The Preserver

Cosmic Trinity
AGNI
VAYU
Hindu Trinity
The Creator
Brahma
Saraswati
The Preserver
Vishnu
Garuda
Matsya Avatar
Kurma Avatar
Varaha Avatar
Narasimha Avatar
Vamana Avatar
Parashurama Avatar
Rama Avatar
Lakshmi
Home

 

The Preserver

Vishnu - the preserver with his consort Lakshmi
THE PRESERVER

VISHNU - the preserver of Universe

LAKSHMI - consort of Vishnu

GARUDA - vehicle of Vishnu and Lakshmi

SHESH NAG - the serpent king on whom Vishnu rests

The ten incarnations (DASHAVATAR) of Vishnu
Matsya, the fish - first incarnation of Vishnu
Kurma, the tortoise - second incarnation of Vishnu
Varaha, the boar - third incarnation of Vishnu
Narasimha, half lion half man - fourth incarnation of Vishnu
Vamana, the dwarf - fifth incarnation of Vishnu
Parashurama, the slayer - sixth incarnation of Vishnu
Rama, the King - seventh incarnation of Vishnu
Krishna, the cowherd warrior - eighth incarnation of Vishnu
Buddha, the Enlightened - ninth incarnation of Vishnu
Kalki, the horseman - last (yet to come) incarnation of Vishnu
Vishnu - Lakshmi
VISHNU - LAKSHMI


Vishnu is black blue body, with four hands one holding a club, another a conch shell, the third a discus and the fourth a lotus. He rests on the coiled serpent king Shesh Nag. He covers the atmosphere in three strides: on earth as fire, in the atmosphere as lightning and in the sky as the sun.

He is in control of all universe phenomenons and has undisputed power over others. His vehicle is Garuda and his consort is Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and well-being. Vishnu is the ultimate arbitrator of disputes, between not only human beings but also celestial beings. Thus to his court in the bed of oceans, come Indra and Narada, with stories and complaints. He intercedes on behalf of others and is the peacemaker. Extremely gentle of nature and personality, he symbolizes tolerance and patience.

With discus in one hand to root out evil and a mace to wield authority, Vishnu looks after the well being of all creations. He has taken various incarnations for this purpose, thus aptly playing the role of THE PRESERVER of the universe.