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	'''Mahavishnu''' ([[Devanāgarī]] : महाविष्णु) ~~['''Hari, Narayana'~~''] is the principal deity in [[Vaishnavism]], he is known as the Absolute protector and sustainer of the universe, beyond human comprehension and all attributes. In [[Gaudiya Vaishnavism\|Gauḍīya Vaishnavism]], a school of [[Vaishnavism\|~~Vaiṣṇavism~~]], the ~~Sātvata~~-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu (~~Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu~~), [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu\|Garbhodakaśāyī ~~Viṣṇu~~]] and [[Ksirodakasayi Vishnu\|Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu]]. The term Mahavishnu refers to that Absolute truth ~~Brahm(a) or~~ Brahman (impersonal invisible aspect) then as [[Paramatma]] (Aspect beyond the understanding of human soul) and finally as Sarvatma (incarnating for bringing perfection). So [[~~bhakti~~]] (loving devotion) ~~goes~~ to Sarvatman ([[Krishna]] or [[Rama]] avatars or incarnations of Vishnu, [[Narayana]] bringing both peace and perfection of the living beings). In this way, bhakti surpasses even yoga, which is aimed at the Supersoul, Paramatman. Mahavishnu is the Supersoul of all living beings (~~jivaatmas~~) in all material universes. ~~Kāraņodaksayi~~ Vishnu is understood to be Sankarsana (form) of the ~~Catur~~-vyuha of ~~Nārāyaņa~~. It is also often used interchangeably with Vishnu to indicate reverence, as the prefix "~~Mahā~~" in ~~vishnu~~ indicates the greatness and the vastness of ~~Narayan~~. ~~So all~~ the ~~Gods including Purusha~~ form like [[Shiva]], [[Brahma]] are considered as the ~~Part~~ of ~~Maha Vishnu Expansion.~~ [~~Vishwaswaroop~~]		'''Mahavishnu''' ([[Devanāgarī]] : महाविष्णु) {{Translation\|'Great Vishnu'}} is the principal deity in [[Vaishnavism]]. In his capacity as Mahavishnu, the deity is known as the Absolute protector and sustainer of the universe, beyond human comprehension and all attributes. In [[Gaudiya Vaishnavism\|Gauḍīya Vaishnavism]], a school of [[Vaishnavism\|Vaiṣhṇavism]], the Satvata-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu (Karanarnavasayi Viṣhṇu), [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu\|Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣhṇu]] and [[Ksirodakasayi Vishnu\|Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu]].<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Prabhupāda \|first=A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami \|url=https://books.google.gr/books?id=3MnizgEACAAJ&newbks=0&hl=en&redir_esc=y \|title=Śrīmad Bhāgavatam: With the Original Sanskrit Text, Its Roman Transliteration, Synonyms, Translation and Elaborate Purports \|date=1980 \|publisher=Bhaktivedanta Book Trust \|isbn=978-81-89574-80-2 \|language=en}}</ref> The term Mahavishnu refers to that Absolute truth, [[Brahman]] (impersonal invisible aspect) then as [[Paramatma]] (Aspect beyond the understanding of human soul), and finally as Sarvatma (incarnating for bringing perfection). [[Bhakti]] (loving devotion) is offered to Sarvatman ([[Krishna]] or [[Rama]] avatars or incarnations of Vishnu, [[Narayana]] bringing both peace and perfection of the living beings). In this way, bhakti surpasses even yoga, which is aimed at the Supersoul, Paramatman. Mahavishnu is the Supersoul of all living beings (jivatmas) in all material universes. Karanodaksayi Vishnu is understood to be Sankarsana (form) of the Chatur-vyuha of Narayaņa. It is also often used interchangeably with Vishnu to indicate reverence, as the prefix "Maha" in Vishnu indicates the greatness and the vastness of Narayana. All the deities that bear material form like [[Shiva]] and [[Brahma]] are considered as a grain of sand in the ocean of Mahavishnu's [[Vishvarupa\|vishwaroopam]].

