Guest guest Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 "Many of the Hindu goddesses, though linked with male consorts, for the most part act on their own. Lakshmi however, as protectress and sanctioner of married life, is always associated with her husband Vishnu. The classic Vishnu Purana describes the divine couple in these terms: Vishnu is knowledge; Lakshmi is understanding. Vishnu is righteousness; Lakshmi is righteous action. Vishnu is the sun; Lakshmi is the sunlight. Vishnu is the moon; Lakshmi is the moon's glowing radiance. Vishnu is space; Lakshmi is the sky. Vishnu is the ocean; Lakshmi is the shore. Vishnu holds the weapon; Lakshmi is might. Vishnu is the groom; Lakshmi is the bride. Vishnu is love; Lakshmi is passion. Vishnu is all pervading; Lakshmi also pervades all things. Vishnu and Lakshmi are all existence; there is nothing beyond these two-in-one." Om srim laksmyai namah (Citation for quoted text is available.) The all-new My – Get yours free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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