Normally I do not respond the baseless responses of Mr. Rajaram Which will
finally lead to abusing by him in Tamil.
If any five members of the Group agree to the the response of Mr. Rajaram, I
will openly take excuse for including the matters mentioned by Mr. Rajaram.
I have included the item about the sage Kashyapa and Kashmir after verifying
with Google search.
If Mr. Rajaram argue Google is also wrong, I have nothing to do other than
ignoring him. Gopalakrishnan
On Friday, 6 March 2026 at 07:10:23 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy
<[email protected]> wrote:
Kashyapa and Kashmir connections are as good as Kapila and california USA. And
Kashyapa gotra one can find in tanjore Mayavaram, kumbakonam every 3rd house of
which I am also one KR IRS 6326 NB That is why without application of mind
serious things being copied and pasted is dangerous. KR IRS 6326
On Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 12:25, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty
<[email protected]> wrote:
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.
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