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411. Hiranyagarbhah.<br />

VISHNU SAHASRANAMA 87<br />

Because from his vitality sprang <strong>the</strong> golden egg, <strong>the</strong><br />

birth-place <strong>of</strong> Hiranyagarbha.<br />

412. The destroyer <strong>of</strong> enemies (Satrughnah).<br />

Of <strong>the</strong> enemies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> gods.<br />

413. The Pervader (Vyaptah).<br />

Of all <strong>the</strong> effects as <strong>the</strong> cause.<br />

Vya. He shows his love to all equally whe<strong>the</strong>r friend<br />

or enemy.<br />

414. Vayuh.<br />

*'<br />

As it brings <strong>the</strong> smell. Lord (Bh. G., 7-9) says : I<br />

am <strong>the</strong> agreeable odour in <strong>the</strong> Earth."<br />

Vya. He himself approaches all <strong>the</strong> places irres-<br />

pectively.<br />

415. Adhokshajah.<br />

" At no time<br />

The Udyoga Parva (Maha., 71-10) says :<br />

my vitality flows downward, hence I am named Adhokshaja."<br />

Or Adhah : <strong>the</strong> Earth ; aksha : heaven ; ja : born, as he was<br />

born as Vairaja in <strong>the</strong> middle region between <strong>the</strong> earth<br />

and heaven. (S'lo. 57)<br />

416. Seasons (Rituh).<br />

In his aspect as Time.<br />

Vya. He removes <strong>the</strong> difficulties <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> people by<br />

timely seasons.<br />

417. Of good eyes (Sudars'anah).<br />

Or whose knowledge leads to Nirvana (salvation) ;<br />

or whose eyes resemble <strong>the</strong> petals <strong>of</strong> lotus ; or who is<br />

easily seen by His devotees.<br />

418. The Time (Kalah).<br />

As He counts everything. (Bh. G., 7-9 & 10-30) says :<br />

'* I am <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> counting."<br />

Vya. He is death personified to his enemies.

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