Guest guest Posted September 21, 2002 Report Share Posted September 21, 2002 Some believe only Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa is an avatara of Vishnu, but not the Veda-vyasas from other chatur-yugas. The Vishnu Purana speaks differently. In the third chapter of the third canto, the topic of vyasa-avatara is described in detail. dvapare dvapare vishnurvyasarupi mahamune vedamekam sa bahudha kurute jagato hitah "In every single dvapara yuga, Vishnu in the form of Mahamuni Vyasa divides the single veda into many for the benefit of the world." The words "dvapare dvapare" are quite clear in this regards; As are the words "vishnuh vyasa-rupi". But to make this clearer (Vishnu Purana 3.3.6): vedavyasabhidhana tu sa murtirmadhuvidvishah "That form that Sri Hari assumes to divide the Vedas is known by the nomenclature 'Veda-vyasa'." This is the definition of the term 'Veda-vyasa'. It refers particularly to the personality of Vishnu and none other. Prior to being empowered by Vishnu, Parashara, and the other vyasas were known only by their personal names. During their empowerment, when Vishnu is present within them, they possess the name Veda-vyasa. After Vishnu withdraws his shakti, they are again known simply by their personal names. This is why Krishna-dvaipayana Vyasa is sometimes described as special amongst the Vyasas, for at this moment Vishnu is present within him, and not within the other previous vyasas: krishnadvaipayanam vyasam viddhi narayanam prabhum, ko 'nyo hi bhuvi. Your servant, Jahnava Nitai Das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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