Das Avtar:Ten Incarnations of God (Shri Vishnu, The Ali)I. KARTA YUGA
In the FORM HALF HUMAN AND HALF FISH, LORD VISHNU reincarnated as ' MACCHA AVTAR' because FOUR VEDAS (Religious scriptures) of BRAHMA (PIR or GURU) had been taken away by the Devil SANKHASUR. In order to remove the prevalent darkness (IGNORANCE) in the world, BRAHMA had approached LORD VISHNU for assistance in the securing of the VEDAS.
The Devil SANKHASUR was hiding with the VEDAS in the PATAL (Underneath the Earth) , LORD VISHNU therefore asked the EARTH to give necessary information about SANKHASUR in return for high rewards. The EARTH prayed that the LORD, with his GRACE, wed the EARTH, or, in other words, become its RULER. LORD VISHNU most graciously granted a 'KOL' to wed the EARTH after the completion of TEN AVTARS, by which period; salvation of momins would have taken place.
There were many others who served LORD VISHNU in this cause and were given 'KOL' (promise) by the LORD. For example: MATA KUNTA, a Queen to King DHAMLA in the time of Lord KRISHNA (the Eight Incarnation of VISHNU ), was granted spiritual elevation (BATUNI DIDAR) by the Lord for her sincere service during the time of 'MACHHA AVTAR'; for BHAGAT KAMLADAN'S service during the 'MACHHA AVTAR', 'LORD VISHNU in the RAMA AVTAR granted him KOL of BATUNI DIDAR; king SANKHDEV'S five sons had rendered important services during 'MACHHA AVTAR' and at the time of SHRI KRISHNA were also given BATUNI NOORANI DIDAR and salvation; RAJA HARISH CHANDRA was appointed MUKHI of seven CRORE RUHANIS in the TRETA YUGA; similarly, SATI TARA RANI, KUNVAR ROHIDAS, BHAGAT RUKHMUGAT, AMRIKH, DHRUV, MUKHI PHELAJ, SURJADE RANI, KAMLA KUVAR, all these BHAGATS had been granted 'KOL' by the 'MACHHA AVTAR' for their most devoted services and were rewarded during the times of RAMA and SHRI KRISHNA. 'KOL' granted during the MACHHA AVTAR' is being fulfilled to this day. The 'NOOR-E-IMAMAT' better knows to whom and to what extent such 'KOLS' have to be fulfilled. Our Holy Pir Hassan Kabirdin has prayed in Ginan-e-shariff:
SAMI MACHHA RUPE DINO VACHA,
SO AAJ KALMAHE PARIE . . . . .
O! My beloved HAZAR IMAM, Thou hast
Granted us 'KOL' during MACHHA RUPE,
YA MOWLA, grace upon us Thy Mercies.
YA MOWLA FULFILL Thy KOL and grant us
Salvation and HOLY DIDAR.
Again, in another Holy Ginan, Pir Mabaap says:
AJ KAL DASME SHAH TAME VAR DATAR
SAMI MARA JUNA TE VACHAN SAMBHARO YA SHAH
VISAVNE VAR DIYO KAYAM SAMI SHAH RIKHISAR NA
JIV SADHARO
O! MY Lord, Beloved Hazar Imam, Thou art
'DASMO NAKLANKI AVTAR,' YA MOWLA
Remember Thou promiseth us during the MACH AVTAR.
I pray YA MOWLA fulfill Thy Promises, Bestow Thy favors
Of spiritual unification to the high of NOORANI DIDAR and
FANAH-FI-ALLAH-AMEEN.
Devil SANKHASUR was eventually captured by LORD VISHNU. Because the Devil had concealed himself with the VEDAS in the deep ocean, LORD VISHNU had taken 'MACHHA AVTAR,' the LORD killed him on the island of SANKHDAR. The HOLY SCRIPTURES were seized and returned to GURU BRAHMA, the world was again enlightened with knowledge. All MOMINS rejoiced.
In the first KARTA JUGA, there were FOUR INCARNATIONS of LORD VISHNU (THE GREAT ALI):
1. MACHHA- human and fish
2. KORABHA- tortoise
3. VARAH- animal and human
4. NARSINHA- lion and human
KARTA YUGA lasted for a period of 432,000 (four hundred and thirty-two thousand) years.
In the KARTA YUGA, LORD VISHNU incarnated as 'KORABHA AVTAR.' The Devil MADHUKITAK had SIXTY SIX CRORE followers residing around Mount Meru who were opponents of DHARMA (religion). The momins prayed to LORD VISHNU for help and LORD VISHNU planned to destroy MADHUKITAK.
