avatara

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  • avatara
    the idea that deities can take on a physical form on earth
    material apperance
  • in an avatar nirguna becomes saguna
  • vaishynavas-
    vishnu is brahman
    most avatars are associated with vishnu
  • shaivites-
    shiva is brahman
    avatara idea is not commonly acceoted
  • avatars have 2 main functions

    restore balence of dharma in the world
    provide role models for humans to follow
    eg: rama and sita (avatars of vishnu and lakshmi)