ANSA AVATAR (The incarnation created for a limited purpose) The Lord created the incarnations containing some portions of a god\’s power, who was thus absorbed in duality. They were like ruling kings engrossed in worldly affairs. (Var Gujri M. 3, p. 516) Several Purushas are Ansa Avatars, Who are standing at Thy Court, O Lord! (Sarang M. 5, p. 1236) The Ansa Avatars are the incarnations, who are created mainly for one purpose i.e. the killing of a tyrant for the sake of spreading righteousness. The Ansa Avatarmay not be misunderstood for Hansa Avatar, an incamation of Vislinu in Satyuga (or Kritayuga), who instructed Sanat Kumara, the son of Brahma in order to dispel his ego, because even Brahma could not satisfy his son.
References :
1. Kohli, Surindar Singh, Dictionary of Mythological References in Guru Granth Sahib, 1993
Ansa Avatar in Hindu Mythology
In Hindu mythology, Ansa Avatar refers to a partial or fractional incarnation of a deity, where only a portion of the divine power is manifested in a physical form. These avatars are created for specific purposes, often to restore cosmic balance or address particular challenges. Unlike full incarnations (Purna Avatars), such as Lord Krishna or Lord Rama, Ansa Avatars are limited in scope and power. They are often depicted as righteous kings, sages, or warriors who fulfill their divine mission and then return to their celestial origins. This concept highlights the adaptability of divine intervention in addressing the needs of the world.
Ansa Avatar in the Guru Granth Sahib
The Guru Granth Sahib references Ansa Avatars to emphasize the transient and limited nature of such incarnations. In Var Gujri M. 3, p. 516, it is mentioned that these incarnations are created for specific purposes, such as the destruction of tyrants or the restoration of righteousness. The scripture contrasts these partial manifestations with the eternal and all-encompassing nature of the Creator, who transcends all forms and incarnations.