In the AVTAR of 'KORABHA,' LORD VISHNU induced MADHUKITAK into exploring of the ocean for 14 RATNAS (precious items). MADHUKITAK agreed to the suggestion. The Mount Meru was lifted, moved, and held up by powers of 'KORABHA' in the centre of the ocean to facilitate churning and discovering of the 14 items. The 14 items that were obtained are as follows:
1. LAKHSHMI (Fortune)
2. KAUTUMBH MANI (Precious Stone - by the touch of the stone metal would turn into gold)
3. KALPA VRAKSHA (anything desired under the shelter of this tree was obtained)
4. THE MOON (A Model of-)
5. WINE
6. NECTAR (for gaining perpetual life, AMRIT)
7. SHANKH (a clarion)
8. Arrow
9. DHANVANTRI (Herbs and Medicines)
10. KAMDHENU (the cow of paradise)
11. POISON
12. ELEPHANT (Elephant of paradise having many tusks)
13. RAMBHA (a Fairy)
14. A HORSE (with seven faces)
LORD VISHNU eventually took possession of all the above and imparted the only item of poison to the Devil MADHUKITAK, who died miserably by making use of it. After the death of the Devil, chief BHAGAT AMRIKH and other MOMIN devotees of LORD VISHNU rejoiced and DHARMA developed rapidly. BHAGAT AMRIKH, because of his devoted services, achieved salvation and HOLY DIDAR.
During the THIRD AVTAR of the LORD VISHNU in the first KARTA YUGA there lived a king UTANPAD. A son was born two his first of two wives called BHAGAT DHRUV who was, from the early age of five, deeply religious and very regular at praying.
At the time, there was also a DEVIL MOR who was constantly harassing MOMINS of LORD VISHNU. DEVIL MOR was unusually powerful; he was an Earth-shaker, therefore LORD VISHNU had to take 'VARAH AVTAR.' LORD VISHNU sustained the EARTH and killed MOR.
The LORD was much pleased with BHAGAT DHRUV because of his love for the LORD and graced him with power to rule the earth for THIRTY SIX THOUSAND YEARS. Dhruv lived so long and ruled the earth with justice and peace. Religion developed, and the earth was enlightened with knowledge.
This Fourth AVTAR is that of MAN and LION combined. The reason LORD VISHNU reincarnated as 'NARSINH' or 'NARSANG AVTAR' will become clear as the narrative unfolds.
The DEVIL HARNAKANS prayed and prayed for ages and obtained 'KOL' from the LORD. The LORD told the DEVIL that he would get anything he desired as compensation for his vast prayers. HARNAKANS demanded from the LORD: I should not be killed by the following means (elements or conditions) - iron or wood , in dryness or greenness, by male or female, during day or night, indoors or outdoors, by the sky, earth, fire, water, or animal.
The LORD as promised, agreed to the above conditions of the DEVIL. The DEVIL HARNAKANS became very arrogant and started stirrings against religion and MOMINS. He opposed and stopped RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES on EARTH. Momins thus prayed to the LORD for help and the LORD answered them to have patience: 'Time will come I shall bring the end of HARNAKANS.'
After some time, a son was born to HARNAKANS whose name was PAHELAJ. PAHELAJ in his childhood was saying prayer in the Holy name of 'NARSINH.' When he was sent to school, he taught many of his fellow students the holy name of 'NARSINH.' The teacher, not happy with this, reported to KING HARNAKANS that PAHELAJ is misguiding other students and instead of your Honour's name he is teaching them the name of 'NARSINH.'
The King called PAHELAJ in his presence and asked him why he refused to take HARNAKAN'S NAME: ' There is no one greater than myself, you know this.'
PAHELAJ replied: 'Oh Dad, there is none greater than SRI-NARSINH. Dad you will be doomed one day, remember Dad!'
HARNAKANS was very much crossed by this and decided to kill PAHELAJ. He asked that PAHELAJ be placed next to a mad elephant. But Lo! The elephant prostrated in front of PAHELAJ and made him sit on his back. Then the king asked that PAHELAJ be rolled down a mountain. At this juncture the Almighty God saved PAHELAJ miraculously. PAHELAJ was also saved from a big fire. This raged the king so much that he told PAHELAJ to embrace a very hot pillar saying: ' Let us see now how your God NARSINH will save you from this. Where is he now?'
PAHELAJ boldly told the king: ' You are stupid, don't you see my God NARSINH in the PILLAR?' Although at first PAHELAJ was nervous, when he saw living ants moving on the heated pillar, he became very confident. He remembered the Holy Name 'NARSHINE,' 'NARSHINE,' and the pillar immediately burst apart- from where the Lord NARSHINE appeared in the form of 'Man and Lion.'
LORD NARSINH got hold of the Devil HARNAKANS and killed him with his claws. He killed him when it was neither day nor night and at the center of a door, neither indoors or outdoors, thus keeping his word.
PAHELAJ was appointed the MUKHI and consequently there was enlightenment of religion. 'NARSINH AVTAR' granted a KOL to MUKHI PAHELAJ for the salvation of FIVE CRORE RUHANIS. With prayers in the Holy Name of 'NARSINH,' FIVE CRORE RUHANIS achieved HAKIKATI BATUNI NOORANI DIDAR and SALVATION.