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Definition of Vishnu
1. Noun. The sustainer; a Hindu divinity worshipped as the preserver of worlds.
Definition of Vishnu
1. n. A divinity of the modern Hindu trimurti, or trinity. He is regarded as the preserver, while Brahma is the creator, and Siva the destroyer of the creation.
2. n. A divinity of the modern Hindu trimurti, or trinity. He is regarded as the preserver, while Brahma is the creator, and Siva the destroyer of the creation.
Definition of Vishnu
1. 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. ¹
2. Proper noun. (Sanskrit male given name) used in India. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Vishnu
1. A divinity of the modern Hindoo trimurti, or trinity. He is regarded as the preserver, while Brahma is the creator, and Siva the destroyer of the creation. Origin: Skr. Vishu, from vish to pervade, to extend through nature. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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