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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA 67<br />

Or <strong>the</strong> protector <strong>of</strong> virtuous ones. The root Krit is<br />

used here in <strong>the</strong> sense <strong>of</strong> ' protection '. Roots having a<br />

common meaning are used in a special sense in certain<br />

cases. For instance, <strong>the</strong> word kuru in Kuru Kdshthani<br />

(make fuel) means '<br />

fetch'.<br />

251. Stainless (Shchih).<br />

(250 and 251) Vya. As one ; making <strong>the</strong> devotees,<br />

shining according to <strong>the</strong>ir devotion, which <strong>the</strong>y are not<br />

deprived <strong>of</strong> at any time.<br />

252. He whose objects are fulfilled (Siddharthah).<br />

He obtains whatever he desires. The S'ruti (Chcha.<br />

" Truthful is His wish."<br />

Up., 8-1-5) says :<br />

Vya. Smriti says : " There is nothing ei<strong>the</strong>r to fulfil<br />

or to be fulfilled."<br />

253. Of accomplished resolutions (Siddhasankalpah).<br />

The S'ruti (Chcha. Up., 8-1-5) says : "Truth is His<br />

resolve."<br />

254. The bestower <strong>of</strong> Siddhis (Siddhidah).<br />

On <strong>the</strong> performers according to <strong>the</strong>ir desert.<br />

255. He is <strong>the</strong> means <strong>of</strong> Siddhis (Siddhisadanah). (40)<br />

Vya. Even at <strong>the</strong> time <strong>of</strong> performance <strong>of</strong> action, <strong>the</strong><br />

devotees feel happiness.<br />

256. The performer <strong>of</strong> Dharma-sacrifice (Vrishahl).<br />

' Vrisha' : Dharma ;<br />

twelve days, etc.<br />

257. The showerer (Vrishabhah).<br />

' ' Aha : a sacrifice occupying<br />

Of desired objects to His devotees.<br />

Vya. .He gives life to his devotees scorched by <strong>the</strong><br />

fire <strong>of</strong> Samsara.<br />

258. <strong>Vishnu</strong>h.<br />

According to Yaska or Vyasa (Maha. Udyo., 70-13)<br />

' <strong>Vishnu</strong> ' is he who traverses this Universe by three steps.

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