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What are Avatars? Are Avatars similar to angels?
The word avatar, often translated as "incarnation," in Sanskrit means "descent." To
descend implies the idea of elevated, spiritual beings descending to the earthly realm
from the higher spiritual planes.
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Avatars are believed to function as
mediators between God and mankind, much
like beliefs concerning angels. Like angels,
avatars are believed to bestow knowledge
upon humans in order to further spiritual
progress. Angels are messengers.
In Hinduism, avatars are taught as being
human incarnations of the Divine. Therefore,
various holy men, from the past and present,
are often considered to be avatars sent to
here to bestow messages of divine wisdom
often to further peace and unity.
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Though Hinduism has various avatars associated with its faith, there are others
throughout history who have been considered to be avatars. For example, Christianity
was formed by believers in Jesus, while Islam finds its roots in Mohammad - both men
who are believed by some to be divine and thus, avatars. Zoroastrianism begat
Zoroaster, and Jainism was created by Mahavira, as two more examples of the divine
nature being manifested through men.
Modern-day holy people who have been considered to be avatars include Meher Baba,
Mother Meera, Sathya Sai Baba, and Adi Da Samraj.
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