	Mahavishnu is said to lie in the [[Causal Ocean]] or the ~~Carana jala~~. He puts the seed of this material universe in ~~Mahāmāyā~~ by glancing at her. ~~Mahāmāyā~~ remains the ever obedient material energy of the Supreme Lord. All the natural elements including sky, fire, water, air and land are created along with mind, intelligence and false ego~~. According to Vaishnavism, Mahamaya is simply maya or energy used by lord Vishnu to create illusion world (Maya)~~.		The Bhagavata Purana, among the most revered texts among Vaishnavas, attributes the following qualities to Mahavishnu:<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Tapasyananda \|first=Swami \|url=https://books.google.gr/books?id=7TOMCgAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT412&dq=mahavishnu&hl=en&redir_esc=y \|title=Srimad Bhagavata – Vol 4 \|date=2015-09-01 \|publisher=Lulu Press, Inc \|isbn=978-1-329-52606-8 \|pages=22 \|language=en}}</ref>

			{{Blockquote\|text=All the worlds, from the realm of Brahma included in the Brahmanda (cosmic sphere), are spheres in which experiences conferring Aisvarya (prosperity and power) can be obtained. But they are destructible and those who attain them are subject to return. Therefore destruction, i.e., return is unavoidable for the aspirants for Aisvarya, as the regions where it is attained perish. On the contrary there is no birth to those who attain Me, the Omniscient, who has true resolves, whose sport is creation, sustentation and dissolution of the entire universe, who is supremely compassionate and who is always of the same form. For these reasons there is no destruction in the case of those who attain Me. He now elucidates the time-period settled by the Supreme Person's will in regard to the evolution and dissolution of the worlds up to the cosmic sphere of Brahma and of those who are within them.\|author=Vyasa\|title=Bhagavata}}

			Mahavishnu is said to lie in the [[Causal Ocean]] or the Garbhodaka.<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Satish \|first=V. \|url=https://books.google.gr/books?id=RiuRBQAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT9&dq=vishnu+causal+ocean&hl=en&redir_esc=y \|title=Tales of Gods in Hindu Mythology \|date=2014-10-10 \|publisher=Partridge Publishing Singapore \|isbn=978-1-4828-2799-6 \|language=en}}</ref> According to Vaishnava cosmogony, he puts the seed of this material universe in Mahamaya by glancing at her. Mahamaya remains the ever obedient material energy of the Supreme Lord. All the natural elements including sky, fire, water, air and land are created along with mind, intelligence and false ego.

	After this, Mahavishnu enters each of the many universes so created (seeds emerging from the pores of His skin) as [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]], who lays down in each and every of these individual material universes (Brahmanas). It can be interpreted that Garbodakshayi Vishnu is the collective soul of all souls in a particular material universe and that Mahavishnu is the collective soul of all souls in all of the material universes.		After this, Mahavishnu enters each of the many universes so created (seeds emerging from the pores of His skin) as [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]], who lays down in each and every of these individual material universes (Brahmanas). It can be interpreted that Garbodakshayi Vishnu is the collective soul of all souls in a particular material universe and that Mahavishnu is the collective soul of all souls in all of the material universes.

	From [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]] then emerges [[Brahmā]] who is the secondary creator (due to his need to meditate to create planets in the material universe) of the planetary systems within particularly this material universe ([[Brahmanda]]).		From [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]] then emerges [[Brahmā]] who is the secondary creator (due to his need to meditate to create planets in the material universe) of the planetary systems within particularly this material universe ([[Brahmanda]]).<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Vaswani \|first=J. P. \|url=https://books.google.gr/books?id=ePNvEAAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT27&dq=garbhodakasayi+vishnu&hl=en&redir_esc=y \|title=Stories with a difference from the Bhagavata Purana \|date=2019-06-20 \|publisher=Gita Publishing House \|isbn=978-93-86004-23-9 \|language=en}}</ref>

