Vishnu

Vishnu

Sanskrit Name

विष्णु

Meaning

The All-Pervading One

Preferred Time

Sunrise and sunset

Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, known as the preserver and sustainer of the universe. As part of the Trimurti (Hindu Trinity), he represents the aspect of preservation and protection of dharma through various incarnations. He embodies divine love, cosmic order, and the sustaining power that maintains all existence.

Significance

  • ❁ Four arms showing divine powers
  • ❁ Shankha (conch) representing cosmic sound
  • ❁ Chakra (discus) showing divine mind
  • ❁ Gada (mace) indicating cosmic force
  • ❁ Padma (lotus) symbolizing purity

Spiritual Practice

Daily Practices

  • ❁ Vishnu Sahasranama recitation
  • ❁ Tulasi worship
  • ❁ Ekadashi fasting
  • ❁ Meditation on form

Essential Aspects

  • ❁ Devotional surrender
  • ❁ Righteous living
  • ❁ Service attitude
  • ❁ Pure consciousness

Key Aspects

  • ❁ Universal Preserver
  • ❁ Dharma Protector
  • ❁ Divine Incarnator
  • ❁ Cosmic Sustainer
  • ❁ Supreme Being

Common Misconceptions

Just a preserver Complete supreme being
Only through avatars Present in all forms
Separate from other gods One supreme reality
Only for Vaishnavas For all devotees

Special Observances

Vaikuntha Ekadashi Dwadashi days Purushottama month Vishnu Panchaka Shayani Ekadashi

Forms and Aspects

Narayana Cosmic form
Ranganatha Reclining form
Venkateshwara Kaliyuga form
Padmanabha Lotus-naveled form

Modern Applications

Personal Growth

  • ❁ Ethical living
  • ❁ Leadership skills
  • ❁ Balance in life
  • ❁ Sustainable success

Spiritual Development

  • ❁ Divine consciousness
  • ❁ Service attitude
  • ❁ Universal vision
  • ❁ Dharmic wisdom

Spiritual Benefits

Divine protection Dharmic success Spiritual evolution Material prosperity Liberation (Moksha)

Additional Information

Yantra

Vishnu Yantra

Direction

East

Colors

Yellow, Blue

Elements

Water

Gemstones

Yellow Sapphire, Cat's Eye

Core Essence

Vishnu represents the eternal, all-pervading consciousness that sustains and protects all existence. Through his various forms and incarnations, he demonstrates that divine preservation works through love, wisdom, and dharmic action.