Dashavatara.

A common ten-avatar enumeration; traditions can substitute Buddha or Balarama.

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Characters & Cosmic Entities

The guide of Arjuna

Krishna is the divine teacher in the Bhagavad Gita, where his dialogue with Arjuna explores action, devotion, knowledge, and duty.

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Rama is prince of Ayodhya and divine embodiment of righteous kingship

Rama — Rama is prince of Ayodhya and divine embodiment of righteous kingship, identified with Vishnu.

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Vishnu's man-lion manifestation

Vishnu's man-lion manifestation, overcoming Hiranyakashipu's conditional protections.

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Boar manifestation of Vishnu

Boar manifestation of Vishnu, associated with recovery of the earth and Hiranyaksha's defeat.

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Vishnu's dwarf and world-striding manifestation

Vishnu's dwarf and world-striding manifestation.

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Fish manifestation associated with flood rescue

Fish manifestation associated with flood rescue; textual details differ.

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Tortoise manifestation supporting the churning of the ocean

Tortoise manifestation supporting the churning of the ocean.

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Future manifestation expected at the close of Kali Yuga in Puranic accounts

Future manifestation expected at the close of Kali Yuga in Puranic accounts.

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Axe-bearing Brahmin warrior manifestation and teacher

Axe-bearing Brahmin warrior manifestation and teacher; associated with cycles of conflict with rulers.

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