Acharya Veda VyasaBased on various sources Acharya Veda Vyasa’s period could be placed possibly around 3000 BCE – 2800 BCE, though these dates are debated. Acharya Veda Vyasa is the son of sage Parashara and Satyavati. His full name is Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa, where “Krishna” denotes his dark complexion, and “Dvaipayana” signifies his birth on […]
Vasuki the king of serpents (Nagas) plays a significant role in in the Matsya and the Kurma incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Matsya uses Vasuki during Mahapralaya which high lights the cyclical nature of creation, preservation and dissolution. Vasuki wraps around Mount Mandara during Samudra Mantana in Kurmavatara which signifies cooperation between opposing forces to achieve […]
The traditional representation of Samudra Mantana or the churning of the ocean in Kurmavatara represents the struggle between opposing forces seeking equilibrium. Interpreting the Samudra Mantana as a metaphor for the cyclic nature of celestial movements, including Earth’s axial tilt, provides a fascinating perspective on how ancient myths encapsulate profound cosmic truths. The Earth’s axial […]
