विष्णुसहस्रनाम स्तोत्र (महाभारत अनुशासन पर्व - जगद्गुरु आदि शंकराचार्य भाष्य सानुवाद सटीक)

42 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
is called the eternal Brahman, Krishna." Or because of
his dark-blue complexion he is known as Krishna. The
Mahâbhârata (Sânti., 343) says : " As my colour is dark-
blue, I am called Krishna, O Arjuna."
59. Red-eyed (Lohitâkshah).
The Śruti (Tai. Ar., 4-42) says : " Let that supreme
Lohitâksha (protect) me."
60. The destroyer (Pratardanah).
Of Beings during Pralaya.
Vya. The Śruti says (Kath. Up., 2-24) : " To him the
Brâhmana and Kshattriya classes are food " ; and the
Vedânta Sûtras also say (1-2-9) : " He is the eater of the
movable and immovable ones.".
61. Well-endowed (Prabhûtah).
With wisdom, greatness and other qualities.
Vya. He is full even after the destruction of all
(in the great Involution).
62. The base of the three regions (Trikakubdhâmâ).
Viz., the Upper, the Lower and the Middle.
63. The Holy (Pavitram).
' Pavitra ' : the Rishi (Seer) or Deity that purifies, or
He who is the means of purification.
64. The beneficient and the best (Mangalam param).
The Vishnu Pr. says : " That Brahman is known as
beneficence which wards off all evils and brings on series
of benefits to men on being merely remembered by them."
The best of beings, i.e., Brahman which is supreme
beneficence. (20)
65. The Ruler (Is'ânah).
Of all Beings.
66. The Mover of Prânas (Prânadah).
(321, 408 and 956)