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VISHNU SAHASRANAMA 37
According to Bh. Gītā (15-18) : “ Since I excel the
destructible, and am more excellent also than the in-
destructible, in the world and in the Veda I am proclaimed
‘ Purushottama ’.” (Slo. 16)
25. The all (Sarvaḥ).
The revered Vyāsa (Mahā. Ud., 70-12) says : “ As He
is the origin and end of all whether existent or otherwise,
and as He, at all times, cognises all, He is called ‘ Sarva ’.”
26. The destroyer (Śarvaḥ).
As He involves all beings at the time of involution of
the Universe, or causes (all beings) to involve (in Himself).
27. The Pure (Śivaḥ). (600)
He is Pure, being free from the three qualities. Hari
alone is praised by ‘ Śiva ’ and other names, there being no
difference between him and them. So says the Śruti
(Nārā. Up., 13) : “ He is Brahmā, He is Śiva.”
28. The constant (Sthāṇuḥ). (120 and 427)
29. The source of beings (Bhūtādiḥ).
As he is the first cause of all beings.
Vya. He is loved or accepted (ādāna) of all beings.
30. The resting place (Nidhiḥ). Some āchāryas make
30 and 31 one name.
Of all beings during Pralaya.
31. The Unchangeable (Avyayaḥ).
The aforesaid name ‘ Nidhi ’ (No. 30) is qualified by
the name ‘ Avyaya,’ i.e., He is the Unchangeable Resting
Place.
32. The manifestation (Sambhavaḥ).
He manifests Himself in a suitable form by means of
will. Lord (Bh. Gītā, 4-8) says : “ For the sake of firmly
establishing Dharma, I am born from age to age.” Again :
“ Free from the misery of passing through the womb, I