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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA 125<br />

732. The unequalled seat (Padamanuttamam).<br />

Seat i He is sought after by those yearning after<br />

emancipation ; Unequalled : He than whom <strong>the</strong>re is<br />

no higher.<br />

733. The friend <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Universe (Lokabandhuh).<br />

Since all <strong>the</strong> worlds are tied up in him who is <strong>the</strong><br />

support <strong>of</strong> all ; or because he is <strong>the</strong> fa<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> worlds, and<br />

<strong>the</strong>re is no friend equal to a fa<strong>the</strong>r ; or because he instructs<br />

<strong>the</strong> world as a friend in right and wrong through SYuti and<br />

Smriti.<br />

734. The Lord <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Universe (Lokanathah).<br />

As he is begged (nath) by <strong>the</strong> world or solicited by <strong>the</strong>world,<br />

or as he shines in, or is praised by, or loved by <strong>the</strong><br />

world.<br />

735. Madhavah.<br />

As he was born in <strong>the</strong> family <strong>of</strong> Madhu.<br />

736. Merciful to his devotees (Bhaktavatsalah).<br />

(Slo. 91)<br />

Vya. He destroys <strong>the</strong> sins <strong>of</strong> his devotees or keeps<br />

<strong>the</strong>m under his control.<br />

737. Grolden-hued (Suvarnavarnah).<br />

The S'ruti (Mun. Up., 5-3) says : " When <strong>the</strong> beholder<br />

beholds <strong>the</strong> golden-coloured. . . ."<br />

738. With limbs like gold (Hemangah).<br />

The S'ruti (Chcha. Up., 1-6-6) says : " That this golden<br />

person seen in <strong>the</strong> disc <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sun. . . ."<br />

739. With beautiful limbs (Varangah).<br />

740. With attractive armlets (Chandanangadl).<br />

Vya. He is besmeared <strong>with</strong> sandal.<br />

741. The slayer <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> valiant (Vlrahfl).<br />

As he slays <strong>the</strong> Asura-chiefs to protect righteousness..

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