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Following are 100 questions and answers related to Lord Vishnu, who is one of the main gods of Hinduism:
1. Who is Lord Vishnu?
- Answer: Lord Vishnu is the principal deity of Hinduism and a part of the Holy Trinity (Trimurti) along with Brahma, the creator, and Shiva, the destroyer. Vishnu is considered the preserver and protector of the universe.
2. What is the role of Lord Vishnu in the universe?
- Answer: The primary role of Lord Vishnu is to sustain the universe, protect life, and maintain the order in the universe. He preserves the dharma, meaning cosmic law and order.
3. **What are the ten avatars (incarnations) of Vishnu?
- Answer: The ten avatars of Vishnu, also known as Dashavatara are: 1) Matsya – the fish, 2) Kurma – the tortoise, 3) Varaha – the boar, 4) Narasimha – the man-lion, 5) Vamana – the dwarf, 6) Parashurama – the axe-wielding Brahmin, 7) Rama – the prince of Ayodhya, 8) Krishna – the divine cowherd, 9) Buddha – the enlightened one, and 10) Kalki – the future avatar.
4. Why did Vishnu take incarnations?
- Answer: Vishnu incarnates in various forms to restore cosmic order, defeat evil, and protect the righteous whenever there is a decline in dharma.
5. Where is Lord Vishnu usually depicted?
- Answer: Lord Vishnu is often depicted reclining on the serpent Ananta commonly known as Shesha in the cosmic ocean, with his consort Lakshmi at his feet.
- What are the main symbols associated with Lord Vishnu?
- Response: Lord Vishnu is depicted carrying four symbols, namely a conch- Shankha, a discus- Chakra, a mace- Gada, and a lotus- Padma.
7. What is the significance of Vishnu’s conch (Shankha)?
- Response: The conch is considered to represent the primordial sound at creation and is said to possess the power of dispelling negativity.
- **What does the discus, Chakra, signify?
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- Answer: The discus, or Sudarshana Chakra, signifies the mind and intellect. It is a weapon that destroys evil and protects righteousness.
- **What is the significance of Vishnu’s mace?
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- Answer: The mace signifies Physical Strength and muscle and the power of maintaining and protecting dharma.
- What does a lotus, or Padma, mean to Vishnu?
- Answer: The lotus represents purity, spiritual growth, and the divine beauty of Vishnu.
- Who is/are the consort/consorts of Lord Vishnu?
- Answer: Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity is the main consort of Lord Vishnu.
- **How does Vishnu get worshipped in Hinduism?
- Answer: Vishnu is worshipped through prayers, hymns such as the Vishnu Sahasranama, offerings, and rituals in temples. Devotees also chant mantras like “Om Namo Narayanaya.”
13. What is Vishnu Sahasranama?
- Answer: Vishnu Sahasranama is a holy text with 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu, each name signifying different qualities and aspects of the godhead.
14. What is the meaning of “Vishnu”?
- Answer: The derivation of the word “Vishnu” is from the root word “vish,” which means to pervade or to enter. Vishnu is the one who pervades everything in the universe.
15. What does Lord Vishnu’s sleeping posture on Shesha Naga signify?
- Answer: Vishnu’s reclining attitude upon the serpent Shesha signifies the eternity of the universe and the cosmic principle of rest and restoration of vitality.
- *** Who are some of the well-known devotees of Lord Vishnu? ***
- *** Answ: Some of the well-known devotees include King Dasharatha, Prahlada, Dhruva, Hanuman, and the Pandavas. ***
- *** What is the connection between Lord Vishnu and Bhagavad Gita? ***
- Solution: In Bhagavad Gita, Lord Vishnu takes the avatar of Krishna and gives divine wisdom to the warrior prince named Arjuna to take him on the path of righteousness.
18. **What is the meaning of Vishnu’s vehicle called Garuda? **
- Solution: Garuda refers to a mythical bird which is said to be the mount of Lord Vishnu. Garuda symbolizes strength, speed, and freedom, besides being a protector against evil.
- How does Srimad Bhagavatam portray Lord Vishnu?
- Answer: In Srimad Bhagavatam, there is a description of Vishnu as the supreme being, who creates different incarnations with the motive of balancing the earth.
20. **What is the importance of the name “Narayana” for Vishnu?
- “Narayana” means “the refuge of all beings” or “the one who resides in the waters,” referring to Vishnu’s role as the sustainer and protector of all life.
21. Who is Lakshmi, and what is her connection to Lord Vishnu?
- Answer: Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity and is the wife of Lord Vishnu. She was depicted with him, symbolizing the divine partnership of material and spiritual plenty.
22. **What is the role assigned to Vishnu in creation?
- Answer: Vishnu plays a very important role in the preservation and protection of the universe. Where Brahma creates the balance, Vishnu sees to it that the universe functions.
23. How does Vishnu protect his devotees?
- Answer: Vishnu protects his devotees by incarnating in different forms to defeat evil forces, guide humanity, and restore cosmic order.
- What is the Significance of Vishnu’s Function in the Mahabharata?
- *Answer: In the Mahabharata, Vishnu took an incarnation as Krishna. As such he acted as a charioteer and mentor to Arjuna, instructing him in the ways of dharma, righteousness, and devotion.
25. What is Vishnu’s Relationship with the Trimurti-the Hindu Trinity?
- Answer: In the Trimurti, Vishnu is the preserver of the universe, the middle one between Brahma, the creator, and Shiva, the destroyer. Each of these three gods plays a different role in respect to creation, preservation, or destruction within the cosmic circle.
26. What are the main qualities of Vishnu?
- Answer: Vishnu is known for his qualities: compassion, mercy, protection, and preservation of dharma.
- Why is Vishnu associated with the color blue?
- *Answer: Vishnu is often depicted with a blue complexion to symbolize the infinite sky and the ocean, representing his all-pervasive and eternal nature.
28. What is the significance of Vishnu’s role in the destruction of evil?
- Answer: Vishnu eliminates evil with his incarnations, making sure that good always triumphs over evil. His avatars often appear to protect the righteous and annihilate demons.
29. **Who is the demon king Ravana in relation to Lord Vishnu?
- Answer: Ravana, the demon king, was defeated by Lord Vishnu incarnate as Rama. Ravana’s arrogance and evil ways led to his downfall, serving as a lesson in the triumph of good over evil.
30. What is the role of Vishnu in the story of Prahlada?
- Answer: Prahlada, a great devotee of Vishnu, was saved by Vishnu from his demon father, Hiranyakashipu, who tried to kill him because he worshipped Vishnu.
31. How does Vishnu show mercy?
- Answer: Vishnu displays mercy in that he has ever protected his devotees, at times of extreme danger, on the path of righteousness.
