Vishnu-The Lord of the Universe-Chapter#6

Shri Vaishnavam

Panentheism

Panentheism belief system is one which states that the one Supreme God interpenetrates every part of nature and timelessly extends beyond imaginations. Vaishnavam is a form of Panentheism in which Lord Vishnu is considered the Ultimate Reality. Lord Narayanan is viewed as a creator behind the universe and the source of universal truth. Panentheism is essentially a unifying combination of theism (God is the supreme being) and pantheism (God is everything). Panentheism holds that God is the “supreme affect and effect” of the universe. During the great battle of Mahabharata, Lord Krishna's saying to Arjuna: "I continually support the entire universe by a very small fraction of My divine power,".

Etymology

The name Vaishnavam is a formation from the Sanskrit Vaishnava. It means belonging to or derived from Vishnu. I was browsing through websites. I found this interesting quote, which I would like to quote.

"He is a true devotee of Vishnu who knows and feel others calamities as his own, ever ready to serve the society, One who keeps his thoughts, words and deeds pure. Blessed are the parents of such a person. He treats women as he would treat his own mother. He keeps his mind calm and does not stain his lips with falsehood, nor does he touches others wealth. Ever in tune with Rama-nama (name of God), within his body is present all places of pilgrimage. Free from greed and deceit, passion and anger.