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Vishnu cannot wake until the Goddess withdraws

In the Devi Mahatmya Vishnu lies in yogic sleep on the waters while Madhu and Kaitabha threaten Brahma; only when Brahma praises Mahamaya and she leaves Vishnu's body can he rise and fight.

Vishnu, Brahma, Mahamaya (Yoganidra), Madhu

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