Srimad Bhagavatam 11.16.31-32 - Six Forms are Present in Deity Form of the Lord (download mp3)
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SB 11.16.31
vyavasayinam aham laksmih
kitavanam chala-grahah
titiksasmi titiksunam
sattvam sattvavatam aham
vyavasayinam aham laksmih
kitavanam chala-grahah
titiksasmi titiksunam
sattvam sattvavatam aham
Translation:
Among the enterprising I am fortune, and among the cheaters I am gambling. I am the forgiveness of the tolerant and the good qualities of those in the mode of goodness.
SB 11.16.32
ojah saho balavatam
karmaham viddhi satvatam
satvatam nava-murtinam
adi-murtir aham para
Translation:
Of the powerful I am bodily and mental strength, and I am the devotional activities of My devotees. My devotees worship Me in nine different forms, among which I am the original and primary Vasudeva.
Purport:
Generally, the Vaisnavas worship the Personality of Godhead as Vasudeva, Sankarsana, Pradyumna, Aniruddha, Narayana, Hayagriva, Varaha, Nrsimha and Brahma. It is understood that when a suitable living entity is not available to fill the post of Brahma, the Lord Himself assumes the position; therefore Lord Brahma is mentioned in the list. Lord Visnu sometimes appears as Indra and sometimes as Brahma, and it is Visnu appearing as Brahma who is indicated in this connection.
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