"Glory to the unchangeable, holy, eternal, supreme Vishnu, of one universal nature, the mighty over all: to him who is Hiranyagarbha, Hari, and Sankara, the creator, the preserver, and destroyer of the world".
β The Vishnu Purana
Vishnu Riding Garuda
Talon Abraxas
Garuda, the Mighty Eagle
The mythical Eagle, Garuda, is important in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. In Hinduism, Garuda has the status of an Upadevata (a divine entity), and is the mount or vehicle of Lord Vishnu. In popular iconography, Garuda is depicted as a strong man with a golden body, a white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak. He has a crown on his head. He has a gigantic form that can even block out Surya, the Sun God.
Garuda is a sworn enemy of the Nagas or serpents. Supposedly, Garuda eats only snakes. Garudaβs image is worn as a charm or amulet by many who believe that it can protect them from snake bites and poisons. His Mantra, Garuda Vidya, is also used to remove the effects of snake venom and also to remove other kinds of evil that afflict a person.
Lord Vishnu Mantra
"Om Namo Narayanaya"
Meaning
Salutations to the Supreme Lord.
Lord Garuda Mantra
"Om Thathpurushaya Vidhmahe
Suvarna Pakshaya Dheemahe
Thanno Garuda Prachodayath"
Meaning
I offer my salutations to the great living being, Oh, the bird with golden wings, bless me with higher intellect and let the Lord Garuda illuminate my mind.
Garuda, is important in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Read on to know more about Garuda The Divine Vahana of Lord Vishnu.
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