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

152 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
943. The resplendent (Lakshmlh).
He is not merely support of the earth, but He is also
the splendour of the earth. Or Bhnh (942) would mean this
world, Bhuvah : the firmament, and Laksliml : the science
of Atman. The S'rlstuti (Vis. Pr., 1-9-120) says: "Thou
art, Devi, the science of Atman." Or he who is the
beauty (Lakshml) of the earth and the sky.
944. Of various auspicious movements (Suvlrah).
945. Adorned with two beautiful bracelets (Ruchi-
rangadah).
Vya. He confers auspicious bodies on His devotees.
946. The creator (Jananah).
Of Beings.
947. The primeval cause of beings (Janajanmadih).
948. The terror (Bhlmah).
The S'ruti (Kath. Up., 6-2) says : " It is a great fear like
an uplifted thunder-bolt."
949. Of fearful powers (Bhlmaparakrama.)
Because (in His incarnations) He is the cause of fear
to Asuras and others. (S'lo. 114)
950. The resting place of that which supports (Adhft-
ranilayah).
He is the final abode or support of the Earth and other
elements which support all.
951. He that is without support (Adhata).
He, who is supported by his Self alone, has no other
support ; or the name can be taken as ' Dhata ' to mean to
consume. He consumes all beings during involution.
952. The blossom o£ the Universe-flower (Push-
pahasah).
As the buds of flowers blossom forth, He has blossomed
forth as the Universe.