Hindu God Vishnu is one of the Trimurti or 3 main gods in Hinduism. Mahavishnu is often worshiped as Narayana, Hari and Venkatesa. According to the Smarta tradition, Vishnu is the Preserver or the Protector.
God Vishnu is usually depicted in four hands. The four arms indicate His omnipresence and omnipotence. He holds a Sankha (conch shell) in the upper left hand indicating spread of the divine sound “Om”. He has on his upper right hand the ‘Sudarshana Chakra’ which reminds of the wheel of time and to lead a good life. He has a Gada (mace) in his hand indicating the power and punishing capacity of the Lord when discipline is ignored. On the other hand he holds a Padma (lotus) which is an example of glorious existence.
Lord Vishnu also has a bow known as Sarnga and a sword called Nandaka. His vehicle is Garuda which can spread Vedic knowledge with great courage. Maha Vishnu is often represents resting on the coiled serpent Shesha with the Lord’s consort Goddess Mahalakshmi sitting in his chest and in some images massaging the Lord's lotus feet. The dark color of the Lord represents the passive and formless ether, a great quality for a pervading god.
God Vishnu is usually depicted in four hands. The four arms indicate His omnipresence and omnipotence. He holds a Sankha (conch shell) in the upper left hand indicating spread of the divine sound “Om”. He has on his upper right hand the ‘Sudarshana Chakra’ which reminds of the wheel of time and to lead a good life. He has a Gada (mace) in his hand indicating the power and punishing capacity of the Lord when discipline is ignored. On the other hand he holds a Padma (lotus) which is an example of glorious existence.
Lord Vishnu also has a bow known as Sarnga and a sword called Nandaka. His vehicle is Garuda which can spread Vedic knowledge with great courage. Maha Vishnu is often represents resting on the coiled serpent Shesha with the Lord’s consort Goddess Mahalakshmi sitting in his chest and in some images massaging the Lord's lotus feet. The dark color of the Lord represents the passive and formless ether, a great quality for a pervading god.
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