TARAKAMAYA WAR(DEVASURA YUDDHAM IN SATHYAYUGA-PART2)
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Mamata: His third wife, through whom he hadsons named Kacha andBharadwaja (though some versions describe Mamata as the wife of hisbrother Utathya). Note on Comparisons: While the Roman god Jupiter (the king of gods) is oftenequated with the Hindu god Indra due to their shared role as sky/thunderdeities, in the context of the planets (Navagraha), Jupiter strictlycorresponds to the sage-god Brihaspati. Would you like toknow more about the famous conflict between Brihaspati and Chandra over Tara? Yes, Tara was the subject of a massive celestialwar known as the Tarakamaya War. While she was already Brihaspati’s wife, he had toessentially "win her back" through a violent conflict between thegods and the demons. The Conflict: The moon god, Chandra (alsoknown as Soma), abducted or eloped with Tara. When Chandra refused to returnher, Brihaspati appealed to the gods for help. The Warring Sides: A fierce battle broke out thatdivided the cosmos. TheDevas (gods) led by Indra and Shiva supported Brihaspati, while the Asuras(demons) and their teacher Shukracharya sided with Chandra. The Resolution: The war was sodestructive that Lord Brahma eventually intervened to stop the carnage. Hecommanded Chandra to return Tara to Brihaspati. The Aftermath: Upon her return, it was discovered Tara was pregnant with Chandra'schild, who became Budha (the planet Mercury). The legend of how thechild in the womb stopped the Tarakamaya War is one of the most unique legaland spiritual disputes in Hindu mythology. 1. The Divine Intervention As the war between the Gods (supporting Brihaspati) and theDemons (supporting Chandra) threatened to destroy the universe, LordBrahma intervened. He ordered Chandra to return Tara to her husbandto end the bloodshed. 2. The Question of Parentage When Tara returned, she was noticeably pregnant. Brihaspati,representing law and dharma, was furious and demanded to know the identity ofthe father. Both he andChandra claimed the child as their own. 3. The Child Speaksfrom the Womb While Tara remained silent out of shame and conflict, the unbornchild—already possessing immense divine intelligence—spoke directly from herwomb: The Demand: The child rebuked his mother, asking, "Of whose seed was Iborn?". The Logic: The onlookers and sages agreed that while shemight refuse to answer a husband or a king, she could not deny the truth to herown child. The Revelation: Under this pressure, Tara finally whispered, "It is Chandra'schild". 4. The Birth of Budha(Mercury) Satisfied by the answer, the fighting ceased, but the dramacontinued: The Child: The boy was born and named Budha (meaning"the awakened" or "the intelligent one"), the deity of theplanet Mercury. The Curse: Enraged that his wife carried another's child, Brihaspati cursed the infant to beborn genderless (neuter), which explains why Mercury is often associated withneutrality and duality in Vedic astrology. My note- The astrologers are also silent ondiscussion about the curse and talk Guruphalam The Acceptance: Despite the biological truth, Brahma decreed that because Tara wasBrihaspati's legal wife, Budha would be legally considered Brihaspati's son inmany social contexts In Vedic astrology (Jyotisha), the legend of Budha's birthfrom the union of Chandra (Moon) and Tara (Jupiter's wife) is used to explain the unique and complexplanetary relationships between these three celestial bodies: 1. The One-Sided Enmity(Moon vs. Mercury) The most striking astrological rule derived from this myth isthat while the Moon considersMercury a friend, Mercury considers the Moon a bitter enemy. Mythological Reason: Chandra (the Moon) loves Budha becausehe is his son. However, Budha (Mercury) hates Chandra for the"illegitimate" circumstances of his birth and for the scandal that led to himbeing cursed with a neuter gender. Symbolic Meaning: The Moon represents emotions, while Mercuryrepresents logic. In life, our emotions are usually "friendly" to ourlogic (we use logic to justify how we feel), but our logic often"hates" our emotions because feelings can cloud and disrupt clear,rational thinking. 2. Mercury’sRelationship with Jupiter Despite the scandal, Jupiter (Brihaspati) is consideredneutral toward Mercury. Mythological Reason: Because Brihaspati was a high priest (Guru) and valuedDharma, he chose to forgive Tara and accepted Budha as his own legal sondespite the biological truth. Symbolic Meaning: Jupiter represents wisdom, and Mercuryrepresents intellect. While simple intellect (logic) is often seen as"younger" as or less complete than wisdom, wisdom is broad enough toaccept and guide the intellect without seeing it as a threat. 3. Impact on Mercury’sNature The "Neuter" Planet: Because of Brihaspati’s curse,Mercury is classified as a genderless planet in astrology. This makes Mercury a"mimic"; it adopts the qualities (benefice or malefic) of whatever planet it issitting with. Intellectual Speed: The combined influence of the Moon's mindand Jupiter's wisdom is said to be the reason Mercury governs rapidintelligence, speech, and calculations. 