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Does Vishnu live in ocean?
So whenever the soul leaves from the body of vishnu, the body has to find some place to rest. Vishnu’s consort lakshmi is the daughter of ocean. So the vishnu resides in the ocean.
Where does Vishnu live on Earth?
Vaikuntha
He is considered to live in the city of Vaikuntha on Mt. Meru, where everything is made of shining gold and fabulous jewels and where there are lakes resplendent with lotus flowers.
Where does Vishnu resides?
Vishnu/Narayana resides in Vaikuntha with Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune, in palaces with crystal walls.
Why does Vishnu sit on a snake?
The seven headed snake indicate the seven options Vishnu can give. The five head snake indicate that he can give just five options. This indicates that Indra and Yama are no more worshipped and are associated with Heaven and Hell. Thus, Vishnu sleeps on a snake in water to indicate that he is the default Hindu god.
Where does Shiva live?
Mount Kailash
| Shiva | |
|---|---|
| Devanagari | शिव |
| Affiliation | Parabrahman (Shaivism), Trimurti, Paramatman, Ishvara |
| Abode | Mount Kailash Cremation grounds (Shmashana Adhipati) |
| Mantra | Om Namah Shivaya ॐ नमः शिवाय। |
Why does Lord Vishnu always sleep?
Why does Vishnu go to sleep? It is believed that during the rainy season, after Vishnu sleeps for four months the annual pralaya takes place. The lord sleeps as he is tired of his work and needs a break. This pralaya is the time when the world gets a new life.
Why did Vishnu became Mohini?
Mohini is introduced into the Hindu mythology in the narrative epic of the Mahabharata. Here, she appears as a form of Vishnu, acquires the pot of Amrita (an elixir of immortality) from the thieving asuras (demons), and gives it back to the devas (gods), helping them retain their immortality.
How did Vishnu come into being?
In the coolness of its waters Vishnu lay down to sleep. While he slept, submerged in the water, he began to breathe deep, regular breaths. Time came into being. Aeons passed. Then came sound, the basis of the world. From sound came ether and the sense of hearing.
What happens to the world when Vishnu sleeps?
It is said that when Vishnu sleeps, his avataars make the Sanjivani herb in the Mediterranean region — this makes the world fertile again and infuses life into it. It is said that this time is dominated by Kama, the god of lust.
Why does Vishnu retire for a part of the year?
It is said that Vishnu gets tired of taking care of the world and hence retires for a brief period of time. It is said that the warmer part of the year actually belongs to Adityas, popularly known as sky gods. The second half of the year belongs to Daityas, also known as demons.
Why does Lord Vishnu sleep on the 11th day of Ashadh?
It is said that Lord Vishnu sleeps from the 11th day of the waxing moon of Ashadh to the 11th day of the waxing moon of Kartik — this is the time when the earth remains largely infertile.