VISHNU SAHASRA NAMAM 149 - Courtesy ARUN

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(149) Visvayonih -It can be interpreted in two ways as (a) He who is

the Cause of the universe or (b) He who has the world as His Cause.

The former is clear to those who have so far followed the commentary,

and to them the latter may be a very confusing statement. From the

standpoint of the Puranas, it is logical. The Self has manifested as

the various Incarnations from time to time because of the condition of

the world, and therefore, Visvam is the cause for His manifestations.