Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, is revered as the Supreme Preserver and Protector of the universe, embodying divine compassion, righteousness, and infinite wisdom. In Hindu tradition, विष्णु Viṣṇu is the sustainer of cosmic order (धर्म Dharma), intervening whenever the balance of good and evil is threatened, most famously through his ten avatars, including Rama and कृष्ण Krishna, who descend to restore harmony in the world. Mystically, Lord Vishnu is the all-pervading essence of life, depicted in serene majesty, reclining on the cosmic serpent अनन्त Ananta, symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution. His presence is deeply woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of Hinduism, embodying both the transcendent and immanent aspects of the divine, guiding devotees toward the realization of dharma and the ultimate truth.
“I see infinite mouths and arms, stomachs and eyes, and you are embodied in every form. I see you everywhere, without beginning, middle, or end. You are the Lord of all creation, and the cosmos is your body.”
