Formless Form - Shiva Vishnu : May 2019

Thursday, May 30, 2019

In some of the avataras of Vishnu such as

Sri Narasimha Avatara, Sri Boovaraha Avatara, Sri Matsyavatara, Sri Kurmavatara, after the enormity of the avatara, Sri Vishnu was too 'ugra' or 'ferocious' and unable to assume his former self.
At this juncture, Lord Shiva is said to have assumed forms that brought forth a battle between huge Vishnu form and himself at the end of which Shiva is said to have cooled down Sri Vishnu.

Asta Muhka Ganda Berundha Narasimha, having 8 heads

Garuda (eagle face, giving health and counteracting poisons),
Varahadeva (a boar face, removing black magic),
Hanuman (monkey face, protecting from evil forces, and returning lost objects),
Baluka (bear face, protectig in darkness and giving opulence),
Hayagriva (horse face, giving wisdom and life force),
Vyagra (tiger face, giving protection in battle and liberating from all kinds of diseases, evil spirits and demons),
Gandaberundha (two faces of a special bird like phoenix, giving peace of mind) and
Lord Narasimha himself (lion face, giving liberation and devotional service to the Supreme).

Formless Form - Shiva Vishnu