Why don't the Valar send someone more powerful to defeat 👁️Sauron?

[Elassar]

I know the Valar send a select group of Maiar to sail to middle earth to aid the free people's in the overthrow of Sauron. However, surely there are more powerful beings than the wizards at the disposal of the Valar that could have defeated the lord of the rings much faster, much easier and with much less casualties in doing so. There are many instances where Sauron has been overpowered, so why didn't Manwe send someone who could beat Sauron one on one by using sheer force? For example Eonwe would see to Sauron in battle effortlessly and the War of the ring would be shortened dramatically.

I know the argument about the forces at Sauron's command hindering the advance of the mighty being, such as Eonwe, on Sauron, but without the Istari that could be helped too. As without the interference of Saruman, the Rohirrim would be considerably stronger and the tower of orthanc would still lie under their control enabling them to build even more of a millartary force. For Gondor, their rise of power without Gandalf would not have been the same and the grey pilgrim would be, admittedly, a huge loss in the fight against Mordor.

The Other 3 Wizards are of much less importance to the war of the ring as the blue Wizards are never seen again after journey to the South-East and Rhadagast cares for animals more than people so the loss of there impact wouldn't be severe at all.

In my opinion the loss of Sarumans evil accounts for the loss of the greatness Gandalf and the addition of a mighty Maiar to save middle Earth means an end to all the free people's suffering comes to an end much sooner - However there is almost certainly something I have overlooked and I am interested to see other views on the subject. Thank you.

 

[Eljorahir]

surely there are more powerful beings than the wizards at the disposal of the Valar that could have defeated the lord of the rings much faster,

My way of thinking (with item #1 being the stronger reason):

1. It was Isildur's failure (sin) which allowed Sauron to remain a threat. Therefore, it is Isildur's race which inherits the primary responsibility for defeating Sauron.

2. The Third Age is a time of transition to the dominion of Men and a time which resembles our real world. It's too late in history for large interventions from the Celestial Powers.

 

[Aldarion]

The asking of OP's question is always so strange to me. It's like people wish there wasn't any story in Lord of the Rings at all. You miss the entire point. This is not a Silmarillion question, but a Lord of the Rings question. There is no need to discuss the different powers of every Valar and every Maiar sent into the world to understand this. This is a story about the will and power each and every person in this world has, from the smallest to the most powerful. This is a story about great sweeping battles that ultimately end up in the hands of those who are usually powerless, those whom the enemy does not think capable of destroying him. In times of great evil, even the smallest has power to bring about good, even when the choice between right and wrong is uncertain. And that power does not have to come from brute force. That is why the Valar cannot intercede. Because otherwise there would be no story, no point.

I do believe people want an in-universe answer, however. For many people, lack of internal consistency can throw them "out of story" so to speak... me first.

 

[AElberethGilthoniel]

I do believe people want an in-universe answer, however. For many people, lack of internal consistency can throw them "out of story" so to speak... me first.

This universe exists to be a story - it is created with purpose and intent. To have the Valar swoop in and save the day by brute force would contradict Tolkien's intent in writing the story. Often stories do not operate with perfect internal logic - this is to fulfill author intent. I think stories are beautiful that way.
To speak about a story as if it should follow perfect internal logic, should have an explanation for every flaw, and should answer your every question about it, is to misunderstand the purpose of a story. I truly believe that the best answer to OP's question is simple: The Valar do not save the day because this story is about making the difficult choices, when in evil times the weighty decisions may be thrust upon those who do not often wield such power. We are reading literature, not a technical manual about Middle Earth.
I don't say this with any malintent. I just want to express my feelings about these books.

 

[Aldarion]

This universe exists to be a story - it is created with purpose and intent. To have the Valar swoop in and save the day by brute force would contradict Tolkien's intent in writing the story. Often stories do not operate with perfect internal logic - this is to fulfill author intent. I think stories are beautiful that way.
To speak about a story as if it should follow perfect internal logic, should have an explanation for every flaw, and should answer your every question about it, is to misunderstand the purpose of a story. I truly believe that the best answer to OP's question is simple: The Valar do not save the day because this story is about making the difficult choices, when in evil times the weighty decisions may be thrust upon those who do not often wield such power. We are reading literature, not a technical manual about Middle Earth.
I don't say this with any malintent. I just want to express my feelings about these books.

