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14. THE CONCEPT OF AVATARS
Mohini Siva interaction indicates the synthetic combination of absorption of Saivism by Vaishanvism. But the total synthezis never took place. This may be a ridiculing of Saivism by Vaishanavites. There are many such stories that try to tarnish Saivism as developed by Vaishnavites. This mixing up is portrayed in the Bana dynasty stories also.
So the basic Palaazhi madanam and the sequence of Mohini deceit is an explanation of how the elixir was cheated out of the Asura's hand and made use of by the Suras. How will you explain this in terms of the Vaishanava - Christian historic context? Christianity in India was destroyed by the infiltration of Gnostic heresy into the church which destroyed the Church.
VARAHA AVATARA
Varaha Tirtha Area • Mathura
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