Another reason why Lord Nrsimha killed Hiranyakashipu
Most of you may have read and heard why Lord Nrsimha Deva killed the great demon Hiranyakashipu. The well known reason is, the demon...
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Mythology is a wrong word for Vedas and Puranas
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Lord Balaram is the source of all Vishnu incarnations in this world
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