Story of Vishnu in Hinduism
1. Vishnu – The Passionate Deity
šDevi Bhagavatam Purana 9.14.4-23š
Gaį¹
gÄ DevÄ« was very much overpowered with enjoyment in her first intercourse with NÄrÄyaį¹a; so much so that she remained motionless.āĀ (source)
šDevi Bhagavatam Purana 6.28.1-11š
Thus the BhagavÄn NÄrÄyaį¹a was playing in amorous movements with the daughter of the ocean, fully capable to give one delight and enjoyment. Seeing me, the lovely DevÄ« KamalÄ, dear to VÄsudeva, full of youth and beauty, decorated with ornaments, endowed with all auspicious signs, superior to all the women, went away at once (to another room) from the presence of JanÄrdana. The breast of Lakį¹£mÄ« DevÄ« was becoming visible even through the cloth thrown over it; therefore she went hurriedly to the inner compartment.āĀ Ā (source)
šShiva Purana 3.22.45-47š
In the meantime Viį¹£į¹u saw those damsels born of nectar sprays who were haughty due to their divine beauty and whose faces resembled the full moon. Fascinated by the Cupidās arrows Viį¹£į¹u attained highest pleasure only there. He began to indulge in sexual dalliance with those women of exquisite beauty. Viį¹£į¹u begot of them sons of great exploits and valour, experts in various kinds of warfare, shaking the entire earth.āĀ Ā (source)
2. Vishnu Enamored by Padmavati, (Daughter of King Akasa)
šSkanda Purana 2.1.4.40-54š
The girls replied to him: āNothing was seen by us. Why have you come to our park wielding an excellent bow. O leader of hunters, none of the animals living here should be killed. Go away quickly from this park which is in the protective jurisdiction of King Ćkasa.ā On hearing the words of those maidens he got down from the horse. āWho are you all? Who is this lotus-like maiden? She has excellent magnificence. All her limbs are fascinating. Her breasts are plump and protruding. Tell me. After hearing the same I shall go back to my abode in the mountain.ā On hearing these words of his the friend and attendant of Padmavati urged by the daughter of Dharani said to the hunter, a resident of the mountain: āThis is the daughter of King Akasa. She was born out of the bowels of the earth. O hero, she is our leader and her name is Padmini. Tell us, O youth of handsome features, what is your name? Whose son are you? What is your caste? Where is your residence? Why have you come here?ā On being asked thus he replied to them with a smile on his lotus-like face: āThose conversant with ancient traditions say that our family is that of the Sun. Our names are innumerable. They sanctify learned men. By colour and name the ascetics say that I am Krsna. My discus instills fear in the minds of the enemies of Suras and those who hate Brahmanas. On hearing the sound of my conch enemies become confounded. Even among the immortal beings there is no bow equal to mine. They call me the lord of heroes, residing in Venkatadri. It was from the ridge of that mountain that I surrounded (i.e. accompanied) by my Nisada followers have come for hunting, riding on a horse, to your park. A certain animal moving rapidly like the wind has been pursued by me. It went away somewhere. Unable to see it I have now seen this maiden of exalted magnificence. I have come here with love. Can this maiden be obtained by me?ā On hearing these words of Krsna they became infuriated and said: āIf King Akasa sees you, he will bind you with fetters and take you away. Before this happens go quickly to your own abode.ā Threatened by them thus, he mounted the swift horse. Accompanied by all his followers, he went back to the mountain quickly.āĀ Ā (source)
3. Vishnu exchanged his wives with Brahma and Shiva
šDevi Bhagavatam Purana 9.6.45-46š
Now go in full Amsas to BrahmÄ and become His wife. Let Gaį¹
gÄ go also in Her fullness to Åiva. Let PadmÄ remain with Me. PadmÄ is of a peaceful nature, void of anger, devoted to Me and of a SÄttvika nature.āĀ (source)
4. Vishnu had 3 wives
šBrahma Viavarta Purana Prakriti Khanda 6.17š
Lord Visnu had three spouses named Ganga, Sarasvati and Laksmi who always resided with him with love and affection.āĀ (source)
5. Vishnu Violates Vrinda (Tulasi)
šSkanda Purana 2.4.21.17-30š
I am your beloved and innocent wife. Why donāt you speak to me now? You were the conqueror of the three worlds. Devas and Gandharvas along with Viį¹£į¹u have been defeated by you. How did it happen that you have now been killed by a mere ascetic? After lamenting thus, Vį¹ndÄ spoke these words to the sage: O excellent sage, O storehouse of mercy, resuscitate this my lover and lord. You alone are capable of bringing him back to life, O sage, I believe. On hearing these words of hers, the sage said with a smile: He has been killed in battle by Rudra. He cannot be made alive once again. Still, out of sympathy for you, I shall make him alive. After saying this, the BrÄhmaį¹a vanished. By that time, the son of the Ocean embraced Vį¹ndÄ and kissed her face with great mental pleasure and satisfaction. Vį¹ndÄ too was extremely delighted in her mind on seeing her husband once again. Staying within the forest in his company for many days, she sported about. Once at the conclusion of the sexual intercourse, she saw him in the form of Viį¹£į¹u. Rebuking him angrily Vį¹ndÄ spoke these words: Fie upon your conduct, O Hari, you commit adultery! I know now well that you are a fake ascetic. The two, your own gatekeepers, who were shown to me by you by means of MÄyÄ will be born as RÄkį¹£asas. They will abduct your wife. You will wander in forest, miserable due to the separation from your wife. Do wander along with this Lord of serpents, who has now been your disciple. After saying this, Vį¹ndÄ entered fire, though Viį¹£į¹u whose mind was attached to her, tried to prevent her.āĀ (source)
