And again—
"Brahmá, Śiva, and the greatest of the gods decay with the decay of their bodies;
"Greater than these is Hari, undecaying, because his body is for the sustentation of Lakshmí.
"By reason of all his attributes, independence, power, knowledge, pleasure, and the rest,
"All they, all the deities, are in unlimited obedience to him."
And again:—
"Knowing Vishṇu, full of all excellences, the soul, exempted from transmigration,
"Rejoices in his presence for ever, enjoying painless bliss.
"Vishṇu is the refuge of liberated souls, and their supreme ruler.