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Webster 1913 Edition


Vishnu


Vish′nu

(vĭsh′noō)
,
Noun.
[Skr.
Vishṇu
, from
vish
to pervade., to extend through nature.]
(Hindu Myth.)
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Vishnu

VISH'NU

,
Noun.
In the Hindoo mythology, the name of one of the chief deities of the trimurti or triad. He is the second person of this unity, and a personification of the preserving powers.

Definition 2024


Vishnu

Vishnu

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Vishnu

  1. (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.
  2. A male given name used in India.

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Vishnu m

  1. (Hinduism) Vishnu (the supreme god)