Vishnu takes the manifestation of an all encompassing deity, also known as Purusha (man), or Paramatma, Mahapurusha (Supreme Soul). It is said that he is the Sheshin (The Entirety), in whom all the souls are enclosed. He is Bhagvat (possessing divine glory).
Shri Vishnu
Vishnu has six chief divine glories:
- Jnana (Omniscient): It is the supremacy to recognize all beings concurrently. He has the knowledge of everything. He knows about everything that you do.
- Aishwarya (Splendor): This continues in the form of uncontested rule over everyone. He is the ruler and the maintainer of the universe.
- Shakti (Power): The power to make everything possible. Nothing is impossible for him. He can convert impossible into possible.
- Bala (Strength): It is the strength that makes sure that his will be done. Humans cannot go against his will.
- Virya (Vitality): It is the energy that maintains the universe. All the life is being generated by this energy. This energy circulates in every life form, and generates new life.
- Tejas (Radiance): It expresses his capacity to power everything from his devout effulgence. He has the power to control everything.
The total qualities of Vishnu are countless, and these six are the most dominant ones. Some of the others are Karunya (Kindness), Gambhirya (Gravity), and Audarya (Generosity).
These qualities tell us about the character of Vishnu in Purusha, or the man form. This form is conceptualized by devotees that view him in human form. While in real, there is no form of Vishnu.
Though the qualities of Vishnu are described in Hindu texts, yet he does not belong to any religion. Vishnu is the supreme power unspecific to any religion. He has no material form, and can be in any form- animate or inanimate. He is the center of all power and all forces. Whatever we can see, whatever we can think, it’s all Vishnu.
He lives in each one of us, and we can realize him by loving and helping all human beings, or by Karma yoga (Click for explanation). To attain Moksha by following Karma yoga, you need to be compassionate to all humans, and this way you will attain Vishnu. This concept is common to all religions, for instance, in Christianity, it is said, “Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.” (Matthew 25:40). All religions teach us to be empathetic towards other people.
Vishnu is omnipresent and can be reached by following any of the three yoga techniques: Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga or Jnana yoga. Again, it is up to you, whichever path you want to take.
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