Mythological Background They are the fifth avatar of Vishnu (after the four initial yuga avatars) and were born as sons of Dharma (the god of righteousness) and Murti (an incarnation of Ahimsa or non-violence). They both reside in Badrikashrama (modern Badrinath), performing penance for the welfare of the world. Scriptural References and Historical Background of Nara-Narayana Symbolism and Significance Adi Purush is typically meditated upon in deep spiritual practices, where seekers go beyond form (sagun) and connect to the formless divine. You can meditate on Adi Purush using mantras and sacred chants to help your mind transcend ordinary perception. Historical and Geographical Context: Badarikashrama Mantras of the Divine Avatar ॐ नरा नारायणाय विद्महेधर्मराजाय धीमहितन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात् ॥ Aarti of the Divine Avatar आरती नर-नारायण की कीजै,ध्यान योग तप में लीन रहीजै। बदरिकाश्रम तप की थाती,ऋषियों में जो सबसे ज्ञाती। धर्म के पथ पर जो चलवावे,भक्ति और योग सिखलावे। नर के रूप में मानव प्यारा,नारायण रूप प्रभु दाता हमारा। सत्य अहिंसा का पाठ पढ़ाते,कलियुग में भी राह दिखाते। आरती नर-नारायण की कीजै,मुक्ति मोक्ष सुख सब कुछ दीजै॥ Famous Vishnu Temple