Sri Kannan,
I posed this question to Prof. M. S. Rangachari in Tiruvalikkeni, and here is
what I have learned -
According to the AzhwArs, Sri LakshmiNarasimhan is identified as One Who
removes the obstacles that
stand in the way of His Devotees. In this case obstacles are identified as
those things that prevent
devotees from obtaining the peace that comes by thinking about Him. Such an
ability is the Lord's
Alone, and He bestows this gift on Whomever He Deems requires it. All other
beings serve as instruments
that are used by Him to bring this about. ChakrathAzhwAr in particular serves
in this way.
Over the centuries, however, many people have attributed this quality to Sri
Sudarshana independently,
and have worshipped him for material and spiritual benefits. Perhaps, to prove
that this is not the
case, and that the True Agent is the Lord Alone, the Lord appears in this
unique form.
I hope this adds to this interesting conversation.
adiyEn
Mohan
--- In ramanuja@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "n_kannan3" <n.kannan3@...> wrote:
>
> Azwar Thiruvadigale Sharanam
>
> Respected Bhagavatas,
>
> Usually it is seen that on the reverse side of Vigraham of
> Chakratazwar, we find the vigraham of Lord Nrishimar. Can anyone
> please explain to Adiyen the philosophy behind this.
>
> Dasan,
> Kannan
>
Azhvar EmberumAnAr JeeyAr ThiruvadigalE Saranam
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