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66 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
them and they are thus his abode (ayana). Hence he is
named ‘ Nārāyana ’. The Śruti (Nārā. Up., 13) says :
“ The in and out of this whole Universe, whatever we
see or hear, all these are pervaded by Nārāyana.” The
Mahābhārata (Udy. Par. 1-1-3) says : “ The categories
(Tattvas) are called Nāra, as they are sprung from ‘ Nara ’
(Ātman) ; He is called Nārāyana as they are his abode.”
Or because he is the abode of the ‘ Nāras ’ during involu-
tion. The Śruti (Tai. Up., 3-1) says : “ Whom they
approach, and enter.” Br. Vaivarta Pr. : “ As he is the
seat of Nāras, he is called Nārāyana.” According to Manu
Smriti (1-10) : “ The waters are called Nāras which come
out of Nāra (God). As they are originally his abode, he is
called Nārāyana.” The Narasimha Purāna says : “ This
is the real Mantra that destroys the deadly poison of
Samsāra, ‘ Nārāyanāya Namah ’ (salutation to Nārāyana).
This I proclaim very loudly with uplifted hands ; let the
ascetics with passions curbed and intellects clear listen
to me.”
246. Narah.
“ The eternal Paramātman is named Nara as he leads
(nay to lead) (every thing),” so says Vyāsa. (Slo. 39)
Vya. nara means jīvas, as they are his parts.
(vibhutis).
247. The unaccountable (Asankhyeyah).
To Him no number, name, form, etc., are applicable.
Vya. The jīvas are his parts.
248. Immeasurable Self (Aprameyātmā).
Vya. His Jīvas are innumerable.
249. Transcendental (Visishtah).
As he transcends all.
Vya. He is distinguished, as not depending on others.
250. Framer of the Law (Sishtakrit).