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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA 57<br />

173. Of mighty intellect (Mahabuddhih).<br />

Being wiser than <strong>the</strong> wise.<br />

174. Of great energy (Mahavlryah).<br />

Possessed <strong>of</strong> energy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> nature <strong>of</strong> Avidya which<br />

generates ' Mahat'.<br />

Vya. His strength is never changed.<br />

175. Of immense power (Mahas'aktih).<br />

Vya. He possesses <strong>the</strong> energy <strong>of</strong> material and instrumental<br />

causes.<br />

176. Of great splendour (Mahadyutih).<br />

Internally and externally. The S'rutis (Br. Up., 6-3-9)<br />

say: "He is self-radiant." (Mun., 4-9): "He is <strong>the</strong><br />

light <strong>of</strong> lights."<br />

Vya. His light never depends on <strong>the</strong> assistance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

senses.<br />

177. Of indefinable form (Anirdesyavapuh). (656)<br />

that '.<br />

As it is impossible to define it to o<strong>the</strong>rs ' as this or<br />

178. The Lord <strong>of</strong> all good (SrlmSn).<br />

Vya. He possesses <strong>the</strong> six kinds <strong>of</strong> prosperities.<br />

179. Of remarkable intelligence that cannot be<br />

measured (Amey5tm5).<br />

By beings.<br />

Vya. Valmlki says : " He is unfathomable as <strong>the</strong><br />

ocean."<br />

180. Supporter <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> great mountain (Mahadridhrik). 1<br />

He supported <strong>the</strong> Mandara and Govardhana Mountains<br />

respectively when <strong>the</strong> ocean was churned and when <strong>the</strong><br />

cows were protected. (Slo. 32)<br />

1 Ano<strong>the</strong>r reading is Dhrid.

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