Kurma – The Second of Dashavatar (Turtle)
Om Kurmaya Namah Kurma is the second avatar of Lord Vishnu. The word “Kurma” is a Sanskrit word that means “tortoise” or “turtle”. Kurma prominently appears in the legend of the churning of the Ocean of Milk, referred to as the Samudra Manthana. Kurma is similar to Akupara, the world turtle supporting the Earth. In […]