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"Saturn Dynasty: The Tortoise, the incarnation of God Kurma was from

the Saturn dynasty.

He was Jeevamsa and Parmatmamsa combined incarnation "

 

 

Lord Kurma:

namah kurmah kurmam namadamarakotiranikara-

prasarpanmanikyachavimilitamanjisthavapusam |

jarijimbhaddimbadyumaniramaniyamsulahari-

parirambhasphurjadbalabhidupaladripratibhatam ||

"We do homage unto the tortoise whose body is reddened by

the light of rubies streaming forth from the crowns of multitudes of

bowing gods. He would rival a mountain of sparkling sapphires by

the flooding embrace of charming sunbeams from the sun of his body

protrufding from its shell."

 

This verse is from the Bilvamangalastava (2.58), translated by

Frances Wilson (Leiden: E.J.Brill, 1973; pg.108).

 

 

 

 

 

 

"DASAAVATAARA STOTRAM OF SWAMI DESIKA"- KOORMA AVATAARAM

(Tortoise) written by Anbil Ramaswamy

 

KOORMA AVATARAM (Tortoise)

 

THE STORY:

By the grace of God, the Devas were living happily and were

resplendent with glory. Once sage Durvaasa went to the abode of Sri

Vishnu and offered obeisance to Sri Vishnu and Sri Mahalakshmi

(Consort of Sri Vishnu). He got a garland of Sri Mahalakshmi from a

Vidhyadhara damsel. Earlier, the divine mother was pleased with

performance of the damsel on Yazh, (a stringed musical instrument

like harp) and had gifted the garland to her.

 

While returning, Sage Durvasa passed through the Indraloka where

Indra, Lord of Devas was coming in a procession mounted on his

elephant. Durvasa offered the garland to Indra. Indra did not

receive it with due respect but plucked it with the Ankusa (a goad

used to spur the elephant) and placed it on the head of the elephant

which promptly threw it down and trampled upon it. The sage got

angry at the callous behavior of Indra and instantly cursed him and

the Devas that all their glory and splendor would be lost and they

would become emaciated and shorn of their power. Even as the sage

turned his back, his curse started operating and the Devaloka lost

its luster. Indra went to Brahma who led the Devas to Sri Vishnu,

the protector. Lord Vishnu advised that they could reclaim their

lost glory and strength only if they drank the nectar of immortality

which could be got only by churning the milky ocean. But, how could

they do it?

 

Lord Vishnu suggested that they lift mount Mandara and place it in

mid-ocean as a churn dashery using Vasuki, the serpent as a rope for

turning it. But, weak as they were, Devas could not even think of

lifting the mountain. Lord suggested that they make truce with the

Asuras and enlist their support in a joint venture!. But, he also

warned that the Devas should not desire any of the things emerging

from the ocean even if the Asuras forcibly took them. They should

not rest until the nectar appeared and he himself would ensure that

the Asuras did not snatch it.

 

Brahma returned to his Satyaloka and Indra set forth to the Capital

of Asuras for peace talks. The Asuras were pleased and agreed to

participate in the joint endeavor of lifting the mountain and

churning.

 

As they tried to lift, the burden of the mountain was too much and

many on both sides got crushed. Lord Vishnu mounted the mountain on

the back of `Garuda' his carrier, who flew to the seashore and

safely deposited the mountain right at the center of the ocean.

Vasuki was wound round Mandara. The Asuras out of ego would not

settle for the tail side. So, they took charge of the head side of

Vasuki, while the Devas had to make do with the tail side.

 

As the churning began, the mountain wobbled as it had nothing to

support and began to sink. Immediately, Lord Vishnu took the form of

a giant sized tortoise, plunged into the ocean and emerged out with

the mountain on his back.

 

They churned now with ease. The first thing to appear was the deadly

poison called Halahala or Kalakuta (black poison) representing the

impurities of the ocean. The poison was so potent as to blind the

eyes and affect breathing. Responding to the prayer of the Devas and

Asuras, Lord Siva drank the poison. Parvati, his consort stopped the

poison from descending down the throat. Hence, Siva is also called

NEELAKANTA (Blue-throated). Then emerged SURABHI (the cow), VAARUNI

(wine), KARPAKAM / PARIJATHAM (a tree), APSARAS (nymphs) CHANDRA

(moon), SRI (Mahalakshmi), UCHAISRAVAS (the white sonorous steed ),

AIRAVATHAM' (Indra's elephant).

 

Finally, Lord DANVANTARI (the divine physician) who is none other

than another incarnation of Lord Vishnu appeared with a golden

pitcher with AMRUTHA (the nectar of immortality) - an elixir of life

that can prolong life indefinitely. (It is also believed to have the

properties that can change any base metal into gold) Both the Devas

and Asuras were excited and a fight royal ensued.

