Rescuing Goddess Bhudevi
Read the story of how Varaha Avatar defeated the demon Hiranyaksha and lifted the Earth Goddess Bhudevi from the depths of the cosmic ocean.
Satya Yuga
Varaha
Varahavatar, The Boar Incarnation
Essence of the Avatar
Purpose of Incarnation
To rescue the Earth (Bhudevi) from the depths of the cosmic ocean and defeat the demon Hiranyaksha.
Symbolic Meaning
- Rising from chaos (dark ocean) to order
- Divine intervention to protect Earth and righteousness
- The boar symbolizes fearlessness and strength
Stories, Events & Teachings
Key Events
Demon Hiranyaksha dragged the Earth to the bottom of the cosmic ocean.
Vishnu incarnated as Varaha and descended into the abyss.
He fought a fierce battle with Hiranyaksha and defeated him.
Varaha lifted Bhudevi on his tusks and restored her to the cosmic plane.
Stories & Leelas
The Boar Incarnation: Strength and Upliftment
Explore the symbolism of the boar form, representing strength, determination, and the rescuing of dharma.
Teachings
When adharma suppresses dharma, the divine rises in any form to protect truth.
Respect and protect the Earth – she is sacred and divine.
Strength must be used to uplift, not to dominate.
Scriptural Quotes
"The Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared as a gigantic boar, glowing like a mountain, emerging from Brahma’s nostril."
"Holding the Earth gently on My tusks, I rose from the depths — for when dharma falls, I shall rise."
Quick Facts
Category: Dashavatara (#3)
Era: Satya Yuga
Place: Cosmic ocean (Garbhodaka)
Appearance: Gigantic wild boar with a divine, muscular body; sometimes depicted with a human torso and boar head (Dark complexion, often reddish-brown or black)
Associates: Bhudevi, Brahma, Hiranyaksha
Asuras Defeated: Hiranyaksha
Festivals: Varaha Jayanti, Vishnu Jayanti
No specific stotras currently linked to Varaha.
Scriptural References:
- Varaha Purana
- Bhagavata Purana
- Vishnu Purana
- Mahabharata (Shanti Parva)
Bhagavata Purana 3.13.29–35