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A god, probably Vishnu, stays the hand of a man from killing a mother and childfront

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A god, probably Vishnu, stays the hand of a man from killing a mother and child

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Vishnu

  • Vishnu

    Vishnu is, with Shiva, one of the two most important gods in later Hinduism. He is regarded as sustainer of the universe and maintainer of order. Assuming various forms (avatars), he restores the balance of good and evil in the world.

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