Vishnu

A major Hindu deity, second in the triad (Trimurti) of gods manifesting the cosmic functions of the Supreme Being. The preserver of the universe and the embodiment of goodness and mercy, he is believed to have assumed visible form in nine descents (avataras), three in non-human form, one in hybrid form, and five in human form, of which his appearances as Rama and Krishna are the most important.

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Avatar, Hinduism, Krishna, Trimurti


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