Vishnu - Wikipedia Vishnu ( ˈvɪʃnuː ; Sanskrit: विष्णु, lit 'All Pervasive', IAST: Viṣṇu, pronounced [ʋɪʂɳʊ]), also known as Narayana and Hari, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism He is the supreme being within Vaishnavism, one of the major traditions within contemporary Hinduism, and the god of preservation (sattva) [13][14]
Vishnu - World History Encyclopedia Vishnu is one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon He is considered a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) of Hinduism with Brahma and Shiva Vishnu is the Preserver and guardian of men, he protects the order of things (dharma), and he appears on earth in various incarnations (avatars) to fight demons and to maintain cosmic harmony
Lord Vishnu: Peace-Loving Hindu Deity - Learn Religions Vishnu is the Preserver or Sustainer of life, known for his steadfast principles of order, righteousness, and truth When these values are under threat, Vishnu emerges out of his transcendence to restore peace and order on earth
Lord Vishnu - Facts, Avatars, Mantra, Temples, Festivals, Family . . . Vishnu is one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon and, along with Brahma and Shiva, is considered a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) of Hinduism He is the most important god of Vaishnavism, the largest Hindu sect
BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Vishnu Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the universe His role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil So far, he has been incarnated
Vishnu avatars incarnations : Hindu God Vishnu Overview - Sanatan Society In the basic Hindu Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, the Hindu god Vishnu is the preserver and protector of creation Vishnu is the embodiment of mercy and goodness, the self-existent, all-pervading power that preserves the universe and maintains the cosmic order Dharma