SAGEKASHYAPA- PART 2(Last Part) Continuingfrom part 1
Dear friends, We have seen already that Kashyapa was an ancient sage (rishis), who is one of the Saptarshis in thepresent Manvantara; with others being Atri, Vashishtha, Vishvamitra,Gautama, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja. I am continuing withmore information compiled in this part of posting. Gopalakrishnan. 06-03-2026 Vamana avatar, RishiKashyapa's son with Aditi, in the court of King Bali. In his marriage with Aditi, daughter of Daksha Prajapathi, he fathered Agni, the Adityas, andmost importantly Lord Vishnu took his fifth avtar as Vamana the sonof Aditi, in the seventh Manvantara. Kasyapa received theearth from sage Parasurama Kashyapa received theearth, obtained by Parashurama's conquest of King Kartavirya Arjuna andhenceforth, earth came to be known as "Kashyapi". Saint Jamadagni’s son was Lord Parshuram, who battled againstall Kshatriyas on the earth. Lord Parshuram then conducted a great Ashwamedha Yagya anddonated the earth to Saint Kashyap. It was Saint Kashyap, whoasked Lord Parshuram to the Mahendra Mountain facing the Southern ocean, as hefeared that he would lose all Kshatriyas. Lord Parashuram obeyed him, and he did not stay on earth sincethen. The earth was then called as “kashyapi” since then. Caspian sea Also according to Greek historian Strabo, the name 'Caspian'and the Caspian Sea are supposed to have been derived from his name Kashyapa ,as is also believed by the Hindus from India. Solar Dynasty His sons from Aditi were,Aṃśa, Aryaman, Bhaga, Dhūti, Mitra, Pūṣan, Śakra, Savitṛ, Tvaṣṭṛ, Varuṇa, Viṣṇu,and Vivasvat or Vivasvan,who went on to start the Solar Dynasty (Suryavansha), which latercame to be known as Ikshvaku dynasty, after his great grandson, King Ikshvaku,whose subsequent kings were, Kukshi, Vikukshi, Bana, Anaranya, Prithu, Trishanku, and finally KingRaghu, who gave it the name, Raghuvansha (Dynasty of Raghu), andthen further leading up to Lord Rama, the son of Dashratha. Other children ofKasyapa His sons from Diti were, Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha and a daughterSinhika, who later became the wife of Viprachitti. Hiranyakashipu had foursons, Anuhlada, Hlada, Prahlada,and Sanhlada, who further extended the Daityas. Garuda and Aroona are the sons of Kashyapa from hiswife, Vinata The Nāgas (serpents) arehis sons from Kadru. The Danavas are his sons from Danu. The Bhagavata Puranastates that the Apsaras were born from Kashyap and Muni. In the family line of Kashyapa, along with him there are two more discoverers of Mantras,namely, his sons Avatsara and Asita. Two sons of Avatsara, namely,Nidhruva and Rebha, are also Mantra-seers. Asita had a son named Shandila, from whom the famousShandilya family line (Gotra) started. Why the nagas andGaruda became enemies though fathered by Kashyapa? Garuda and the Nagas became enemies due to a deep-seated rivalry between theirmothers, Vinata and Kadru, who were co-wives of the sage Kashyapa.After Kadru tricked Vinata into slavery, she demanded Garuda bring the nectarof immortality (Amritam) to free his mother. Although he did, the betrayalfostered an eternal feud. Key details of the enmity: The Betrayal: Kadru (mother of the Nagas) and Vinata (motherof Garuda) made a wager regarding the colour of the divine horse Uchaishravas. Kadru cheated to win, makingVinata her slave. The Vow: Tofree his mother from this slavery, Garuda was forced to bring the elixir oflife, Amritam, from the heavens. Destined Enemies: The Nagas, who are snake deities, weredestined to become food for Garuda, creating an eternal battle between them. Specific Feuds: The rivalry was further intensified bystories like that of the serpent Kaliya, whom Garuda hunted, prompting a warbetween them. Father of species He has a significant position in the evolution of species,where he is called “fatherof all species”, where all beings, then bifurcated into individualspecies, carrying a significant character, and specific feature on their own. Kashmir Valley The valley of Kashmir is named after Sage kashyapa. Beforethat, the land was only covered with water. Due to the sacred penance, and hismystical power, he converted the total land into a land of prosperity anddivine vibrations. Kashyapa Gotra inKashmir and other places It is historically and traditionally correct that people belonging to the KashyapGotra have a deep, foundational, and significant presence in Kashmir.The valley is intrinsically linked to the legendary Rishi Kashyap, to whom theGotra is traced. Here is a breakdown of theconnection: Legendary Origin: According to the Nilamat Purana andKalhana’s Rajatarangini, the Kashmir Valley was once a vast lake calledSatisar. The Rishi Kashyap iscredited with draining this lake, making it inhabitable, and inviting settlers,which is why the land is considered the "land of Rishi Kashyap" orKashyap-mira. Kashmiri Pandits: The indigenous Kashmiri Pandit communityhistorically traces its ancestry back to this sage. Gotra Prevalence: The Kashyap Gotra is one of thefoundational clans within the Kashmiri Pandit community, which is traditionallydivided into numerous Gotras, many of which are named after Rishis who lived inthe region. While many Kashmiri Pandits belong to the Kashyap Gotra, itis not the only Gotra, and the community has many other clans. Kashyap Outside Kashmir: The Kashyap Gotra is alsowidespread among various communities across India, including Rajputs and other Brahmanical groups. Commonality: Rishi Kashyap is considered a "UniversalFather" figure in many traditions, and the Gotra is often assigned tothose who do not know their specific lineage The Pravara sages ofthe Kashyapa Gotra The Pravara sages of the Kashyapa Gotra primarily include Kashyapa, Avatsara, and Naidhruva.This Tryarsheya (three-sage) pravara is commonly used in rituals, identifying the lineage of Rishi Kashyapa, his son Avatsara, andgrandson Naidhruva. Variations include Raibhya and Sandilya. Pravara Sages of Kashyapa Gotra Primary Pravara: Kashyapa, Aavatsaara, Naidhruva. Raibhya Pravara: Kasyapa, Avathsara, Raibhya. Sandilya Pravara (often associated with Kashyapa clan):Kasyapa, Avathsara, Sandilya. Father of species-clarification As regarded as the father of all species, he is theforefather of all (species). Even before the life of Sage kashyapa, human beings had all qualities ofDevas, Nagas, Yakshas, and Gandharva. It was only Sage kashyapa, who bifurcated based on theirappearance, mental abilities, qualities, and other diversities. He had several wives, and theiroffsprings are considered to be different species. It is believed that Garuda,the animal mount of Lord Vishnu and Aruna are the sons of Sage Kashapa from hiswife Vinata. The Nagas (serpents) are his sons from his wife Kadru. The Danavascame from his wife Danu. Sagekashyapa and his wife Aditi, gave birth to Agni, the Adityas. Withhis wife Diti, he brought the clan of Daityas. Conclusion: The legends and his contributions can never be abridged. Hehas been listed among the powerful sages in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, one ofthe ancient texts which lists the sages of India. Not only in Hinduism, but hehas also been referred in Buddhism too, when Lord Buddha referred to powerfulsaints, he mentioned the name of Sage kashyapa. End of posting -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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