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vishnu | buddha |

As a proper noun Vishnu

is one of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most popularly venerated god in Hinduism. Vishnu is commonly depicted as being blue in colour and having four arms: with each hand holding either a lotus, a mace, a conch shell or Chakra weapon. Vishnu is the Supreme being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions of Hinduism.

As a noun Buddha is

shakyamuni Buddha, Nepalese spiritual and philosophical teacher and founder of Buddhism; Siddhartha Gautama.

vishnu

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • (Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most popularly venerated god in Hinduism. Vishnu is commonly depicted as being blue in colour and having four arms: with each hand holding either a lotus, a mace, a conch shell or Chakra weapon. Vishnu is the Supreme being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions of Hinduism.
  • used in India.

    • Synonyms

    * Narayana

    External links

    * (wikipedia "Vishnu")

    buddha

    English

    (Gautama Buddha)

    Alternative forms

    * buddha (senses 2 and 3 only)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Shakyamuni Buddha, Nepalese spiritual and philosophical teacher and founder of Buddhism ; Siddhartha Gautama.
  • Any of the other Buddhas named in Buddhist scriptures.
  • An enlightened or awakened sentient being.
  • A statue or image of any Buddha.
    • I ''love'' the Buddha in your living room – where did you get it?

    Derived terms

    * Buddhahood * Buddhism * Buddhist

    External links

    * (Gautama Buddha) English words with optional capitalisation ----