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020			_a9788120810877 _qhbk.
082			_a294.5512 _bGON
100			_aGonda, J. _91445
245			_aAspects of early visnuism
260			_aNew Delhi _bMotilal Banarsidass Publications _c1993
300			_aix, 270p.,
520			_aVisnu 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.
650			_aReligion _91011
650			_aCharacter of Visnu _91446
650			_aVishnu (Hindu deity) _91447
942			_cBK
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