No Frames Navigation Info Derived from the Sanskrit word avatara , which means 'descent', and used in Hinduism to denote a god who has descended, by way of an incarnation, to either mortal or animal form, into the world of human beings for the duration of a human life span.
Avatar is similar to the Christian concept of incarnation but is different in two significant ways.
Second, the avatars do not fully participate in human suffering or lose the knowledge and power of their divine nature. The god Vishnu is most famous for his numerous avatars, which include Krishna, Rama, and the Buddha, but other gods, such as Shiva, also have avatars. The Discovery and Development of Avatar . Avatar Meher Baba . Back to A For explicit instructions on how to order the books, videos and other merchandize offered throughout the links on this site, check our ordering information section .