Is Vishnu a parabrahman?

In Vaishnavism, Vishnu (Narayana) is considered as Para Brahman ( Adinarayana). Vishnu in his Vishvarupa is considered to be the supreme. His abode is called Vaikuntha and the name there is Para Vasudeva . He is depicted as the only Adipurusha According to the Narayana sukta in the Yajurveda .
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Is Lord Vishnu Parambrahma?

Yes he is called by this name. Shiva,brahma, vishnu,parvati, lakshmi, Saraswati all are parambrahma.
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Is Vishnu a paramatma?

Vaishnavas call Vishnu or Krishna as Paramatma. Shivas call Shiva Paramatma, Shaktas - Shakti, Sauras - Savita or Surya etc.
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Is Krishna a parabrahman?

All Three Lord Vishnu,Krishna and Shiva are Para Brahman and is a state of complete knowledge of self as being identical with the transcendental Brahman, a state of mental-spiritual enlightenment (Jnana yoga).
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Is Vishnu pre Vedic God?

Lord Vishnu first appears in the Rigveda, which is the oldest Veda. There is no evidence of pre-Vedic worship of Vishnu.
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Does Vishnu exist in Vedas?

In the Vedas, Vishnu is the name of a minor god, who is younger brother of Indra, and is known for the three steps he took to span the world.
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Is Shiva a non Vedic god?

Shiva has pre-Vedic roots, and the figure of Shiva evolved as an amalgamation of various older non-Vedic and Vedic deities, including the Rigvedic storm god Rudra who may also have non-Vedic origins, into a single major deity.
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Is Krishna superior to Vishnu?

"The Bhagavad Gita depicts Krishna not only as Brahman but also as an 'Avatar of Vishnu' and the friend of Arjuna." In summary in accordance with this view Svayam Bhagavan Krishna is considered to be the purna-avatara (full incarnation) of Vishnu or, according to some, the universal Narayana who transcends even Brahman ...
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Is Krishna higher than Brahman?

the teaching of Lord Krishna Arjuna realized Him as the highest of all, the nucleus of the universe, the ultimate truth-Brahman.
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Who is greater Krishna or Shiva?

In Hindu scriptures, there are 18 puranas – each dedicated to a particular name for God – and each establishing that name as supreme. The Shiva purana establishes Lord Shiva as the greatest. The Vishnu purana establishes Lord Vishnu as the greatest. The Shrimad Bhagvad Purana establishes Lord Krishna as the greatest.
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Which God is Paramatma?

Vaishnavas call Vishnu or Krishna as Paramatma. Shivas call Shiva Paramatma, Shaktas - Shakti, Sauras - Savita or Surya etc.
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Is Shiva a Paramatma?

In Vaishnavism, Shaivism and Shaktism, Vishnu, Shiva and Shakti respectively are Parabrahman. Mahaganapati is considered as Parabrahman by the Ganapatya sect.
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Is Lord Shiva a Parmatma?

paramatma can only be defined as God according to vedas. Yes lord shiva is paramatma.
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Which God is parabrahman?

In Shaivism, Shiva is Para Brahman. Parashiva, the supreme form of Lord Shiva, is considered as Para Brahman. According to mythology, Parashiva is the single incarnation of all souls and deities. He is also depicted as the only Adipurusha or Mahadeva.
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Is Vishnu a form of Shiva?

Swami Sivananda maharaj states: "Shiva and Vishnu are one and the same entity. They are essentially one and the same. They are the names given to the different aspects of the all-pervading Supreme Parabrahman the Supreme Being or the Absolute.
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Is Brahman and Allah same?

Brahman is a metaphysical concept which is the single binding unity behind diversity in all that exists in the universe, while Allah is the Arabic word for God in Abrahamic religions.
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Why Brahma is not worshiped?

Lord Shiva admonished Brahma for demonstrating behaviour of an incestuous nature and chopped off his fifth head for 'unholy' behaviour. Since Brahma had distracted his mind from the soul and towards the cravings of the flesh, Shiva's curse was that people should not worship Brahma.
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Who is Brahmin According to Geeta?

A person with sattvic thoughts craves for learning and doing something good and noble for the society. So, in the modern scheme of work, all entrepreneurs, scientists, scholars, philanthropists come under this category who were recognized as a brahmin. Now, Gita says that the very basic nature of man is tamasic.
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Are Vishnu and Narayan same?

Narayana (Sanskrit: नारायण, IAST: Nārāyaṇa) is one of the forms and names of Lord Vishnu, who is in yogic slumber under the celestial waters, referring to the masculine principle. He is also known as Purushottama and is considered the Supreme being in Vaishnavism.
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Should I worship Shiva or Vishnu?

Originally Answered: Whom should I worship, Lord Shiva or Vishnu? If you are astonished by the nature of existence,and you are clue less: Shiva is the answer.
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Who is ultimate God?

For Vaishnavites, Lord Maha Vishnu is God Of Supreme, For Shaktas, Goddess Shakti is supreme, For Shaivites, God Shiva is Supreme. For Smartas—who see all Deities as reflections of the One God—the choice of Deity is left to the devotee.
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Is Shiva greater than Vishnu?

Sada Shiv is supreme god. Originally Answered: Who is superior: Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu? Vishnu is one of the three main gods in Hinduism. Vaishnavas believe that Vishnu is the highest God.
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Who created Vishnu?

The birth of these three Gods is a great mystery in itself. While many purans believe that God Brahma and God Vishnu were born from God Shiva, there is no hardcore evidence to prove the same.
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Is Ganesh a Vedic god?

NO, he is certainly mentioned. Lord Ganesha had still not appeared at the time of the Rig Veda composition. He appeared during the time of Bhandasura. Ganesha is specifically mentioned in the Yajur Veda and the Atharva Veda.
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