32. **What is Vishnu’s relation with the ocean?
- Answer: He is generally depicted as sleeping on the cosmic ocean, representing his control over the expanse of creation and fostering life in the universe.
33. **What does the weapon Sudarshana Chakra signify for Lord Vishnu? **
- Answer: The Sudarshana Chakra signifies the wheel of time divine and signifies the primeval power of removing obstacles, defeating evil, and protecting righteousness.
- How do the Vaishnavites worship Lord Vishnu?
- Answer: Vaishnavites worship Lord Vishnu through rituals, hymns, offerings, and by offering mantras such as “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.”
- What is the importance of Vishnu’s role in the Ramayana?
- Answer: In the Ramayana, Vishnu is supposed to have descended as Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, to retrieve his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana and to reinstate dharma.
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. Why does Vishnu wear a crown with jewels?
- Answer: The crown and jewels signify Vishnu’s divine sovereignty, riches, and beings regarded as a ruler of the universe.
37. What is the story of Vishnu’s avatar, Vamana?
- Answer: In the Vamana avatar, Vishnu incarnates as a dwarf to humble the demon king Bali, who had gained control over the three worlds. Vishnu takes three steps to reclaim the universe.
38. What does the “Vishnu Purana” describe?
Answer: The Vishnu Purana contains stories of Lord Vishnu, his avatars, and the creation of the universe, and teachings on dharma and devotion.
39. What is the importance of the “Lakshmi-Narayana” form of Lord Vishnu?
- *Answer: This is the form of Lakshmi-Narayana, which suggests that Vishnu and Lakshmi are inseparable-a union of divine sustenance (Vishnu) with prosperity (Lakshmi).
40. How is Vishnu depicted in the Bhagavata Purana?
- *Answer: The Bhagavata Purana views Vishnu as a Supreme Being who incarnates in different forms to protect his devotees and restore cosmic balance.
- What is the relationship between Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi?
- Answer: Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune, is the consort of Vishnu, and symbolizes the material and spiritual good that he preserves and sustains.
42. **How does Vishnu take an incarnation as Narasimha?
- Answer: Vishnu took the reincarnation of Narasimha, half-man and half-lion, to protect his devotee Prahlada from his father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who couldn’t be killed by man or beast.
43. **What is the significance of Vishnu’s role in the Mahabharata?
- Answer: Vishnu, in the avatar of Krishna, guides Arjuna and the Pandavas, imparts the Bhagavad Gita, and thereby makes sure that dharma prevails.
44. What are the famous temples of Lord Vishnu?
- Answer: Well-known Vishnu temples include the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Badrinath Temple, and Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam.
- What is the Importance of Matsya Avatar of Vishnu?
- *Answer: As Matsya avatar, Vishnu assumes the form of a fish to retrieve the ancient scriptures known as the Vedas from a great flood for safekeeping of the knowledge about the cosmos.
46. What is the Teaching in Vishnu’s Avatar as Parashurama?
- Answer: Parashurama, the Brahmin with an axe, teaches a balance required between power and knowledge, destruction of evil and injustice.
47. What does Vishnu’s role as the protector of dharma signify?
- Answer: Vishnu’s role as the protector of dharma signifies the importance of righteousness, morality, and maintenance of cosmic order for sustaining the universe.
- Why does Vishnu take various incarnations? -Answer: Vishnu takes various forms in order to deal with certain threats to the universe, be they in the form of evil forces or some sort of moral decline, by restoring order and righteousness.
- **In what way is Vishnu’s form unlike most other deities in Hinduism?
- Answer: Whereas most of the other deities, such as Shiva is the destroyer and Brahma is the creator, Vishnu essentially is thought of as the protector and preserver.
50. What is the relation of Vishnu with the universe?
- Answer: He is the preserver of the universe; he is supposed to maintain the cosmic order, ‘dharma’, that sustains the universe in functioning order and directs the cosmic wheel of creation and destruction.
- What is the role of Vishnu in the cosmic cycles?
- Answer: Vishnu preserves and protects at every cosmic cycle and keeps the order until the end of each cosmic cycle, after which a new creation is made.
52. **How does Lord Vishnu protect earth from evil?
- Answer: Vishnu will reveal himself in the shapes of Matsya, Varaha, and Narasimha and many more to save this earth from evil forces and restore harmony.
53. What is the significance of Garuda Purana?
- Answer: Garuda Purana has been attributed to various topics starting with the life of Vishnu, his myths, and the importance of devotion.
- What is “Vishnu Ashtakshara Mantra”?
- Answer: Vishnu Ashtakshara Mantra is “Om Namo Narayanaya,” a holy chant that invokes the name of Vishnu and thus represents his presence and protection.
55. **Why is the role of Vishnu considered important as the protector of devotees?
- Answer: Vishnu is said to be especially merciful and compassionate, always ready to protect his devotees from danger, even when the latter are facing insurmountable odds.
56. What is the story of Vishnu’s avatar, Varaha?
- Answer: As Varaha avatar, Vishnu had taken the incarnation of a boar to save the Earth – personified as a goddess called Bhudevi – from a demon named Hiranyaksha into the ocean.
57. **What is the relation between Lord Vishnu and the sacred river Ganga?
Answer: River Ganga is associated with Lord Vishnu because the river is believed to flow from Vishnu’s feet. It brings divine purification and blessings to Earth.
58. **Why is it that Lord Vishnu is considered the protector of the world?
- Answer: Vishnu is called the protector since he is supposed to protect the cosmic order against disturbances and interferes whenever necessary in order to save dharma and the universe from calamities.
59. **What is the meaning of the name “Vasudeva”?
- Answer: “Vasudeva” is one of the innumerable names of Vishnu. It represents Vishnu either as the son of Vasudeva, the father of Krishna, or it signifies that all beings have their abode in him.
60. **How did the avatar of Rama help to reinstate dharma?
Answers: By Rama, Vishnu helped restore the dharma by defeating Ravana, symbolizing victory over evil and the importance of duty and righteousness.
Here are some more questions and answers about Lord Vishnu:
61. What significance does Vishnu’s role as a protector carry in Hindu mythology?
- Answer: Vishnu’s role as a protector defines his character. He intervenes whenever evil, injustice, or unrighteousness upsets the balance of the cosmos to ensure that order is preserved.
62. **What does “Vishnu Purana” mean?
Answer. Vishnu Purana forms a major scripture of Hinduism wherein it narrates the stories, incarnations, and teachings of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas and focuses on the divine attributes of Vishnu and his role in the preservation of the universe.
63. **How does Lord Vishnu protect the universe from destruction?
