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84 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA<br />

391. The contented (Tushtah).<br />

Being Supreme Bliss.<br />

Vya. He is contented <strong>with</strong> his protection given to<br />

<strong>the</strong> world.<br />

392. The full (Pushtah).<br />

Being omnipresent.<br />

Vya. He is full on account <strong>of</strong> his qualities.<br />

393. Of auspicious look (Subhekshanah).<br />

In as much as he <strong>the</strong>reby gives salvation to <strong>the</strong> Spiri-<br />

tually minded, worldly enjoyments to those that desire<br />

<strong>the</strong>m, removes all doubts, breaks all <strong>the</strong> knots <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

heart, burns up all karma, and roots out Avidya. The<br />

Sruti (Mun. Up., 2-8) says : " The knots <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> heart are<br />

shattered ..." (Slo. 55)<br />

394. Ramah.<br />

Because in him who is ever blissful <strong>the</strong> Yogins delight.<br />

The Padma Purana says : " The name ' Rama ' stands for<br />

<strong>the</strong> supreme Brahman being <strong>the</strong> eternal Bliss and absolute<br />

consciousness in which Yogins revel." Or Bama : Srlrama,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Son <strong>of</strong> Das'aratha, because he assumed that handsome<br />

form (<strong>of</strong> Rama) by his wish.<br />

395. The abode <strong>of</strong> rest (Virftmah).<br />

Of all beings.<br />

Vya. Brahma and o<strong>the</strong>rs take rest in him.<br />

396. Passionless (Virajah or Viratah). 1<br />

Detached in his enjoyments <strong>of</strong> objects.<br />

Vya. Even <strong>the</strong> loss <strong>of</strong> kingdom did not drag his<br />

supreme wealth (knowledge) (Ram., Ill, 16, 37).<br />

397. The way (Mftrgah).<br />

Knowing which <strong>the</strong> aspirants attain to immortality.<br />

The S'ruti (Tai. Ai., 3-13) says : " There is no o<strong>the</strong>r way<br />

to <strong>the</strong> abode."<br />

1 Some make 396 and 397 one.

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