Name 1
वृषाही
Vrishahi
Lord of the days of dharma
धर्ममय दिनों के अधिपति
Vishnu Sahasranama · Verse 28
Verse 28: Dharma, growth, and the ocean of sacred wisdom
वृषाही वृषभो विष्णुर्वृषपर्वा वृषोदरः ।
वर्धनो वर्धमानश्च विविक्तः श्रुतिसागरः ॥ २८ ॥
The nine names in this verse contemplate dharma, growth, and the ocean of sacred wisdom.
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What Verse 28 is showing us
One devotional arc: This verse brings together dharma and the all-pervading Vishnu. It speaks of the source and nurture of life, the one who remains distinct, and the ocean of sacred knowledge contained in the Vedas.
The nine names in Verse 28
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Name 2
वृषभः
Vrishabha
The one who showers blessings
अभीष्ट फल बरसाने वाले
Name 3
विष्णुः
Vishnu
The all-pervading one
सर्वत्र व्याप्त प्रभु
Name 4
वृषपर्वा
Vrishaparva
Whose steps lead toward dharma
जिनके चरण धर्म की ओर ले जाते हैं
Name 5
वृषोदरः
Vrishodara
From whom beings come forth
जिनसे प्राणियों की उत्पत्ति होती है
Name 6
वर्धनः
Vardhana
The one who nurtures growth
वृद्धि और पोषण करने वाले
Name 7
वर्धमानः
Vardhamana
The one who grows and expands
वृद्धि और विस्तार के स्वरूप
Name 8
विविक्तः
Vivikta
The one who remains distinct
अलग और निर्लिप्त रहने वाले
Name 9
श्रुतिसागरः
Shrutisagara
The ocean of sacred scripture
श्रुति और वेदों के सागर
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