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avatara (Sanskrit: avataranam) means "the decent of Supreme Being on earth for the ascent of man"), means ‘descent’, and usually implies a deliberate descent of the Divine into the mortal realms to reveal the Absolute Truth to humanity and remind them of their true divine nature.

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How Sattva Guna Lord Vishnu killed Demons or evil people in his incarnations?

Does Only Vishnu have Sattva Guna not his Avatars( Narasimha,Rama and Krishna)? …
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Is Krishna the only avatar among dashavatara who had more than one wife?

Kalki Avatara in Dasavatara also has multiple wives (two wives), Padmavati and Ramaa, as per Kalki Purana. Kalki Purana mentions how Lord Kalki married his two wives. (translated by Bhumipati Das) Cha …
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What is the story of Dhanvantari, the incarnation of Vishnu?

He was same as Dhanvantari, avatar of Lord Vishnu, who was born to Dīrghatama, as Dīrghatama did penance to Him for son. This is explained in Chapter 67 Section 3 Upodhghaatapaada of Brahmanda Purana …
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As per Shiva Purana what are the 28 avatars of Shiva as said to Brahma?

Chapter 4 and 5 of Satarudrasamhita of Shiva Purana describes the 28 Avatars of Shiva. … Shiva takes these avatars at end of every Dvapara Yuga with Vyasa to teach Yoga techniques for people of Kali Yuga. …
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How concept of sisters of Sita: Urmila, Shrutakeerti and Mandavi can be reconciled with conc...

We know, Sri Rama was Avatar of Lord Vishnu, Lakshama was one quarter portion of Vishnu [a] or avatar of Adisesha. Shatrugna and Bharatha were incarnations of Sudarshana Chakra and Panchajanya Shankha …
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Is Lord Bhairava same as Lord Shiva, or are they a little different? Is Bhairava a part inca...

Bhairava is amsa of Shiva but yet full Shiva. He is described as full Shiva in Chapter 8 and chapter 9 - Satarudra Samhita of Shiva Mahapurana. Chapter 8 says भैरवः पूर्वरूपो हि शङ्करस्य परात्मनः। …
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Are Govinda Bhagavatpada and Maharishi Patanjali considered incarnations of Sheshnaga?

As per Sthala Purana of Chidambara Nataraja Swami Temple, Adi Sesha manifested into saintly Patanjali to see Aananda tandava of Lord Shiva. Adhisesha, the serpent who serves as a bed for the Lord in …
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Will Lord Kalki be aware that He is Vishnu avatara?

Yes. Lord Kalki will be aware of His divinity. Like Sri Krishna, Lord Kalki will also take birth with four arms and upon request, He assumes two armed form. Here's how Chapter 2 of Kalki Purana descr …
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Why only Lord Vishnu incarnates on earth?

Apart from Trimurties, Devas do take Avatars. … Number of Avatars of Devas with Avatars of Trimurties are infinite. So, not only Lord Vishnu, other Devas too incarnated on earth. …
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What is the story of Narasimha being born in the ocean?

This place is Simhachalam. Simhachalam is suburb of Vizag city which is located on banks of Bay of Bengal. Sthala Purana of Simhachalam temple says Sriman Narayana saved Prahlada when Hiranyakasipu wa …
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Will Parashurama reappear in Kaliyuga?

Yes. According to Kalki Purana, Parasurama will teach Vedas to Lord Kalki who is upcoming Avatar of Lord Vishnu during transition times of Kali Yuga and Satya Yuga. suta uvdca tato vastum gurukule ya …
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What is chronological timeline (in Manvantara and Mahayuga) of Lord Vishnu incarnations/avatar?

Lord Vishnu's incarnations are innumerable, as time is cyclic. However, we know some incarnations such as 24 incarnations mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatam or famous Dasavatara. Chapter 47 of Matsya Pura …
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Is Sri Kurma an avatar of Lord BrahmA (Prajapati)?

Shatapatha Brahmana is in accordance with Puranas. Both texts mention Brahma takes form of Matsya, Kurma and Varaha at time of creation. For example, Padma Purana and Vishnu Purana say, at beginnin …
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How does Adishankaracharya Advaita explain concept of Avatar?

In Chapter 33 of book Autobiography of a Yogi, Yogananda says that Babaji is Mahaavatar (great incarnation). Sri Mahavatar Babaji is believed to be avatar of Shiva who is still teaching Kriya Yoga to …
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Is Sai Baba an incarnation? If so, of Shiva, Vishnu or Rama?

What is the official position (if any) on this? Official position can be subjective as Scriptures don't mention him as He lived in early 20th century. But i'll mention opinion of Sai Satcharitra on th …
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