Dedication To Vishnu
Her father wants his child to have Lord Vishnu for a husband. He thus rejects many powerful kings and celestial beings who sought his dau...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu-murthi: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Vishnu-murthi (-muurthi)
Vishnu-murthi: Vishnu-murthi (-muurthi). Vishnu.   (See also: Vishnu-murthi , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu Granthi: Spiritual Sanskrit Dictionary On Vishnu Granthi
Vishnu granthi - Within the sushumna there are three granthis or psychic/pranic knots which prevent the passage of kundalini shakti. A...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu-tattva: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Vishnu-tattva
Vishnu-tattva the original Personality of Godhead’s primary expansions, each of whom is equally God.   (See also: Vishnu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Views On God And Gender: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Views On God And Gender - Vishnu And Shiva
In Vaishnavism and Shaivism, which are exclusive monotheistic religions,like the Judaeo-Christian traditions, God, Vishnu or Shiva is per...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu-maya: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Vishnu-maya (-maayaa)
Vishnu-maya: Vishnu-maya (-maayaa). Illusory power of God.   (See also: Vishnu-maya , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Maha-vishnu: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Maha-vishnu
Maha-vishnu The first of the three Purushas, incarnations of the Supreme Lord for the creation of the material universe. He lies down ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bali Raj: Encyclopedia Ii - Bali Raj - Lord Vishnu Takes Vamana Avatar
Disguised as Vamana, Vishnu said he was a poor Brahmin and asked for a piece of land. The generous King said, he could have as much land ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Satkiri Chakram Of Vishnu: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Satkiri Chakram Of Vishnu
Satkiri Chakram of Vishnu.   See SIX-POINTED STAR   (See also: Satkiri Chakram of Vishnu , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionar...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahma-vishnu-siva: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Brahma-vishnu-siva
Brahma-Vishnu-Siva. See TRIMURTI   (See also: Brahma-Vishnu-Siva , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dicti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnavism: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaishnavism - The Major Schools
Vaishnavas believe that Vishnu-Narayana is the one supreme God and all other gods and creatures are subservient to Him. All of the sects ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu Visnu: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Vishnu Visnu
Vishnu Visnu (Sanskrit) [from the verbal root vish to enter, pervade]   The sustainer or preserver; the second of the three gods ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kshirodaka-shayi Vishnu: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Kshirodaka-shayi Vishnu
Kshirodaka-shayi Vishnu The third of the three Purushas, incarnations of the Supreme Lord for the creation of the material universe. K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yama: Encyclopedia Ii - Yama - Subordination To Shiva And Vishnu
Yama, although a controller, is still subordinate to the ultimate controllers Shiva and Vishnu. A story of Yama's subordinance to Shiva i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Garbhodaka-shayi Vishnu: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Garbhodaka-shayi Vishnu
Garbhodaka-shayi Vishnu The second of the three Purushas, incarnations of the Supreme Lord for the creation of the material universe. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Wars Of Hindu Mythology - The Avataras Of Vishnu
Vishnu, the Inconceivable Supreme, periodically takes birth, an Avatara upon earth to destroy evil and deliver the pious. He is also the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu-purana, Visnu-purana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Vishnu-purana, Visnu-purana
Vishnu-Purana Visnu-Purana (Sanskrit) One of the most celebrated of the 18 principal Puranas, conforming more than any other to the de...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Agni-vishnu-surya, Agni-visnu-surya: Theosophy Dictionary On Agni-vishnu-surya, Agni-visnu-surya
Agni-Vishnu-Surya Agni-Visnu-Surya (Sanskrit) (from agni fire + vishnu from the verbal root vis or the verbal root vish to pervade + s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnava Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaishnava Theology - The Journal Of Vaishnava Studies
Founded in 1992 by Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa), the Journal of Vaishnava Studies (JVS) is considered the most important academic jou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedavati: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedavati - Violation And Death
Ravana, the emperor of Lanka and the rakshasa race found Vedavati sitting in meditation and is captivated by her incredible beauty. After...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yama: Encyclopedia Ii - Yama - Characteristics Of Yama
He is a Lokapala and an Aditya. In art, he is depicted with green or red skin, red clothes, and riding a buffalo. He holds a loop of rope...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yama: Encyclopedia Ii - Yama - Yamas As Codes Of Conduct
In a related usage, a yama is a "restraint" or rule for living virtuously. Ten yamas are codified in numerous scriptures, including the S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agastya: Encyclopedia Ii - Agastya - Humbling The Vindhya Mountains
Legend says that the Vindhya mountains that separate north and south India from each other once showed a tendency to grow so high as to o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaishnava Theology: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaishnava Theology - Bhaktivedanta College And Vaishnava Theology
