Dashakam 030 Vamana Avatharam

This episode is significant as it describes the Vamana Avatar, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This Dashakam narrates the story where Lord Vishnu takes the form of a dwarf Brahmachari (Vamana) to subdue the demon king Mahabali, who had grown powerful and threatened the cosmic balance.

Key points highlighted are:

• Mahabali conquered the three worlds and even instilled fear among the Devas (gods).

• The Devas prayed to Lord Vishnu for help, and Lord Vishnu promised to be born as Aditi's son (Vamana) to restore balance.

• Vamana appeared as a humble dwarf with four arms holding his divine weapons.

• He approached Mahabali during a sacrificial ritual and asked for three paces of land.

• When granted, Vamana expanded to cosmic size, covering the entire earth and heavens in two steps.

• Mahabali then offered his own head for the third step, and Vamana sent him to the netherworld (Patala) but granted him a boon to return annually.

• This avatar symbolizes the triumph of divine will, humility, and righteousness over ego and demonic power, restoring dharma.

Thus, this Dashakam illustrates Lord Vishnu's compassionate and strategic intervention to protect the universe from imbalance and showcases devotion, humility, and cosmic justice.

Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.