Answer: Vishnu preserves the universe by maintaining cosmic order, intervening when things get out of hand, and seeing that dharma is maintained. He incarnates in various forms, such as Krishna and Rama, to restore balance.
64. **Who are some of the primary devotees of Vishnu within Hindu mythology?
Answer: Some of the most well-known devotees of Lord Vishnu are Prahlada, Dhruva, the Pandavas, and Hanuman. Their devotion to Vishnu is often celebrated as a model of pure bhakti (devotion).
65. What is the significance of Vishnu’s avatar, Kurma (the tortoise)?
In the avatar of Kurma, Vishnu takes the incarnation of a tortoise to support Mount Mandara utilized by the gods and demons while churning the ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality called amrita. This avatar symbolizes support and stability.
66. *** Why does Vishnu have four arms? ***
The four arms of Vishnu symbolize his omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. Each hand holds a symbol: the conch, discus, mace, and lotus, representing the protection of life, time, strength, and purity, respectively.
67. **What is the relationship between Vishnu and karma?
- Answer: Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, ensures the smooth operation of karma. He has been viewed as a protector who punishes those who lead an adharmas life and rewards those who follow dharma.
68. **What does Vishnu’s avatar Krishna teach in the Bhagavad Gita?
- Answer: In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu, teaches Arjuna about duty, righteousness, devotion, and the nature of the self. He emphasizes the importance of performing one’s duties selflessly and dedicating actions to the divine.
69. How is Vishnu portrayed in the Vishnu Sahasranama?
- Answer: In Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu is described by a thousand names which describe all his various attributes, qualities, and roles in the universe as a protector, preserver, and embodiment of divine qualities.
70. What is the story behind Vishnu’s avatar, Narasimha?
- Answer: In his Narasimha avatar, Vishnu incarnates as a half-man, half-lion to protect his devotee Prahlada and destroy the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who had attained invincibility and became a threat to the universe.
71. **What does the Sudarshana Chakra in Vishnu’s hand symbolize?
- Answer: The Sudarshana Chakra is the divine weapon that Vishnu wields to kill evil forces; it forms the power of time, order, and destruction of all that is deterrent to the universe.
72. What is the significance of Vishnu’s role in the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan)?
- Answer: In the churning of the ocean, Vishnu assisted the gods by assuming the avatar of a tortoise to bear the weight of Mount Mandara. The consequence of this was the appearance of precious treasures that included amrita-the nectar of immortality.
73. Why is Lord Vishnu considered a supreme deity in Vaishnavism?
Answer. In Vaishnavism, Vishnu is the supreme because in his role as preserver of the universe, he is the source of all creation, preservation, and destruction. His followers believe he is the ultimate reality and that the way to liberation is to worship him.
74. **What does the name “Vishnu” denote with respect to his cosmic function?
- Answer: The name “Vishnu” means the one who “pervades” or “enters” the universe. It denotes all-encompassing nature as he is believed to sustain all beings in the cosmos.
75. **Describe the role of Vishnu in the destruction of evil in the Puranas.
Answer. In the Puranas, Vishnu also destroys evil through his various incarnations and thus maintains the cosmic order. His avatars show up regularly to defeat demons, tyrants, and unrighteous forces threatening the universe.
76. **What does the story of Dhruva and Vishnu signify?
Answer: Dhruva, a young prince, worshipped Vishnu with unshakeable devotion to seek a place in the heavens. Vishnu gave him a permanent place within the skies, and Dhruva’s star is considered to represent the steadfastness of devotion.
77. **What is the relationship between Vishnu and the holy city of Vrindavan?
Answer. Vrindavan is the earthly abode of Lord Krishna, an Avatar of Vishnu: it’s a holy city where Krishna spent most of his childhood and performed many divine miracles, reinforcing his role of the protector and preserver of the universe.
78. **How did Vishnu save the Vedas?
- Answer: As Matsya avatar, Vishnu saved the Vedas from a great deluge by assuming the form of a fish and guiding the scriptures to safety for preservation of divine knowledge to be passed to future generations.
79. **What is the significance of Lord Vishnu in “Srimad Bhagavatam”?
- Answer: The Srimad Bhagavatam is one of the prime books in which Lord Vishnu is mentioned as the supreme, containing an account of his various incarnations, preachings, and the heavenly tasks he performed for the protection of the universe.
80. **How does Vishnu protect his devotees from adversity?
Answer: Vishnu is the embodiment of mercy and protection. In case of any danger, he protects his followers by direct intervention-usually in the form of his avatars-guiding them through obstacles.
81. **What is the significance of Vishnu’s role in the Ramayana?
- Answer: Lord Vishnu incarnated as Rama in the Ramayana to save his wife Sita, who had been abducted by the demon king Ravana. Rama was an exemplary king and lived his life in devotion to dharma (righteousness); hence he is a role model for all human beings.
82. **What does Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as Buddha signify?
- Answer: In the Buddha avatar, Vishnu assumes the form of Siddhartha Gautama for teaching compassion, mindfulness, and the path leading to liberation. This avatar reflects Vishnu’s adaptability to various times and peoples.
83. **How is Vishnu connected to the concept of moksha (liberation)?
Vishnu is the ultimate source of salvation, since devotion to him is believed to lead to moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death. By worshipping Vishnu, devotees are able to transcend the material world.
84. **Why do Vishnu’s devotees worship him as the ultimate protector?
- Answer: Devotees see Vishnu as the ultimate protector because he preserves the universe and ensures that justice and righteousness prevail. He is compassionate and answers the calls of his devotees, offering divine guidance.
85. What is Vishnu’s role concerning Hindu cosmology?
Answer – Vishnu has a very important part to play in Hindu cosmology. He preserves the universe; not only keeping the cosmic order but also continuing life so that, if necessary, he interferes to restore the balance of nature.
86. **Why does Vishnu take this divine form?
- Answer: Vishnu manifests in his divine form with a four-armed body, holding a conch, discus, mace, and lotus. His form is often depicted as eternal and full of divine radiance, symbolizing his supreme nature.
87. **What is the essence of the teachings by Vishnu in the Bhagavad Gita?
- In Bhagavad Gita, Vishnu in the form of Krishna instructs Arjuna on selfless action – karma yoga, devotion – bhakti yoga, and the nature of the self-jnana yoga, so that he can pursue righteousness.
88. **How does Vishnu’s form of Krishna influence Indian culture?
Answers Lord Krishna’s philosophies in the Bhagavad Gita, combined with his playful and loving nature, greatly touched the Indian culture. He is regarded as a divine lover, teacher, and protector, reflecting all the qualities of love, wisdom, and divine playful exercises.
89. **What is the significance of “Vasudeva” in relation to Vishnu?
