Vishnu.Sahasranama.with.the.Bhasya.of.Sankaracharya_text

94 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
466. The independent (Svavas'ah).
Being the cause of evolution, preservation and involu-
tion of the Universe.
Vya. He is completely dependent on his own devotees.
467. All-pervading (Vyapl).
As the ether. The S'ruti says : " He is omnipresent
like the ether, and eternal " ; or pervading as cause all
effects.
Vya. He nourishes well all by his energy.
468. Many-souled (Naikfitma).
During evolution and the rest he manifests through
His instrumental energies in various forms (in all things).
Vya. His forms are many like fish, tortoise, etc.
469. Having many actions (Naikakarmakrit).
As He is the Lord of the evolution, preservation and
involution, etc., of the Universe.
Vya. In his action of constructing bridge, etc. (Setubandha).
470. The abode of all (Vatsarah).
Vya. He dwells inside of all in order to establish
Dharma, etc.
471. The affectionate (Vatsalah).
Towards His devotees.
472. The father (Vatsl).
All beings are his children in his aspect as the
Father of the Universe.
473. The jewel-wombed (Ratnagarbhah).
This means the ocean being the store of all jewels.
Vya. He is quick in bestowing the desired objects.
474. The Lord of wealth (Dhanes'varah) (Slo. 63)
Vya. To distribute wealth to Kuchela and others.