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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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Which incarnations of Lord Vishnu are mentioned in the Rāmāyaṇa?
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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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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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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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Why doesn't Shiva worship anybody where as Vishnu worships him in all his incarnations?
Worshiping of Vishnu and Rāma by Shiva is mentioned in Shiva Purana itself.
Shiva Purāna: Rudra saṃhitā: Satī-khaṇḍa: Chapter 25:
With a delightful mind He called Viṣṇu from Vaikuṇṭha. … Everyday I adore him [Vishnu] with penance, I eulogise him and think of him. …
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Did Krishna or Rama ever worship Narayana/Vishnu?
Did Krishna or Rama ever worship Narayana/Vishnu?
Yes, it is mentioned in Vaalmiki Raamaayana: Ayodhyaa Kaanda: Sarga 6
शेषं च हविषस्तस्य प्राश्याशास्यात्मनः प्रियम्। … It seems that incarnations of Lord vishnu always worship Lord shiva...
This is duplicate of Why do Lord Vishnu's incarnations worship Lord Shiva? post.
And why not worship devi Durga? …
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Why didn't Mohini recognise Rahu while distributing Amrita?
Swami Prabhupada provides answer to this in his commentary on ŚB 8.9.24:
Here one may ask why the Supreme Personality of Godhead could not detect Rāhu. The reason is that the Lord wanted to show t …
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Avatars of past manvantara
Is there any mention on Vishnu Avatars that took birth in the past Manvantaras? … Yes, as per Vishnu Purana - Part 3 - Chapter 1, below are Lord Vishnu's avtars in past Manvantara:
Yajna was born in the Swáyambhuva or First Manwantara
Ajita was born in the Swárochisha or Second Manwantara …
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