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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
)
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