Monday, November 3, 2025

Why is Lord Vishnu mostly in the sleeping posture, however every other god is usually seen sitting?

 

Yog Nidra : According to sacred texts ; Lord Vishnu undergoes Yoga Nidra for a certain time of a year.

Seers and devotees believe; it is his provable way to remember Lord Shiva , his beloved deity.

Many devotees believe ; Lord Sri Hari recharges himself to create; sustain and destroy world.

Chaturmaas : It is known as Chaturmaas (four months) ; when all auspicious acts are forbidden.

Hindu monks do not travel during this specific period and indulge in meditative prayers.

Anant shesh : Lord Vishnu reclines on Anant Shesh ji - his divine serpent.

Anant shesh happens to be among the greatest devotees of Lord Sri Hari Vishnu.

He epitomizes Kundalini Shakti (mystical powers) and utmost devotion.

Powers : Anant Shesh guards Lord Sri Hari against all form of negative energy.

It also acts as couch ; cover and fan for Lord Sri Hari Vishnu.

Devuthani : After four months ;Lord Sri Hari gets up from his divine sleep on Devuthani Ekadashi.

Naturally, all auspicious deeds start from that day.

Facts : Lord Sri Hari not only sleeps ;but sits on his couch.

All deities have personal symbols -Lord Shiva’s Baghambar (tiger’ skin) ; Goddess Durga’ lion.)

Each symbol in Hindu philosophy has a specific and subtle meaning.

Prayer : Sri Ganeshaya Namah Jai Sita Ram Narayan Jai Sri Lakshmi Bhumi Anant Shayanam Narayan Namo Parvatipataye Har Har Mahadev Shiv Shambo

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