part of the primary Hindu trinity of gods, the preserver or caretaker of the universe, who must balance everything that exists, and whose constant action (karma) keeps everything running; worshipped in many forms all over India, especially as Rama and Krishna
(Lit the All-pervading Spirit ) A name of the Supreme Lord; the Preserver God, the Second Person of the Hindu Trinity, the other two being Brahma and Siva
> One of the major Hindu Gods Member of the puranic trinity who is associated with preservation and protection Appears in many forms and is usually represented with the attributes of sankha(conch) and chakra (disk), padma (lotus), and gada (club)
Third in the Trimurti Visnu is the Preserver and Restorer, who so far has nine avataars; the fish Matsua; the Tortoise Kurma; the wild boar Naraha; narasimha; Vamana; Parasurama; Rama; Krishna and Kalki
the third of the principle gods of Hinduism, worshiped as the protector and preserver of worlds
(Sanskrit word meaning "pervader"): the second god of the Hindu trinity, symbolizing the preserving or sustaining aspect of God
One of the most popular of gods in bhakti Hinduism He is said to be the preserver of the natural order of the cosmos and especially of dharma He is portrayed as a God of love and benevolence, greatly concerned for human welfare Whenever the state of the world and of dharma degenerates, Vishnu is said to appear in earthly form (as one of his 10 avatars or incarnations) to destroy evil and restore dharma His most popular avatars include Krishna and Rama Vishnu's consort or wife Lakshmi Devotees of Vishnu are known as Vaishnavas