- Answer: “Vasudeva” refers to the divine being who dwells in all beings. In the context of Vishnu, it signifies his omnipresence, as he is the ultimate cause and essence of everything in the universe.
90. How is Vishnu worshipped in temples?
Answer. Special worship of Vishnu is carried out by chanting of his names, flowers, lights, and aarti. The idols are decorated with jewels and flowers for blessing of prosperity and protection.
Remaining questions and answers about Lord Vishnu:
91. What is the significance of Vishnu’s consort Lakshmi?
- Answer: Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity, is the consort of Vishnu. She represents the material and spiritual wealth that Vishnu protects and sustains, and she is also the source of Vishnu’s divine energy.
92. **How does Lord Vishnu restore balance in the universe?
ANSWER: Vishnu restores the cosmic balance by taking different incarnations and defeating the forces of evil to save dharma and put the world in the right direction. His various avatars include Krishna, Rama, and others who restore disruptions and reinstate harmony in the cosmos.
93. **What is the Significance of the Vishnu Temple at Tirumala?
- The Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala is one of the most important and revered temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is known for its vast number of devotees and is considered one of the holiest places for Vaishnavites.
94. **How is Lord Vishnu concerned with the Hindu concept of Trimurti?
Answer: Vishnu is part of the Trimurti, which comprises three supreme gods of the Hindu faith – Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. Vishnu’s job is to protect the balance and harmony of the universe.
95. **Why is Lord Vishnu’s consort Lakshmi depicted with him in many forms?
Lakshmi is usually depicted with Vishnu to reflect the bonding between prosperity, wealth, and spiritual well-being. Together, they represent the union of material and spiritual abundance, both of which are protected by Vishnu.
96. **What connection does Vishnu have with the concept of Dharma?
Vishnu is the protector and upholder of dharma. Through his avatars and divine actions, he ensures that righteousness prevails, guiding individuals to live according to moral and ethical principles.
97. What is the story of Vishnu’s avatar as Balarama?
In the Balarama avatar, Vishnu takes birth as Balarama, elder brother of Krishna. Balarama is very strong and wise and almost always extends support to divine endeavors of Krishna in sustaining dharma.
98. Why do devotees offer tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu?
Tulsi leaves are believed to be sacred to Vishnu. Offering tulsi leaves is considered a representation of purity in devotion and respect to Vishnu since she is believed to be the dearest devotee of Lord Vishnu.
99. What is the meaning of the name “Narayan” in reference to Vishnu?
- Answer: “Narayan” is one of the various names of Vishnu, and it means “the one who is the refuge of all living beings” or “the supreme being residing in all creatures.” It reflects Vishnu’s omnipresence and his role as an eternal protector.
100. **What is the role assigned to Vishnu by the Hindus in respect of the cycles of time (Yugas)?
Answer. In the cycles of time, or Yugas, Vishnu plays an important role, which are divided into four ages: Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, and Kali Yuga. During each of these Yugas, Vishnu incarnates differently to re-establish Dharma and hence keeps the cosmic order going on during these cycles.
The story of Lord Vishnu is great and rich, interwoven within the fabric of Hindu mythology. Vishnu is regarded as the Supreme Being in Hinduism: the preserver and protector of the universe, who maintains cosmic order and preserves a balance between good and evil. His role has been highly significant in a number of texts such as the Vedas, Puranas, and some epic texts like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
Vishnu’s Avatars
One of the most famous aspects of Lord Vishnu’s story is his avatars-the times that he has come down in incarnated form to Earth to restore balance during those periods when evil forces threaten the universe. There are ten major avatars, known as the Dashavatara:
- Matsya (The Fish): In this avatar, Vishnu took the form of a fish to save the ancient Vedas and sages from a great flood. He guided a boat carrying the sacred texts and sages to safety, ensuring the preservation of knowledge.
- Kurma (The Tortoise): In this avatar, Vishnu appeared as a tortoise and helped to hold up Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) by gods and demons to derive the nectar of immortality called amrita. Vishnu’s intervention helped in stabilizing the mountain while the churning was in process.
- Varaha (The Boar): Vishnu took the incarnation of a boar to save the Earth, personified as a goddess named Bhudevi, from a demon named Hiranyaksha, who submerged it in the cosmic ocean. Vishnu raised the Earth out of the water with his tusks and restored order once more.
- Narasimha (The Man-Lion): Vishnu took the half-man and half-lion form to protect his devotee, Prahlada, being tormented by his father, demon king Hiranyakashipu. Hiranyakashipu had a boon, that he could not be killed either by man, beast, or divine being. Vishnu appeared in the form of Narasimha emerging from a pillar and killed him, thus satisfying the conditions of the latter’s boon.
- Vamana (The Dwarf): Vishnu took the form of a dwarf to humble the demon king Bali, who had acquired control over the three worlds. When Bali offered as much land as he could cover in three steps, Vamana grew in size and with three strides covered the heavens, Earth, and the underworld, thereby reclaiming the universe for the gods.
- Parashurama (The Axe-Wielder): Vishnu took the avatar of Parashurama, a Brahmin warrior with an axe in his hands, to clear the world of corrupt kings and warriors who had become arrogant and unrighteous. Parashurama undertook 21 campaigns and cleansed the earth of its tyrants, bringing righteousness again.
- Rama (The Prince of Ayodhya): Probably the most popular avatar of Vishnu, Rama is the hero of the Ramayana. As the prince of Ayodhya, Rama is sent to exile in the forest with his wife Sita, who is abducted by the demon king Ravana. Rama, with the help of his loyal brother Lakshmana, the monkey god Hanuman, and an army of monkeys, defeats Ravana and saves Sita, thereby restoring dharma. His story is the personification of devotion, righteousness, and the ideal behavior of a king, husband, and man.
- Krishna (The Divine Cowherd): Vishnu incarnated as Krishna, one of the most popular and multifaceted avatars. In his childhood, Krishna performed miraculous feats, such as lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect his devotees from a torrential downpour. His story is detailed in the Mahabharata, where he serves as the charioteer and spiritual guide to Arjuna. In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna teaches Arjuna about duty, righteousness, devotion, and the nature of the self. Krishna’s life also includes his playful and divine relationship with the milkmaids, gopis, particularly Radha, representing divine love and devotion.
- Buddha (The Enlightened One): In some traditions, the ninth avatar of Vishnu is believed to be the historical Buddha named Siddhartha Gautama, who taught compassion, mindfulness, and the path to enlightenment. This avatar signifies Vishnu’s role in the alleviation of spiritual ills for humanity by guiding them toward a greater understanding of suffering and how to attain liberation.
