For the album by Mahavishnu Orchestra, see Mahavishnu (album). For the guitarist, see John McLaughlin (musician).
Sculpture of Mahavishnu at Chennakeshava temple
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Mahavishnu (Sanskrit: महाविष्णु, romanized: Mahāviṣṇu, lit. 'Great Vishnu') is an aspect of Vishnu, the principal deity in Vaishnavism. In his capacity as Mahavishnu, the deity is known as the Supreme Purusha, the absolute protector and sustainer of the universe, the one who is beyond human comprehension, and all attributes.[1][2]
^www.wisdomlib.org (29 June 2012). "Mahavishnu, Mahāviṣṇu: 7 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Archived from the original on 7 August 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
^The Mystery of the Mahabharata: Vol. II: The Systems of HIndu Philosophy & Religion. India Research Press. p. 274. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
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