Problem is that by doing that you are essentially giving up on understanding the story. Yes, the answer you provided may be correct - but what you are talking about is the base level of "solution to a problem", without touching upon the logic used to solve said problem.

 

[Tyelkormo the Fair]

The battle between the great powers of Arda brings havoc upon the land, based on what we read in Valaquenta and later, when the entirety of Beleriand except for Lindon and Falas had to be sunken under the sea, the land having become barren and the Valar unable to fix the destruction left behind.
I imagine they feared to hurt the people more if they acted.

 

[Hisoka Morrow]

The case of Numenor's fall was the best proof, as those Sauron's nemesis might be the "next Sauron"

 

[Ais]

I know the Valar send a select group of Maiar to sail to middle earth to aid the free people's in the overthrow of Sauron. However, surely there are more powerful beings than the wizards at the disposal of the Valar that could have defeated the lord of the rings much faster, much easier and with much less casualties in doing so. There are many instances where Sauron has been overpowered, so why didn't Manwe send someone who could beat Sauron one on one by using sheer force? For example Eonwe would see to Sauron in battle effortlessly and the War of the ring would be shortened dramatically.

I know the argument about the forces at Sauron's command hindering the advance of the mighty being, such as Eonwe, on Sauron, but without the Istari that could be helped too. As without the interference of Saruman, the Rohirrim would be considerably stronger and the tower of orthanc would still lie under their control enabling them to build even more of a millartary force. For Gondor, their rise of power without Gandalf would not have been the same and the grey pilgrim would be, admittedly, a huge loss in the fight against Mordor.

The Other 3 Wizards are of much less importance to the war of the ring as the blue Wizards are never seen again after journey to the South-East and Rhadagast cares for animals more than people so the loss of there impact wouldn't be severe at all.

In my opinion the loss of Sarumans evil accounts for the loss of the greatness Gandalf and the addition of a mighty Maiar to save middle Earth means an end to all the free people's suffering comes to an end much sooner - However there is almost certainly something I have overlooked and I am interested to see other views on the subject. Thank you.

I know the Valar send a select group of Maiar to sail to middle earth to aid the free people's in the overthrow of Sauron. However, surely there are more powerful beings than the wizards at the disposal of the Valar that could have defeated the lord of the rings much faster, much easier and with much less casualties in doing so. There are many instances where Sauron has been overpowered, so why didn't Manwe send someone who could beat Sauron one on one by using sheer force? For example Eonwe would see to Sauron in battle effortlessly and the War of the ring would be shortened dramatically.

I know the argument about the forces at Sauron's command hindering the advance of the mighty being, such as Eonwe, on Sauron, but without the Istari that could be helped too. As without the interference of Saruman, the Rohirrim would be considerably stronger and the tower of orthanc would still lie under their control enabling them to build even more of a millartary force. For Gondor, their rise of power without Gandalf would not have been the same and the grey pilgrim would be, admittedly, a huge loss in the fight against Mordor.

The Other 3 Wizards are of much less importance to the war of the ring as the blue Wizards are never seen again after journey to the South-East and Rhadagast cares for animals more than people so the loss of there impact wouldn't be severe at all.

In my opinion the loss of Sarumans evil accounts for the loss of the greatness Gandalf and the addition of a mighty Maiar to save middle Earth means an end to all the free people's suffering comes to an end much sooner - However there is almost certainly something I have overlooked and I am interested to see other views on the subject. Thank you.

I've seen the replies and I think you're getting mixed up...

The Valar never send to Middle Earth... if you reread the Silmarillion, you'll see that mostly the Valar don't give a rats arse about Middle Earth, intervene only when begged to death to do so, by seriously righteous heroes and if in doubt, they remove from the circle of the Earth and cause catasrophic cataclysms.. in order to prevent interraction between Maiya, Valar and Middle Earth... Sauron as a servant of Morgoth is beneath their notice...