Jahnava Nitai Das Posted September 9, 2001 Report Share Posted September 9, 2001 I have a small question regarding the Mohini Avatara. In Kerala and Andhra there are many people who worship Lord Ayyappa. They say that Ayyappa was born to Lord Shiva and Vishnu when they both met during the Mohini Avatara. Is this story true? Also in the Ayyappa legends they mention a muslim person by the name Vavarswamy. Islam was started just before 2000 years ago. How can this story be true since the churning of the milk ocean took place in a previous yuga? Dear Sri Ramesh, Thank you for writing with your questions. Sri Ayyappa is the mental son (manasa-putra) of Lord Shiva. When Lord Shiva saw Mohini, Ayyappa was born from his mind. There was never any contact between Mohini and Lord Shiva. This story occurs in Skanda Purana. There are many exagerations about this story that say Lord Shiva and Mohini together produced this child. They are not true. Ayyappa lives in Kailasha along with Lord Shiva, Ganesha and Kartikeya (Skanda). The pastimes of Ayyappa and the muslim named Vavar occured when Ayyappa descended to earth, which occurred in recent times (the present yuga). Similarly Skanda also appeared in the recent history in Tamil Nadu. Yours in service, Jahnava Nitai Das, Bhaktivedanta Ashram [This message has been edited by jndas (edited 09-08-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Can you please refer some more details of Sastha and his life in Kailas. Atleast, direct me where I can contact to get these details. Aravind om18@rediffmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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