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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA 71<br />

281. He who is <strong>the</strong> ray <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> moon (Chandrflms'uh).<br />

As he, like <strong>the</strong> rays <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Moon, brings delight to<br />

those minds that are afflicted by <strong>the</strong> scorching rays <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Sun <strong>of</strong> Samslra.<br />

282. Bright as <strong>the</strong> Sun (Bhaskaradyutih). (Slo. 43)<br />

Vya. The similarity is on account <strong>of</strong> overpowering.<br />

283. The source <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> moon (Amritams'udbhavah).<br />

When <strong>the</strong> milky ocean was churned, <strong>the</strong> Moon rose<br />

<strong>the</strong>refrom.<br />

Vya. The S'ruti (Purusha Sukta) says : " The moon<br />

came from (his) mind and <strong>the</strong> sun from his eye."<br />

284. The radiant (Bhanuh).<br />

The S'ruti (Kath. Up.. 4-15) says : " When he shines."<br />

Vya. The sun depends on him.<br />

285. The moon (Sas-abinduh).<br />

Nourishing all beings like <strong>the</strong> Moon. Lord (Bh. G.,<br />

15-13) says : " Having become <strong>the</strong> watery moon I nourish<br />

all <strong>the</strong> herbs."<br />

286. Lord <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Suras (Sures'varah).<br />

Suras : Gods and those that confer good.<br />

287. The medicine (Aushadham.)<br />

For <strong>the</strong> disease <strong>of</strong> Samsara.<br />

Vya. The Devas and Devarshis know him as <strong>the</strong><br />

medicine for <strong>the</strong>ir miseries.<br />

288. The limit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world (Jagatassetuh.)<br />

As he is <strong>the</strong> means <strong>of</strong> emancipation (<strong>of</strong> beings)<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world ; or as he preserves <strong>the</strong> castes and <strong>the</strong><br />

orders <strong>of</strong> life from going into confusion. The S'ruti (Br.<br />

Up., 6-4-22) says: "He is <strong>the</strong> limit, <strong>the</strong> upholder <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

worlds, so that <strong>the</strong>y may not fall into ruin."

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