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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 | 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 Gauḍīya Vaishnavism, a school of Vaiṣṇavism, the Sātvata-tantra describes three different forms, or aspects, of Mahavishnu (Kāraṇārṇavaśāyī Viṣṇu), Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu and 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 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.
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, 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.
See also
References
External links
- Thousand names of the Supreme (Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram)
- A detailed article by Stephen Knapp
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