{"id":1746,"date":"2018-07-30T10:21:03","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T10:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mintageworld.com\/blog\/?p=1746"},"modified":"2018-08-08T11:42:28","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T11:42:28","slug":"depiction-dasavatara-indian-coins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mintageworld.com\/blog\/depiction-dasavatara-indian-coins\/","title":{"rendered":"Depiction of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra on Indian Coins"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cIt is I who descends to earth from time to time to reinstitute the order when the anarchy prevails\u201d \u2013 the concept of Divine descend is a phenomenon that speaks about the manifestation of divinity into a form. In Bhagawad Git\u0101 [1]<\/a> Shri Ki\u1e63\u1e47a declares that God himself incarnates to eradicate the evil, to put an end to the impious practices and to eliminate the chaos that prevailed in an otherwise peaceful society. These incarnations or the Avat\u0101ras is a core concept of Hinduism and being the preserver and sustainer Aspect of God within the Hindu Trinity; they are often associated with Vi\u1e63\u1e47u. When pertaining to Avat\u0101ras in the Hindu tradition, the most widely associated deity is clearly Vi\u1e63\u1e47u. According to the Bh\u0101gavata Pur\u0101\u1e47a, Vi\u1e63\u1e47u has innumerable Avat\u0101ras in unlimited universes, though there are ten major incarnations, known collectively as Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra. The concept of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra \u2013 ten incarnations of Lord Vi\u1e63\u1e47u \u2013 is not treated as mere mythological or religious stories in India, but is incorporated in the roots of Indian society in the form of philosophy as well as performing arts and creative arts. The most unusual combination of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra mythology, Indian art forms and the practicality of Indian society is \u201cthe Depiction of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra on Indian Coins\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Coins form a very important link to their times and evidence of the religious beliefs of the society and the ruling authorities. The depiction of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra on Indian coins, likewise, is a clear enough evidence of the acceptance of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u by the society as a major god. Moreover, it also affirms the belief of the existence of that \u201clarger than life character\u201d that saves the mankind from turmoil. The depiction of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra on Indian coins is not just found on the coins of any particular dynasty but on the many coins issued throughout ancient India.<\/p>\n

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Matsya<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On one fine day of the early phase of Satya Yuga, a fish appeared in front of king Manu and warned him about a Pralay (flood) that could destroy the Universe. The fish further instructed Manu to build a huge boat that would contain the Seven Sages (SaptRi\u1e63\u012bs), seeds of all plants, one animal type of each species. The prediction comes true! After seven days huge flood came and the boat sailed. The Fish appeared again and propelled the boat and saved those who were on it. This was the first Avatar of Lord Vi\u1e63\u1e47u and is associated with the beginning of the world. [2]<\/a><\/p>\n

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The first Avatar of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u is depicted on at least two coins of the Madurai N\u0101yakas. First one belongs to Queen Mangammal (Mangamma). On the coin, Matsya is depicted as a human torso connected to the tail of a fish holding either chakra or shell in his hands. The reverse has a Telugu legend \u201c\u1e62ri Mangamma\u201d within a square dotted frame. [3]<\/a><\/p>\n

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The other coin belongs to a different epoch of the same dynasty. Though, the ruler is anonymous the coin is known as ‘\u1e62ri Vira’ type kasu which depicts a Fish swimming in waves in the right direction. The reverse has legend ‘\u1e62ri Vira’ inscribed in Kannada.<\/p>\n

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The Matsyavatar of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u is narrated as \u201cFlood being the end of the world\u201d Myth which is common across most cultures. It can be compared to the Genesis narrative of Abrahamic tradition most commonly known as the story of Noah\u2019s Ark.[4]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kurma<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The second Avat\u0101ra Kurma is the tortoise incarnation that relates to the myth of churning the ocean (S\u0101gar Manthan) to obtain treasures dissolved in the ocean. While the Devas and Asuras were churning the ocean for the nectar of immortality, the mountain Mand\u0101rachala that they were using began to sink in the soft ocean floor, so Lord Vi\u1e63\u1e47u became a turtle and rested the mountain on his back to keep the mountain afloat.<\/p>\n

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The Kurm\u0101vatar is featured on a variety of coins. The \u201c\u1e62ri Vira\u201d type coin is the most remarkable one. The coin depicts Kurma as a human torso connected to the tail of a tortoise in a dotted border facing upwards. The reverse of this coin is inscribed with Kannada legend \u201c\u1e62ri Vira\u201d<\/p>\n

