🌺Varun is Hindu sea God.🌺
His vehicle is crocodile found in most of Africa south of Sahara, Madagascar,India,Sri Lanka, South East Asia over which the ancient Indians particularly from East and West Coastal regions dominated before the advent of Arabs and Europeans.
His weapon is Pasha ( rope loop) used to make wooden boats and ships , sails and anchors when the use of iron was not prevalent.
The terms like naav, kattumaran, navik, modern day navy and navigation, nakshatra , Navagraha and Nataraj with 360 degree axes, and...
...Matsya Yantra ( primitive magnetic compass in oil filled vessel) speak volumes about ancient Indians’ skills and adventurism. Bhavishya Puran inclusive of Satya Narayan katha are full of stories of extraordinary travellers going from rags to riches and vice versa.
He is guardian deity of west direction.The farthest temple dedicated to Varun(Jhulelal of Sindhis)is at Karachi now in disuse&dilapidated condition. In the east there is a beautiful rock formation in southern coast of Bali Indonesia dedicated to Varuna called as Tanah Lot temple
It’s worth mentioning that the island derived its name after famous Ramayana character Bali , brother of Sugreeva who conquered it.
In Ramayana while constructing Ramsetu Rama had subdued into submission Varuna and his overlords guarding vantage sea shores and lanes,..
...straights and islands like Lakshadweep, midway between east and west Asia.
These temples and others at Somnath , Kanya Kumari , Konark, Rameshwaram , Mahabalipuram and Puri acted as present day light houses guiding the ancient mariners.
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The 18 Puranas hold immense significance in Hinduism. These ancient texts narrate tales of creation, Gods, and moral principles, shaping the religious and cultural fabric of Hindu society. They guide devotees on righteous living, ethical conduct, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
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⚜️1. Brahma Purana
- Also known as "Adi Purana," referenced in all ancient Puranas.
- Unique with approximately 10,000 to 13,787 verses.
- Narrated by Sage Lomaharshana at Naimisharanya.
- Encompasses creation, origin of Manu's lineage and the emergence of deities and beings.
- Expansive descriptions of various pilgrimage sites.
- Comprises of 245 chapters, with a supplementary Saura Upapurana.
⚜️2. Padma Purana
- Contains 641 chapters and 48,000 verses.
- Varies in verse count according to Matsya and Brahma Puranas.
- Divided into sections like Creation, Earth, Heaven, Hell, and the Northern section.
- Narrated by Suta Ugrashrava at Naimisharanya.
- Explores diverse topics, emphasizing aspects of devotion to Sri Vishnu.
इस श्लोक में धन की देवी लक्ष्मी, विद्या की देवी सरस्वती तथा आदिशक्ति माँ गौरी की स्तुति की गयी है ।
इस मन्त्र का आशय है कि मेरे हाथ के अग्र भाग में लक्ष्मी, मध्य भाग में सरस्वती तथा मूल भाग में गौरी निवास करती हैं । प्रभात काल में मैं हथेलियों में इनका दर्शन करता हूँ।
इस श्लोक से धन और विद्या की प्राप्ति के साथ-साथ कर्तव्य-कर्म करने की प्रेरणा
प्राप्त होती है। हम अपनी विवेक शक्ति से सदैव सत्कर्म करते रहें।
🌺।।5 Predictions of Kali Yuga as told by Prabhu Sri Krishna to Pandavas।।🌺
Sri Krishna is Bhagwan Vishnu's eighth Avataram. Once during the time of Mahabharata Sri Krishna told the Pandavas five predictions about the Kali Yuga.
But the way he told those 5 predictions is very interesting.
Let's see how;
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The Pandavas were once instructed by Sri Krishna to travel in five different directions and return with any strange sights so that he could explain how the signs of the Kali Yuga were there.
When the Pandavas returned, this is what they saw and this is what Sri Krishna told them one by one;
1. What Yudhishthira saw ?
To his surprise, Yudhishthira spotted an elephant with two trunks.
According to Sri Krishna, the elephant with two trunks represented the Kings of the Kali Yuga. They would say one thing and do another, taking advantage of people in both ways.
Pangong Tso Lake is definitely the most popular, and one of the most beautiful lakes in India. This salt water lake, located at a height of about 4000 metres is a study in beauty. It creates a striking contrast against the white sand, and appears to change colors when seen from different angles in the sunlight and through various hours of the day.
2. Dal Lake, Srinagar
Dal Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in India has been dubbed perpetually as 'Srinagar's Jewel' and remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in India. One of the most memorable experiences of those visiting here is the full day shikara ride, with the water just about to freeze and the water reflecting whatever shade the sun throws on it.
3. Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar
On the way to Mahabaleshwar is the beautiful Venna Lake, which doubles up as a mini vacation spot ideal for some lazing around in the early morning. During the wee hours of the day, this gorgeous waterbody has the clearest undisturbed waters and a view to die for.
🌺।।Sanatan Tradition of keeping the Silver Coins with the images of Devi Lakshmi and Sri Ganesh at home - its significance and how the coins must be kept।।🌺
💮Silver Coins with the image of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha embossed on it is kept by many Hindus in their home.
💮The significance behind this ritual is to attract the blessing of Ganesha, Lakshmi and Navagraha Shukra.
💮It is believed that a person who has the blessing of the three deities will never suffer financial problems.
💮The coins must be authentic and bought from a reputed dealer.
💮Some coins have Goddess Lakshmi engraved on one side and Ganesha on another side. There are also coins engraved with the picture of the same deity on both sides.
🌺।।How the Silver Coins of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha must be brought and kept at Home?।।🌺
⚜️The coin is brought home only on Friday.
⚜️It should be washed properly in running water.
⚜️It is then placed in the Puja Room or worship place before the picture of Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
🌺।।10 Powerful Mantras with different yet specific purposes।।🌺
⚜️1. ॐ – Om/Aum
According to the ancient Vedic tradition, the sound ‘Om’ contains every vibration that has ever existed – and every vibration that ever will.
‘Om’ is the all-pervading, omnipotent and omnipresent sound of the Cosmos. For this reason, it is also referred to as ‘Pranava’; the energy that runs in our Prana.
‘Om’ is not just regarded as a word, it is an intonation produced by coalescing the three Sanskrit syllables (Au-Oh-Mm); which on concentrated repetition gives a threefold experience on the physical, mental, and astral plane.