 

Lord Vishnu now took the form of a beautiful damsel, enticed the

Asuras to give up their fight and entrust to her the task of

distributing of nectar among them all, on condition that none would

question her action. Both sides agreed to the condition. The Mohini

(bewitching damsel) started distributing first to the row where

Devas had seated. The Asuras waited for their turn. But, by the time

she completed serving the row occupied by the Devas, there was not a

drop of nectar left in the pitcher.

 

Then, Mohini appeared as Lord Vishnu, mounted on his Garuda and flew

to his abode. The Asuras, disappointed as they were charged on the

Devas. But, the rejuvenated Devas easily vanquished the emaciated

Asuras and regained their lost power and glory and the asuras were

driven to Patala loka.

 

It will be seen that Lord Vishnu did everything. He advised them how

to get nectar, how to enlist support of their sworn enemies. He

arranged to the lift the mountain. He deliberately allowed the

asuras to be on the head-side of Vasuki which spouted poison and

killed a number of asuras. He held the mountain on his back to

enable the churning. He took the form of Danvantri and emerged with

the pitcher of nectar. He again appeared as Mohini to ensure Devas

and deprive Asuras of a share in the nectar. Without all this help,

none of these could have happened and Devas would have been

languishing from the effects of the curse of Durvasa forever.

 

Sri Swami Desikan while describing this Avatara says "Vihara

Katchapa" meaning that Lord did all this in sport assuming the form

of a tortoise. He says that when the mountain moved during the

churning, it looked as if it gently scratched the back of the

tortoise and relieved it of its itching and in the relief so

secured, the Lord actually felt sleepy. He imagines that as the

waves of the ocean rose and fell, it looked as if it were a

swinging 'waterbed' on which the Lord enjoyed the swing.

 

Thirumangai Azhwar calls him a `GIRIDHARAN' meaning one who bore the

mountain in anticipation of a similar feat the Lord was to exhibit

in a subsequent Avatar as Krishna when he lifted the Govardhana Giri

with his little finger

 

COMMENTS:

1. Adrinaa: This means "mountain. This is the only reference to the

story, nothing else.

 

2. In 12th Sloka, SD refers to "Vihara Kachchapa" = Sportily donned

the form of tortoise.

 

3. Parasya Koorma vapushO = He roamed as the primordial tortoise

(Aadhi Sri Koormam). "Parasaya" also refers to His "Parama purusha

tvam"

 

4. Bhuvanatrayeem avyaasu: = SD indirectly alludes to the story of

the world having been protected when Siva is said to have drunk the

poison. Did Siva really drink the poison?

Sruthi says "Vayurasmaa upaamanyath pinishta smaa kunannamaa kesee

vishasya PatrEna yad RudrEna pibath sa:' meaning that it is the Lord

who drank the poison making Siva a vessel to hold it (vishasya

PatrEna yad RudrEna pibath sa:)

 

5. ViharatE = "plays" - is in the present tense indicating that this

Avatara is till not yet over.

 

6. Kanduuyanai: = means creating an itching sensation. When the

mountain on His back like a churn dashery rotated during the

churning, when the Devas and Asuras pulled it like in the rope

pulling game, what could we expect except excruciating sense of itch

for the Lord. But, what actually happened? He felt it so soothing

that He was almost lulled into sleep!. SD goes further to say that

during this "falling asleep" stage, he breathed so heavily that the

waves of the milky ocean rose and fell as if it was gently swinging

Him along with Piraatti and felt agreeably comfortable!

 

7. Does the Lord really sleep? He is a "Nitya Prabuddha"- ever awake

and vigilant. In Yadhavabhyudayam SD makes a reference to

this "Sleep- awake" situation in his own inimitable style where he

suggests that the Lord was in deep meditation on how to distribute

the nectar to the Devas while depriving the evil asuras, though the

churning was a joint endeavor!

 

8. Sriya Sahaiy Eva = SD not only reaffirms the inseparable-ness of

the divine couple but according to Acharyas' Vyakhyanams, all these

efforts of the Lord in

- Suggesting to the Devas about the Churning of the milky ocean

- Suggesting making peace with the Asuras as a military strategy to

secure their cooperation,

- Arranging to bring the Mantara mountain,

- Bearing it on His back to stop its wobbling,

- Advising Devas to hold on to the tail end of the deadly serpent,

Vaasuki,

- Appearing as Dhanvantari with the Pot of nectar

- Assuming the guise of Mohini for distributing nectar to the Devas -

 

All were done only with a view to secure for Himself the nectarine

Mahalakshmi (amudhinum iniya penn amudai adaiya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Presiding Lord's of the Universal Dynasties:

Remedial Devatas (Lords) to be worshipped for the deficiencies or

impediments with the nine Planets:

 

The following is a list of personalities who either rule the various

planets and thus have dominion over them, or come from or appeared

in that dynasty, and so have influence over that planet. Therefore

it is advised to offer homage/worship/puja/service to that presiding

personality to gain His favour to alleviate malefic situations being

caused by the planetary influence.