The current and central programme at Bhaktivedanta College is in Vaishnava Theology. Bhaktivedanta College is ISKCON’s first seminary c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bali Raj: Encyclopedia Ii - Bali Raj - Challenge For Gods
Looking at the growing popularity and fame of King Mahabali Gods became extremely concerned and jealous. They felt threatened about their...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Views On God And Gender: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Views On God And Gender - In Other Indian Religions
The Hindu and Smarta conception regarding God and gender is shared by the Ayyavazhi sect, which refers to its conception of Brahman as Ek...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bali Raj: Encyclopedia Ii - Bali Raj - Festivals
In the state of Kerala, the Onam festival is a celebration of the visit of Mahabali or Maveli (local name of Bali) to their land. Accordi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Wars Of Hindu Mythology - The Mahabharata
Commanders in Chief: Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Shalya Maharathas: Shalya, Ashwathama, Somadatta, Bhurisrava, Bhagadatta, Jayadratha, Kritava...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agastya: Encyclopedia Ii - Agastya - Humbling The Vindhya Mountains
Legend says that the Vindhya mountains that separate north and south India from each other once showed a tendency to grow so high as to o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agastya: Encyclopedia Ii - Agastya - Legends About Agastya
One story about Agastya goes that once the demons had taken refuge in the ocean and it was difficult for the gods to vanquish them, so th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Views On God And Gender: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Views On God And Gender - Shakti
Shaktism, on the other hand, is a denomination of Hinduism that worships Shakti, or Devi Mata -- the Hindu name for the Great Divine Moth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Views On God And Gender: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Views On God And Gender - Ardhangini: The Cornerstone Of Relationships
The concept of Ardhangini, of women being an equal part of men and vice versa, and without either, both are incomplete, is extensively pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Wars Of Hindu Mythology - Devastras
An Astra is a missile-type weapon which is to be hurled at an enemy. Examples include arrows from bows. A Shastra is a personal weapon, l...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agastya: Encyclopedia Ii - Agastya - Legends About Agastya
One story about Agastya goes that once the demons had taken refuge in the ocean and it was difficult for the gods to vanquish them, so th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Wars Of Hindu Mythology - War In Religion And Myth
While no Hindu epic or scripture fails to describe the horrors of war and its fallout, major wars are fought with a religious purpose: of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Wars Of Hindu Mythology - The Kshatriya Order
War Sacrifices Ashwamedha: the famous horse-sacrifice was conducted by allowing a pony to roam freely for a slated period of time, with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Theological Attributes And More
Vishnu takes form as an all-inclusive deity, known as Purusha or Mahāpurusha, Paramātma [Supreme Soul], Antaryāmi [In-dwelle ... See a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Names
Vishnu has a number of names, collected in the Vishnu sahasranama ("Vishnu's thousand names"), which occurs in the Mahabharata. In Vishnu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Names
Vishnu has a number of names, collected in the Vishnu sahasranama ("Vishnu's thousand names"), which occurs in the Mahabharata. In Vishnu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Theological Beliefs And Philosophy
Major branches of Vaishnavism include:- Srivaishnavism (espoused by Ramanuja who advocated Vishishtadvaita), Dvaita (espoused by Madhvac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Theological Beliefs And Philosophy
Major branches of Vaishnavism include:- Srivaishnavism (espoused by Ramanuja who advocated Vishishtadvaita), Dvaita (espoused by Madhvac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Etymology
The traditional Hindu explanation of the name Viṣṇu involves the root viś, meaning "to settle, to enter", or also (in the Rigveda) "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Theological Attributes And More
Vishnu takes form as an all-inclusive deity, known as Purusha or Mahāpurusha, Paramātma [Supreme Soul], Antaryāmi [In-dweller], and He...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Iconography
According to various Purana, Vishnu is the ultimate omnipresent reality, is shapeless and omnipresent. However, a strict iconography gove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Worship
It is not clearly known when or how the worship of Vishnu began. In the Vedas, and the information on Aryan beliefs, Vishnu is associated...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Etymology
The traditional Hindu explanation of the name Viṣṇu involves the root viś, meaning "to settle, to enter", or also (in the Rigveda) "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Iconography
According to various Purana, Vishnu is the ultimate omnipresent reality, is shapeless and omnipresent. However, a strict iconography gove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Worship
It is not clearly known when or how the worship of Vishnu began. In the Vedas, and the information on Aryan beliefs, Vishnu is associated...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Relations With Other Deities
Vishnu's consort is Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. Maya is the samvit (the primary intelligence) of Vishnu, while the other five attribu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Relations With Other Deities
Vishnu's consort is Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. Maya is the samvit (the primary intelligence) of Vishnu, while the other five attribu...   » Read the article