SAGEPULAHA- PART 2(Last Part) Continuedfrom Part 1
Sage Pulaha andVaishnavism Vaishnava (or Vaishnavism ) represents a tradition ofHinduism worshipping Vishnuas the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivismtraditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous forits exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’). In Vaishnavism and Hindu tradition, Pulaha is one of the tenPrajapatis (progenitors) and seven mind-born sons of Brahma, symbolizing a sage focused onausterity, self-control, and devotion. He is revered as one of theSaptarishi (seven great sages) of the first Manvantara, responsible forpropagating Vedic knowledge and population. Key aspects of Pulaha inVaishnavism: Origin: He sprang from Brahma's mind to help populate theuniverse. Role: Known as a great Rishi (sage) who exemplifies extremedetachment and renunciation. Family: According to the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana, his wife was Kshama orGati, and he is a revered patriarch. Veneration: He is recognized in the Nilamata Purana as afigure to be worshipped, and in the Brihat Samhita as having influence overnature. Pulaha represents the ideal of a disciplined practitioner(ascetic) who lives in the world while remaining intensely spiritual. Jyotisha (astronomyand astrology) Pulaha refers to one of the Seven sages (saptarṣi), according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 13), anencyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusingon the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa). Accordingly, “During the reign of Yudhisthira, 2526 yearsbefore the commencement of Vikrama Śaka, the Seven Ṛṣis (saptarṣi) were at theconstellation of Maghā (Regulus). The sages take a period of 100 years to go over each of the 27 asterisms.They rise in the north-east and are accompanied by the chaste Arundhati—theconsort of Vasiṣṭha. Theeastern-most of the group is Bhagavān Marīci; the next to him is Vasiṣṭha; thenext is Aṅgiras and the next two are—Atri and Pulastya. The next in order are the Ṛṣis—Pulahaand Kratu. The chasteArundhatī closely attends her husband the sage Vasiṣṭha”. Jyotisha refers to ‘Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along withthe Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and predictionof the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious timefor rituals and ceremonies. Paulisa Siddhanta: Sage Pulaha is associated with one of the five ancientastronomical texts mentioned by Varahamihira in the Pañcasiddhāntikā, known asthe Paulisa Siddhanta.This work provides a foundation for the mathematical calculations utilized inastrology, including planetary movements. 18 Jyotisha Pravarthakas: Pulaha is listedamong the 18 sages who are considered the creators or teachers of Jyotisha(astrology and astronomy) Pulaha in Pancaratra Pulaha or Pulahatantra is the name of an ancient PāñcarātraSaṃhitā mentioned in the Kapiñjalasaṃhitā:a work consisting of1550 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as worship in a temple,choosing an Ācārya, architecture, town-planning and iconography.—The list [including Pulaha-tantra] was said to have comprised “108” titles,these, different saṃhitās named after different manifestations of the Lord ordifferent teachers. They are all said to be authoritative as the ultimatepromulgator of all these is the same Nārāyaṇa. It is also mentioned in the Bhāradvājasaṃhitā or Pāñcarātratext comprising some 230 ślokas mainly concerned with basic details concerning temple construction andicon consecration. Worshipper of Lord Siva Due to his severepenance on Lord Shiva, he has attaineda place in Swarga Loka, the divine abode of Lord Indra. Pulaha was agreat devotee of Lord Shiva. He is considered as one among the Great sages andoccupies an important place in doing meditation and worshipping Lord Shiva. Hewas a kind hearted sage and gifted his knowledge and wisdom to his disciples.He taught the principles of Vedas, Upanishads and puranas to his disciples in asimplified and in a well versed manner. Praising Glory of trinities He was also a brother of sage Narada, and both of them werediscussed about the Vedic subjects, and praise the glory of Lord Brahma, Vishnuand Shiva, and were deeply involved in spiritual thoughts. He was mentioned inseveral ancient devotional texts. He is considered to be the one among thepopular rishis in India. King Bharatha as aDeer in the hermitage of sage Pulaha At the approach of old age, the saintly king Bharata gave hiskingdom and wealth to his sons and went off to live as an ascetic in thehermitage of Pulaha. Becauseof his well-known attachment to a fawn, which debarred him from attainingperfection, he was reborn as a fawn, which came back to thehermitage and dwelt in its vicinity to work out its karma till its body passedaway. The legend of Bharatabecoming a fawn, found