The Enchanting Female Form
Read about Mohini, Vishnu's captivating female avatar, who tricked the Asuras during the distribution of Amrita.
Satya Yuga
Mohini
The Enchantress
Essence of the Avatar
Purpose of Incarnation
To enchant the Asuras and ensure the Amrita was distributed only to the Devas
Symbolic Meaning
- Power of illusion (Maya) for righteous purpose
- Divine feminine energy
- Cosmic enchantment for Dharma
Stories, Events & Teachings
Key Events
Distributed Amrita to the devas through enchantment and illusion
Deluded the asuras, preventing them from gaining immortality
Defeated Bhasmasura by making him self-destruct
Symbolized divine use of illusion for Dharma's protection
Stories & Leelas
The Bhasmasura Incident
Learn how Mohini cleverly led the demon Bhasmasura to his own destruction.
Teachings
The divine can assume any form to protect righteousness.
Illusion (Maya) can be a tool for divine strategy.
Feminine energy is a powerful aspect of the divine.
Quick Facts
Category: Other
Era: Satya Yuga
Place: Samudra Manthan (cosmic ocean)
Appearance: Exceptionally beautiful and radiant female form
Associates: Devas, Asuras
Asuras Defeated: Bhasmasura, Asuras (collectively)
No specific stotras currently linked to Mohini.
Scriptural References:
- Bhagavata Purana
- Vishnu Purana
- Mahabharata
- Ramayana (Bhasmasura story)