How can I connect with Lord Vishnu?

Take bath and sit on a mat or wooden plank. Keep a picture of Lord Vishnu in front of you and start chanting the mantra focusing on the divine form of the Lord. The ideal count to chant the Vishnu mantra is multiples of 108. Use a Tulsi bead rosary to keep the count while chanting.

Is Krishna and Narayana same?

In the Mahabharata, Krishna is also synonymous with Narayana and Arjuna is referred to as Nara. The epic identifies them both in plural ‘Krishnas’, or as part incarnations of the earlier incarnations of Vishnu, recalling their mystical identity as Nara-Narayana.

Where do Lord Vishnu live?

He is considered to live in the city of Vaikuntha on Mt. Meru, where everything is made of shining gold and fabulous jewels and where there are lakes resplendent with lotus flowers.

What is the meaning of Ksirodakasayi Vishnu and garbhashay Vishnu?

Ksirodakasayi_Vishnu :: Ksirodaka means the milk ocean, this means Lord Vishnu who is resting on the Adiseshu in the Milk ocean. This can be compared to Vishnu residing as the soul in every living being. Garbhashay_Vishnu : Garbha means womb, this mean that Lord Vishnu residing in the womb of Mata Devaki, in His Krishna Avatar.

Why does Vishnu appear in 10 different forms?

Whenever the balance between good and evil seemed to be weighing on the wrong side, Vishnu would descend on earth to restore cosmic order. As per the Puranas, Vishnu was to appear in ten different forms known as the fabled dashavatar across the four dharmic ages of man also known as yugas.

Why did Vishnu take the form of Narasimha to protect his devotees?

Brahma granted his wish, and soon, Hiranyakashipu started creating havoc in heaven and on earth. When he found out about his son Prahlada’s deep devotion to Vishnu, the demon king decided to kill him. To protect his devotee, Vishnu took the form of Narasimha, a human with the head and claws of a lion.

Why does Arjuna take the form of a human?

To encourage Arjuna to fulfill his dharma, the Hindu god, Vishnu, takes the form of a human and comes to Earth.