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82 VISHNU SAHASRANAMA
"The Lord Hari mooted by his will the perishable Prakriti
and the imperishable Purusha, agitates them at the time of
creation."
375. Devah.
Since he sports with creation and the rest, wishes to
conquer the Devas, etc., functions in all Beings, shines as
the Universal Soul, is praised by holy men, and pervades all,
he is named Deva. The Śruti (S've. Up., 6-11) says :
"There is only one Deva."
376. Containing Srī in himself (Srīgarbhah).
As Srī or glory is within him in the shape of the
Universe.
Vya. He is the seat of protection to Srī.
377. The Supreme Lord (Parameśvarah).
Lord (Bh. G., 13-17) says : "The Supreme Lord
remaining the same in all Beings . . ."
Vya. Rama did shine more by receiving Sītā in
marriage. (Rām., I-77-33).
378. The instrument (Karanam).
In the world-evolution.
Vya. He identified himself with the karanas, senses,
mind, etc., in creation.
379. The material cause (Kāraṇam).
Vya. He does all through the instrumentality of the
senses.
380. The doer (Kartā).
He is the instrumental cause and also independent.
381. The creator of the varied (universes) (Vikartā).
Vya. He identifies himself with the happiness and
misery of others.
382. The unknowable (Gahanah).
With regard to his nature, capability or acts.