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	{{about\|the Hindu deity\|the cause-and-effect concept\|Karma\|the South Asian food\|Korma}}		{{about\|the Hindu deity\|the cause-and-effect concept\|Karma\|the South Asian food\|Korma}}
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	== Symbolism ==		== Symbolism ==
	[[File:Kurmavatara (tortoise incarnation of Vishnu), from Garhwa, Allahabad District.jpg\|thumb\|Kurmavatara, tortoise incarnation of Vishnu, from Garhwa, ~~Allahabad~~ District]]		[[File:Kurmavatara (tortoise incarnation of Vishnu), from Garhwa, Allahabad District.jpg\|thumb\|Kurmavatara, tortoise incarnation of Vishnu, from Garhwa, Prayagraj District]]
	[[File:Varaha, Kurma and Krishna (6125139812).jpg\|thumb\|250x250px\|Kurma with [[Shesha\|Sesa]] holding the Earth (left), [[Varaha]] (right), and [[Krishna]] (below, centre).\|alt=]]		[[File:Varaha, Kurma and Krishna (6125139812).jpg\|thumb\|250x250px\|Kurma with [[Shesha\|Sesa]] holding the Earth (left), [[Varaha]] (right), and [[Krishna]] (below, centre).\|alt=]]
	'''Firmness / Steadiness:''' W. Caland notes that in relation to 'Akupara Kasyapa' in the [[Brahmana\|Pancavimsa Brahmana]] and Jaiminiya Brahmana, the tortoise is equal to 'a firm standing... and Kasyapa (the Tortoise) is able to convey (them) across the sea [of material existence]'.<ref name=":41" /> P.N. Sinha seems to support this view, adding 'Kurma was a great Avatara as He prepared the way for the spiritual regeneration of the universe, by the Churning of the [[Kshir Sagar\|ocean of Milk]]'.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://archive.org/details/studyofbhagavata00benaiala\|title=A study of the Bhagavata Purana; or, Esoteric Hinduism\|date=1901\|publisher=Benares : Printed by Freeman & co., ltd.\|others=University of California Libraries\|pages=[https://archive.org/details/studyofbhagavata00benaiala/page/432 432]}}</ref>		'''Firmness / Steadiness:''' W. Caland notes that in relation to 'Akupara Kasyapa' in the [[Brahmana\|Pancavimsa Brahmana]] and Jaiminiya Brahmana, the tortoise is equal to 'a firm standing... and Kasyapa (the Tortoise) is able to convey (them) across the sea [of material existence]'.<ref name=":41" /> P.N. Sinha seems to support this view, adding 'Kurma was a great Avatara as He prepared the way for the spiritual regeneration of the universe, by the Churning of the [[Kshir Sagar\|ocean of Milk]]'.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://archive.org/details/studyofbhagavata00benaiala\|title=A study of the Bhagavata Purana; or, Esoteric Hinduism\|date=1901\|publisher=Benares : Printed by Freeman & co., ltd.\|others=University of California Libraries\|pages=[https://archive.org/details/studyofbhagavata00benaiala/page/432 432]}}</ref>
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	In the form of [[Brahma]] (KSrma - Tortoise...) he supported the mountain that had occupied the ocean. In another form, that of the divine sage (i.e [[Narayana]]), he enlivened Devas and rendered them more powerful and robust frequently with great brilliance.\|source= Brahmanda Purana (translated by G.V.Tagare, 1958), Part 4, Chapter 9, Verses 60-65\|sign=}}		In the form of [[Brahma]] (KSrma - Tortoise...) he supported the mountain that had occupied the ocean. In another form, that of the divine sage (i.e [[Narayana]]), he enlivened Devas and rendered them more powerful and robust frequently with great brilliance.\|source= Brahmanda Purana (translated by G.V.Tagare, 1958), Part 4, Chapter 9, Verses 60-65\|sign=}}
	[[File:Samudramanthan.jpg\|thumb\|300x300px\|A depiction of the [[Samudra manthan]].]]		[[File:Samudramanthan.jpg\|thumb\|300x300px\|A depiction of the [[Samudra manthan]].]]
	In the [[Brahmanda Purana]], the churning of the ocean of Milk takes place after [[Brahma]] curses [[Indra]] for killing the powerful [[Asura]] [[Asceticism\|ascetic]] [[Trisiras\|Visvarupa]], the grandson of [[Kashyapa\|Kasyapa]] (and potential challenger to his position). The curse causes ruin to the Earth and to the [[Brahmin]]s (who become covetous and atheistic), while the weakened [[Deva (Hinduism)\|Devas]] are attacked by the [[Asura]]s and ~~forced~~ forced to flee to [[Narayana]] for refuge. In this account of the [[Samudra manthan]], no poison is produced or consumed by [[Shiva]], and it is stated that the [[Daitya]]s became known as 'Asuras' due to rejecting [[Varuni]], the goddess of wine, after her emergence from the ocean ('a-sura' meaning 'without sura', or alcohol; Part 4: 9). Notably, the manifestation of the [[Mohini]] avatar of [[Vishnu]] during the battle between the Devas and Asuras over the nectar ([[Amrita]]) is stated to be identical in form to the goddess [[Goddess Maheshwari\|Mahesvari]] (Part 4: 10).		In the [[Brahmanda Purana]], the churning of the ocean of Milk takes place after [[Brahma]] curses [[Indra]] for killing the powerful [[Asura]] [[Asceticism\|ascetic]] [[Trisiras\|Visvarupa]], the grandson of [[Kashyapa\|Kasyapa]] (and potential challenger to his position). The curse causes ruin to the Earth and to the [[Brahmin]]s (who become covetous and atheistic), while the weakened [[Deva (Hinduism)\|Devas]] are attacked by the [[Asura]]s and forced to flee to [[Narayana]] for refuge. In this account of the [[Samudra manthan]], no poison is produced or consumed by [[Shiva]], and it is stated that the [[Daitya]]s became known as 'Asuras' due to rejecting [[Varuni]], the goddess of wine, after her emergence from the ocean ('a-sura' meaning 'without sura', or alcohol; Part 4: 9). Notably, the manifestation of the [[Mohini]] avatar of [[Vishnu]] during the battle between the Devas and Asuras over the nectar ([[Amrita]]) is stated to be identical in form to the goddess [[Goddess Maheshwari\|Mahesvari]] (Part 4: 10).

