TY - BOOK AU - Gonda, J. TI - Aspects of early visnuism SN - 9788120810877 U1 - 294.5512 PY - 1993/// CY - New Delhi PB - Motilal Banarsidass Publications KW - Religion KW - Character of Visnu KW - Vishnu (Hindu deity) N2 - Visnu holds a divinity of highest rank among the Hindus. In the present work, the author has made an attempt to sketch the main features in the character of Visnu as they appeared in different ages. The book is divided into three chapters. Chapter one sketches the origin of Visnu: his character, emblems, attributes, incarnations, comparative status, etc. Chapter two deals with Sri, Visnus female partner. Chapter 3 describes some of the salient features of Visnus cult ER -