	The Srimad Bhagavatam says ~~Lord Krsna~~ is the Supreme Lord ~~(SB 1.3.28)~~, who expands first as Lord Balarama, then into the first quadruple expansion of ~~Sankarshan~~, Vasudeva, Pradyuna, and Aniruddha, then ~~Sankarshan~~ expands into Narayana, then Narayana expands into the ~~2nd quadrouple~~ expansion of ~~Sankarshan~~, Vasudeva, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha, then ~~Sankarshan~~ expands into Karanodakasayi-Visnu (~~maha~~-Vishnu), who reclines within the Mahat-Tattva~~, or simply the area in the spiritual sky covered by a spiritual cloud~~, creating innumerable universes from the pores on His body. He then expands into each universe as Garbodakasayi-~~Visnu~~, from which Brahma emerges. ~~SB 11~~.4.3 Here the ~~1st~~ expansion ~~purush~~ is used interchangeably for ~~Maha Vishnu~~. And then it is from his rajas emerges ~~brahma~~. From sattva emerges Vishnu (~~garbhodakshayi~~) and from tamas arises ~~Shankar~~. These are known as the Guna Avatars of ~~Lord Krsna~~.		The [[Bhagavata Purana\|Srimad Bhagavatam]] says Krishna is the Supreme Lord, who expands first as Lord Balarama, then into the first quadruple expansion of Sankarshana, Vasudeva, Pradyuna, and Aniruddha, then Sankarshana expands into Narayana, then Narayana expands into the second quadruple expansion of Sankarshana, Vasudeva, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha, then Sankarshana expands into Karanodakasayi-Visnu (Maha-Vishnu), who reclines within the Mahat-Tattva, creating innumerable universes from the pores on His body. He then expands into each universe as Garbodakasayi-Vishnu, from which Brahma emerges.<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Knapp \|first=Stephen \|url=https://books.google.gr/books?id=a2KPChj7lTwC&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA163&dq=Sankarshana,+Vasudeva,+Pradyumna,+and+Aniruddha,+then+Sankarshana+expands+into+Narayana,&hl=en&redir_esc=y \|title=The Heart of Hinduism: The Eastern Path to Freedom, Empowerment And Illumination \|date=2005 \|publisher=iUniverse \|isbn=978-0-595-35075-9 \|pages=163 \|language=en}}</ref> Here, the first expansion Purusha is used interchangeably for Mahavishnu. And then it is from his rajas that emerges Brahma. From sattva emerges Vishnu (Harbhodakshayi) and from tamas arises Shankara. These are known as the Guna Avatars of Krishna.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	'''Mahavishnu''' ([[Devanāgarī]] : महाविष्णु) ['''Hari, Narayana'''] is the principal deity in [[Vaishnavism]], he is known as the Absolute protector and sustainer of the universe, beyond human comprehension and all attributes. In [[Gaudiya Vaishnavism\|Gauḍīya Vaishnavism]], a school of [[Vaishnavism\|Vaiṣṇavism]], the Sātvata-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu (Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu), [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu\|Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu]] and [[Ksirodakasayi Vishnu\|Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu]]. The term Mahavishnu refers to that Absolute truth Brahm(a) or Brahman (impersonal invisible aspect) then as [[Paramatma]] (Aspect beyond the understanding of human soul) and finally as Sarvatma (incarnating for bringing perfection). So [[bhakti]] (loving devotion) goes to Sarvatman ([[Krishna]] or [[Rama]] avatars or incarnations of Vishnu, [[Narayana]] bringing both peace and perfection of the living beings). In this way, bhakti surpasses even yoga, which is aimed at the Supersoul, Paramatman. Mahavishnu is the Supersoul of all living beings (jivaatmas) in all material universes. Kāraņodaksayi Vishnu is understood to be Sankarsana (form) of the Catur-vyuha of Nārāyaņa. It is also often used interchangeably with Vishnu to indicate reverence, as the prefix "Mahā" in vishnu indicates the greatness and the vastness of Narayan. So all the Gods including Purusha form like [[Shiva]], [[Brahma]] are considered as the Part of Maha Vishnu Expansion. [Vishwaswaroop]		'''Mahavishnu''' ([[Devanāgarī]] : महाविष्णु) ['''Hari, Narayana'''] is the principal deity in [[Vaishnavism]], he is known as the Absolute protector and sustainer of the universe, beyond human comprehension and all attributes. In [[Gaudiya Vaishnavism\|Gauḍīya Vaishnavism]], a school of [[Vaishnavism\|Vaiṣṇavism]], the Sātvata-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu (Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu), [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu\|Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu]] and [[Ksirodakasayi Vishnu\|Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu]]. The term Mahavishnu refers to that Absolute truth Brahm(a) or Brahman (impersonal invisible aspect) then as [[Paramatma]] (Aspect beyond the understanding of human soul) and finally as Sarvatma (incarnating for bringing perfection). So [[bhakti]] (loving devotion) goes to Sarvatman ([[Krishna]] or [[Rama]] avatars or incarnations of Vishnu, [[Narayana]] bringing both peace and perfection of the living beings). In this way, bhakti surpasses even yoga, which is aimed at the Supersoul, Paramatman. Mahavishnu is the Supersoul of all living beings (jivaatmas) in all material universes. Kāraņodaksayi Vishnu is understood to be Sankarsana (form) of the Catur-vyuha of Nārāyaņa. It is also often used interchangeably with Vishnu to indicate reverence, as the prefix "Mahā" in vishnu indicates the greatness and the vastness of Narayan. So all the Gods including Purusha form like [[Shiva]], [[Brahma]] are considered as the Part of Maha Vishnu Expansion. [Vishwaswaroop]

