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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA 59<br />

<strong>the</strong> person residing in <strong>the</strong> eyes. 8. The sun ; He is in <strong>the</strong><br />

form <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sun. 9. Earth ; He recovered <strong>the</strong> Earth from<br />

<strong>the</strong> Titans. 10. Waters ; His seat is in <strong>the</strong> waters.<br />

And Vid, to know.<br />

188. The Lord <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wise (Govidampatih)<br />

He is <strong>the</strong> Lord <strong>of</strong> those that know speech. (S'lo. 33)<br />

Vya. He is <strong>the</strong> Lord <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> knowers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Vedas in<br />

<strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> " Hamsa" (<strong>the</strong> swan).<br />

189. The refulgent (Marlchih).<br />

As He outshines <strong>the</strong> most brilliant. Lord (Bh. Glta<br />

10-36) says : " I am <strong>the</strong> splendour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> splendid."<br />

Vya. He reveals his form to o<strong>the</strong>rs by incarnations.<br />

190. The repressor (Damanah).<br />

Of those that swerve from <strong>the</strong>ir assigned duties.<br />

191. Hanisah.<br />

As He removes <strong>the</strong> fear <strong>of</strong> Samsara <strong>of</strong> those that medi-<br />

tate upon Him as ' I am He '. Or <strong>the</strong> root 4<br />

Han ' means to<br />

go (to move). Hence, he that moves in all bodies. The<br />

S'ruti (Kath. Up., 5-2) says: "He is Hamsa dwelling in<br />

Heaven."<br />

192. Of beautiful wings (Supurnah). (855)<br />

The S'ruti (Sve. Up., 4-6) says : "There are two birds,<br />

etc."<br />

Vya. He leads (<strong>the</strong> devotees) to <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r shore <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

•ocean <strong>of</strong> Samsara.<br />

193. The best <strong>of</strong> serpents (Bhujagottamah).<br />

Vya. Adis'esha.<br />

194. Of auspicious navel (HiranyanSbhah).<br />

Of golden-hue ; or having an agreeable and beautiful<br />

navel.<br />

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