- Kalki (The Future Avatar): Still to come is the last avatar of Vishnu, Kalki. It is foretold in Hindu legend that at the end of the Kali Yuga-or the age of darkness-Kalki will appear, destroying evil and returning the age of truth; from this, the cosmic cycle would renew itself.
Vishnu’s Divine Intervention
Vishnu’s divine interventions are crucial throughout the Hindu epics and texts. He often descends to Earth to protect his devotees, defeat evil forces, and restore dharma. Through his various incarnations, he shows both his compassion and his commitment to the maintenance of cosmic order; in addition, his teachings in the Bhagavad Gita remain one of the timeless guides leading to a righteous life.
Relationship of Vishnu with His Devotees
Vishnu has been compassionate and merciful to everybody, cutting across different barriers and boundaries. He is said to respond to the sincere devotion of his followers by offering protection and blessings. The bond between Vishnu and his devotees is at the very core of Vaishnavism, the sect of Hinduism that worships Vishnu as the supreme god.
The Bhagavad Gita, one of the most sacred texts in Hinduism, is a record of Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna regarding the paths of karma yoga-the yoga of selfless action, bhakti yoga-the yoga of devotion, and jnana yoga-the yoga of knowledge-focusing on how devotion to Vishnu will result in liberation, moksha.
Vishnu and the Eternal Cycle of Time
In Hindu cosmology, time is cyclical, and the universe undergoes four Yugas-that is, four ages: Satya Yuga, or the age of truth; Treta Yuga, the age of virtue; Dwapara Yuga, the age of decline; and Kali Yuga, the age of darkness. Vishnu plays a critical role in each Yuga, incarnating as need be to maintain order. The Kali Yuga is the current age, where chaos and corruption are rampant. By Hindu prophecy, Vishnu will come again as Kalki and end the darkness, restoring righteousness, and begin the cycle of time anew.
Conclusion
Lord Vishnu, the Supreme Preserver, holds the central position in Hinduism. Through various stories, avatars, and divine actions, it has been depicted that He is always committed to protect and preserve the world, ensure the triumph of good over evil, and guide humanity towards a path of dharma. His relation with his devotees is based on love, compassion, and mercy.
Through his avatars, Vishnu showed the world that God could come in innumerable forms and shapes, each fitted for the needs of the time-an adaptability of his infinite nature. Whether as a fish, a boar, a dwarf, or a divine prince, Vishnu’s presence is felt in every sphere of life, and his teachings have inspired the minds of millions of people throughout the world.
Here are 100 popular quotes in both Hindi and English:
1. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
- Hindi: “भविष्य का सबसे अच्छा अंदाज़ा इसे बनाकर किया जा सकता है।”
2. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
- Hindi: “तुम्हें वही बदलाव बनना होगा, जो तुम दुनिया में देखना चाहते हो।” – महात्मा गांधी
3. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
- Hindi: “सफलता अंतिम नहीं है, विफलता घातक नहीं है: यह निरंतरता बनाए रखने का साहस है जो मायने रखता है।” – विंस्टन चर्चिल
4. “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
- Hindi: “आखिरकार, हम अपने दुश्मनों के शब्द नहीं, बल्कि अपने दोस्तों की चुप्पी याद रखेंगे।” – मार्टिन लूथर किंग जूनियर
5. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.”
- Hindi: “घड़ी को मत देखो, जैसा यह करती है वैसा करो। चलते रहो।” – सैम लेवेलिन
6. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
- Hindi: “महान काम करने का एकमात्र तरीका है जो आप करते हैं उससे प्यार करना।” – स्टीव जॉब्स
7. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
- Hindi: “अपने आप पर विश्वास करो और जो कुछ भी तुम हो, उसे जानो। जानो कि तुम्हारे अंदर कुछ ऐसा है जो किसी भी बाधा से बड़ा है।” – क्रिश्चियन डी लार्सन
8. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.”
- Hindi: “हमारे कल को समझने की केवल एक सीमा है, और वह है आज का संदेह।” – फ्रेंकलिन डी. रूजवेल्ट
9. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
- Hindi: “यह मायने नहीं रखता कि आप कितनी धीमी गति से चलते हैं, जब तक कि आप रुकते नहीं।” – कन्फ्यूशियस
10. “We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough.”
- Hindi: “हम कुछ भी कर सकते हैं यदि हम इसे पर्याप्त समय तक जारी रखें।” – हिलरी क्लिंटन
11. “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
- Hindi: “खुशी कुछ तैयार नहीं होती। यह आपके खुद के कर्मों से आती है।” – दलाई लामा
12. “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
- Hindi: “जीवन 10% वह है जो हमारे साथ होता है और 90% यह कि हम उस पर कैसे प्रतिक्रिया करते हैं।” – चार्ल्स आर. स्विंडोल
13. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
- Hindi: “आपका समय सीमित है, इसलिए इसे किसी और का जीवन जीने में बर्बाद मत करो।” – स्टीव जॉब्स
14. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”
- Hindi: “एकमात्र असंभव यात्रा वह है जिसे आपने कभी शुरू नहीं किया।” – टोनी रॉबिंस
15. “Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”
- Hindi: “सफलता इस बात पर निर्भर नहीं है कि आपने कितनी ऊंचाई हासिल की है, बल्कि इस बात पर है कि आप दुनिया में सकारात्मक बदलाव कैसे लाते हैं।”
16. “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.”
- Hindi: “जब आप गहरे पानी से गुजरें, तो मैं आपके साथ रहूँगा।” – बाइबल
17. “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
- Hindi: “प्रत्येक दिन का मूल्यांकन उस फसल से मत करो जो तुम काटते हो, बल्कि उन बीजों से करो जो तुम बोते हो।” – रॉबर्ट लुईस स्टीवेन्सन
18. “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
- Hindi: “सफलता छोटे प्रयासों का योग है, जो हर दिन बार-बार किए जाते हैं।” – रॉबर्ट कोलियर
19. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
- Hindi: “हजार मील की यात्रा एक कदम से शुरू होती है।” – लाओ त्सु
20. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”
- Hindi: “यह मायने नहीं रखता कि आप गिरते हैं या नहीं, यह मायने रखता है कि आप उठते हैं या नहीं।” – विन्स लांबर्डी
21. “The only way to have a friend is to be one.”
