Bhagavatapurana 5.20.40

5.20.40

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teṣāṃ sva-vibhūtīnāṃ loka-pālānāṃ ca vividha-vīryopabṛṃhaṇāya bhagavān parama-mahā-puruṣo mahā-vibhūti-patir antaryāmy ātmano viśuddha-sattvaṃ dharma-jñāna-vairāgyaiśvaryādy-aṣṭa-mahā-siddhy-upalakṣaṇaṃ viṣvaksenādibhiḥ sva-pārṣada-pravaraiḥ parivārito nija-varāyudhopaśobhitair nija-bhuja-daṇḍaiḥ sandhārayamāṇas tasmin giri-vare samantāt sakala-loka-svastaya āste //

40. In order to infuse with the necessary and various forms of strength into these (elephants) as well as the World-Protectors, Indra and others, endowed with His own Amsa, the glorious Lord, the Su-

preme Person, the Lord of all Supreme Powers, in-dwelling guide of Atman, surrounded by His retinue consisting of Vishvaksena and others and exhibiting His pure Satva, nature, indicative of righteousness, omniscience and the great eight-fold accomplishments, in the form of His eight arms resplendent with His Supreme weapons He is present, enthroned on that mountain for the welfare of all the worlds around.