Name 1
महेश्वासः
Maheshvasah
Wielder of the Great Bow
महान धनुष धारक
Vishnu Sahasranama · Verse 20
The cosmic bow, sustainer of the earth, and eternal refuge of the good
महेश्वासो महीभर्ता श्रीनिवासः सतांगतिः ।
अनिरुद्धः सुरानन्दो गोविन्दो गोविदांपतिः ॥ २० ॥
The twentieth verse honors eight names of Lord Vishnu, illuminating the heroic poise of Sri Rama, the steadfast support of the earth, the presence of Sri Lakshmi, and the supreme refuge of righteous seekers.
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What Verse 20 is showing us
One devotional arc: Lord Vishnu wields the supreme bow of righteous defense with effortless poise (Maheshvasah), lifting and sustaining the entire earth from chaotic depths upon His sacred form (Mahibharta). He is the eternal abode where Goddess Sri Lakshmi resides in sacred abundance (Shrinivasah), offering an unshakeable haven for the righteous (Satam Gatih). Unstoppable by any opposing force in the cosmos (Aniruddhah), He fills the celestials with unending divine joy (Suranandah). As the loving rescuer of the earth, scriptures, and senses (Govindah), He reigns as the compassionate master and guide of all wise seekers (Govidam Patih).
The eight names in Verse 20
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Name 2
महीभर्ता
Mahibharta
Sustainer of the Earth
धरती के आधार
Name 3
श्रीनिवासः
Shrinivasah
Eternal Abode of Shri
श्री का सनातन निवास
Name 4
सतांगतिः
Satamgatih
Refuge of the Righteous
सज्जनों की शरण
Name 5
अनिरुद्धः
Aniruddhah
The Unobstructed One
सदा अबाधित स्वरूप
Name 6
सुरानन्दः
Suranandah
Joy of the Celestials
देवताओं का आनंद
Name 7
गोविन्दः
Govindah
Protector and Lord of Cows
गौओं के स्वामी
Name 8
गोविदांपतिः
Govidampatih
Master of All Knowers
ज्ञानियों के स्वामी
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