- Hindi: “दोस्त होने का एकमात्र तरीका है एक दोस्त होना।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
22. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
- Hindi: “जीने में सबसे बड़ी महिमा कभी न गिरने में नहीं है, बल्कि हर बार गिरने पर उठने में है।” – नेल्सन मंडेला
23. “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”
- Hindi: “जीवन यह नहीं है कि तूफान के गुजरने का इंतजार करो, बल्कि यह है कि बारिश में नाचना कैसे सीखा जाए।” – विंकी मेलर
24. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
- Hindi: “जीवन का उद्देश्य खुश होना नहीं है। इसका उद्देश्य उपयोगी होना, सम्मानजनक होना, करुणामय होना है, और यह सुनिश्चित करना है कि आपने अच्छा जीवन जिया और कुछ अंतर डाला।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
25. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
- Hindi: “हमारे पीछे और हमारे सामने जो कुछ भी है, वह हमारे भीतर जो है, उसके मुकाबले बहुत छोटा है।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
26. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
- Hindi: “ऐसे जीओ जैसे कल तुम मरने वाले हो। ऐसे सीखो जैसे तुम हमेशा के लिए जीने वाले हो।” – महात्मा गांधी
27. “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
- Hindi: “अगर तुम इसे सपना देख सकते हो, तो तुम इसे कर सकते हो।” – वॉल्ट डिज़नी
28. “The mind is everything. What you think you become.”
- Hindi: “मन सब कुछ है। आप जो सोचते हैं, वही बन जाते हैं।” – गौतम बुद्ध
29. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
- Hindi: “जो व्यक्ति कभी गलती नहीं करता, उसने कभी कुछ नया करने की कोशिश नहीं की।” – अल्बर्ट आइंस्टीन
30. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
- Hindi: “सफलता आमतौर पर उन्हीं को मिलती है जो इसे ढूंढने के लिए बहुत व्यस्त होते हैं।” – हेनरी डेविड थॉरो
Here are the next 30 popular quotes in both Hindi and English:
31. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
- Hindi: “आप उन सभी प्रयासों में विफल हो जाते हैं जो आपने नहीं किए।” – वेन ग्रेट्ज़की
32. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
- Hindi: “हमारे पास केवल एक ही डर है, और वह है डर खुद।” – फ्रैंकलिन डी. रूजवेल्ट
33. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
- Hindi: “जहां रास्ता आपको ले जाए, वहां मत जाइए, बल्कि वहां जाइए जहां कोई रास्ता नहीं है और एक निशान छोड़ जाइए।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
34. “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”
- Hindi: “किसी भी स्थान तक पहुँचने के लिए कोई शॉर्टकट नहीं होते।” – बेवर्ली स्टीवर्ट
35. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
- Hindi: “आप कभी भी नए लक्ष्य तय करने या नया सपना देखने के लिए बहुत बूढ़े नहीं होते।” – सी. एस. लुईस
36. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
- Hindi: “यह हमेशा असंभव लगता है जब तक कि यह पूरा नहीं हो जाता।” – नेल्सन मंडेला
37. “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
- Hindi: “जीवन वही है जो तब होता है जब आप अन्य योजनाएँ बना रहे होते हैं।” – जॉन लेनन
38. “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
- Hindi: “हमेशा अपना चेहरा धूप की ओर रखें और छायाएँ आपके पीछे गिर जाएँगी।” – वॉल्ट डिज़नी
39. “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
- Hindi: “जो आप हो सकते थे, वह बनने के लिए कभी देर नहीं होती।” – जॉर्ज एलीट
40. “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
- Hindi: “आप शुरुआत को वापस नहीं बदल सकते, लेकिन आप जहाँ हैं वहीं से शुरू कर सकते हैं और अंत बदल सकते हैं।” – सी.एस. लुईस
41. “The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to be useful, honorable, and compassionate.”
- Hindi: “जीवन का उद्देश्य खुशी पाना नहीं है, बल्कि उपयोगी, सम्मानजनक और करुणामय होना है।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
42. “We don’t grow when things are easy; we grow when we face challenges.”
- Hindi: “हम तब नहीं बढ़ते जब चीजें आसान होती हैं, हम तब बढ़ते हैं जब हम चुनौतियों का सामना करते हैं।”
43. “Every moment is a fresh beginning.”
- Hindi: “हर क्षण एक नई शुरुआत है।” – टी.एस. इलियट
44. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
- Hindi: “जो तुम्हें मारता नहीं, वह तुम्हें और मजबूत बनाता है।” – फ्रेडरिक नीत्शे
45. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
- Hindi: “एक ऐसी दुनिया में, जो हमेशा तुम्हें कुछ और बनाने की कोशिश करती है, खुद को बनाए रखना सबसे बड़ी उपलब्धि है।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
46. “The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
- Hindi: “सबसे बड़ी संपत्ति यह है कि आप थोड़े में संतुष्ट रहें।” – प्लेटो
47. “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
- Hindi: “जीवन 10% है जो हमारे साथ होता है और 90% इस पर हमारी प्रतिक्रिया है।” – चार्ल्स स्विंडोल
48. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
- Hindi: “जो व्यक्ति कभी गलती नहीं करता, उसने कभी कुछ नया करने की कोशिश नहीं की।” – अल्बर्ट आइंस्टीन
49. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
- Hindi: “अच्छे को छोड़ने से डरो मत, महानता की ओर बढ़ो।” – जॉन डी. रॉकफेलर
50. “The best revenge is massive success.”
- Hindi: “सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रतिशोध विशाल सफलता है।” – फ्रैंक सिनात्रा
51. “Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”
- Hindi: “सफलता इस पर निर्भर नहीं है कि आपने कितनी ऊंचाई हासिल की है, बल्कि इस पर है कि आपने दुनिया में सकारात्मक बदलाव कैसे लाया।”
52. “Everything you can imagine is real.”
- Hindi: “जो कुछ भी आप कल्पना कर सकते हैं, वह वास्तविक है।” – पाब्लो पिकासो
53. “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking.”
- Hindi: “तब तक वार करने के लिए इंतजार मत करो जब तक लोहे को गर्म न किया जाए, बल्कि इसे वार करके गर्म करो।” – विलियम बटलर यीट्स
54. “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.”
- Hindi: “जब तुम अपनी डोरी के अंत तक पहुँचो, तो उसमें एक गाँठ लगाओ और पकड़ लो।” – थॉमस जेफरसन
55. “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”
- Hindi: “अपने आंखें तारों पर रखो, और पैर ज़मीन पर।” – थियोडोर रूजवेल्ट
56. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.”
- Hindi: “हमारे कल को समझने की केवल एक सीमा है, और वह है आज का संदेह।” – फ्रेंकलिन डी. रूजवेल्ट
57. “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
- Hindi: “सफलता के कोई रहस्य नहीं होते। यह तैयारी, कठिन परिश्रम, और असफलता से सीखने का परिणाम है।” – कॉलिन पावेल
58. “Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see it.”
