Dashakam 12 Lords Appearance as Varaha

The first Avatar, the Varaha Avatar (Boar incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, which is a key divine intervention in the cosmic cycle. This Dashakam narrates the episode where the earth was submerged in water, creating the need for a divine rescue. Swayambhuva Manu, entrusted with populating the earth, requests Brahma for a place to place the species he created because the earth was sinking. In response, Brahma contemplates and from his nostril emerges the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Varaha, who dives into the cosmic waters to lift the earth back to the surface.

This incarnation symbolizes the divine power to conquer the quality of Rajo Guna (passion and restlessness) through devotion and inner strength. It highlights the Lord's role as the protector and restorer of cosmic order during times of crisis. The Varaha Avatar is seen as an embodiment of the Lord's grace and might to rescue the world from dissolution and sustain creation.

Thus, Dashakam 12 presents the significance of divine intervention through the Varaha Avatar to save earth and maintain cosmic balance, continuing the narrative of creation, destruction, and preservation seen in previous Dashakams.

This chapter holds devotional and philosophical importance, emphasizing the Lord's active role in the cosmic processes and the restoration of order through His incarnations.

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