Sage Agastya marrying period GOPALAKRISHNAN
Sage Agastya married Lopamudra during the Vedic period (roughly 1950
BC–1100 BC), placing their union within the context of the Rigveda, where
both are credited as composers of hymns. While mythology often places
Agastya across different ages, their marriage narrative in the Mahabharata
(Vana Parva) highlights this ancient Vedic era.
KR: I USED TO SAY Mr. Gopala used to write all and shift the blame
on others for all defaults; he will never accede to the precision of using
own brain. He wants to publish only fillers without reading properly, and
applying the mind , to analyses, and reach to a logical conclusions. IF
AGASTYA WERE ON THE VEDIC PERIOD, AND HAD CROSSED DHAKSHA AND SHIVA IN
VARIOUS INCIDENTS, WHICH WAS BEGINNING, THEN WHEN RAMAYANA AND
MAHABHARATHAM TOOK PLACE? IN A.D? GOOGLE WILL WRITE ALL ERAS ACCORDING TO
YOUR QUESTION BUT YOU HAVE TO DETERMINE THE CORELATIONS. AND WHAT WAS THE
MARRIAGE PERIOD? 850 YEARS [1950-1100]? HAD YOU REALLY READ IT YOU WOULD
HAVE THOUGHT OVER IT. OR IF THERE WERE MANY AGASTHYAS THEN WHAT WERE THE
ERAS? WHAT IS VEDIC PERIOD? KNOWN TO VEDAS? IF SO WHY RIG VEDA WAS IN 1950
OR ELSE BCE? AND WHERE YOU READ DIFFERENT ERAS WRITTED BY MANY STILL
WITHOUT LOGIC SIMPLY FOLLOWING GOOGLE ONLY AS CORRECT-MAY NOT DISTORT YOUR
MIND AND PRESENTATIONS?
Agastya (अगस्त्य) is a Muni (Sage) who once attended a great
sacrifice by Dakṣa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.27. Accordingly as
Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] once a great sacrifice was started by
Dakṣa, O sage. To partake in that sacrifice, the celestial and terrestrial
sages and devas were invited by Śiva and they reached the place being
deluded by Śiva’s Māyā. [Agastya, ...] and many others along with their
sons and wives arrived at the sacrifice of Dakṣa—my son”.
Agastya is the name of one of the eighteen Siddhars mentioned
in the Abhidāna-cintāmaṇi, a 12th century lexicon by Hemacandra. The
Siddhars refer to ancient intellectuals of Tamil Nadu and are the teachers
of Siddha medicine: *an ancient practice of South-India claiming to be over
8,000 years old. {KR: Then what was the era 8000 before 6000 BCE? Or 1950
BCE} *According to tradition, Nandi and Agastya learnt the Siddha system
of medicine and Śivayoga from Śiva, and imparted it to a number of
disciples (eg., Agastya). These Siddhars are united by their philosophy,
accepting the human body as the microcosm of the universe, and seeing human
evolution as the ultimate accomplishment of the regenerative power of the
Universe. { attached word doc for further and to be continued on
agastyas}
On Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 13:21, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty <
[email protected]> wrote:
> *SAGE AGASTYA-PART 1*
>
> Dear friends,
>
> Sage Agasthiyar (or Agastya) is a revered Vedic sage, considered one of
> the seven great Saptarishis and a foundational father of Tamil literature,
> Siddha medicine, and South Indian spirituality. He is renowned for bringing
> yogic knowledge to the south, authoring hymns in the Rigveda, developing
> Tamil grammar, and his immense spiritual power.
>
> Today I have started my posting is about the sage Agasthiyar. It will be
> posted as parts. The information are collected from web posting and
> Google QA for additions and clarifications. Hope a good and interesting
> reading.
>
> Gopalakrishnan 26-03-2026.
>
> Key Contributions and Legacy:
>
> Literature & Language: Credited as the father of Tamil grammar (Agattiyam)
> and a compiler of Sanskrit literature.
>
> Siddha Medicine & Astrology: Regarded as the leader of all Siddhars and
> the originator of the *Nadi Jodhidam* system.
>
> Spirituality & Yoga: Known as a direct disciple of Shiva (Adiyogi) who
> brought yoga to South India.
>
> Legends: Known for "drinking the ocean" to restore balance and forcing
> the Vindhya Mountains to lower themselves.
>
> Key Associations:
>
> Wife: Lopamudra, a princess.