	Mahavishnu is said to lie in the [[Causal Ocean]] or the ~~Caranodak~~. He puts the seed of this material universe in Mahāmāyā by glancing at her. Mahāmāyā remains the ever obedient material energy of the Supreme Lord. All the natural elements including sky, fire, water, air and land are created along with mind, intelligence and false ego.		Mahavishnu is said to lie in the [[Causal Ocean]] or the Carana jala. He puts the seed of this material universe in Mahāmāyā by glancing at her. Mahāmāyā remains the ever obedient material energy of the Supreme Lord. All the natural elements including sky, fire, water, air and land are created along with mind, intelligence and false ego. According to Vaishnavism, Mahamaya is simply maya or energy used by lord Vishnu to create illusion world (Maya).

	After this, Mahavishnu enters each of the many universes so created (seeds emerging from the pores of His skin) as [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]], who lays down in each and every of these individual material universes (Brahmanas). It can be interpreted that Garbodakshayi Vishnu is the collective soul of all souls in a particular material universe and that Mahavishnu is the collective soul of all souls in all of the material universes.		After this, Mahavishnu enters each of the many universes so created (seeds emerging from the pores of His skin) as [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]], who lays down in each and every of these individual material universes (Brahmanas). It can be interpreted that Garbodakshayi Vishnu is the collective soul of all souls in a particular material universe and that Mahavishnu is the collective soul of all souls in all of the material universes.
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	From [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]] then emerges [[Brahmā]] who is the secondary creator (due to his need to meditate to create planets in the material universe) of the planetary systems within particularly this material universe ([[Brahmanda]]).		From [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]] then emerges [[Brahmā]] who is the secondary creator (due to his need to meditate to create planets in the material universe) of the planetary systems within particularly this material universe ([[Brahmanda]]).

	The Srimad Bhagavatam says Lord Krsna is the Supreme Lord (SB 1.3.28), who expands first as Lord Balarama, then into the first quadruple expansion of Sankarshan, Vasudeva, Pradyuna, and Aniruddha, then Sankarshan expands into Narayana, then Narayana expands into the 2nd quadrouple expansion of Sankarshan, Vasudeva, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha, then Sankarshan expands into Karanodakasayi-Visnu (maha-Vishnu), who reclines within the Mahat-Tattva, creating innumerable universes from the pores on His body. He then expands into each universe as Garbodakasayi-Visnu, from which Brahma emerges. SB 11.4.3 Here the 1st expansion purush is used interchangeably for Maha Vishnu. And then it is from his rajas emerges brahma. From sattva emerges Vishnu (garbhodakshayi) and from tamas arises Shankar. These are known as the Guna Avatars of Lord Krsna.		The Srimad Bhagavatam says Lord Krsna is the Supreme Lord (SB 1.3.28), who expands first as Lord Balarama, then into the first quadruple expansion of Sankarshan, Vasudeva, Pradyuna, and Aniruddha, then Sankarshan expands into Narayana, then Narayana expands into the 2nd quadrouple expansion of Sankarshan, Vasudeva, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha, then Sankarshan expands into Karanodakasayi-Visnu (maha-Vishnu), who reclines within the Mahat-Tattva, or simply the area in the spiritual sky covered by a spiritual cloud, creating innumerable universes from the pores on His body. He then expands into each universe as Garbodakasayi-Visnu, from which Brahma emerges. SB 11.4.3 Here the 1st expansion purush is used interchangeably for Maha Vishnu. And then it is from his rajas emerges brahma. From sattva emerges Vishnu (garbhodakshayi) and from tamas arises Shankar. These are known as the Guna Avatars of Lord Krsna.

