God Vishnu’s appearance is rich in symbolism. There is a deeper meaning to His appearance according to the Brahma purana.

God Vishnu and Seshanag:

While Seshanag is considered to be poisonous and to be Kala (death) itself, the fact that God Vishnu rests on this snake shows that even if we are facing the worst of worries or kala itself, we should stay calm and not let such illusions shatter our peace. We should always remember to keep our calm in adverse situations.

God Vishnu and the lotus in His navel:

Known as Padmanabhan for the reason that He has a lotus on His navel, God Vishnu has expelled all of His royal virtues in the form of Brahma, through His navel and it is common knowledge that Lord Brahma is the embodiment of royal virtues. Another reasoning behind this is that God Vishnu has left all His royal virtues in His navel and He sits on all His darkness (Seshanag). Hence, He is always seen in a peaceful form.

God Vishnu and the Sudarshan Chakra:

God Vishnu holds a Sudarshan Chakra on His finger, to show that He is the one who controls time and the universe and that He would punish anyone who resorts to unjust practices or behaves irresponsibly, with this wheel.

God Vishnu’s Conch

God Vishnu and His conch:
The conch is important because of its colour and the sound that emanates from it. God Vishnu asks us to be pure i.e. as white as the conch and that there would be a warning from the conch (the sound) if we happen to stray away from the path of righteousness.

God Vishnu and the Kausthubamani:

The most precious jewel of them all, the Kausthubamani is worthy only if it is worn by someone who is virtuous and truthful. Thus, the more truthful and honest we are, the closer we get to God and to the jewel and when we finally reach this sacred path, all we can feel is enlightenment and the ultimate aim, salvation.

God Vishnu and His mace:
The mace is a strong weapon and was once used by fighters to show their strength. Similarly, the God vanquishes those who do evil, with His mace. The mace has been frequently used in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, by strong characters like Hanuman and Bheema.

God Vishnu and Garuda:
The fiercest of all the birds, the Garuda is a reminder that if any evil befalls God Vishnu’s devotees, He would reach and protect them in no time.

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