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VISHNU SAHA8RANAMA 45<br />

" For Thy equal exists not, whence ano<strong>the</strong>r superior to<br />

Thee ? "<br />

81. The unassailable (Duradharshah).<br />

By <strong>the</strong> Daityas.<br />

82. Knower <strong>of</strong> actions done (Kritajnah). (532)<br />

Good or bad <strong>of</strong> men ;<br />

or grateful as he confers emancipation<br />

on those that <strong>of</strong>fer him (in worship) even such<br />

insignificant objects as a leaf or a flower.<br />

83. The effort (Kritih).<br />

The human effort or <strong>the</strong> act itself. As <strong>the</strong> universal<br />

Soul, he is considered as being at <strong>the</strong> bottom <strong>of</strong> every act.<br />

84. Centred in his own glory (Atmavfin).<br />

The S'ruti (Cheha. Up., 7-24-1) says: "Where doth<br />

that immensity abide, my Lord ! It abideth in its own<br />

glory." (S'lo. 22)<br />

Vya. Atmas are Dasas-servants, vat— <strong>the</strong> possessor.<br />

Ka. He possesses those Souls (Atmans) who give<br />

up <strong>the</strong> idea that <strong>the</strong>ir bodies are (Atman).<br />

85. The Lord <strong>of</strong> Devas (Sures'ah).<br />

He is <strong>the</strong> Lord <strong>of</strong> thoSe that confer good.<br />

86. The refuge (Saranam).<br />

As he destroys <strong>the</strong> misery <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> miserable.<br />

87. Bliss (Sarma).<br />

Being Supreme Bliss.<br />

88. The Universal Cause (Visfvaretah).<br />

89. The source <strong>of</strong> all beings (Prajabhavah).<br />

90. The day (Ahah).<br />

Because He is <strong>the</strong> Light.<br />

He does not (a) destroy {ha) <strong>the</strong> people who are His.

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