	=== Brahmavaivarta Purana ===		=== Brahmavaivarta Purana ===

>Sun Creator: Typos and clean up, typo(s) fixed: slight of hand → sleight of hand, 231-232 → 231–232 (3)

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	== Symbolism ==		== Symbolism ==
	[[File:Kurmavatara (tortoise incarnation of Vishnu), from Garhwa, Allahabad District.jpg\|thumb\|Kurmavatara, tortoise incarnation of Vishnu, from Garhwa, ~~Allahabad~~ District]]		[[File:Kurmavatara (tortoise incarnation of Vishnu), from Garhwa, Allahabad District.jpg\|thumb\|Kurmavatara, tortoise incarnation of Vishnu, from Garhwa, Prayagraj District]]
	[[File:Varaha, Kurma and Krishna (6125139812).jpg\|thumb\|250x250px\|Kurma with [[Shesha\|Sesa]] holding the Earth (left), [[Varaha]] (right), and [[Krishna]] (below, centre).\|alt=]]		[[File:Varaha, Kurma and Krishna (6125139812).jpg\|thumb\|250x250px\|Kurma with [[Shesha\|Sesa]] holding the Earth (left), [[Varaha]] (right), and [[Krishna]] (below, centre).\|alt=]]
	'''Firmness / Steadiness:''' W. Caland notes that in relation to 'Akupara Kasyapa' in the [[Brahmana\|Pancavimsa Brahmana]] and Jaiminiya Brahmana, the tortoise is equal to 'a firm standing... and Kasyapa (the Tortoise) is able to convey (them) across the sea [of material existence]'.<ref name=":41" /> P.N. Sinha seems to support this view, adding 'Kurma was a great Avatara as He prepared the way for the spiritual regeneration of the universe, by the Churning of the [[Kshir Sagar\|ocean of Milk]]'.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://archive.org/details/studyofbhagavata00benaiala\|title=A study of the Bhagavata Purana; or, Esoteric Hinduism\|date=1901\|publisher=Benares : Printed by Freeman & co., ltd.\|others=University of California Libraries\|pages=[https://archive.org/details/studyofbhagavata00benaiala/page/432 432]}}</ref>		'''Firmness / Steadiness:''' W. Caland notes that in relation to 'Akupara Kasyapa' in the [[Brahmana\|Pancavimsa Brahmana]] and Jaiminiya Brahmana, the tortoise is equal to 'a firm standing... and Kasyapa (the Tortoise) is able to convey (them) across the sea [of material existence]'.<ref name=":41" /> P.N. Sinha seems to support this view, adding 'Kurma was a great Avatara as He prepared the way for the spiritual regeneration of the universe, by the Churning of the [[Kshir Sagar\|ocean of Milk]]'.<ref>{{Cite book\|url=https://archive.org/details/studyofbhagavata00benaiala\|title=A study of the Bhagavata Purana; or, Esoteric Hinduism\|date=1901\|publisher=Benares : Printed by Freeman & co., ltd.\|others=University of California Libraries\|pages=[https://archive.org/details/studyofbhagavata00benaiala/page/432 432]}}</ref>
