Mahavishnu, a term that combines "Maha" (meaning great) and "Vishnu" (a major deity in Hinduism), refers to the concept of a divine, all-pervading presence in Hindu philosophy. However, your mention of "avatars" seems to be a misunderstanding. In Hinduism, avatars are considered incarnations of deities, particularly Lord Vishnu, who is believed to take various forms to restore cosmic balance and protect dharma (righteousness).
The most well-known avatars of Lord Vishnu are:
Matsya Avatar: The fish incarnation of Vishnu, which saved the ancient scriptures and the sage Manu during a great flood.
Kurma Avatar: The turtle incarnation that supported Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality.
Varaha Avatar: The boar incarnation that rescued the Earth goddess, Bhudevi, from the demon Hiranyaksha and raised the Earth out of the cosmic ocean.
Narasimha Avatar: The half-man, half-lion incarnation that defeated the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who couldn't be killed by man or beast.
Vamana Avatar: The dwarf incarnation of Vishnu, who visited the demon king Bali and requested three paces of land, only to cover the entire universe with three steps.
Parashurama Avatar: The warrior sage incarnation who wielded a battle-axe and rid the world of corrupt Kshatriya rulers.
Rama Avatar: The prince of Ayodhya and the central character of the epic Ramayana, known for his righteousness and his quest to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana.
Krishna Avatar: One of the most celebrated incarnations, Krishna is a central figure in the Mahabharata. He imparts the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna and is known for his divine plays (leelas) and teachings.
Buddha Avatar: In some Hindu traditions, Gautama Buddha is considered an avatar of Vishnu. This concept is not universally accepted in all Hindu traditions.
Kalki Avatar: A future incarnation of Vishnu, expected to appear at the end of the current age to restore dharma and destroy evil.
It's important to note that the concept of avatars is primarily associated with Lord Vishnu, and not Mahavishnu as a separate entity. If you were referring to something else or have a specific context in mind, please provide additional information for a more accurate response.
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