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Lord Vishnu with Lakshmi on Sheshnag

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Name: Lord Vishnu with Lakshmi on Sheshnag
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: XG17
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	XG17
	Brass Sculpture
	Height: 6.5 inch
	Width: 7 inch
	Depth: 4 inch
	Weight: 2.43 kg

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Sheshnag: The Divine Vehicle of Lord Vishnu and its Symbolic Significance

According to the Vedic scriptural injunctions, Lord Vishnu is the Supreme Lord, the protector of all living entities, and the cause of all causes. Just like the pastimes and names of Lord Vishnu are transcendental, His form is also transcendental, above and beyond the three modes of material nature. He bears four hands that carry a lotus flower, a conch shell, a discus (the Sudarshan Chakra, and a club. Although Lord Vishnu is above the effects of the three modes of material nature, He is the predominating deity of the mode of goodness (Sattva Guna) and thus maintains the entire material world.

Which snake does Lord Vishnu sleep on?

You may have seen the beautiful images, deities, and paintings of Lord Vishnu portrayed as reclined on a coil of the body of a big snake in the middle of the ocean of milk (Ksheer Sagar). It has multiple hoods spread across the entire body of the Lord, giving Him all protection. This snake is not an ordinary one but is the eternal servitor of the Lord and is called Sheshanag or Anantashesha. Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious activities and a predominant increase in irreligiosity, the Lord appears to re-establish the principles of Dharma. But He does not come alone. He comes with His eternal associates that serve Him in different forms of loving exchanges in Vaikuntha. For example, when Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, appeared on the earth in Dwapar Yuga, Sheshanag came in the form of Lord Balaram with him.

What does Vishnu sculpture symbolize?

As stated by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, He appears in the material world to protect His devotees and to kill the miscreants. The Lord is very merciful to every living entity but those who have taken His shelter and engage in His loving devotional service are especially taken care of by Him. The devotees worship and serve the deity of the Lord with all their hearts. In this way, they develop genuine affection and love for the Lord. The Lord being situated in the hearts of all living entities as Supersoul (Paramatma), also reciprocates with His devotees and gives them the highest form of bliss. The deity of the all-powerful and all-merciful Lord Vishnu is the symbol of purity and love. It is not just a piece of stone, metal, or wood, but is the Lord Himself.

What is the power of Sheshnag?

The Vedic scriptures mention that Sheshnag is the immediate expansion of Lord Vishnu who serves Him with pure devotion. The Acharyas in the path of Bhakti also explain that Sheshnag represents the Guru Tattva. Without the mercy of Guru, the living entity cannot attain the lotus feet of the Supreme Lord. Sheshnag comes in the form of Balaram or Lakshman in the pastimes of Lord Krishna and Lord Ram respectively. Without pleasing Balaram, one cannot understand the nature of Lord Krishna, or without pleasing Lakshman, one cannot know Lord Ram. Similarly, if one wants to serve Lord Vishnu, the mercy of Sheshnag is needed. When it is achieved, Lord Vishnu, without any delay, accepts even a fallen soul and gives Him liberation from all kinds of suffering. Such is the power of Sheshnag.

The Power Couple of Hindu Mythology: Vishnu and Lakshmi

Lakshmi, as we all know, is the Goddess of fortune/wealth and is a highly revered deity in India. She is especially worshiped in the festival of Diwali which brings auspiciousness into our lives. But what is her connection with Lord Vishnu? Our Vedic scriptures mention that Goddess Lakshmi is the eternal consort of Lord Vishnu, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. She is His internal energy or potency and is always engaged in His transcendental loving service. Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi never separate from each other. In the Vaishnava Sampradaya and as described in the Vedas and Puranas, Vishnu and Lakshmi together are the Supreme Absolute Truth. The relationship between them is not mundane but is completely on the spiritual platform, above and beyond the three modes of material nature (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas).

Is it good to keep Vishnu Lakshmi idol at home?

As mentioned above, it is the injunction of the Shastras (scriptures) that there is no truth superior to Vishnu and Lakshmi. It is advised by all the Acharyas to take the shelter of Shri Vishnu in all circumstances and depend on His mercy.

We see many people worshiping Lakshmi Devi alone in their homes. But if you are willing to walk the path of Bhakti, this is not recommended. Lakshmi Devi is an obedient wife of Lord Vishnu. She never leaves His lotus feet and she never goes to the place where Lord Vishnu is not being worshiped. Therefore, the Vedic scriptures consider those people who engage in the loving service of Vishnu and Lakshmi as the most intelligent. Thus, it is very auspicious to install the deities of Shri Vishnu and Lakshmi Devi at home and worship Them regularly. All good fortune follows when you please Goddess Lakshmi and She is only pleased when we worship Lord Vishnu with faith and devotion.

Which Avatar of Vishnu is very powerful?

Lord Vishnu is the cause of all causes and He expands Himself into many forms to fulfill certain purposes. The main purpose of His assuming different forms is to reciprocate the loving exchanges with His devotees. He never fails to protect His devotees from great difficulties. One of the most powerful forms of Lord Vishnu is the “Narasimha” Avatar, the half-man and half-lion form. He appeared from a stone pillar to protect His five-year-old devotee Prahlad from the ghastly attacks of his demoniac father Hiranyakashipu. In this incarnation, the Lord looks ferocious but to His devotees, it is equally beautiful as His original four-handed form. The devotees of Lord Narasimha always remember Him in their minds and experience pure bliss.