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	In the form of [[Brahma]] (KSrma - Tortoise...) he supported the mountain that had occupied the ocean. In another form, that of the divine sage (i.e [[Narayana]]), he enlivened Devas and rendered them more powerful and robust frequently with great brilliance.\|source= Brahmanda Purana (translated by G.V.Tagare, 1958), Part 4, Chapter 9, Verses 60-65\|sign=}}		In the form of [[Brahma]] (KSrma - Tortoise...) he supported the mountain that had occupied the ocean. In another form, that of the divine sage (i.e [[Narayana]]), he enlivened Devas and rendered them more powerful and robust frequently with great brilliance.\|source= Brahmanda Purana (translated by G.V.Tagare, 1958), Part 4, Chapter 9, Verses 60-65\|sign=}}
	[[File:Samudramanthan.jpg\|thumb\|300x300px\|A depiction of the [[Samudra manthan]].]]		[[File:Samudramanthan.jpg\|thumb\|300x300px\|A depiction of the [[Samudra manthan]].]]
	In the [[Brahmanda Purana]], the churning of the ocean of Milk takes place after [[Brahma]] curses [[Indra]] for killing the powerful [[Asura]] [[Asceticism\|ascetic]] [[Trisiras\|Visvarupa]], the grandson of [[Kashyapa\|Kasyapa]] (and potential challenger to his position). The curse causes ruin to the Earth and to the [[Brahmin]]s (who become covetous and atheistic), while the weakened [[Deva (Hinduism)\|Devas]] are attacked by the [[Asura]]s and ~~forced~~ forced to flee to [[Narayana]] for refuge. In this account of the [[Samudra manthan]], no poison is produced or consumed by [[Shiva]], and it is stated that the [[Daitya]]s became known as 'Asuras' due to rejecting [[Varuni]], the goddess of wine, after her emergence from the ocean ('a-sura' meaning 'without sura', or alcohol; Part 4: 9). Notably, the manifestation of the [[Mohini]] avatar of [[Vishnu]] during the battle between the Devas and Asuras over the nectar ([[Amrita]]) is stated to be identical in form to the goddess [[Goddess Maheshwari\|Mahesvari]] (Part 4: 10).		In the [[Brahmanda Purana]], the churning of the ocean of Milk takes place after [[Brahma]] curses [[Indra]] for killing the powerful [[Asura]] [[Asceticism\|ascetic]] [[Trisiras\|Visvarupa]], the grandson of [[Kashyapa\|Kasyapa]] (and potential challenger to his position). The curse causes ruin to the Earth and to the [[Brahmin]]s (who become covetous and atheistic), while the weakened [[Deva (Hinduism)\|Devas]] are attacked by the [[Asura]]s and forced to flee to [[Narayana]] for refuge. In this account of the [[Samudra manthan]], no poison is produced or consumed by [[Shiva]], and it is stated that the [[Daitya]]s became known as 'Asuras' due to rejecting [[Varuni]], the goddess of wine, after her emergence from the ocean ('a-sura' meaning 'without sura', or alcohol; Part 4: 9). Notably, the manifestation of the [[Mohini]] avatar of [[Vishnu]] during the battle between the Devas and Asuras over the nectar ([[Amrita]]) is stated to be identical in form to the goddess [[Goddess Maheshwari\|Mahesvari]] (Part 4: 10).

	=== Brahmavaivarta Purana ===		=== Brahmavaivarta Purana ===

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>Sun Creator: Typos and clean up, typo(s) fixed: slight of hand → sleight of hand, 231-232 → 231–232 (3)