- Hindi: “हर चीज़ में सुंदरता होती है, लेकिन सभी उसे नहीं देख सकते।” – कंफ्यूशियस
59. “Your limitation—it’s only your imagination.”
- Hindi: “आपकी सीमा—यह केवल आपकी कल्पना है।” – एक्जील
60. “The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.”
- Hindi: “जिस चीज़ के लिए आप कठिन मेहनत करते हैं, उसे हासिल करने पर आप उतना ही गर्व महसूस करेंगे।”
Here are the next 30 popular quotes in both Hindi and English:
31. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
- Hindi: “आप उन सभी प्रयासों में विफल हो जाते हैं जो आपने नहीं किए।” – वेन ग्रेट्ज़की
32. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
- Hindi: “हमारे पास केवल एक ही डर है, और वह है डर खुद।” – फ्रैंकलिन डी. रूजवेल्ट
33. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
- Hindi: “जहां रास्ता आपको ले जाए, वहां मत जाइए, बल्कि वहां जाइए जहां कोई रास्ता नहीं है और एक निशान छोड़ जाइए।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
34. “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”
- Hindi: “किसी भी स्थान तक पहुँचने के लिए कोई शॉर्टकट नहीं होते।” – बेवर्ली स्टीवर्ट
35. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
- Hindi: “आप कभी भी नए लक्ष्य तय करने या नया सपना देखने के लिए बहुत बूढ़े नहीं होते।” – सी. एस. लुईस
36. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
- Hindi: “यह हमेशा असंभव लगता है जब तक कि यह पूरा नहीं हो जाता।” – नेल्सन मंडेला
37. “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
- Hindi: “जीवन वही है जो तब होता है जब आप अन्य योजनाएँ बना रहे होते हैं।” – जॉन लेनन
38. “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
- Hindi: “हमेशा अपना चेहरा धूप की ओर रखें और छायाएँ आपके पीछे गिर जाएँगी।” – वॉल्ट डिज़नी
39. “It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
- Hindi: “जो आप हो सकते थे, वह बनने के लिए कभी देर नहीं होती।” – जॉर्ज एलीट
40. “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
- Hindi: “आप शुरुआत को वापस नहीं बदल सकते, लेकिन आप जहाँ हैं वहीं से शुरू कर सकते हैं और अंत बदल सकते हैं।” – सी.एस. लुईस
41. “The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to be useful, honorable, and compassionate.”
- Hindi: “जीवन का उद्देश्य खुशी पाना नहीं है, बल्कि उपयोगी, सम्मानजनक और करुणामय होना है।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
42. “We don’t grow when things are easy; we grow when we face challenges.”
- Hindi: “हम तब नहीं बढ़ते जब चीजें आसान होती हैं, हम तब बढ़ते हैं जब हम चुनौतियों का सामना करते हैं।”
43. “Every moment is a fresh beginning.”
- Hindi: “हर क्षण एक नई शुरुआत है।” – टी.एस. इलियट
44. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
- Hindi: “जो तुम्हें मारता नहीं, वह तुम्हें और मजबूत बनाता है।” – फ्रेडरिक नीत्शे
45. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
- Hindi: “एक ऐसी दुनिया में, जो हमेशा तुम्हें कुछ और बनाने की कोशिश करती है, खुद को बनाए रखना सबसे बड़ी उपलब्धि है।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
46. “The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
- Hindi: “सबसे बड़ी संपत्ति यह है कि आप थोड़े में संतुष्ट रहें।” – प्लेटो
47. “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
- Hindi: “जीवन 10% है जो हमारे साथ होता है और 90% इस पर हमारी प्रतिक्रिया है।” – चार्ल्स स्विंडोल
48. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
- Hindi: “जो व्यक्ति कभी गलती नहीं करता, उसने कभी कुछ नया करने की कोशिश नहीं की।” – अल्बर्ट आइंस्टीन
49. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
- Hindi: “अच्छे को छोड़ने से डरो मत, महानता की ओर बढ़ो।” – जॉन डी. रॉकफेलर
50. “The best revenge is massive success.”
- Hindi: “सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रतिशोध विशाल सफलता है।” – फ्रैंक सिनात्रा
51. “Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”
- Hindi: “सफलता इस पर निर्भर नहीं है कि आपने कितनी ऊंचाई हासिल की है, बल्कि इस पर है कि आपने दुनिया में सकारात्मक बदलाव कैसे लाया।”
52. “Everything you can imagine is real.”
- Hindi: “जो कुछ भी आप कल्पना कर सकते हैं, वह वास्तविक है।” – पाब्लो पिकासो
53. “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking.”
- Hindi: “तब तक वार करने के लिए इंतजार मत करो जब तक लोहे को गर्म न किया जाए, बल्कि इसे वार करके गर्म करो।” – विलियम बटलर यीट्स
54. “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.”
- Hindi: “जब तुम अपनी डोरी के अंत तक पहुँचो, तो उसमें एक गाँठ लगाओ और पकड़ लो।” – थॉमस जेफरसन
55. “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.”
- Hindi: “अपने आंखें तारों पर रखो, और पैर ज़मीन पर।” – थियोडोर रूजवेल्ट
56. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today.”
- Hindi: “हमारे कल को समझने की केवल एक सीमा है, और वह है आज का संदेह।” – फ्रेंकलिन डी. रूजवेल्ट
57. “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
- Hindi: “सफलता के कोई रहस्य नहीं होते। यह तैयारी, कठिन परिश्रम, और असफलता से सीखने का परिणाम है।” – कॉलिन पावेल
58. “Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see it.”
- Hindi: “हर चीज़ में सुंदरता होती है, लेकिन सभी उसे नहीं देख सकते।” – कंफ्यूशियस
59. “Your limitation—it’s only your imagination.”
- Hindi: “आपकी सीमा—यह केवल आपकी कल्पना है।” – एक्जील
60. “The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.”
- Hindi: “जिस चीज़ के लिए आप कठिन मेहनत करते हैं, उसे हासिल करने पर आप उतना ही गर्व महसूस करेंगे।”
Here are the next 30 popular quotes in both Hindi and English:
61. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
- Hindi: “यह मायने नहीं रखता कि आप कितनी धीरे चलते हैं, जब तक आप रुकते नहीं।” – कन्फ्यूशियस
62. “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”
- Hindi: “जो कुछ भी आपने कभी चाहा है, वह डर के दूसरी तरफ है।” – जॉर्ज अडेर
63. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
- Hindi: “महान काम करने का एकमात्र तरीका है, जो आप करते हैं उससे प्यार करना।” – स्टीव जॉब्स
64. “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”
- Hindi: “आप रचनात्मकता को खत्म नहीं कर सकते। जितना अधिक आप इसका उपयोग करेंगे, उतना अधिक यह बढ़ेगा।” – माया एंजेलो
65. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
- Hindi: “जो तुम कर सकते हो, वही करो, जो तुम्हारे पास है, वहीं से करो।” – थियोडोर रूजवेल्ट
66. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.”
