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"Avatar" originates from the reincarnation of Vishnu in the Hindu religion. Familiarly, it would mean "transformation." Avatar, or Avatara comes from the Sanskrit word meaning 'Descent', it's roots 'ava' ''down'' and 'tri', ''to pass'. In the Hindu works an Avatar is the descent of Divinity into flesh. Only those Masters having become param muktas (fully Liberated) in a former life return to Earth as Avatars.
An avatar can also relate to:
- An internet or game representation of oneself
- Characters in Avatar: The Last Airbender
- An organically grown human-Na'vi hybrid in James Cameron's movie Avatar
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Eastern Religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism believe that humanity has many cycles of ascension and decline, so when the world is going through rough times, an avatar incarnates on Earth in order to help humanity.
An avatar is a being that evolved through many incarnations until he became morally perfect and therefore, he is reborn again to guide people towards the best possibility as humans. So, an avatar is a model of morality and wisdom for people.
It is believed that there are three kinds of avatar - Mahachohan, Bodhisattva and Manu . The Bodhisattva is a kind of avatar who is reborn to guide people through a religion, so Jesus, Buddha, Krishna and Zoroaster are said to be Bodhisattvas according to polytheists eastern religions.
Jesus is just one among many avatars that have helped humanity. Another avatar is expected to incarnate on Earth soon, which can be compared to the Christian idea that Jesus will return for the final judgment.
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Who was Nitery in avatar the movie?
avatar
Avatar...where is more AVATAR?
There are three seasons of avatar the last airbender and four of avatar the legends of korra. You can watch then on kissanime, just search for Avatar and they'll all be there. I watched it all there.
Was avatar roku a fully realized avatar?
yes avatar Roku was a fully realized avatar he masted all the elements as every other has
Who was the avatar before roku?
Avatar Kyoshi
What is the name of avatar 2?
Avatar 2
Is avatar a science fiction film?
In the broadest sense- Yes. Yes, and you don't have to go very wide on the definition to include it.
Naruto and avatar who is better?
Avatar definately!
What is an avatar in a game?
in the avatar game the avatar is a blue creature like a human but not and is on an avatar planet but avatar the game comes from a movie and that is all about an avatar in the game.
Are there any avatar avatar?
Avatar legends of the arena
What are avatar awards for?
There for your avatar to make your avatar look good and cool.
How do you enter your yahoo avatar into the featured avatar?
Click your or anyone's avatar
Who is the head of avatar project in avatar?
The head of the Avatar program in Avatar is Dr. Grace Augustine, who was played by Sigourney Weaver.
How many avatar movies will there be?
It is about the movie "Avatar" by James Cameron.
Who was the avatar after Roku?
Avatar Angg
Who was Nitery in avatar the movie?
avatar
What was Lord Vishnu's first avatar?
Vamana (dwarf) avatar was the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
How do you put avatar rewards on your avatar?
They are under the customize avatar option. Press A on your Avatar in the dashboard, go to customize avatar, then go to awards. They are only available to the gamer-tag that unlocked them.
