Re: Historical origins of Dashavatara ? -- a

• Subject: Re: Historical origins of Dashavatara ? -- a
• From: daver!cypress.com!vke@inet-gw-1.pa.dec.com (Venkatesh K. Elay)
• Date: Tue, 24 May 1994 15:08:52 GMT
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>Why is it said, then, that Vishnu only has 10 avataras. What distinguishes them
>from other incarnations (like Balrama, or Lakshmana??)??
>
>-- Krishna

Balarama and Lakshmana are incarnations of Aadhisesha, the 5 headed snake god.

Sri Ramanuja is also said to be the incarnation of Aadhisesha.

-Venkatesh

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