Legends from Kerala
Kerala also known as God’s Own Country is resplendent with many legends of people and here I am describing them.
Parasurama
It was God Parasurama who threw an axe into the sea and birthed Kerala.
Mahabali
Mahabali was a mythical king of Kerala and he was much loved by the people. God Vamana grew jealous and visited him as a dwarf and asked him for three boons. Mahabali complied readily and the first boon was the Heaven and Vamana put his step and the second boon was he earth and then when he asked the third boon Mahabali out of servitude granted his body to be stepped on with one condition that he will visit his people every year once. And it was this legend that gave birth to Onam a festival of Kerala. Onam is a festival with snake boat races, floral designs and lamps are lit in the night to welcome Mahabali.
Kuttichathan
Kuttichathan is a malevolent child demon who is worshipped as a God and offerings are made to appease him to get wishes satisfied.
Kayankulam Kochunni
Kayankulam Kochunni is thief of Kerala who has got the character of Robin Hood. There are many legends about him which are enthralling.
Perunthachan
Perunthachan is an acclaimed as a master architect just like Icarus and he became upset with the rising popularity of his son and killed him.
Kadamatathu Kattanar
Kdamatathu Kattanar (priest) is famous in legend for driving out demons and healing people. He is a shaman as well as a priest.
Yakshi
Yakshi is a female demon and in many temples there are chains to show that Yakshi is bound. In ancient times, she used to waylay helpless people and like Dracula drink blood.
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The Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu
Vamana is Lord Vishnu’s fifth avatar (incarnation), taking the form of a stunning young brahmin. He was the one who defeated the Asura King Mahabali and handed the Deva Loka back to Lord Indra.
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The narrative of King Mahabali and Vamana’s Vishnu avatar is told in the Shrimad Bhagavatam’s Eighth Canto.
Lord Vamana is associated with the planet Jupiter in the Bṛhat Parashar Hora Shastra, a work on Vedic astrology by Maharshi Parashar. Vamana serves as a metaphor for the wise person who is familiar with the cosmos.
Lord Vishnu's incarnation as Vamana
The powerful asura king Bali existed during the Satya Yuga, according to Shrimad Bhagavatam. The man was Prahalad’s grandson. He overthrew the deva king Lord Indra and took possession of Deva Loka. Aditi and Kashyap Muni, the parents of the Devas, were thrown off by this (demigods).
Aditi and Kashyap pleaded to Vishnu for his protection from the Asuras for their sons. Lord Vishnu appeared at Kashyap and his wife’s home via prayer and service. Then, Lord Vishnu manifested as the dwarf brahmana Vamana.
The great sages carried out all the required sacred rites after being pleased to view the manifestations of Vishnu. Vamana was initiated as a brahmin at the event, and Lord Surya spoke the Gayathri mantra while Brihaspati presented a sacred thread and Kashyap a grass belt.
He received a deerskin from Bhudevi (Mother Earth), and a brahma-danda, or brahmachari’s stick, from Chandra deva. He was given underwear by Mother Aditi, and an umbrella by the sky god.
The seven sages presented kusha grass to Lord Vamana, Maa Sarasvati brought a Rudraksha rosary, and Lord Brahma brought a pitcher of water. He was given a begging bowl by Lord Kuber, and Maa Bhagavati made the first offering.
The greatest of the Brahmacharis, Lord Vamana, welcomed and blessed everyone in attendance before revealing the brilliance of Brahman. He thus overshadowed the entire gathering, which was made up of outstanding saints and brahmins, with His beauty.
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Mahabali and Vamana Avatar
Lord Vamana, who was renowned for his generosity, participated in the Yajna of King Mahabali. The kid Vamana was honored by the king when he arrived. He welcomed Him and announced that he wished to present Him with a gift. Back then, no Brahmin was ever turned away. Only three feet of land were requested by Vamana. Surprised, Mahabali asked Vamana to inquire further.
Mahabali’s Guru, Guru Shukracharya, was aware that this brahmin was not a regular individual. He understood that Lord Vishnu had assumed the shape of a brahmin kid to ruin Mahabali’s riches. Shukracharya started reprimanding his student for making a three-step land promise. According to him, Lord Vishnu was sent to trick Bali and rob him of all his wealth.
The earth, Mahabali said, could support the mass of hills and oceans but not the weight of a liar. Vamana’s prayer was therefore granted, and Trivikrama was created from the dwarf (giant form).
Lord Vamana put the entire cosmos under his feet in just two steps. Because there was no better available space, King Bali volunteered to place the third step atop his head. When Vamana was satisfied, he put the third step on his head and gave Bali permission to go to Patal Loka with the asuras’ army and establish authority there. Lord Indra reclaimed his Deva Loka or Swarga empire.
Lesson from Vamana Avatar According to Vamana, someone who lacks self-control would never be happy, even if they acquire all of the world’s wealth. However, someone who has self-control will always be happy. Even with a lot of money, those who prioritize material stuff are never happy.
Controlling our senses is important.
Lord Vamana reminded the King during the discussion between Vamana and Bali that to obtain true satisfaction in life, irrespective of worldly riches, one must be able to control their senses. True believers are always content with what they possess.
Truthfulness Lesson
Mahabali responded that he could not lie to the Brahman since the burden of a liar is too great for Mother Earth to bear when Shukracharya begged him to reject the commitment made to Vamana. One of the guiding principles of religion is sincerity. Vishnu restored dharma as a result of Mahabali’s honesty, and Bali remained in power as an Asura king.
Unwavering Devotion
Mahabali is a singular illustration of a believer who has given himself over to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu occasionally sends us tribulations in the shape of hardship and adversity. A devotee might easily turn to the Divine in such a hopeless circumstance. When Lord Vishnu, on the other hand, grants us everything – wealth, strength, attraction, and wisdom – it turns into a far more serious challenge.
We must be careful not to become arrogant and misuse them. We can also recall the brilliance of the young brahmin kid Shri Vamana Deva in securing the “super-special mercy” required in such a circumstance.
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