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

58 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
181. Of mighty bow (Maheshvasah).
Vya. (SYI Rama says to his brother) " bring my bo-wand
arrows, son of Sumitra."
182. The supporter of the Earth (Mahlbharta).
When it was merged in the great waters.
183. The dwelling place of Sri (Srlnivasah). (607)
For Lakshml ever resides on his chest.
Vya. It is said by the Muni (Valmlki) " He is like the
shade of a tree to wise men."
184. The Refuge of the good (Satamgatih). (450)
Good : the followers of the Vedas. To them, He is
the means of attaining all the human aspirations.
Vya. His actions are beyond those of jlvas.
185. The Unobstructed (Aniruddhah). (638)
In His manifestations by any one else.
186. He who gladdens the gods (Suranandah).
187. Govindah. (539)
The Mahabharata, Mokshadharma (S'an., 343-41) says :
" I first knew (vinda) the Earth (go*) which was carried
away and hidden in a cave (.by an Asura), hence I am
praised by the appellation ' Govinda ' by Gods, and
Scriptures." The Harivams'a (76-45 and 279-49) says :
" I am Indra (Lord) over the Devas, thou art lord over
the cows, hence the world will ever praise Thee as
4
Govinda ' ; speech is named ' Go,' and since thou
conferest speech, Lord, the Sages call you ' Govinda '."
Ka Go-\-Vid. has the following ten meanings : Go
1. Svarga (Heaven). He transcends the Heaven. 2. Arrows
(He knows all the weapons). 3. Cattle. He is the leader of the
ignorant ones. 4. Speech. He is to be known by the Vedas.
5. Thunderbolt ; He has the Vajra marks on his feet. 6.
Quarters ; He is known in all quarters. 7. eyes ; He is in