A \u2018copper cash\u2019 of Tamil Nadu, in the name of Venkatapati R\u0101ya II\/III also adorns the Kurma Avat\u0101ra of Lord Vi\u1e63\u1e47u. A tortoise representing the second incarnation of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u is shown within a dotted border on the reverse whereas the obverse shows the Kannada legend \u201cVenkatapati R\u0101ya\u201d. [5]<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Kurma Avatar holds a very deep and significant philosophy behind it. The ocean is representative of the deep consciousness or the human mind and the gods and the demons symbolize the good and bad sides of a human. The tug of war represents their struggle and the choices that we make determine the treasure that comes out of the ocean. More importantly, the Tortoise signifies that determination and efforts taken by an individual when combined with self-confidence do not let us sink in the ocean of despair. [6]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Var\u0101ha<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The third incarnation was Var\u0101ha or the boar. The demon Hirany\u0101ksha abducted the Mother Earth (Bhm\u012b dev\u012b) and took her to the P\u0101tal Lok, deep under the ocean. He also stole the Divine Vedas from Lord Brahma while the Lord was in deep meditation. The Lord Vi\u1e63\u1e47u took the incarnation of Var\u0101ha and rescued the Mother Earth which had submerged in the ocean, and brought the Earth out by lifting it on His Two Tusks from the ocean after killing the demon Hirany\u0101ksha. Lord Vi\u1e63\u1e47u in Var\u0101ha Avatar also retrieved the Divine Vedas from the demon and gave it back to Lord Brahma.[7]<\/a><\/p>\n

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The most peculiar representation of the Var\u0101ha Avatar of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u is found on the coins of Gurjara Pratih\u0101ra. The type itself is known as the \u1e62rimad Adi Var\u0101ha Drammas and the coins were issued in two different periods. One was issued by the ruler Vin\u0101yakap\u0101la and the other by an unknown ruler.<\/p>\n

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The Adi Var\u0101ha Drammas of Vin\u0101yakap\u0101la depicts Var\u0101ha facing right from its waist – upwards. Vanam\u0101la can be seen in the neck of the Var\u0101ha. The Var\u0101ha is shown with or without an upturned lotus above the head of Var\u0101ha which determines the typology of the coin. The reverse is inscribed with Nagari Legend “\u1e62ri Vina \/ yakap\u0101 \/ ladeva” in three lines.[8]<\/a><\/p>\n

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The unattributed Adi Var\u0101ha Drammas is extensively carved and is found with differences in the portrayal of the Var\u0101ha determining the varieties of the type. The coins depict Var\u0101ha in a dotted border wearing ‘Vanam\u0101la ‘ standing astride facing right. His left leg is shown raised and slightly bent at the knee. He is shown standing on a lion and a solid pellet near his snout represents as an earth. A mace is seen in the right field with a solar wheel below it. A trident is seen behind the Var\u0101ha. The Reverse is read with the full legend of Legend “\u1e62rimad\u0101di \/ Var\u0101ha” in two lines and fire altar is seen below flanked by attendants on both the sides.<\/p>\n

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Var\u0101ha Avatar represents the transformation of materialistic desires into spiritual desires. Var\u0101ha means a positive turning point that comes in the life of every individual which helps him to outgrow materialism and yearn for spiritual awakening.<\/p>\n

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Narasimha<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vi\u1e63\u1e47u appeared as Narasimha in his fourth incarnation. The Asura king Hira\u1e47yakaship\u016b obtained a boon of invincibility from Lord Brahma. The boon gave Hira\u1e47yakaship\u016b superpowers according to which he would die neither at the hands of a human nor an animal, neither during day nor night, neither on earth nor in heaven, neither indoors nor outdoors, neither by fire nor by water or any weapon. He soon turned into a tyrant and he assumed he was the supreme power of the universe. His son, Pralh\u0101d, was a devotee of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u. When the tyranny of Hira\u1e47yakaship\u016b became nuisance Vi\u1e63\u1e47u appeared on earth as Narasimha. He took a form neither of a complete animal nor of a complete man. He transformed into half lion and half human. He arrived at dusk, a time which is neither day nor night; he appeared in the courtyard, thus it was neither indoors nor outdoors, and tore the Asura apart with his bare nails which were not termed as a weapon.<\/p>\n

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In South Indian art \u2013 sculptures, bronzes and paintings \u2013 Vi\u1e63\u1e47u’s incarnation as Narasi\u1e43ha is one of the most chosen themes and amongst Avat\u0101ras perhaps next only to R\u0101ma and K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a in popularity. This ferocious form of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u is adored by his devotees and like other Avat\u0101ras, it has depicted in various art forms including coins.<\/p>\n

