The powerful Narayana, endued with infinity, is the Supreme Lord and Creator of the universe. He is the inner Soul of all things, and the giver of boons. Shorn of qualities, he is again possessed of them.
ईश्वरो हि जगत्स्रष्टा प्रभुर्नारायणो विराट्॥ भूतान्तरात्मा वरदः सगुणो निर्गुणोऽपि च।