Character of the Day: VISHNU

(Vishnu, 10th-century sculpture)

VISHNU is one of the main gods of India. He is part of the Trimurti triad of gods, together with Brahma and Shiva. Vishnu is the hero of many stories, and he is also famous for his avatars, when he takes on an earthly form to save the world. Vishnu has many avatars; the ten most famous are called the Dashavatara. His cosmic manifestation is called the "All-Form," or Vishvarupa.

Wikipedia: Vishnu, Vaishnavism, Trimurti, Dashavatara, Vishvarupa

Wikiquote: Vishnu

Ramayana: The main hero of the Ramayana, Rama, is an avatar of Vishnu.

Mahabharata: Krishna, one of the main heroes of the Mahabharata, is an avatar of Vishnu.

Freebookapalooza: Bhaktivedanta. Bhagavata Purana

Devdutt.com: Shhh… Vishnu Is Asleep

Kindle: 7 Secrets of Vishnu by Devdutt Pattanaik ($2.99)

Bizzell: Tales of Vishnu: The Gentle God

Videos:

The Cycle of Dashavatar

Vishnu's Secret plus Part 2

Narayana's Secret plus Part 2