Hindus -- What is the difference in Lord Visnu and Lord MahaVishnu?

Answer 1

Vishnu is one of the trinity, of Brhmaa, vishnu, Mahesh.

Mahavishnu is Krishna-Tattwa, the Excellence, the supreme godhead who manifests even the trinity.

Mahavishnu is another name of Param-Shiva..

Mahavishnu is the first vibration of awareness in the Turiya Tattwa

Answer 2

Lord Vishnu is the Supreme Lord. Maha simply means great.

The Vishnu Sahasranama (1000 Names of Vishnu) calls Him Maha Buddhir, Maha Veeryo, Maha Shaktir, Maharihi. Great Intellect, Great Valor, Great Strength, etc.

And there is a misconception about the 'Trimurti'. The common belief is that Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are equal aspects of one God.

This is false. The Supreme Lord is Sriman Narayana. From Narayana, a complete incarnation called Pradyumna/Maha Vishnu arises. From Maha Vishnu, two more incarnations called Aniruddha and Sankarshana arise.

Aniruddha resides within Brahma and gives him the power to create. Sankarshana resides within Shiva and gives him the power to destroy. But Maha Vishnu/Pradyumna stays as himself and preserves.

So, Brahma and Shiva are just living souls. They have no power. The Aniruddha and Sankarshana incarnations that dwell within them as 'Antaryamin' give them their powers. And Maha Vishnu is Narayana incarnate, hence He is Supreme.

Answer 3

Maha prefix means great. it means the ultimate omnipotent form of Vishnu. its used in subcultures of Hinduism who worship Vishnu as the main or only true God. its similar to saying God and Almighty God.

Answer 4

Vishnu means 'the omnipresent', one who remains permeated in all living and non-living beings in the universe. 'Maha' refers to the macrocosmic presence of such a being.

Answer 5

There is no difference. In hinduism, there is only one God, taken so many avatars, Rama, Krishna etc. Belief and faith.

Answer 6

no difference . both name indicates same god in hindu religion.

Answer 7

no difference it doesnt matter coz it is all mythology dat is fiction