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For questions on the god of preservation, among the Trimurti. Also called Narayana. The Supreme God or Brahman in Vaishnavism. In case of questions exclusively on his avataras, the respective tag is preferable like Rama, Krishna.

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Why is the name "Ram" not present in Vishnu Sahasranama? (mahabharat version)

Shri Raama (Rama/Ram) name is indeed present in Shri Vishnu Sahasranamam (Mahabharata version) as 394th name: raamo viraamo virajo maargo neyo nayo-anayah veerah saktimataam-sreshthah dharmo dharmaviduttamah …
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What is the scriptural basis for the claim that Siva was a devotee of Vishnu?

Actually, this is complex, you would find instances in Puranas of Vishnu/Rama/Krishna worshipping Shiva (like Rama in Rameswara, Krishna for begetting sons) and Shiva worshipping Vishnu/Rama/Krishna as … On being asked why does Shiva worship Rama (or Vishnu and his incarnations), Rama told the following story: Rāma said:— Śiva, caused Viśvakarman to make an excellent, divine, wonderful umbrella for warding …
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Is Arjun, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Nara-Nārāyaṇa are considered incarnations of Lord Vishnu: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (Bhāgavata Purāṇa) » Skandha 12: The Age of Deterioration: CHAPTER EIGHT: Mārkaṇḍeya’s Prayers to Nara-Nārāyaṇa Ṛṣi Text 35 … Thus, Arjuna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu --> Nara --> Arjuna). …
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Is catur vyuha mentioned in puranas?

Yes, chatur vyuhas are mentioned in Mahabharata: Santi Parva: He who is the eternal Supreme Soul and is known by the name of Vasudeva. ... There is nothing among mobile and immobile things in the uni …
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What are the 30 avatars of Vishnu?

1 Ajita (from Vishnu Purana) 2 Balarāma (from Bhāgavata Purāṇ) 3 Buddha (from Bhāgavata Purāṇ) 4 Dattatreya (from Bhāgavata Purāṇ) 5 Dhanvantari (from Bhāgavata Purāṇ) 6 Haṁsa (from Bhāgavata … Purāṇ) 24 Rama 25 Ṛṣabha (from Bhāgavata Purāṇ) 26 Satya (from Vishnu Purana) 27 Vaikuntha (from Vishnu Purana) 28 Vámana 29 Varaha 30 Yajna (from Vishnu Purana) …
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Which incarnations of Lord Vishnu are mentioned in the Rāmāyaṇa?

Related What are the Avatarams of Vishnu described in the Yuddha Kanda of the Ramayana? Mahavishnu's Avataaras What form of Vishnu held Mandara at the top during the Churning of the Ocean? …
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Does Ramayana say that Brahma was born from the belly lotus of Vishnu?

Valmiki Ramayan: Uttar Kanda: Chapter 10 mentions Lord Brahma as lotus born: Thus addressed by the Devas, Brahma, the Lotus born God told them; "O Devas, I have found a solution. Do thouh all leave w …
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Is there any mention of Lord Krishna in the Rāmāyaṇa?

Sarga of Yudhaa Kanada: सीता लक्ष्मीर्भवान् विष्णुर्देवः कृष्णः प्रजापतिः || ६-११७-२८ वधार्थं रावणस्येह प्रविष्टो मानुषीं तनुम् | "Seetha is no other than Goddess Lakshmi (the divine consort of Lord Vishnu … ), while you are Lord Vishnu. …
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Did Lord Vishnu gave Lord Shiva his trident.? Isn’t this the opposite way around.?

The deities sought the refuge of Lord Vishnu. They accompanied Lord Vishnu to Himalaya Mountain to meet Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva exchanged their weapons. … So after this incident, Vishnu would have given (returned) trishula/trident to Shiva. …
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Mṛta Sanjeevani Mantra

Can I get specific instances where he exactly used the Mrit Sanjeevani Mantra and was successful in reviving There are few instances where he used Mṛtasañjīvanī and was successful: During the war b …
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What is the Life span of the Hindu Gods.?

Is there any evidence in Hindu books that Shiva and Vishnu also go through birth and death? Is there any supreme in Hinduism who exist forever and create Shiva and Vishnu? … Thy mother Suníti, in the orb of a bright star, shall abide near thee for a similar term; ~ Vishnu Purana: Part 1: Chapter 12 Related What happens to deities at the end of their life cycle? …
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Does Varaha have only one tusk(ekashringa)?

Yes, Lord Varaha have single tusk as per Valmiki Ramayana: Yuddha Kanda: Sarga 117 भवान्नारायणो देवः श्रीमांश्चक्रायुधः प्रभुः || ६-११७-१३ एकशृङ्गो वराहस्त्वं भूतभव्यसपत्नजित् | "You are the Lord Nar …
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Did Valmiki address Rama as the the supreme being when he spoke to him personally in the Utt...

But when Sita went into Patala, Lord Brahma addressed Lord Rama as Vishnu: Uttarakanda, Sarga 98: I would not have reminded thee of this secret but for the present necessity. … Do thou now once more remember thy birth from Vishnu. By nature, Sita is pure, chaste and ever dependent upon thee. …
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Does God(specifically Lord Vishnu) grant us whatever we righteously desire and pray for?

So, Lord Vishnu first test his devotees properly and then grant them boons. In other hand, Lord Shiva quickly gets pleased (hence known as Ashutosh) and grant boons. …
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Bhagavatam mentions Hari fulfills material desires and other place it says He does not fulfi...

Swami Prabhupada's purport on ŚB 10.81.6-7 seems to be relevant here: In response to this point, a distinction must be made between two kinds of renounced devotees: one kind is inimical to sense g …
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