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Why Lord Vishnu Sleeps on Sheshnaag: Meaning, Symbolism, and Spiritual Significance

Why Lord Vishnu Sleeps on Sheshnaag?

One of the most captivating and symbolic images in Hindu mythology is that of Lord Vishnu reclining on the cosmic serpent Sheshnaag, floating peacefully on the infinite ocean of milk (Kshira Sagar). This divine posture, known as Anantashayana or Yoga Nidra, is not merely artistic or mythological—it carries deep philosophical, spiritual, and cosmic meaning. Why … Read more