In Hindu philosophy, an avatar, avatara or avatarim commonly refers to the incarnation (bodily manifestation) of a higher being (deva), or the Supreme Being (God) onto planet Earth. The Sanskrit word avatāra- literally means "descent" and usually implies a deliberate descent into lower realms of existence for special purposes.
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Friday, March 7, 2008
The hindu belief of 'Avatar', the descent of God
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