Form of Sri Vishnu

• शान्ताकारम् (Shaanta-[A]akaaram) Who has a Serene Appearance
• भुजगशयनम् (Bhujaga-Shayanam) Who lies on the bed of Serpent
• पद्मनाभम् (Padma-Naabham) From Whose Navel springs up a Lotus (on which Lord Brahma abides)
• सुरेशम् (Sure[a-Ii]sham) Who (presides over the elements) as the Lord of the Devas
• विश्वाधारम् (Vishva-[A]adhaaram) Who is the Substratum of the whole Universe (as Consciousness)
• गगनसदृशम् (Gagana-Sadrsham) Who is boundless and infinite like the Sky (Chidakasha)
• मेघवर्णम् (Megha-Varnnam) Whose form is bluish in Colour like the Clouds
• शुभाङ्गम् (Shubha-Anggam) Whose form radiates Auspiciousness
• कमलनयनम् (Kamala-Nayanam) Whose Eyes are beautiful like Lotus
• सशङ्खचक्रम् (Sa-Shangkha-Cakram) Who holds the Shankha (Conch) and Chakra (Discus) on his hands
• सकिरीटकुण्डलम् (Sa-Kiriitta-Kunnddalam) Who is adorned with Diadem and Ear-Rings
• सपीतवस्त्रम् (Sa-Piita-Vastram) Who is decorated with Yellow Garments
• सहारवक्षस्स्थलशोभिकौस्तुभम् (Sa-Haara-Vakssas-Sthala-Shobhi-Kaustubham) Whose Chest is adorned with a Garland with the (Radiant) Kaustubha Gem
• श्रीवत्साङ्कम् (Shriivatsa-Angkam) Who has the mark of Srivatsa on his Chest

Meditations on Earth, Life and Dharma: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature,
And Nature will preserve Us,
Simplify Life,
And help Nature thrive,
Plant Trees,
And make our planet Green.

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