šShiva Purana 2.5.23.38-45š
On seeing her husband, Vį¹ndÄ too was delighted. She forgot her sorrow. She considered everything a dream. Delighted in the heart and with all the dormant passions kindled up, she sported with him for many days in the middle of that forest. Once at the end of the sexual intercourse she realised that it was Viį¹£į¹u. Vį¹ndÄ rebuked him angrily and spoke thus. Fie on this misdeed of Viį¹£į¹u in outraging the modesty of another manās wife. I have now realised you as the wielder of illusion, appearing in the guise of an ascetic. O VyÄsa, saying thus in great anger she showed her brilliant powers as a staunch chaste lady by cursing Viį¹£į¹u. āO base foe of the Daityas, defiler of other peopleās virtue, O wicked one, take this curse from me, greater in force than all persons. The two persons whom you made to appear in front of me shall become RÄkį¹£asas and abduct your wife. You will be distressed on account of separation from your wife roaming about with Åeį¹£a ālord of snakesā who posed as your disciple here. You will seek the help of monkeys in the forest.āĀ Ā (source)
šDevi Bhagavatam Purana 9.24.14-22š
O Dear! Full one Samvatsara the war lasted betwixt us. All the Daityas were killed. Then BrahmÄ Himself came and mediated. Peace, then, was brought about and by the command of BrahmÄ, I gave over to the Devas their rights. When I returned to my home, Åiva went back to His Åivaloka. Thus saying, Hari, the Lord of the world, slept and then engaged in sexual intercourse with her. But the chaste TulasÄ«, finding this time her experience quite different from what She used to enjoy before, argued all the time within herself and at last questioned him :ā Who are you? O Magician! By spreading your magic, you have enjoyed me. As you have taken my chastity, I will curse you. BhagavÄn NÄrÄyaį¹a, hearing TulasÄ«ās words and being afraid of the curse, assumed His real beautiful figure. The DevÄ« then saw the Eternal Lord of the Devas before her. He was of a deep blue colour like fresh rain-clouds and with eyes like autumnal lotuses and with playful LÄ«lÄs equivalent to tens and tens of millions of Love personified and adorned with jewels and ornaments. His face was smiling and gracious; and he wore his yellow-coloured robe. The love-stricken TulasÄ«, seeing That Lovely FormĀ of VÄsudeva, immediately fell senseless; and at the next moment, regaining consciousness, she began to speak.āĀ Ā (source)
šShiva Purana 2.5.41.1-39š
Vyasa said:- āHow did the lord NÄrÄyaį¹a manage to deposit his semen in the vaginal passage of TulasÄ«? Please narrate the sameā¦It was in the guise of Åaį¹
khacÅ«įøa that he indulged in sexual dalliance with his wifeā¦Very near the entrance to TulasÄ«ās palace he caused the drum Dundubhi to be beaten and cries of victory to be raised. He thus made the beautiful woman wake up. On hearing it that chaste lady was highly delighted. Eagerly she peeped through the window into the high way. Knowing that her husband had returned she observed all auspicious rites and offered monetary gifts to the brahmins. She then beautified herself. After decending from the chariot, Viį¹£į¹u who assumed the guise of Åaį¹
khacÅ«įøa by deceptive art for the sake of carrying out the task of the gods went to the apartment of the queenā¦My dear wife, we fought continuously for a year. O lovely woman, all the Asuras were destroyed. BrahmÄ made us come to a peace. At the bidding of BrahmÄ the powers of authority were re-assigned to the gods. I have returned homeā¦Then out of joy Viį¹£į¹u indulged in sexual intercourse. That lady began to suspect on observing a change in her happiness, endearment and attraction and asked him āwho are you? Who are you? Tell me quickly. I have been enjoyed by you deceptively. My modesty has been outraged. Hence I am going to curse you.ā On hearing the words of TulasÄ«, Viį¹£į¹u became afraid of the curse. O Brahmin, sportively he re-assumed his own real beautiful form. On seeing the characteristic signs she guessed that it was Viį¹£į¹u. Infuriated by the violation of her chastity she said. āO Viį¹£į¹u, you are ruthless. Your mind is likea rock. Since my chastity has been outraged my husband is doomed. O wicked one, being ruthless you are like a rock. Hence due to my curse you will become a rock. Those who call you ocean of mercy are erring. There is no doubt. How was a devotee killed for another manās sake, even without any offence?ā After saying this, the chaste beloved of Åaį¹
khacÅ«įøa, TulasÄ« lamented again and again in the excess of her grief. On seeing her crying, Viį¹£į¹u remembered lord Åaį¹
kara, ParameÅvara, by whom the universe is deluded. Then Åaį¹
kara, favourably disposed to his devotees appeared in front of them. He was bowed to and eulogised humbly by Viį¹£į¹u. On seeing Viį¹£į¹u distressed and the beloved lady lamenting, Åiva kind to the poor tactfully enlightened both of them.āĀ Ā (source)
6. Vishnu Violates Multiple Women
šShiva Purana 5.4.17š
O great sage, Viį¹£į¹u was deluded by KÄma by the power of Åivaās MÄyÄ. He outraged the modesty of other menās wives many times.āĀ (source)