Sri Vedavyasa Avatara.

 

वेदव्यास गुणावास विद्याधीश सतां वश |

मां निराशं गतक्लेषं कुर्वनाशं हरेनिशम् ||

Sri Madhvacharya describes Vyasa Avatara in 10th chapter of MBT. nirnaya. Sage Vasishta had 100 sons, of which Shakti is one who is the father of Parashara. He performed Tapas to get Sri Hari himself as son. He married Sattyavati, daughter of chief of fishermen. Varna system in Dwaparayuga was different. Satyavati is the daughter of Vasu, hence called Vaasavi. Sri Hari was born to her as Dvaipayana. He was dark in complexion, called Krishna, born in an island, hence the Name Krishna Dwaipayana. Some call him as a Virgin's child, Kaaneena, which is incorrect. HeVedavyasa revealed himself amidst river Yamuna.

Krishna was a bright child and he immediately asked his father Parashara to perform Upanayana. His Upanayana went on for 7 days, which was graced by all Rishis.Soon after, the LOrd went to Meru, with Brahma and Rishis and immediately began arranging Vedas which were distorted by Asuras. HEnce called Arranager- Vyasa. He composed Vedanta Sutras, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and Puranas.All DEvatas learnt these from the LOrd. Vedavyasa toured along three worlds to enlighten noble people.

Meanwhile Rudradeva performed Tapas to be born as his son, as SEva to Him to preach noble thought on the world for mortals. he was granted the boon, and Rudra is born as Shuka to Vyasadeva. He was born to Vyasa without contact of a women. Vayudeva entered him and is the driving force to preach Shastras to all deserving Souls. Hence Vyasadeva could directly impart the core knowledge of Vedic lore directly to him. Similarly the 4 shishyas of Vyasadeva are inspired by Sesha, Garuda, Brahmaa, and Indra in Paila, Sumantu, Vyashampayana and Jaimini.

The Lord began putting Puranas straight by editing them. Based on their content, they were classified as Satvika, Rajasa and Tamasa Puranas. THere ae 6 Satvika Puranas- Vishnu, Narada, Bhagavata, Garuda, Padma and Varaha. 6 Rajas Puranas- Brahma, Brahmanda, Brahmavaivarta, Markandeya, Bhavishya and Vamana puranas. Matsya, Kurma, Linga, Shiva, Skanda and Agni Puranas are Tamasa Puranas based on their content. Satvika Puranas are based on Pancharatra, Rajasa on suerficial referenes in Vedic lore and Tamasa ones are based on Pashupata Agama.

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