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'''Mahavishnu''' ([[Devanāgarī]] : महाविष्णु) ['''Hari, Narayana'''] is the principal deity in [[Vaishnavism]], he is known as the Absolute protector and sustainer of the universe, beyond human comprehension and all attributes. In [[Gaudiya Vaishnavism|Gauḍīya Vaishnavism]], a school of [[Vaishnavism|Vaiṣṇavism]], the Sātvata-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu (Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu), [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu|Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu]] and [[Ksirodakasayi Vishnu|Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu]]. The term Mahavishnu refers to that Absolute truth Brahm(a) or Brahman (impersonal invisible aspect) then as [[Paramatma]] (Aspect beyond the understanding of human soul) and finally as Sarvatma (incarnating for bringing perfection). So [[bhakti]] (loving devotion) goes to Sarvatman ([[Krishna]] or [[Rama]] avatars or incarnations of Vishnu, [[Narayana]] bringing both peace and perfection of the living beings). In this way, bhakti surpasses even yoga, which is aimed at the Supersoul, Paramatman. Mahavishnu is the Supersoul of all living beings (jivaatmas) in all material universes. Kāraņodaksayi Vishnu is understood to be Sankarsana (form) of the Catur-vyuha of Nārāyaņa. It is also often used interchangeably with Vishnu to indicate reverence, as the prefix "Mahā" in vishnu indicates the greatness and the vastness of Narayan. So all the Gods including Purusha form like [[Shiva]], [[Brahma]] are considered as the Part of Maha Vishnu Expansion. [Vishwaswaroop]

Mahavishnu is said to lie in the [[Causal Ocean]] or the Caranodak. He puts the seed of this material universe in Mahāmāyā by glancing at her. Mahāmāyā remains the ever obedient material energy of the Supreme Lord. All the natural elements including sky, fire, water, air and land are created along with mind, intelligence and false ego.

After this, Mahavishnu enters each of the many universes so created (seeds emerging from the pores of His skin) as [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]], who lays down in each and every of these individual material universes (Brahmanas). It can be interpreted that Garbodakshayi Vishnu is the collective soul of all souls in a particular material universe and that Mahavishnu is the collective soul of all souls in all of the material universes.

From [[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu]] then emerges [[Brahmā]] who is the secondary creator (due to his need to meditate to create planets in the material universe) of the planetary systems within particularly this material universe ([[Brahmanda]]).

The Srimad Bhagavatam says Lord Krsna is the Supreme Lord (SB 1.3.28), who expands first as Lord Balarama, then into the first quadruple expansion of Sankarshan, Vasudeva, Pradyuna, and Aniruddha, then Sankarshan expands into Narayana, then Narayana expands into the 2nd quadrouple expansion of Sankarshan, Vasudeva, Pradyumna, and Aniruddha, then Sankarshan expands into Karanodakasayi-Visnu (maha-Vishnu), who reclines within the Mahat-Tattva, creating innumerable universes from the pores on His body. He then expands into each universe as Garbodakasayi-Visnu, from which Brahma emerges. SB 11.4.3 Here the 1st expansion purush is used interchangeably for Maha Vishnu. And then it is from his rajas emerges brahma. From sattva emerges Vishnu (garbhodakshayi) and from tamas arises Shankar. These are known as the Guna Avatars of Lord Krsna.

==See also==
*[[Garbhodaksayi Vishnu|Garbhodakaśāyī Vishnu]]
*[[Ksirodakasayi Vishnu|Kṣīrodakaśāyī Vishnu]]
*[[Narayanan]]
*[[Paramatman]]

==References==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.stephen-knapp.com/thousand_names_of_the_supreme.htm Thousand names of the Supreme] (Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram)
* [http://www.stephen-knapp.com/lord_vishnu.htm A detailed article by Stephen Knapp]

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