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Mahavishnu

For the album by Mahavishnu Orchestra, see Mahavishnu (album). For the guitarist, see John McLaughlin (musician).
Sculpture of Mahavishnu at Gwk Park, Bali Indonesia
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Closeup of Vishnu, seated in the lotus position on a lotus. From depiction of the poet Jayadeva bowing to Vishnu, Gouache on paper Pahari, The very picture of devotion, bare-bodied, head bowed, legs crossed and hands folded, Jayadeva stands at left, with the implements of worship placed before the lotus-seat of Vishnu who sits there, blessing the poet.
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Mahavishnu (Sanskrit: महाविष्णु, romanized: Mahāviṣṇu, lit. 'Great Vishnu') is an aspect of Vishnu, the principal deity in Vaishnavism. In his capacity as Mahavishnu, the deity is known as the Supreme Purusha, the absolute protector and sustainer of the universe, the one who is beyond human comprehension, and all attributes.[1][2]

  1. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (29 June 2012). "Mahavishnu, Mahāviṣṇu: 7 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Archived from the original on 7 August 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  2. ^ The Mystery of the Mahabharata: Vol. II: The Systems of HIndu Philosophy & Religion. India Research Press. p. 274. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
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