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Vasudeva

वासुदेव
Also known as: Vāsudeva, Sāttvata

About

Form of Vishnu as the supreme being who pervades all. In Bhagavata tradition, the original form from which all other forms emanate. Also the patronymic of Krishna (son of Vasudeva).

Attributes

PervasionSupreme beingOriginal form

Symbols

Four armsShankhaChakraGadaLotus
Consort
Lakshmi
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Vāsudevāya namaḥ
Vasudeva Suktam
Dvadashakshara Mantra

Scriptures

VedasPuranasBhagavad Gita

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Similar to Narayana: four arms holding shankha, chakra, gada, lotus. Crowned, radiant, standing or seated.