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The most beautiful coin of all is a Gold Fanam of Krishna R\u0101j\u0101 of Wodeyar. The coin depicts Narasimha seated in Yoga bandham holding in his upper hands the stylized attributes of a flaming chakra. The reverse is inscribed with N\u0101gari Legend \u201cKantirava Narasa R\u0101j\u0101\u201d [9]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Along with the depiction of Matsy\u0101vat\u0101ra, R\u0101\u1e47\u012b Mangammal also issued the fourth reincarnation of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u. This copper coin depicts Narasimha with the face of the Incarnation and the body of a lion. The depiction is more close to the ferocity of the incarnation itself. The reverse of the coin has a legend \u201c\u1e62ri Mangammal\u201d in Telugu.<\/p>\n

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Cera Kings of Venad also issued a copper coin depicting the fourth incarnation of the Narasimha. The coin depicts Narasimha seated in Yoga bandham holding a weapon that looks like a plough in both the hands on one side. The other side of this coin is even more peculiar as it depicts a combination of Sword, dagger & symbol with pellets.<\/p>\n

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Narasimha avatar has attained a rare significance and importance. All His Avat\u0101ras are generally of a single form But Narasimha avatar is of a dual form of Man + Animal. Narasimha is a significant iconic symbol of creative resistance, hope against odds, victory over harassment, and destruction of evil. He is the destructor of not only external evil but also one’s own inner evil of extreme pride.<\/p>\n

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V\u0101mana<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u1e62ri V\u0101mana Avat\u0101r was fifth in the line of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra of Lord \u1e62ri Maha Vi\u1e63\u1e47u. Vi\u1e63\u1e47u took the form of a Dwarf Brahmin to subdue King Ba\u1e37i. The story goes like this. King Mah\u0101 Ba\u1e37i was a very mighty demon king who had assumed control over heaven, earth and the netherworlds that threatened the position of Indra as the King of Gods. Hence, Vi\u1e63\u1e47u was hailed to rescue the universe from the grasp of the demon king. Vi\u1e63\u1e47u took birth at a Brahmin house and appeared in front of Ba\u1e37i when he was performing a sacrifice of consolidation of his power. V\u0101mana went to Ba\u1e37i asked him three steps of land, to which Ba\u1e37i without any delay agreed. V\u0101mana showed His true identity assumed huge proportions, with his first step claiming the heavens and his second step claiming the netherworlds. Since there was nowhere else to step on, King Ba\u1e37i offered his head for V\u0101mana to step on. Pleased with Ba\u1e37i for fulfilling his word, V\u0101mana spared Ba\u1e37i’s life and granted him the netherworlds to rule upon. Lord Vi\u1e63\u1e47u in V\u0101mana avatar regained the heaven for Indra.<\/p>\n

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The one and only coin that depicts the V\u0101mana Avat\u0101ra of Vi\u1e63\u1e47u hails from the Nayakas of Madurai. This copper unit of an anonymous king depicts V\u0101mana on one side. V\u0101mana is shown holding an umbrella in right hand and his left hand is raised. Similarly, he is depicted with his left foot raised which seems to be resting on the head of another human figure i.e. King Ba\u1e37i. The other side depicts inscription: \u201c\u1e62ri Vira\u201d in Telugu.[10]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hidden behind every Avat\u0101ra is a message\/moral that is conveyed. V\u0101mana Avat\u0101ra conveys the message of humility. V\u0101mana Avat\u0101ra is the first Avat\u0101ra where Vi\u1e63\u1e47u took complete human form. The uniqueness of this Avat\u0101ra is that, unlike other Avat\u0101ras, Vi\u1e63\u1e47u overcame this problem with his intelligence not by violence or weapons.<\/p>\n

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Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra is not a topic of mere mythology but has serious inferences woven with it. The stories of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra opens up a vast world of Indian belief system, culture and philosophy as well as it answers the metaphysical question of \u201cHow it all began?\u201d and \u201cHow it is going to end\u201d Depiction of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra on Indian Coins is one of the ways to keep the philosophy and culture of India alive that began thousands of years ago.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for Depiction of Da\u015b\u0101vat\u0101ra on Indian Coins \u2013 II!<\/p>\n

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[1]<\/a> Dny\u0101naKarmaSany\u0101s Yoga Bhagavad Gita, Verse 7-8<\/p>\n

[2]<\/a> J.P. VASWANI (2017). Dasavatara. Jaico Publishing House. pp. 12 \u2013 14.<\/p>\n

[3]<\/a> Tamil Coins Institute of Epigraphy, Tamilnadu State Department of Archaeology<\/p>\n

[4]<\/a> The Book of Genesis Seth 113<\/p>\n

[5]<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/classicalnumismaticgallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

[6]<\/a> The Book of Vishnu by Nanditha Krishna pp 37-43<\/p>\n

[7]<\/a> https:\/\/www.speakingtree.in<\/a><\/p>\n

[8]<\/a> http:\/\/numismatics.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

[9]<\/a> http:\/\/classicalnumismaticgallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

[10]<\/a> Image Courtesy: Mr Amit Udeshi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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