Talk:Mohini
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By Swami Harshananda
Mohini literally means ‘the enchantress’.
At the behest of the gods who had been deprived of the ambrosia by the demons during the churning of the ocean, Lord Visṇu appeared as Mohinī, the enchantress, who successfully duped the demons and distributed the nectar among the gods. Even Śiva is said to have been bewitched by her beauty. The story teaches us that immortality[1] can be gained only by the conquest of delusion.[2]
Mohinī is shown as a beautiful young woman wearing colorful garments, decorated with ornaments and carrying a vase of nectar in hand.
References[edit]
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore