Lord Vishnu is one of the most worshipped gods in the Hindu religion. Along with Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma, He is part of the Trimurti concept of Hinduism. Lord Vishnu is the savior and the protector of the universe
Lord Vishnu Incarnations(Avtar) and Swaroop
Lord Vishnu has been worshipped for over 2000 years as the supreme protector of Hindu mythology, along with Shiva and Brahmin. Whenever humanity has been in danger by evils, Lord Vishnu took birth on the earth in his various avatars or incarnations, to revamp humanity on the right path. Here we will get to know some of the major Avtar of Lord Vishnu.
1. Matsya, the Fish
Matsya was Lord Vishnu’s 1st avatar. In this form, Vishnu can be seen as a fish, who shows himself to be the first man, Manu. He warns Manu about a great flood that will come in 7 days and which will destroy all life. Then, he guided Manu to preserve medicinal herbs, seeds, seven saints, and all other major things as mentioned in Vishnu Puranas, to take shelter in a boat built by the Devas; in order to protect them.
2. Kurma, the Tortoise
According to the legend of the churning of the ocean, the Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) tied hands to stir the mundane ocean. Believing, that this would release gifts that had been hidden at the bottom of the ocean; which also includes Amrit, the ambrosia of immortality.
As they start stirring the ocean, the mountain begins to sink. Vishnu appears as a tortoise and supports the mountain on his back.
3. Varaha, the Boar
Varaha is one of the main Vishnu avatars and has many dedicated temples.
According to the Puranas, the evil, Hiranyaksha, pulled the earth to the depths of the ocean. Here, Vishnu appears as a wild boar, to bring the earth back to its level.
4. Narasimha, the Lion-Man
Vishnu’s popular avtar into his Narasimha avatar is widely known through the old TV shows. In this avtar Lord Vishnu can be seen partially lion and another part as a man in order to do battle with the Asura, Hiranyakashyap.
5. Vamana, the Dwarf
With the reference to Rig Veda, the story of the Asura, Bali, who performs penance to Brahmins (the Priest class). He gains unpredictable power which he uses to take control of the whole universe. The Devas (from Devlok) came to Vishnu for urgent help, who took incarnation as Vamana, the dwarf.
Lord Vishnu Mantras
Lord Vishnu is one of the most popular gods in the Hindu religion not only in India but on a global level too. Lord Vishnu is the savior and the protector of the universe for millions of years.
Many of the Devotees do chanting towards Lord Vishnu as Vishnu Mantra to seek His blessings. Some of the Lord Vishnu Mantras are very popular as these Mantras are believed to be highly effective. Here we have mentioned the most popular Vishnu mantras;
1. Vishnu Moola Mantra
ॐ नमोः नारायणाय॥
Om Namoh Narayanaya॥
2. Vishnu Bhagawate Vasudevaya Mantra
ॐ नमोः भगवते वासुदेवाय॥
Om Namoh Bhagawate Vasudevaya॥
3. Vishnu Gayatri Mantra
ॐ श्री विष्णवे च विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि।
तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Shri Vishnave Cha Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi।
Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat॥
4. Vishnu Shantakaram Mantra
शान्ताकारम् भुजगशयनम् पद्मनाभम् सुरेशम्
विश्वाधारम् गगनसदृशम् मेघवर्णम् शुभाङ्गम्।
लक्ष्मीकान्तम् कमलनयनम् योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यम्
वन्दे विष्णुम् भवभयहरम् सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham
Vishvadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam।
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham॥
5. Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu Mantra
मङ्गलम् भगवान विष्णुः, मङ्गलम् गरुणध्वजः।
मङ्गलम् पुण्डरी काक्षः, मङ्गलाय तनो हरिः॥
Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnuh, Mangalam Garunadhwajah।
Mangalam Pundari Kakshah, Mangalaya Tano Harih॥
