Vishnu

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Vishnu is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Vishnu is the god of preservation in Hinduism, and one of the Trimurti along with Shiva and Brahma. In the Vaishnavite tradition, Vishnu is believed to be the Supreme Being. A notable avatar of Vishnu is Krishna.

In the Rigveda, Vishnu is a deity associated with light, and is stated to have performed three strides (trivikrama).

Design

While named Vishnu, Vishnu in Shin Megami Tensei is drawn as Krishna, who would later appear with this design in Shin Megami Tensei if....^[1]

Vishnu's design in Megami Ibunroku Persona is based around the idea of "transforming" being similar to the use of Personas, thereby making Vishnu the "Persona King".^[1]

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Vishnu.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei (A-Mode DDS)	Origin: India One of the major gods in Hindu lore. He is the preserver of the universe. He rides Garuda and holds a conch shell, chakra, mace, and lotus flower. He is usually seen equipped with a bow and sword. He appears in the human world in various guises and rids the world of evil.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	One of the major gods in Indian mythology. He is the preserver of the universe. It is believed that he will descend to earth ten times to maintain the balance of power.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	One of the major gods in Indian mythology, he is the preserver of the universe. It is believed that he will descend to Earth ten times to maintain the balance of power.
Shin Megami Tensei IV	One of the major gods in Hindu lore, he is the preserver of the universe. It is believed that he will descend to earth ten times to maintain the balance of power.
Shin Megami Tensei V	One of the Trimurti and the highest-ranking god in Hinduism. He governs the universe and is also recognized as its protector. It is said that, when the surface world is in danger, he will appear as an avatar.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance	One of the Trimurti and the highest-ranking god in Hinduism. He governs the universe and is also recognized as its protector. It is said that when the surface world is in danger, he will appear as an avatar.
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine	インド神話に登場する最高神の一柱。維持と繁栄を司る。四本の腕に、『スダルサナ』と呼ばれるチャクラム、棍棒『カウモーダキー』、法螺貝『パンチャジャナ』と、蓮華を持つ姿で表わされる事が多い。また、妻に『ラクシュミ』を持ち、神鳥『ガルーダ』を乗り物とする。古代インドの叙事詩『ラーマーヤナ』の英雄『ラーマ』や、『マハーバーラタ』の英雄『クリシュナ』など、人間の救済のため、姿を変えた化身『アヴァターラ』として、地上に度々現れるとされる。 Translation: One of the supreme deities in Indian mythology. He presides over maintenance and prosperity. He is often depicted with four arms, a chakram called "Sudarsana," a club called "Kaumodakhi," a conch called "Panchajana," and a lotus flower. He also has a wife, Lakshmi, and rides a divine bird, Garuda. It is said that he often appears on earth as "Avatars," like the incarnation "Rama," the hero of the ancient Indian epic "Ramayana," or "Krishna," the hero of the "Mahabharata," who transformed himself for the salvation of human beings.
Liberation Dx2	One of the primary gods in the Hindu lore. He is called "the preserver" and the incarnation of sun light. Appearing in different locations in one of his ten "Avatar" forms, he saves the world from danger and restores peace. Dimensional Alt: One of the primary gods in the Hindu lore. He is called "the preserver" and the incarnation of sun light. Appearing in different locations in one of his ten "Avatar" forms, he saves the world from danger and restores peace. A freak accident at the Summoning Portal caused these demons with a different appearance to appear.
Soul Hackers (3DS)	One of the Trimurti of Hindu mythology. He is know as the Preserver. Whenever the earth is in danger it is said he will appear on earth as an incarnation known as an avatar.
Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon	The highest god in Hindu lore, he is the creator and maintainer of the universe. As the world's protector, his avatar descends whenever the earth is in peril.
Persona 2: Innocent Sin	One of the trinity of supreme Hindu gods. Good-natured, fair, and benevolent.
Persona 3	One of the major gods in Hindu myth, he is the preserver of the universe. It is believed that he will descend to earth ten times to maintain the balance of power.
Persona 3 Reload	One of the major Hindu gods, he is the preserver and protector of the universe. Legends claim that he will make ten appearances across time and space to strike down evil and uphold justice.
Persona 4	One of the major gods in Hindu myth, he is the preserver of the universe. It is believed that he will descend to earth ten times to maintain the balance of power.
Persona 5	One of the major Hindu gods, he is the preserver and protector of the universe. Legends claim that he will make ten appearances across time and space to strike down evil and uphold justice.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	One of the major gods in Hindu myth, he is the preserver of the universe. It is believed that he will descend to earth ten times to maintain the balance of power.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth	One of the major gods in Hindu myth, he is the preserver of the universe. It is believed that he will descend to earth ten times to maintain the balance of power.
Devil Children White Book	セカイを　つくったカミ　ちじょうの　アクをほろぼし　ニンゲンをすくう　といわれている Translation: A god who created the world. He is said to destroy evil and save humans.
Devil Children Light Book and Dark Book	A four-armed demon that can adopt a form that best suits its particular mood.
Devil Children Fire Book and Ice Book	４本の　ウデがあり　さまざまな　モノに　姿を　変える　世界を作った強い神　悪を　ほろぼし　人を　助けるという Translation: A strong four-armed god who created the world and transforms into various things. He is said to destroy evil and save people.

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Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ヴィシュヌ Vishunu	Vishnu
Simplified Chinese	毗湿奴 Píshīnú	Vishnu
Traditional Chinese	毗濕奴 Píshīnú	Vishnu
Korean	비슈누 Bisyunu	Vishnu