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Line 60: + − . The object of the Matsya+ − Avatara was to save Vaivasvata Manu from destruction by a deluge. The object of+ − Kurma Avatara was to enable the world to recover some precious things which − were lost in the deluge. The Kurma gave its back for keeping the churning rod − when the Gods and the Asuras churned the ocean of milk. The purpose of Varaha − Avatara was to rescue, from the waters, the earth which had been dragged down − by a demon named Hiranyaksha. The purpose of Narasimha Avatara, half-lion and − half-man, was to free the world from the oppression of Hiranyakasipu, a demon, − the father of Bhakta Prahlada. The object of Vamana Avatara was to restore the − power of the gods which had been eclipsed by the penance and devotion of King − Bali. The object of Parasurama Avatara − − was to deliver the country from oppression of the the o Kshatriya rulers. Parasurama destroyed the − Kshatriya race twenty-one times. The object of Rama was to destroy the wicked − Ravana. The object of Sri Krishna Avatara to deliver His was to destroy Kamsa − and other demons, wonderful message of − the Gita in the Mahabharata war, and to become the centre of the Bhakti schools − of India. The object of Buddha Avatara was to prohibit animal sacrifices and − teach piety. The object of the Kalki Avatara is the destruction of the wicked − and the re-establishment of virtue. − − − +
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==== The Srimad Bhagavata Purana and the Ten Avataras ====
==== The Srimad Bhagavata Purana and the Ten Avataras ====
The Srimad Bhagavata Purana is a chronicle of the various Avataras of Lord Vishnu. There are ten Avataras of Vishnu. The aim of every Avatara is to save the world from some great danger, to destroy the wicked and protect the virtuous. The ten Avataras are:
The Srimad Bhagavata Purana is a chronicle of the various Avataras of Lord Vishnu. There are ten Avataras of Vishnu. The aim of every Avatara is to save the world from some great danger, to destroy the wicked and protect the virtuous. The ten Avataras are:{{columns-list|colwidth=25em|style=width: 600px; font-style: italic;|
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* [[Matsya (The Fish)]]
* [[Matsya (The Fish)]]
* [[Kurma (The Tortoise)]]
* [[Kurma (The Tortoise)]]
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The object of the Matsya Avatara was to save Vaivasvata Manu from destruction by a deluge. The object of Kurma Avatara was to enable the world to recover some precious things which were lost in the deluge. The Kurma gave its back for keeping the churning rod when the Gods and the Asuras churned the ocean of milk. The purpose of Varaha Avatara was to rescue, from the waters, the earth which had been dragged down by a demon named Hiranyaksha. The purpose of Narasimha Avatara, half-lion and half-man, was to free the world from the oppression of Hiranyakasipu, a demon, the father of Bhakta Prahlada. The object of Vamana Avatara was to restore the power of the gods which had been eclipsed by the penance and devotion of King Bali. The object of Parasurama Avatara was to deliver the country from oppression of the the Kshatriya rulers. Parasurama destroyed the Kshatriya race twenty-one times. The object of Rama was to destroy the wicked Ravana. The object of Sri Krishna Avatara was to destroy Kamsa and other demons, and to deliver His wonderful message of the Gita in the Mahabharata war. The object of Buddha Avatara was to prohibit animal sacrifices and teach piety. The object of the Kalki Avatara is the destruction of the wicked and the re-establishment of virtue.
==== The Tamil Puranas ====
Lord Siva incarnated himself in the form
The Tamil Puranas Lord Siva incarnated himself in the form
of Dakshinamurti to impart knowledge to the four Kumaras. He took human form to
of Dakshinamurti to impart knowledge to the four Kumaras. He took human form to
initiate Sambandhar, Manikkavasagar, Pattinathar. He appeared in flesh and
initiate Sambandhar, Manikkavasagar, Pattinathar. He appeared in flesh and
blood to help his devotees and relieve their sufferings. The divine Lilas of
blood to help his devotees and relieve their sufferings. The divine Lilas of
Lord Siva are recorded in the Tamil Puranas like Siva Purana, Periya Purana,
Lord Siva are recorded in the Tamil Puranas like Siva Purana, Periya Purana,
Siva Parakramam and Tiruvilayadal Purana.
Siva Parakramam and Tiruvilayadal Purana.
The Upa-Puranas The eighteen Upa-Puranas are: Sanatkumara,
The Upa-Puranas The eighteen Upa-Puranas are: Sanatkumara,