Associations to the word «Vishnu»

Wiktionary

VISHNU, proper noun. (Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most popularly venerated god in Hinduism. Vishnu is commonly depicted as being blue in colour and having four arms: with each hand holding either a lotus, a mace, a conch shell or Chakra weapon. Vishnu is the Supreme being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions of Hinduism.
VISHNU, proper noun. A male given name used in India.

Dictionary definition

VISHNU, noun. The sustainer; a Hindu divinity worshipped as the preserver of worlds.

Wise words

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