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Story of Narsimha Avatar (The Half Lion-Half Man Incarnation) Fourth Incarnation of Lord Vishnu
- 2023/03/22
- 再生時間： 9 分
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Welcome to "Celebrating Hinduism with Giridhar", where we enrich lives with the rich mythology, traditions, and teachings of Hinduism. In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating story of Narsimha Avatar, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu mythology, when the demon king Hiranyakashipu gained immense power and became arrogant, he demanded that everyone in his kingdom worship him instead of the gods. But his own son Prahlad remained devoted to Lord Vishnu, which enraged Hiranyakashipu. He tried to kill Prahlad many times, but each time Vishnu saved him. Finally, Hiranyakashipu challenged Vishnu to show himself, saying that if he existed, he should appear from a pillar in the palace. Vishnu then manifested as Narsimha Avatar, a ferocious form that was half-lion and half-man, and emerged from the pillar. In a fierce battle, Narsimha Avatar killed Hiranyakashipu and saved Prahlad. This story has many symbolic and spiritual meanings, such as the triumph of good over evil, the power of devotion, and the importance of balance between human and animal nature. Join us as we explore the nuances of this fascinating tale and its relevance to our lives today. Thank you for tuning in to "Celebrating Hinduism with Giridhar", where we enrich lives with the wisdom of Hinduism. Make sure to follow us on Twitter at @voiceofgiridhar for updates and more content.