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The Story of the birth of Lord Vamana – the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

The tale of the birth of Lord Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Srihari Vishnu, is a captivating saga steeped in divine intervention and cosmic balance. Known as Vamanavatara or Vaman Avatar, it recounts the pivotal moment when Lord Vishnu manifested as a diminutive Brahmin before the formidable King Bali, altering the course of destiny for both gods and demons. Amidst the tumultuous struggle for power between the Devatas (celestial beings) and the dauntless Balichakravarthi (King Bali), Aditi, the mother of the Devatas, beseeched Sage Kashyapa for a divine progeny capable of restoring supremacy to the celestial realm. King Bali, in his relentless pursuit of Indra's throne, embarked on his 100th Ashwamedha Yagna, a pivotal ritual that could grant him sovereignty over the heavens. With 99 yagnas already completed, Bali stood on the brink of usurping the coveted position of Devendra, the current lord of the Devas. Responding to Aditi's plea, Sage Kashyapa prescribed a rigor