The Reign of the Vedic Gods
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Hinduism, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
| Author: | Swami Achuthananda | ISBN: | 9780975788394 |
| Publisher: | Swami Achuthananda | Publication: | August 4, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Swami Achuthananda |
| ISBN: | 9780975788394 |
| Publisher: | Swami Achuthananda |
| Publication: | August 4, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Hindu mythology is often compared to a bottomless ocean that cannot be navigated. The sheer number of gods and goddesses can be overwhelming. But it need not be that way. As Tagore, India's Nobel Prize winning author, put it, "You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the waters." So let us make a start to meet with the gods and learn their tales. These gods shared a peculiar trait - none of them were perfect.
Among the swarm of gods, the most ancient are the Vedic gods which include luminaries like Indra, Surya, Varuna, Agni, and others. Today a minor deity, Indra was once the ruler of the three worlds who, under the influence of a mysterious power drink, fought with the demons and vanquished them. His reign did not last long. His comrades Surya and Varuna also had their glory days but were overthrown by other gods of the pantheon. Yet, after thousands of years, gods like Indra, Surya, and Varuna are still household names and honored in Hindu rituals and traditions.
If you know little or nothing about Hindu mythology, this is your ideal starting point where you will meet the overwhelming array of Hindu gods and learn about their wonderful stories.
Hindu mythology is often compared to a bottomless ocean that cannot be navigated. The sheer number of gods and goddesses can be overwhelming. But it need not be that way. As Tagore, India's Nobel Prize winning author, put it, "You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the waters." So let us make a start to meet with the gods and learn their tales. These gods shared a peculiar trait - none of them were perfect.
Among the swarm of gods, the most ancient are the Vedic gods which include luminaries like Indra, Surya, Varuna, Agni, and others. Today a minor deity, Indra was once the ruler of the three worlds who, under the influence of a mysterious power drink, fought with the demons and vanquished them. His reign did not last long. His comrades Surya and Varuna also had their glory days but were overthrown by other gods of the pantheon. Yet, after thousands of years, gods like Indra, Surya, and Varuna are still household names and honored in Hindu rituals and traditions.
If you know little or nothing about Hindu mythology, this is your ideal starting point where you will meet the overwhelming array of Hindu gods and learn about their wonderful stories.
