SHRI ESWARAYA NAMAHA

Lord Vishnu is one of the most revered and central deities in Hindu tradition. Known as the Preserver of the Universe , Vishnu represents stability, balance, and cosmic order. While Brahma is associated with creation and Shiva with dissolution, Vishnu’s role is to protect dharma (righteousness) and restore harmony whenever chaos threatens the cosmos.  The history of Lord Vishnu is vast, layered, and deeply philosophical, spanning from the earliest Vedic hymns to epic narratives, Puranic lore, and living devotional traditions followed by millions today. Origins of Lord Vishnu in the Vedic Period The earliest references to Vishnu appear in the Rig Veda , the oldest of the Vedic texts. In these hymns, Vishnu is not yet the supreme god he later becomes, but a cosmic force associated with light, space, and order .  He is described as the deity who takes three great strides , measuring the universe and establishing cosmic stability. This concept later evolves into the famous Vaman...

The Kurma Avatar is the second incarnation of Lord Vishnu among the Dashavatara. This avatar teaches a profound spiritual lesson: when the world loses balance, divine support silently holds everything together. Kurma Avatar appears during the great cosmic event known as Samudra Manthan (the Churning of the Ocean of Milk). At a critical moment, when the entire effort was about to fail, Lord Vishnu took the form of a giant tortoise (Kurma) and became the foundation that supported the universe’s most important task. Unlike heroic battles or dramatic displays of power, Kurma Avatar represents quiet strength, patience, and stability . What Is Kurma Avatar? The word “Kurma” means tortoise . In this avatar, Lord Vishnu appeared as a divine tortoise and positioned himself at the bottom of the cosmic ocean. On his back rested the massive Mandara Mountain , which was used as the churning rod during Samudra Manthan. Without Kurma Avatar: The mountain would sink The churning would c...