The Preserver in the trinity of Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu, and Shiva (the Destroyer). (Glossary for the Vahinis)

In the Vedas, Vishnu, for example, is named Parama. It means Paramanu, the atom; He is Omnipresent, as Omnipresent as the atom, found as the substance and substratum of the Universe. Vishnu is the cause as well as the effect for there was nothing else when Time began. The One became many, the many disappear, the One remains. Vishnu is Gopal (protector of cows), and Shiva is Pashupati, master of cows. (SSS Vol.4, p. 70)

Vishnu is described as ‘Bhujagasayanam’ sleeping on the snake and also as Santa aakaaram! The ‘bhujaga’ or snake and also as shantakaram! The ‘bhujaga’ or snake which has Visha or poison represent the world or Vishaya and when you rest upon it, instead of allowing it to envelop you, you can afford to have Shantam. Let your boat be on the waters, but do not allow the waters to enter the boat. Be in the world, but, not of it. That is the secret of a successful life. (SSS Vol.3, p. 97)

(See – Chitragupta, Divine Principle, Hindu Religion, Keshava, Love, Mantra, Nature, Relationship, Renounce, Sun, Trinity, Vishva, Visualise)