 

Jupiter Dynasty: The Dwarf incarnation of the Lord Vamandeva, was

from the Jupiter dynasty.

He is to be considered Jeevamsa and Parmatmansa combined

incarnation .

 

Ketu Dynasty: The Fish incarnation of the Lord Matsya was from Ketu

dynasty.

He too was Jeevamsa and Parmatmamsa combined incarnation .

 

Mars Dynasty: The Narasimha, half man half lion incarnation of the

Lord was from the Mars dynasty. He was fully Parmatmamsa

incarnation .

 

Mercury Dynasty: Lord Buddha the combined incarnation was from the

Mercurean dynasty.

He was Jeevamsa and Paramatmamsa.

 

The Moon Dynasty: Lord Krishna, the in Supreme Personality of God

was from the Moon dynasty.

He was fully Parmatmamsa incarnation - the Avatari.

 

Rahu Dynasty: The wild Boar, the incarnation of God Varahawas from

the Rahu dynasty.

He was fully Parmatmamsa incarnation .

 

Saturn Dynasty: The Tortoise, the incarnation of God Kurma was from

the Saturn dynasty.

He was Jeevamsa and Parmatmamsa combined incarnation .

 

Sun Dynasty: Lord Rama, the incarnation of Lord was from Solar

dynasty.

He was fully Parmatmamsa incarnation .

 

Venusian Dynasty: Sage Bhargava (Jamadagni the father of Parasuram),

the plenary incarnation of God was from Venusian dynasty. (The

Bhargava dynasty comes down from Bhrgumuni) He was Jeevamsa and

Parmatmamsa combined incarnation .

Devi Deities are: Lakshmi. (Mohini, Saraswati)

 

The puruña-avatäras are the Lords of the universal creation. These

are the Käraëodakaçäyé Viñëu, Garbhodakaçäyé Viñëu and Kñérodakaçäyé

Viñëu. There are also lélä-avatäras, and these include (1)

Catuùsana, (2) Närada, (3) Varäha, (4) Matsya, (5) Yajïa, (6) Nara-

Näräyaëa, (7) Kärdami Kapila, (8) Dattätreya, (9) Hayaçérñä, (10)

Haàsa, (11) Dhruvapriya, or Påçnigarbha, (12) Åñabha, (13) Påthu,

(14) Nåsiàha, (15) Kürma, (16) Dhanvantari, (17) Mohiné, (18)

Vämana, (19) Bhärgava Paraçuräma, (20) Räghavendra, (21) Vyäsa, (22)

Pralambäri Balaräma, (23) Kåñëa, (24) Buddha and (25) Kalki.

These twenty-five Personalities of Godhead are known as lélä-

avatäras. Because they appear in each day of Brahmä, or in each

kalpa (millennium), they are sometimes known as kalpa-avatäras. Of

these incarnations, Haàsa and Mohiné are not very permanent or well

known, but They are listed among the präbhava-avatäras. Kapila,

Dattätreya, Åñabha, Dhanvantari and Vyäsa are eternally situated and

very widely known. They are also counted among the präbhava

incarnations. Kürma, Matsya, Näräyaëa, Varäha, Hayagréva,

Påçnigarbha, and Baladeva, the killer of Pralambäsura, are counted

among the vaibhava-avatäras (A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad.

Chaitanya Charitamrta. Madhya 20.245 purport.)

 

Therefore at different times it might be good to render service unto

these various expansions of the Lord rather than looking toward

material solutions such as jewelry, gems, talismans, etc

 

 

OM TAT SAT

regards

Shad

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Dear Shad,

 

I wish to add these two for your info.

 

1. Believe that in vaishnav samprathyam, they first recite the

sripadhuka sahasra sloka for navagraha...starting like

kanakaruchira..kavyaakyada... saniis charano seedha...

 

2. The dasavatara sloka of mahadesikan is available in the

net...www.prapatti.com

 

> All were done only with a view to secure for Himself the nectarine

> Mahalakshmi (amudhinum iniya penn amudai adaiya

 

You have given explanation wonderfully...specially the words

describing maa lakshmi...

 

Amudhinum ... sweeter than amrut

iniya ... sweeter

penn ... woman

amudai...amrut

adaiya...to get

 

yes...she is sweeter than the amrut..one will do anything to get such

a sweet giving you eternity forever...

 

hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare

hare krsna hare krsna krsna krsna hare hare

 

 

sriganeshh

 

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