*Vakratunda***
*1. **Vakratunda ("twisting trunk"), first in the series, represents
the absolute as the aggregate of all bodies, an embodiment of the form of
Brahman. The purpose of this incarnation is to overcome the demon
Matsaryāsura (envy, jealousy). His mount (vāhana) is a lion.*
*Ekadanta*
*2. **Ekadanta ("single tusk") represents the aggregate of all
individual souls, an embodiment of the essential nature of Brahman. the
purpose of this incarnation is to overcome the demon Madāsura (arrogance,
conceit). His mount is a mouse.*
*Mahodara*
*3. **Mahodara ("big belly") is a synthesis of both Vakratunda and
Ekadanta. It is the absolute as it enters into the creative process. It is
an embodiment of the wisdom of Brahman. The purpose of this incarnation is
to overcome the demon Mohāsura (delusion, confusion). His mount is a mouse.*
*Gajavaktra*
*4. **Gajavaktra (or Gajānana) ("elephant face") is a counterpart to
Mahodara. The purpose of this incarnation is to overcome the demon Lobhāsura
(greed). His mount is a mouse.*
*Lambodara*
*5. **Lambodara ("pendulous belly") is the first of four incarnations
that correspond to the stage where the Purānic gods are created. Lambodara
corresponds to Śakti, the pure power of Brahman. The purpose of this
incarnation is to overcome the demon Krodhāsura (anger). His mount is a
mouse.*
*Vikata*
*6. **Vikata (Vikata) ("unusual form", "misshapen") corresponds to
Sūrya. He is an embodiment of the illuminating nature of Brahman. The
purpose of this incarnation is to overcome the demon Kāmāsura (lust). His
mount is a peacock.*
*Vighnaraja*
*7. **Vighnaraja (Vighnarāja) ("king of obstacles"), corresponds to
Vishnu. He is an embodiment of the preserving nature of Brahman. The purpose
of this incarnation is to overcome the demon Mamāsura (possessiveness). His
mount is the celestial serpent Śesha.*
Dhumravarna
* 8. Dhumravarna (Dhūmravarna) ("grey color") corresponds to Śiva. He is
an embodiment of the destructive nature of Brahman. The purpose of this
incarnation is to overcome the demon Abhimanāsura (pride, attachment). His
mount is a horse.*
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*See **Ashtavinayaka: http://vinayakaperumal.blogspot.com/*
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