Motif
recurrent divine intervention at catastrophe
recurrent_divine_intervention_at_catastrophe
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Rescue and Protection. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki SCHLEGEL. / GORRESIO. / HIPPOLYTE FAUCHE. / ADDITIONAL NOTES.; lines 58112-58192 confidence: high
The note says Vishṇu may become tortoise, boar, or fish; avatárs can recur at catastrophes of nature or humanity and have transitory effects.
The passage states that avatár is renewed at every catastrophe of nature or man and has transitory effects.
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