An Analytical Study of the Concept of Narayana Avatar in Hindu Philosophy

Abstract

          This article aims to 1) study the concept of Avatar in Hindu philosophy, 2) study the concept of Narayana Avatar and 3) analyze the concept of Narayana Avatar in Hindu philosophy. It is a documentary research by collecting data from primary and secondary documents. And present the research results in a descriptive method
          The study found that 1. The concept of avatar is Division or descending of gods to the human world With an important mission to subdue and preach and direct the way to the highest truth The avatar's manifestation appears in human, non-human, and animal forms, but still maintains divine qualities: His Majesty the King Omniscience And appeared to him everywhere.
          2. The concept of Narayana Avatar The mention of the incarnation in various eras, including 1). Satanism is an era in which the fullness of good There are 4 avatars: a fish avatar, a turtle avatar, a turtle-shaped avatar, a taro-fanged pig, a half-human, half-lion-shaped avatar. 2) The trinity is an era when the goodness of human beings begins to decline. There are three incarnations: Vamnavatar, an incarnation of a short Brahman, Prasuramavatar, an incarnation of a Brahman named Prasuram, Ramavatar, an incarnation of Rama, King of Ayodhya 3) The Dvarajuk is an era where evil and good are equal, namely Krishna Vatar, an incarnation of Krishna, and 4) the chaos of the dark age because people are far away from God. He was an avatar of a Buddha and an avatar was a human riding on a white horse.
          3. The incarnation of Narayana Avatar in Hindu philosophy. It shows the evolution of humanity can be divided into 3 main categories as follows: 1) Animal means including all types of living things both living in water, on land and animals living on land and in water Man here refers to the human being. 3) Man refers to people who are able to train and develop themselves to progress in civilization and morality in a sequence.