How Many Times Did He Visit??

 Vishnu gave ecstasy to all those he visited in his 9 avatars (10th yet to visit!). But, did any generation get the grace of being visited more than once?
Yes! The lineage of Hiranyaksha...

Hiranyaksha was an asura born in Satya Yuga who attempted to destroy the Earth (Bhu Devi) and was killed by Vishnu in his Varaha avatar. 


Later, in the Treta Yuga, Prahlada had the joy of meeting his saviour, Vishnu as Narasimha (his 4th avatar) who saved him from the wrath of his father Hiranyakashyipu - who was in the generation of Hiranyaksha. In the same yuga, Vamana visited Mahabali (Prahalada's son), who under the influence of his wife Vindhyavalli was trying to conquer Indraloka (heaven) through a powerful yagnya, as a Brahmin. Later amazed by his devotion, Vamana also served as his dwarapalaka (gatekeeper) until Bali's death.


Subsequently in the Dwapara Yuga Krishna defeated Banasura - son of Bali who was overconfident and arrogant about having Shiva in his side (Shiva too was helpless under his promise!!). Besides Vishnu also kept up his promise given to Prahalada that he wouldn't destroy his lineage and let Banasura live. 


To know more about all of Vishnu's visits (his 10 avatars) click here!!

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