- Hindi: “एकमात्र असंभव यात्रा वह है जिसे आपने कभी शुरू नहीं किया।” – टोनी रॉबिंस
67. “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”
- Hindi: “यदि मेरी सफलता की दृढ़ नीयत मजबूत है, तो विफलता कभी मुझे नहीं हराएगी।” – ओग मंडिनो
68. “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
- Hindi: “प्रत्येक दिन का मूल्यांकन उस फसल से मत करो जो तुम काटते हो, बल्कि उन बीजों से करो जो तुम बोते हो।” – रॉबर्ट लुईस स्टीवेन्सन
69. “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
- Hindi: “जीवन वास्तव में सरल है, लेकिन हम इसे जटिल बनाने पर जोर देते हैं।” – कन्फ्यूशियस
70. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
- Hindi: “अपने भविष्य का सबसे अच्छा अंदाजा इसे बनाकर किया जा सकता है।”
71. “Dream big and dare to fail.”
- Hindi: “बड़ा सपना देखो और असफल होने की हिम्मत रखो।” – नॉर्मन वीनस
72. “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
- Hindi: “यह आपकी जिंदगी में सालों की संख्या नहीं है जो मायने रखती है, यह आपके सालों में जिंदगी है।” – अब्राहम लिंकन
73. “We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.”
- Hindi: “हम कई हार का सामना कर सकते हैं, लेकिन हमें हार नहीं माननी चाहिए।” – माया एंजेलो
74. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
- Hindi: “आप कभी भी नए लक्ष्य तय करने या नया सपना देखने के लिए बहुत बूढ़े नहीं होते।” – सी. एस. लुईस
75. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
- Hindi: “हमारे पीछे और हमारे सामने जो कुछ भी है, वह हमारे भीतर जो है, उसके मुकाबले बहुत छोटा है।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
76. “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.”
- Hindi: “एक विजेता वह स्वप्नद्रष्टा है जो कभी हार नहीं मानता।” – नेल्सन मंडेला
77. “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”
- Hindi: “जीवन वही है जो तब होता है जब आप अन्य योजनाएँ बना रहे होते हैं।” – जॉन लेनन
78. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
- Hindi: “हमारा जीवन तब समाप्त होना शुरू होता है जब हम उन चीजों के बारे में चुप हो जाते हैं जो महत्वपूर्ण हैं।” – मार्टिन लूथर किंग जूनियर
79. “Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
- Hindi: “हमेशा अपना चेहरा धूप की ओर रखें और छायाएँ आपके पीछे गिर जाएँगी।” – वॉल्ट डिज़नी
80. “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”
- Hindi: “नेताओं का इंतजार मत करो; इसे अकेले करो, व्यक्ति से व्यक्ति।” – मदर टेरेसा
81. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
- Hindi: “बुराई की विजय के लिए केवल यह आवश्यक है कि अच्छे लोग कुछ न करें।” – एडमंड बर्क
82. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”
- Hindi: “यह मायने नहीं रखता कि आप गिरते हैं या नहीं, यह मायने रखता है कि आप उठते हैं या नहीं।” – विन्स लांबर्डी
83. “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
- Hindi: “हमारी सबसे बड़ी महिमा कभी न गिरने में नहीं है, बल्कि हर बार गिरने पर उठने में है।” – कन्फ्यूशियस
84. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”
- Hindi: “कुछ भी असंभव नहीं है, शब्द ही कहता है ‘मैं संभव हूँ’!” – ऑड्रे हेपबर्न
85. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
- Hindi: “अपने आप पर विश्वास करो और जो कुछ भी तुम हो, उसे जानो। जानो कि तुम्हारे अंदर कुछ ऐसा है जो किसी भी बाधा से बड़ा है।”
86. “The only way to have a friend is to be one.”
- Hindi: “दोस्त होने का एकमात्र तरीका है एक दोस्त होना।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
87. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
- Hindi: “यह हमेशा असंभव लगता है जब तक कि यह पूरा नहीं हो जाता।” – नेल्सन मंडेला
88. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
- Hindi: “जहां रास्ता आपको ले जाए, वहां मत जाइए, बल्कि वहां जाइए जहां कोई रास्ता नहीं है और एक निशान छोड़ जाइए।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
89. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
- Hindi: “ऐसे जीओ जैसे कल तुम मरने वाले हो। ऐसे सीखो जैसे तुम हमेशा के लिए जीने वाले हो।” – महात्मा गांधी
90. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
- Hindi: “जो तुम कर सकते हो, वही करो, जो तुम्हारे पास है, वहीं से करो।” – थियोडोर रूजवेल्ट
91. “Your limitation—it’s only your imagination.”
- Hindi: “आपकी सीमा—यह केवल आपकी कल्पना है।”
92. “The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.”
- Hindi: “जिस चीज़ के लिए आप कठिन मेहनत करते हैं, उसे हासिल करने पर आप उतना ही गर्व महसूस करेंगे।”
93. “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.”
- Hindi: “इंतजार मत करो। समय कभी सही नहीं होगा।” – नапोलीयन हिल
94. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
- Hindi: “तुम्हें वही बदलाव बनना होगा, जो तुम दुनिया में देखना चाहते हो।” – महात्मा गांधी
95. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate.”
- Hindi: “जीवन का उद्देश्य खुशी पाना नहीं है, बल्कि उपयोगी होना, सम्मानजनक होना और करुणामय होना है।” – राल्फ वाल्डो इमर्सन
96. “Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.”
- Hindi: “संपूर्ण क्षण का इंतजार मत करो। उस क्षण को पकड़ो और उसे पूर्ण बना दो।”
97. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
- Hindi: “आप एक ही बार जीते हैं, लेकिन अगर आप इसे सही तरीके से जीते हैं, तो एक बार पर्याप्त है।” – मेय वेज़
98. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
- Hindi: “सफलता अंतिम नहीं है, असफलता घातक नहीं है: यह जारी रखने का साहस है जो मायने रखता है।” – विंस्टन चर्चिल
99. “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”
- Hindi: “हर कठिनाई के बीच अवसर छिपा होता है।” – अल्बर्ट आइंस्टीन
100. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”
- Hindi: “एक पेड़ लगाने का सबसे अच्छा समय 20 साल पहले था। दूसरा सबसे अच्छा समय अब है।” – चीनी कहावत
This concludes the 100 popular quotes in both Hindi and English. I hope you find them inspiring!
