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128 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
forest of sense-objects are bound by His grace as with
reins.
761. The controller (Nigrahah).
Of all independently.
Vya. He controlled Arjuna in the battle.
762. Indestructible (Vyagrah).
Or as he is ever intent on fulfilling the desires of his
followers.
Vya. Concerning the devotees in battle.
763. The many-horned (Naikasringah)
As he has four horns or parts. The S'ruti (Maha-Up
12) says : " He, having four parts. . ."
Vya. Actions are not important to please him.
764. The elder brother of Gada (Gadagrajah).
Oada is the name of the younger brother of Krishna ;
or as he appeared in the beginning from the mantras.
765. Four-formed (Chaturmurtih).
.
(S'lo. 94)
The four forms are Virilt, Sutratma, Avy&krita, and
Turlya ; or he who has white, red, yellow and dark-blue
coloured bodies.
766. Four-armed (Chaturbflhuh).
This name has become a conventional one to Vasudeva.
767. Having four Vyuhas (Chaturvyuhah).
The four Vyuhas or persons as mentioned in the (Aita-
,f reya Up. 3-2-3) are : " The person in the body, the person
' in the Chchandas, the person in the Vedas, and the Great
Person."
768. The goal of the four (Chaturgatih).
States of Life (AsTamas) and castes, who observe their
respective rules.