s. m, Corrupted from the Sanskrit Vishnú. One of the Hindu triad, the Deity in the character of the Preserver; Vishnú, the husband of Lakshmi; God:—bishanpadá, bishanpatá, s. m. A song in praise of Vishnú, sung by his votaries to the accompaniment of trumpets:—bishanpuṉá, s. m. Purity, ceremonial cleanliness.