|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The preserver god
of the Trinity has four hands. The first holds a conch shell (sankha) indicating spread of
the divine sound "Om"; one holds a discus (chakra), a reminder of the wheel of
time, and to lead a good life; one holds a lotus (Padma) which is an example of glorious
existence and the fourth hands holds a mace (gada) indicating the power and the punishing
capacity of the Lord if discipline in life is ignored.
His vehicle is the swift-flying bird Garuda which can spread the Vedic knowledge with
great courage. The dark color of the Lord represents the passive and formless ether, a
great quality for a pervading god. He rests on the bed of the powerful, coiled serpent,
Seshanag who represents the sleeping universe. Lord Vishnu is also known as Hari, the
remover.
Lord Vishnu's consort is Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth . |
[ Back ] [ Up ] [ Next ] |
|
|
 |
| More
About Lord Vishnu |
|
|
|
