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The Vishnusahasranama was uttered by Bhishmacharya, who lay on a bed of arrows (Sharashaya), and it was Lord Krishna who inspired these mantras. This is why the work is considered timeless/eternal. The purpose of the Mahabharata is not merely to narrate history and stories, but it was composed with the goals of eradicating sin (papakshaya) and attaining salvation (moksha). The essence of the Mahabharata is encapsulated in the Gita, which is why it is referred to as the ‘Sarvabharata Sangraha Roopa’ (the collection of the essence of the entire Mahabharata).
The Gita and the Vishnusahasranama are not merely chapters of the Mahabharata; rather, they have been specially included in the Mahabharata Grantha. It is more accurate to say that these two works are gifts of the Lord’s incarnation rather than being considered occasional or incidental. For this reason, they have been included in the Mahabharata as ‘Upanibandha’ (appendices or supplementary sections).
~ Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Paryaya Sri Puthige Sri Krishna Matha
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