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Vishnu
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Vish·nu / ˈvishnoō/ Hinduism a god, originally a minor Vedic god, now regarded by his worshipers as the supreme deity and savior, by others as the preserver of the cosmos in a triad with Brahma and Shiva. Vishnu is considered by Hindus to have had nine earthly incarnations or avatars, including Rama, Krishna, and the historical Buddha; the tenth avatar will herald the end of the world.
DERIVATIVES: Vish·nu·ism / -ˌizəm/ n. Vish·nu·ite / -ˌīt/ n. & adj.
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The Death of Vishnu. (India).
Magazine article from: World Literature Today; 6/22/2001; ; 700+ words
; Manil Suri. The Death of Vishnu New York. Norton. 2001. 295 pages...Mahil Suri's novel The Death of Vishnu was considered a literary feat. It...the poor and the sick. The Death of Vishnu is about a faceless, inert, nondescript...
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Interview: Manil Suir talks about his book "The Death of Vishnu"
Transcript from: NPR Weekend Edition - Sunday; 3/18/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...Suir talks about his book The Death of Vishnu Host: LISA SIMEONE Time: 8:00-9:00 PM LISA SIMEONE, host: Vishnu is the name of a god in Hindu mythology...restorer of moral order. In a new novel, Vishnu is the name of the main character...
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`The Death of Vishnu,' by Manil Suri; W.W. Norton.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 1/31/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...say it is. So it is with "The Death of Vishnu," a book that has been energetically...richness and delicacy, of the book itself. Vishnu is a poor handyman who sleeps on the landing of an apartment building in Bombay. Vishnu is also a Hindu god, the keeper of the...
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Vishnu sets up ITF title clash with Korean Kim.
Newspaper article from: Mail Today (New Delhi, India); 8/22/2009; 674 words
; TOP SEED Vishnu Vardhan served his way into the final...tournament at the DLTA Complex on Friday. Vishnu outplayed fifth seed Dutch Peter Lucassen...Eaton 6- 3, 6- 3 in the semi- final. Vishnu entered the court with purpose and attacked...
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'VISHNU' A GOOD-FAITH EFFORT THAT FALLS SHORT.(U)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 11/19/2004; 700+ words
; ...s'' most personal elements. ``As Vishnu Dreams'' doesn't. It feels like a...the FBTC presently.) But back to ``Vishnu.'' The epic poem ``Ramayana...the human connection is absent. ``As Vishnu Dreams'' begins with reports of a death...
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Kim downs top seed Vishnu in ITF Futures final.
Newspaper article from: Mail Today (New Delhi, India); 8/23/2009; 604 words
; TOP SEED Vishnu Vardhan was denied his second successive ITF Futures...won the ITF event last month back home. Kim matched Vishnu in power but outwitted him when it came to strategy. Vishnu's serves did not give him any edge as Kim kept serving...
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The Death of Vishnu. (Winter Books: both struggles and earthly pleasures on display here).(Review)
Magazine article from: National Catholic Reporter; 10/26/2001; ; 700+ words
; THE DEATH OF VISHNU By Manil Suri Norton, 295 pages, $24.95 Vishnu is a god. More specifically, he is the Hindu "keeper...single building, on the steps of which an old drunk, Vishnu, is dying. Following modern trends in writing and...
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The death of Vishnu
Newspaper article from: India Abroad; 11/16/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...India Abroad 11-16-2001 The death of Vishnu Manil Suri's bestseller will now be...s acclaimed debut novel, The Death of Vishnu. The book, which is both comical and...will provide the screen treatment for Vishnu. Arena Films, a New York-based company...
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Vishnu beats Gajjar to wins maiden ITF title
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 7/11/2009; 552 words
; ...Delhi, July. 11 -- Andhra Pradesh's Vishnu Vardhan won his maiden International Tennis...Yuki Bhambri last week. Second-seeded Vishnu, who goes 2-1 up head-to-head against...the doubles with Divij Sharan Friday. Vishnu, a semi-finalist in the first ITF...
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Yuki downs Vishnu to claim ITF Futures title.
Newspaper article from: Mail Today (New Delhi, India); 8/30/2009; 680 words
; ...campaign when he beat much older compatriot Vishnu Vardhan 6- 4, 6- 3 in the final of...took his head- to- head record against Vishnu to 3- 1. Yuki started off poorly, serving...of the match, gifting away a break to Vishnu. He got back the rhythm in just the fourth...
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Vishnu
Book article from: Myths and Legends of the World
Vishnu Known as the preserver, Vishnu is one of three supreme Hindu deities, along with Brahma and Shiva. Vishnu's role is to protect humans and to restore order to the world. His presence is found in every object and force in creation, and...
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Vishnu Devananda, Swami (1927-1993)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
Vishnu Devananda, Swami (1927-1993) Disciple of the late Swami Sivananda, teacher...Canada J0T 2R0. Swami Sivananda died of kidney failure in 1993. Sources: Vishnu Devananda, Swami. The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga. Julian Press...
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Madhva
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...separate realms of the world, the human soul, and Vishnu (God). Madhva developed his theology from...Among the principal teachings of Madhva was that Vishnu is the brahman of the Upanishads. Vishnu always is accompanied by his son, Vayu, who...
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International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
...Yoga Vedanta Centers Founded in 1959 by Swami Vishnu-devananda, disciple of the late Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India, who sent Vishnu-devananda to the West in 1957. Vishnu-devananda became a world famous exponent of...
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Hinduism and Mythology
Book article from: Myths and Legends of the World
...of the Hindu pantheon (along with Shiva and Vishnu). In the early Vedic texts, the creator god...ruler of the sky, later became god of water Vishnu preserver god and protector of life Vishnu, the second member of the Trimurti, is the...
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