Varaha Avatar's battle with the giant Hiranyaksa to save the earth from destruction

In Hinduism, there are many epic stories that are often a source of inspiration and enchanting adventure. One astonishing story is the battle between Waraha Avatara and Raksaksa Hiranyaksha. This story depicts the struggle between good and evil, power and justice.

But before starting this story, I will first discuss what Avatara is. In the teachings of Hinduism, Avatara is the embodiment of God Vishnu who came to the world to save the universe from destruction. In Hinduism, we also know that there are 10 Avatars who came to the world, one of which is the Varaha Avatara

Varaha Avatara is one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu in the form of a wild boar. This avatar appeared during the Satyayuga period, the age of truth, when the earth experienced an existential crisis due to the actions of the giant Hiranyaksa.

Giant Hiranyaksa (Photo Source : Personal Collection)

Hiranyaksa was the son of Diti and Kashyapa, one of the asuras who were always at enmity with the gods. He performed hard austerities to obtain grace from Lord Brahma, the creator. He asked that no god, human or animal could kill him. Lord Brahma granted his request, although reluctantly.

With his power and arrogance, Hiranyaksa began to disturb the order of the universe. He stole the Vedas, the Hindu holy book, and hid them at the bottom of the ocean. He also kidnapped the Goddess Pertiwi, the personification of the earth, and drowned her in the cosmic ocean, a dark and cold place.

The gods who felt threatened and worried asked Lord Vishnu to save the earth and the creatures in it. Lord Vishnu also descended to the world in the form of a giant wild boar, called Varaha. He dives into the cosmic ocean and searches for the lost earth. He found the earth covered by a giant snake named Shesha. Varaha bit the snake and released the earth from its shackles. It then lifted the earth with its fangs and brought it to the surface.

varaha avatar vs giant hiranyaksa battle (Photo Source : Personal Collection)

Hiranyaksa, who knew about Lord Vishnu's plan, immediately chased him and challenged him to fight. A fierce battle ensued between Varaha and Hiranyaksa. They attack each other with claws, fangs, clubs and chakras. This battle lasted for thousands of years, with no one surrendering or losing. Finally, Varaha managed to find an opening in Hiranyaksa's body and pierced him with his chakra. Hiranyaksa died instantly, and the earth was saved from danger.

varaha put the earth in its orbit (Photo Source : Personal Collection)

Varaha then placed the earth in its proper orbit, and returned the Vedas to the gods. He also married the Goddess Earth as a sign of respect and affection. The gods and living creatures rejoiced at the victory of Varaha and the salvation of the earth. They praised and respected Varaha as a hero and savior. That is the story of the battle between Varaha Avatara and the giant Hiranyaksa. This story teaches us about the importance of maintaining natural balance and respecting life. This story also shows that truth and goodness will always triumph over evil and greed.