Name 1
पूतात्मा
Pootatma
The Pure Self, untouched by worldly impurities.
पवित्र आत्मा, जो संसार के विकारों से अछूते हैं
Vishnu Sahasranama · Verse 2
The pure inner Self and the supreme refuge of the liberated
पूतात्मा परमात्मा च मुक्तानां परमा गतिः ।
अव्ययः पुरुषः साक्षी क्षेत्रज्ञोऽक्षर एव च ॥ २ ॥
The second verse reveals eight names of Lord Vishnu that journey from the purest essence within us to the eternal, indestructible presence that witnesses and guides every living being.
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What Verse 2 is showing us
One devotional arc: Lord Vishnu is celebrated as the ever-pure Self (Pootatma) and the supreme unconditioned reality (Paramatma). He is the ultimate destination where freed souls find resting peace (Muktanam Parama Gatih), remaining inexhaustible and imperishable (Avyayah). Resting as the indwelling spirit (Purushah), He watches existence as the silent witness (Sakshi), knows the depths of every body and mind (Kshetragnyah), and remains forever indestructible (Aksharah).
The eight names in Verse 2
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Name 2
परमात्मा
Paramatma
The Supreme Soul and ultimate reality.
सर्वोच्च आत्मा और परम सत्य
Name 3
मुक्तानां परमा गतिः
Muktanam Parama Gatih
The ultimate goal and refuge of liberated souls.
मुक्त जीवों की परम गति और अंतिम आश्रय
Name 4
अव्ययः
Avyayah
The inexhaustible and imperishable One.
जो कभी नष्ट नहीं होता, अविनाशी प्रभु
Name 5
पुरुषः
Purushah
The indwelling spirit residing in all hearts.
सभी के हृदय में निवास करने वाले अंतर्यामी
Name 6
साक्षी
Sakshi
The eternal, unattached witness of everything.
सब कुछ देखने वाले निष्पक्ष साक्षी
Name 7
क्षेत्रज्ञः
Kshetragnyah
The knower of the field of body and mind.
क्षेत्र (शरीर और मन) को पूर्णतः जानने वाले
Name 8
अक्षरः
Aksharah
The indestructible and changeless truth.
अक्षर सत्य, जिसका कभी क्षय नहीं होता
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