Who is Karanodakasayi Vishnu?

Karanodakasayi Visnu is the Supersoul of the collective universes, Garbhodakasayi Visnu is the Supersoul of the collective living beings, and Ksirodakasayi Visnu is the Supersoul of all individual living entities.

What are the three types of Vishnu?

In Gaudīya Vaishnavism the Sātvata-tantra describes three different forms of Vishnu as: Mahā Vishnu, Garbhodakaśāyī Vishnu and Ksirodakaśāyī Vishnu (Paramātmā). Each form has a different role in the maintenance of the Universe and its inhabitants.

Who is Karanodakshayi Vishnu?

Karanodakshayi Vishnu is also known as Maha Vishnu from whom all Brahmanda universes originate from as seen in painting below. Garbhodakashayi Vishnu resides deep within each of these greater Brahmanda universes.

What is Garbhodaka Vishnu?

Garbha Vishnu: Every universe has its own Garbha Vishnu. From the naval of Garbha Vishnu appears “Brahma”. From his forehead appears “Rudra”. So every universe has its own trio GarbhaVishnu->Brahma->Rudra. Garbha Vishnu in Gabhodaka Ocean within a particular universe/galaxy.

Why Vishnu and Lakshmi has no child?

When kartikey was born, indra ordered agnidev to take the child and vanish. There were reasons for this. But then, mata parvati became so angry that she cursed devatas that they will never have a child. Vishnu and laxmi had children , but only when they took avatars.

3 Expansions of Lord Vishnu as Mahavishnu , Garbhodakshayi Vishnu and Kshirodakshayi Vishnu

Where is Lord Vishnu now?

He is considered to live in the city of Vaikuntha on Mt. Meru, where everything is made of shining gold and fabulous jewels and where there are lakes resplendent with lotus flowers.

Is Vishnu a Paramātmā?

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

What does Vaikuṇṭha look like?

The planets of Vaikuntha are described to be full of golden palaces and hanging gardens that grow fragrant fruits and flowers. The Vaikuntha planets begin 26,200,000 yojanas (209,600,000 miles) above Satyaloka.

Why is Vishnu called Padmanabha?

It is believed that at the dawn of creation, Lord Vishnu was sleeping on the primordial Ekarnav ocean. From the navel of Vishnu, one lotus emerged, in which Lord Brahma, the creator of our universe, was born. Therefore, Lord Vishnu is called Padmanabh. 'Padm' means lotus and 'Nabhi' means navel.

How many Brahmas are there?

-> According to the Vedic texts, current age of Brahma is 50 Brahma years and 1 brahma day (we are in the 1st day of 2nd half of brahma)and we are in the seventh "manvantara", in the 28th turnover of its 71 yuga cycles. In this cycle, we are in the start Kali Yuga.

Where is Kshirodakshayi Vishnu?

Kṣīrodakaśāyī-Viṣṇu resides in the heart of every living creature as a four hand expansion similar to that of Mahāviṣṇu. He is also referred to as Paramātmā or super soul. His abode is the Vaikuṇṭha.

Is Krishna supreme than Vishnu?

Krishna is the complete incarnation of Lord Vishnu. They both are one and supreme, but the difference; Vishnu is Narayana himself and Krishna is Narayana in human form.

Who is more supreme Vishnu or Krishna?

"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 ...

Who is first Krishna or Vishnu?

vishnu is first. krishna is an incarnation of lord vishnu. vishnu gives his power to his incarnations so vishnu is all powerfull. incarnations do their work on the behalf of vishnu.

Who lives in goloka?

Krishna in his two-armed form eternally reside in the realm of Goloka and in his four-armed form, as Vishnu he eternally resides in the realm of Vaikuntha loka.

How many planets are in Vaikuntha?

There are 14 + 1 types of worlds.

Can we go to Vaikuntha?

And the only way to get to Sri Vaikuntha, that is the only way to attain moksha, is to surrender at the feet of Lord Narayana. Who qualifies to offer surrender? Even birds and the beasts can go to Sri Vaikuntha, if someone does the act of surrender on their behalf.

Who is the current Vishnu?

Kalki (Sanskrit: कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki , is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of Hindu God Vishnu to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of existence (Krita) in Vaishnavism cosmology.

How was Mahavishnu born?

According to Vishnu Puran, the only one to survive even after complete devastation (Pralay) was Vishnu. And therefore, to keep the cycle of creation, destruction and recreation moving, Vishnu, began the resurrection of the universe by giving birth to Brahma from his naval.

Is Mahavishnu supreme?

Vishnu is a Supreme God in Hinduism. Vishnu is known also as Narayana and Hari. He is venerated as the Supreme Being in Vaishnavism and as Purushottama or Supreme Purusha in ancient sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita. The Vishnu Sahasranama declares Vishnu as Paramatman (supreme soul) and Parameshwara (supreme God).

What language does Lord Vishnu speak?

Gods talk to each other in Sanskrit and to humane in Tamil. Also classical languages like.

Who is greater Vishnu or Shiva?

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.

When did Vishnu marry Lakshmi?

However, on the day of Swayamvar, as the Asuras and the Devas hoped that Lakshmi would choose them, Lord Vishnu joined the event and posed as one of the prospective grooms. And when Lakshmi lay her eyes on him, she ran towards him to garland him with the Jaymala. Thus, Lakshmi chose Vishnu as her husband.