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It is described as "way of life" based on universal principles and focuses on both this world and beyond!

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- he is the preserver and protector of the universe
- his role is to return to the earth in bad times and restore the balance of good and evil
- the Hindus believe he has been incarnated nine times, and he will be reincarnated one last time close to the end of this world

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Vishnu lives in Param Padam, the "supreme abode." Here, free souls spend eternity living in bliss.

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As Vishnu's name means "All-Pervading," he serves as the the protector of the world and the restorer of moral order (dharma). He is peaceful, merciful, and compassionate and reveals the importance of dharma in the Hindu religion. His kind and spiritual character leads the followers into a good moral way of life. His role represents the peace in the religion.

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His worshippers usually go by the name of Vaishnava. They think of him as the greatest god and see the other ones as lesser or demi gods. Vaishnava worship only Vishnu and Vishnu monotheism is called Vaishnavism.

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The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world... Vishnu is one of the three!

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What the ancient texts say about Vishnu:

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What the ancient texts say about Vishnu:

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Vishnu is particularly associated with light and especially the Sun. He is mentioned as leading the seven solar gods in later texts, but he is not included as one of them in earlier texts.

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In order to deliver messages and ensure that things are going according to the Divine plan, he would come down to earth in the form of Lord Narayana.

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1. Matsya (fish)
2. Kurma (turtle)
3. Varaha (pig/boar)
4. Narasimha (half lion, half man)
5. Vamana (dwarf sage with the ability to grow)

6. Parasurama (fierce man/hunter)
7. Rama (greatest warrior/ideal man)
8. Krishna (mentally advanced man)
9. Buddha (the all knowing one)
10. Kalki (Expected towards the end of this present age of decline, as a person on earth)

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- http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/deities/vishnu.shtml
- http://www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/vishnu.asp
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/Vishnu
- https://goo.gl/images/ZPsfTE