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Vishnu ( / ˈvɪʃnuː /; Sanskrit: विष्णु, lit. 'The Pervader', IAST: Viṣṇu, pronounced [ʋɪʂɳʊ] ), also known as Narayana and Hari, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the supreme being within Vaishnavism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism. [12] [13]
Nov 25, 2012 · Vishnu is one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon. He is considered a member of the holy trinity ( trimurti) of Hinduism with Brahma and Shiva.
- Mark Cartwright
- The Hindu god Vishnu is also known by his many avatars which include Buddha, Krishna, Rama, and Kalki.
- The Hindu god Vishnu represents the protector of humanity and cosmic order.
- The supremity of Shiva, Vishnu or Brahma depends on one's religious beliefs. For example, Vishnu is the most important god of Vaishnavism, the larg...
Vishnu is a Hindu god, the Supreme God of Vaishnavism (one of the three principal denominations of Hinduism) and one of the three supreme deities (Trimurti) of Hinduism. He is also known as Narayana and Hari.
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- Subhamoy Das
- Matsya (The Fish) Matsya is said to be the avatar that rescued the first man, as well as other creatures of the earth, from a great flood.
- Kurma (The Tortoise) Kurma (or Koorma) is the tortoise incarnation that relates to the myth of churning the ocean to obtain treasures dissolved in the ocean of milk.
- Varaha (The Boar) Varaha is the boar that raised the earth from the bottom of the sea after the demon Hiranyaksha dragged it to the bottom of the sea.
- Narasimha (The Man-Lion) As the legend goes, the demon Hiranyakashipiu obtained a boon from Brahma that he could not be killed or harmed by any means.
Aug 24, 2009 · Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the universe. His role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil. So far, he has been incarnated...
May 31, 2024 · Vishnu, one of the principal Hindu deities. Vishnu combines many lesser divine figures and local heroes, chiefly through his avatars, particularly Rama and Krishna; the ten primary avatars of Vishnu are called the Dashavatara. His appearances are innumerable; he is often said to have 10 avatars—but not always the same 10.
May 15, 2019 · Vishnu is the Preserver or Sustainer of life, known for his steadfast principles of order, righteousness, and truth. When these values are under threat, Vishnu emerges out of his transcendence to restore peace and order on earth. The Ten Avatars of Vishnu.
