Lord Vishnu
The 24 Avatars of Lord Vishnu
The names of 24 avatars of Lord Vishnu are Adi Purusha, Sanat Kumara, Varaha Avatar, Narada, Nara-Narayana, Kapila, Dattatreya, Yajna, Rishabha, Prithu, Matsya, Kurma, Dhanvantari, Mohini, Narasimha, Hayagriva, Vamana, Parashurama, Vyasa, Shree Rama, Balarama, Shree Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki. The 24 Avatars of Lord Vishnu: 1. Adi Purusha: It is the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu that he took for the creation of the material universe. He expanded himself in the form of the universe to manifest all the ingredients for material creation. 2. Sanat Kumaras: These are the four mind-born sons of Lord Brahma. They are celibates and underwent…
Venkatesh Stotra in Marathi
Venkatesh Stotra (वेंकटेश स्तोत्र) in Marathi is written by Saint Poet Devidas. It is sung in the praise of Lord Venkatesha. The stotra claims that the devotees who read it regularly get whatever they wish. It also claims that those who read it three times at midnight for 32 days, Lord Vishnu appears before them on the 33rd day and fulfill their wishes. It contains 108 verses and takes about 10-15 minutes to read. Shri Venkatesh Stotra in Marathi: श्री गणेशाय नमः | श्री व्यंकटेशाय नमः || ॐ नमो जी हेरंबा | सकळादि तू प्रारंभा |आठवूनी तुझी स्वरूप शोभा | वंदन भावे करीतसे ||…
Who Can Defeat Lord Vishnu?
If there is anyone in this or any other universe who can defeat Lord Vishnu is Lord Shiva. In fact, there is a story in the Shiva Purana which states that Lord Shiva defeated Lord Vishnu and killed his sons. But generally, it is believed that they are equally powerful. Therefore, if there is a war between them, then the whole universe will be destroyed. One should understand that even an incarnation of Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva is capable of destroying the whole world. When we talk about their powers, it is beyond our understanding. We can’t even imagine…
Dhruva – An Ascetic Child
Dhruva was a child ascetic and one of the greatest devotees of Lord Vishnu who attained an immovable position through penance. The story of Dhruva is mentioned in the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana. The pole star is called Dhruva Tara in some Indian languages. The word Dhruva means “immovable or fixed”. Per some stories, Dhruva became the pole star after his death, but the story in the Vishnu Purana implies that Lord Vishnu gave the planet to him. Who was Dhruva in his Previous Birth? Per the story in the Vishnu Purana, Dhruva was a Brahmin in his previous…
Was Gautama Buddha an avatar of Lord Vishnu?
One of the most controversial questions concerning Hinduism and Buddhism is whether Gautama Buddha was an avatar of Lord Vishnu or not. This question is critical for both religions because both Vishnu and Buddha are highly revered in these religions. Traditionally, most Hindus believe that Lord Buddha was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, but most Buddhists do not believe so. Vaishnavites also do not agree with this. Some Vaishnavites believe that Balarama was the eighth and Lord Krishna was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. But then, the question arises, why would Lord Vishnu take two avatars at the…
Why Do Hindus Worship Tulsi?
Many people wonder why do Hindus worship Tulsi as it is just a small plant. There are multiple reasons behind this belief. Tulsi (Holy basil) or Tulasi is the most sacred plant in Hinduism. The word Tulsi in Sanskrit means “incomparable” or “matchless”. It has numerous medicinal uses and health benefits. You would find a Tulsi plant in front of almost every Hindu house. Hindus celebrate Tulsi Vivah (the marriage of Tulsi) every year in the Kartik month (the eighth month of the Hindu calendar), where a wedding between a Tulsi plant and a Shaligram stone (a form of Lord…