4. Dasha Periods The Vimshottari Dasha(planetary cycle) for Mercury is set at 17 years. According to some traditions, this is because both Chandra and Brihaspatidonated parts of their own energy to the child Budha when he was sent to study,totaling the 17-yearperiod. These articles delve into the mythological origins ofMercury's relationship with the Moon and Jupiter, explaining the astrologicalimplications of Mercury's traits and planetary associations The Tarakamaya War The war is famously known as the "War over the love ofTara". It is considered the fifth major battle in the ancient series of conflictsbetween gods and demons (Devasura Sangrama). 1. The Instigation The war began when the Moon god, Chandra (Soma), abductedTara, the wife of his own teacher, Brihaspati. Arrogance of Chandra: According to the Tarakamaya legend, Chandra had grownimmensely arrogant following a successful Rajasuya Yagna (a grand sacrifice todeclare global supremacy). Abduction: Driven by this pride and a sudden infatuation, he seized Tara from a garden andrefused to return her even after repeated formal requests from Brihaspati andLord Indra. 2. Formation ofAlliances The dispute quicklyescalated into a cosmic war as the most powerful beings in the universe chosesides: Brihaspati’s Side (The Devas): Led by LordShiva (Rudra), who fought for Brihaspati due to his loyalty to Brihaspati'sfather, Sage Angiras. This side included Indra, Lord Vishnu, theYakshas, and various other divine beings. Chandra’s Side (The Asuras): Supported by Shukracharya (the Guruof the Demons), who joined Chandra largely out of his long-standing enmity withBrihaspati. This side included the Daityas, Danavas, and powerful asuracommanders like Jambha and Kujambha. 3. Major Battles andCasualties The war was described as exceptionally bloody andplanet-destroying. Divine Missiles: Lord Shiva launched the Brahma Shiras weapon(superior to the Brahmastra) against the Asura forces. Major Deaths: Vishnu is credited with slaying the asura Kalanemi. Indra slew Virochana (son of Prahlada and father of Mahabali), who hadsided with the Moon. Cosmic Turmoil: The battle shook the Earth to its core, forcing the goddess Bhumi (Earth)to seek protection from Brahma. 4. Resolution andAftermath Seeing the universe on thebrink of total annihilation, Lord Brahma physically intervened on thebattlefield. The Command: Brahma ordered an immediate ceasefire andcompelled Chandra to restore Tara to her husband. The Revelation: Upon her return, the pregnancy dispute (asdiscussed earlier) resulted in the birth of Budha (Mercury), marking theofficial end of the conflict. Acceptance: Brihaspatieventually forgave Tara and accepted her back into his home, while Chandra took the infantBudha to be raised in the Lunar kingdom. Would you like toknow more about the powerful weapons used by Shiva and Vishnu during thisspecific war? During the Tarakamaya War, the battlefield was a testingground for some of the most catastrophic weapons in Hindu lore. Because the warinvolved the "big guns"—Shiva, Vishnu, and Shukracharya—the arsenalused surpassed standard physical weaponry. 1. The Brahmashiras Astra(The Head of Brahma) Used by Lord Shiva to support Brihaspati, this is an evolved,four-headed version of the famous Brahmastra. Power: It is said to be four times more powerful than thestandard nuclear-equivalent weapon. Impact: When Shiva invoked this against the Asura armies andChandra, it created a blaze that "vied with a thousand suns,"threatening to incinerate the cosmic elements of water and air. 2. The Sudarshana Chakra Lord Vishnu entered the fray wielding his Sudarshana Chakra,the spinning discus that represents the ultimate cosmic order. Action: Vishnu used the Chakra to bypass the illusions (Maya)cast by the demon Kalanemi. While Kalanemi threw mountains and trees at thegods, the Chakra sliced through them effortlessly and eventually decapitatedthe demon general. 3. The Sanjivani Vidya(The Science of Resurrection) This wasn't a physical weapon, but a "spiritualweapon" used by Shukracharya (the Guru of the Demons) to tip the scales infavor of Chandra. Effect: Every time Shiva or Vishnu slaughtered the Asurawarriors, Shukracharya would use the Mrita Sanjivani mantra to bring them backto life. Result: This made the war essentially "un-winnable"for the Devas through brute force alone, which is why the conflict lasted solong and required Brahma's intervention. 4. The Vajra (Thunderbolt) Indra utilized the Vajra, the weapon made from the bones ofSage Dadhichi. Action: Indra used it to strike down the powerful AsuraVirochana. The Vajra was specifically used to break the"impenetrable" armours that the Asura kings wore during the peak ofthe battle. 5. The Pinaka Bow Shiva fought with his divine bow, Pinaka. Action: With this bow, he rained down showers of arrows thatcould track enemies across different realms (dimensions). It was Shiva’srelentless pressure with the Pinaka that eventually broke the morale of theMoon's army. The Turning Point: The war only stopped because Lord Brahma realized that ifVishnu used his full power or if Shiva released the Pashupata weapon, therewould be no universe left for Tara to return to. Continue in the nextpart and final part -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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