Lord Vishnu

Forms of Lord Vishnu

• Vishnu Narayana – The Supreme Preserver
• Mahavishnu – Cosmic form sustaining the universe
• Garbhodakashayi Vishnu – Protector of individual universes
• Paramatma – Inner soul residing in all beings

Avatars of Lord Vishnu

Vishnu incarnates on Earth to protect dharma. The ten major incarnations (Dashavatara) are:

• Matsya
• Kurma
• Varaha
• Narasimha
• Vamana
• Parashurama
• Rama
• Krishna
• Buddha
• Kalki (future avatar)

Symbols of Lord Vishnu

• Shankha (Conch) – Symbol of auspiciousness and cosmic sound
• Chakra (Sudarshan Chakra) – Disc symbolizing righteousness and protection
• Gada (Kaumodaki) – Symbol of strength
• Padma (Lotus) – Symbol of purity and divinity

Who Were With Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Parivar & Divine Associates)

Vishnu Parivar

• Goddess Lakshmi – Consort of Vishnu and goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity
• Garuda – The divine eagle, vehicle (vahana) of Vishnu and king of birds
• Sheshnag (Adishesha) – The cosmic serpent on whom Lord Vishnu rests

Vishnu’s Divine Associates

• Narad Muni – Divine sage, messenger of gods, and ardent devotee of Vishnu
• Jaya & Vijaya – Gatekeepers of Vaikuntha (Vishnu’s heavenly abode)
• Vishwaksena – Commander-in-chief of Vishnu’s divine forces
• Sudarshan – Personified form of Vishnu’s chakra, divine protector

Vishnu Sena (Divine Army)

Lord Vishnu’s army ensures protection of dharma across worlds.

Main Warriors

• Garuda – Chief protector
• Vishwaksena – Commander of Vaikuntha’s forces
• Yaksha – Semi-divine beings serving Vishnu
• Gandharva – Celestial warriors and musicians
• Adityas – Sons of Aditi who serve Vishnu
• Sudarshan (Chakra Dev) – Divine energy form protecting all realms

Other Protectors

• Nagas – Serpent beings led by Sheshnag
• Rishis & Sages – Followers and protectors of dharma