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

68 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
Vya. Vishnu is Stkrya. (Bh. G., 10-21) says :"Iam
the Vishnu among the twelve Adityas." He identifies him-
self with these suns.
259. Having Dharma as steps (Vrishaparva)
They say that those who desire to reach the supreme
abode have to go op through the steps of Dharma (composing
its ladder).
260. Having the womb wherein all beings are contained
(Vrishodarah).
i.e., His womb pours down Beings.
Vya. The offerings of the virtuous are in his stomach.
261. The nourisher (Vardhanah).
Vya. The Smriti says : " We should be protected by
thee, king, as we are in thy womb."
262. He who expands (Vardhamanah).
Or the Universe itself.
Vya. He increases his people in everything.
263. The solitary (Viviktah).
Though He thus pervades the Cosmos yet He is
exclusive.
Vya. He distinguishes himself by his supreme
qualities.
264. The ocean o£ Srutis (Sfcutisftgarah).
That is, the S'rutis rest in him. (S'lo. 41)
Vya. The Sfrutis reveal him. (Bh. G., 15-15.)
265. Of goodly arms (Subhujah).
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Goodly ' in protecting the world.
266. Difficult to be borne (Durdharah). • (715)
None can support and bear him who supports even the
earth, etc., that support all ; or he whom the Yogins
(desirous of liberation) find it difficult to locate in their
hearts during meditation.
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