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Vishnu

vishnu

A divinity of the modern Hindoo trimurti, or trinity. He is regarded as the preserver, while brahma is the creator, and siva the destroyer of the creation.

Origin: Skr. Vishu, from vish to pervade, to extend through nature.


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