Vaikuntha

Vaikuntha (Sanskrit वैकुण्ठ Vaikuṇṭha m. ) In Hinduism is one of the epithets of the god Vishnu. It refers to the place where he dormant, lives on the serpent Shesha along with his consort Lakshmi. Sometimes the place is also called Vaibhra. From this place of eternal bliss (Paradise ), he descends as an Avatar.

Etymology

The name Vaikuntha is likely to derive from the Sanskrit words vi and kuntha and means something like ' no break ' within the meaning of holistic or complete.

Representation

The most common presentation is that of resting on the cosmic serpent Ananta or Shesha - meditating or dreaming - Lord Vishnu (see Dashavatara Temple ).

Inside the sanctum of the Lakshmana temple in the temple district of Khajuraho we find the figure of a standing, three-headed Vishnu, both because of their iconography as well as due to a - identified found inscription plaque as ' Vaikuntha ' - during the excavation and restoration work in the 19th century will. However, such a representation is extremely rare and probably originated from Kashmir.

Importance

Vaikuntha is for many followers of Vishnu ( Vaishnavas ) purpose and location after reaching the salvation ( moksha ), that is, after the liberation from the endless cycle of rebirth ( samsara). This place - roughly equated with paradise - Situated on the slopes of Mount Meru world and consists only of gold and precious stones; the Ganges flows right through him.

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