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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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What are the various attributes or qualities of Lord Narayana as per the scriptures?
However, Vishnu Sahasranama stotram present in the Anushasana Parva, Mahabharata gives thousand names of Lord Vishnu which are indicative of his attributes. … You can have a look at the names and attributes given in the Vishnu Sahasranamam with a commentary of Adi Shankaracharya on shivkumar.org. …
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What boon did Lord Vishnu give to Dhruva?
Lord Vishnu gave boons to Prahlada as the incarnation of Narayana, a Sadhya and son of Lord Dharma. His brother is Nara. He is also an expansion of Lord Vishnu. … Feeling frustrated, he prays to Lord Vishnu and asks the reason why he was not able to conquer Sage Narayana. Lord Vishnu says that Narayana is none other than himself. …
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What form of Vishnu were the scholars referring to while saying he is adorned with four earr...
They are glorifying Nammazhwar to Vishnu because he was born as a boon from Lord Vishnu. is parents pray to Lord Vishnu at Tirukkurungudi, Tamil Nadu. … Lord Vishnu is Narayana. Nammazhwar is otherwise called as Parankusha.
Lord Vishnu wears a garland of tulasi because he is fond of them. …
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What is the story behind this Vishnu - Muchukunda painting?
This depicts the story of Muchukunda meeting Lord Vishnu who was in the form of Lord Krishna. …
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Is Sri Vaishnavism the only Vaishnavite sect that claims "Narayana" is a proper noun that ca...
The Vishnu Gayatri mantra is as follows: (From shruti):
Nārāyanāya vidmahe vāsudevāya Dheemahi Tannah Vishnu prachodayat
In the above Gayatri mantra, the names Nārāyana, Vāsudeva and Vishnu are … All accept the meaning equating to Vishnu. …
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Is there a scriptural basis for the story where Viṣṇu refuses to marry a disabled woman?
There is a scriptural reference involving Vishnu, Alakshmi and Peepal tree but it is different from what is said in the World Bank report quoted in the question. … Having heard this, Vishnu, along with the gods, and according to the Vedic text, gave Alakshmi to Uddalaka. Then the glorious Vishnu accepted Lakshmi. …
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Aalavandar's Contribution
Mahāpuruṣa nirṇayaṃ : This describes the supremacy of the Lord Vishnu and his consort. …
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What is the apex of adharma?
Yes, Lord Vishnu will take the avatar of Kalki at the end of Kali yuga when the adharma increase to an intolerable measures. …
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Is Malayappa Swamy Vigraha Swambhu/Self Manifested
Yes, Malayappa Swami is swayambhu or self manifest. Malayappa swami is also known as Utsava Beram because he is the processional deity of Tirumala.
Malayappa swamy was discovered in a hill which is …
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How much loan was given to Lord Venkateshwara by Kuber?
The loan given to Lord Venkateshwara by Kubera was 1.4 million in Ramamudra Coins.
The loan was given under the condition if the debtor makes an executory note. The promissory note was dictated by …
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What is the significance of the weapons and other items held by the Lord Vishnu?
Lord Vishnu carries all the tattvas in the world in the form of his weapons. Each weapon and ornament is a symbolism for each tattva. … The symbolism and significance of them are described in 7 verses in Vishnu Purana Chapter 22:
The glorious Hari wears the pure soul of the world, undefiled, and void of qualities, as the Kaustubha …
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Avatars of Garuda
Garuda is the foremost vahanas of Lord Vishnu. He is the most favorite one too. … However, he was always ready to help Lord Vishnu whenever needed. He descended to earth (literal meaning of an avatara) when needed. It is evident from various incidents. …
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Who are the 24 avataras of Lord Vishnu according to the Srimad Bhagavatam?
It is explained in the Bhagavatam Canto 1 chapter 3. Even though there are innumerable incarnations of the Lord, some of the important ones are mentioned in this chapter.
They are:
The four unmar …
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Why Lord venkateshwara has a white spot on the chin?
It is due to an action done by Anantāḻvār. (āḻvār is added as a suffix to great bhaktas in Vaishnava tradition like Garudāḻvār etc.,)
Anantāḻvār is one of the disciples of Sri Ramanujacharya. After Sr …
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Vishnu's avataras
But in this image, I think they are omitted to discriminate him with Lord Vishnu. Sun and Varuna are in the opposite directions. Sun indicates east and Varuna is the guardian of west direction. …