Vishnu is one great element or substance which has spread itself out into various forms. Covering the three worlds, He, the soul of all things, enjoys them all. His glory knows no decrease, and He it is that is the Enjoyer of the universe.
एको विष्णुमहद्भूतं पृथग्भूतान्यनेकशः। त्रील्लोकान् व्याप्य भूतात्मा भुङ्क्ते विश्वभुगव्ययः।।