in the Srimad-Bhagavatam and Vishnu Purana, recounts how the enlightened KingBharata was reborn as a deer due to intense emotional attachment to a fawn herescued. Despite his spiritual progress, his last thoughts were for the deer'ssafety, resulting in the karmic consequence of taking a deer's body. The Key Aspects of theLegend: Attachment to the Deer: After retiring to the forest, Bharatacared for an orphaned fawn, neglecting his spiritual practices (yoga/devotion)as his affection for the animal consumed his thoughts. The Final Moments: At themoment of death, Bharata's mind was worried about the fawn's fate, causing himto reincarnate as a deer in his next life. Rebirth as a Deer: Despite being born as a deer, Bharataretained the knowledge of his previous life—a "Jaatismara"—and spenthis time around the hermitages of sages, filled with remorse for abandoning hisspiritual path. Final Liberation: After his life as a deer ended, he was bornas a highly advanced human sage known as Jada Bharata, who remained detachedfrom worldly pleasures and ultimately achieved liberation. The story is told as a cautionary tale emphasizing thatone's last thoughts determine their next birth, illustrating the binding powerof attachment Pulaheswar linga inVaranasi Pulaha was known to be a great devotee of Lord Shiva. The Lord, pleased with his devotion,manifested himself as a shivalinga. This shivalinga is known as Pulaheshwar inthe holy city of Varanasi. Pulaha Rishi Family Tree Highlights: Father: Lord Brahma. Wives: Kshama and Gati. Children (Various Sources): Sons: Kardama, Kanakapeetha, Urvarivat, Karmasreshtta,Vareeyaamsu, Sahishnu. Daughter: Peevari. Pulaha’s daughterPeevari Peevari (or Pīvarī) is recognized in Hindu epics as the daughter of the sage Pulaha and hiswife Kshama (or Gati), often associated with the first Manvantara. performedsevere penance, earning the title of Yogamātā. Key Details of Peevari: Parents: Daughter of Pulaha (one of the ten Prajapatiscreated by Brahma) and his wife Kshama. Marriage: She becomes the wife of Sage Śuka (son of Vyāsa) in the 28th dvāpara yuga,blessed by Lord Vishnu for her austerity. Offspring: She is known to have given birth to four sons anda daughter before attaining salvation. Identity: Sometimes associated with the daughter born to SagePulaha and Gati, alongside brothers Kardama, Kanakapeetha, and Urvarivat. Peevari is a revered figure, often mentioned in the Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa and Vāyu-purāṇaregarding her spiritual dedication Famous sons of sagePulaha Aside from Kardama, several other sons of Sage Pulaha arerecognized in Hindu scriptures, particularly for their status as great sages orprogenitors of various beings. According to different Puranas, Pulaha’s children through hiswives Kshama and Gati include: Notable Sons andDescendants Ambarisha: Mentioned in the Saurapurana as ason of Pulaha and Kshama. Sahishnu: Recognized as a "greatsage" and son of Pulaha and Gati in the Bhagavata Purana. Karmasrestha (or Karmashreshtha): Also a son ofGati, described as an intelligent and respected sage. Variyan (or Vareeyaamsu): The third son ofGati, also noted for his spiritual standing. Kanakapeetha and Urvarivat: Listed alongside Kardama as sons ofPulaha and Kshama in several accounts. The Kimpurushas: In the Mahabharata, Sage Pulaha isfamously cited as the progenitor of the Kim purushas, a race of celestialbeings often described as part-man and part-animal. Sage Kardama’s Lineagethrough Pulaha In the Vishnu Purana, Pulaha is stated to have fathered threesons with his wife Kshama: Kardama, Arvariwat (or Kanakapeetha), and Sahishnu. Prominence: Among these brothers, Kardama became the most famous. He is celebratedfor his intense penance at Bindu Sarovara and his marriage to Devahuti, thedaughter of Svayambhuva Manu. Legacy: Kardama and Devahuti had nine daughters—who marriedother great sages—and one son, KapilaMuni, the renowned founderof the Sankhya philosophy. Key Aspects of PulahaGotra Pulaha is recognized as a rishi whose lineage contributes tothe ancient Vedic rishigotras. Pulaha Gotra is a Brahmin clan lineage originating from SagePulaha. Gotra-Pravartaka: He is considered one of the primaryProgenitors of humankind (Prajapatis) and a founder of his own gotra. Common Associated Pravara: In certain classifications withinthe Matsya Purana, the lineage of Pulaha (along with others like Kardama,Pippalya, etc.) is associated with the Pravara of Asita, Devala, and Kashyapa. Alternative Associations: In other accounts, some of hisprogeny were assimilated into the Agastya lineage, sharing the pravara of Agastya, Mahendra, and Mayobhava. End of posting Compiled from differentwebsites and Google search and posted by R. Gopalakrishnan 20-03-2026 -- 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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