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According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu took the shape of ______ in order to rescue the earth, which had sunk into water.

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a lion

an elephant

a boar

a tiger

- In the Puranas, Lord Vishnu is said to have incarnated in various forms to restore cosmic order.

- One such incarnation was Varaha, a boar, which he took to rescue the Earth (Prithvi or Bhu Devi) from the depths of the cosmic ocean.

- This avatar symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the restoration of balance in the universe.

- Option 3, a boar, is the correct answer.

- Option 1, a lion, is a different avatar of Vishnu known as Narasimha.

- Option 2, an elephant, does not pertain to Vishnu's avatars.

- Option 4, a tiger, is not a recognized form taken by Vishnu.