>
> Location: Associated with the Podhigai Hills (Tamil Nadu) and Agastya
> Malai.
>
> Name Meanings: Often called Kurumuni (*short sage*).
>
> He is one of the few sages mentioned in both the Vedas and Puranas and is
> believed to have lived across multiple Yugas
>
> Agathiyar is known for his immense contributions to Siddha, literature,
> and spirituality.
>
> Life and Legacy: Agathiyar is believed to have lived yugas. He is said to
> have performed penance at Podhigai Hills and consecrated *Murugan's
> temple at Pazhani*
>
> Agastiyer, a legendary figure in Tamil culture, is believed to have been a
> Brahman who settled in Southern India and contributed significantly to
> Tamil civilization, including the spread of *Siva worship* and
> advancements in medicine and science.
>
> Once, while *king Indradumna* was observing a vow of silence and was
> meditating on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, sage Agastya arrived
> there. The king did not come out of his meditation and did not offer the
> sage a reception. Sage Agastya became angry and cursed him to be born
> as an elephant.
>
> *Lopamudra* was the wife of Sage Agastya, recognized as a highly
> intelligent and beautiful Rishi (sage) in her own right. According to Hindu
> epics and the Mahabharata, she was a *princess of Vidarbha* created by
> Agastya to be his wife, who later chose to marry him to learn from his
> wisdom, balancing asceticism with marital life.
>
> *Key Details About Lopamudra:*
>
> Background: In one account, Agastya created her from the most beautiful
> parts of various animals and gave her to the King of Vidarbha to bring up
> as his daughter.
>
> Marriage: She married Agastya despite him being an ascetic, choosing a
> life of spiritual devotion with him.
>
> Intellectual & Spiritual Standing: She is a regarded as a *Brahmavadini
> (a woman who composes Vedas*) and a Rishiki who envisioned the
> "Panchadasi" mantra in the Sakta tradition.
>
> The Marriage Challenge: *After marriage, she requested that Agastya
> provide her with a comfortable life (comparable to her life as a princess),
> prompting him to leave the forest temporarily to earn wealth.*
>
> Family: She and Agastya had a son named Dridhasyu (or Idhmavaha).
>
> Lopamudra and Agastya are often depicted as a perfect team, with hymns in
> the Rigveda attributed to their union.
>
> *Indradyumnya incident*
>
> Sage Agastya did not remain calm because he perceived King Indradyumna's
> inaction not as true spiritual absorption, but *as a breach of etiquette
> and a sign of pride (Ahamkara)*. Even though Indradyumna was a pious
> devotee meditating on Lord Vishnu, *he failed to welcome the sage, which
> Agastya interpreted as a violation of the respect* due to a Brahmana from
> a Kshatriya.
>
> *Here are the key reasons why Agastya was not calm and cursed the king:*
>
> Breach of Etiquette (Ahamkara/Ego): Despite his virtue, Indradyumna was
> sitting in a secluded place and failed to rise to receive the sage, which
> Agastya saw as arrogance.
>
> The "Stubborn" Perception: The king, in his intense meditation, did not
> stop to welcome the sage, appearing stubborn or ignorant of the rules of
> welcoming a guest (Atithi).
>
> The Duty of Hospitality: According to Vedic etiquette, a king is expected
> to greet a learned sage regardless of their own actions. Agastya considered
> the king "not at all gentle" for ignoring this duty.
>
> *The Nature of the Curse*
>
> While Agastya was enraged, the curse was also a teaching moment. He cursed
> Indradyumna to be born as an elephant to break his pride and ensure he
> focused completely on the Lord through total surrender.
>
> Aftermath and Compassion
>
> When the king was later informed of his error and the curse, he
> immediately sought forgiveness. The compassionate sage, realizing the
> king's devotion was genuine, softened the curse, promising that *Sriman
> Narayana (Vishnu) himself would liberate him, leading to the well-known
> Gajendra Moksha incident.*
>
> How sage Agastya provided princely life to Lopa Mudra
>
> Sage Agastya provided a princely life to his wife, Lopamudra, by temporarily
> stepping out of his ascetic life to acquire immense wealth from the Asura
> king Ilvala, specifically to fulfil the conditions she set for their
> marital life.
>
> After spending time in the forest, Lopamudra requested the same comforts
> she had left behind at her father’s palace, demanding that the sage show
> his power in both the spiritual and secular realms.
>
> Here is how Sage Agastya transitioned from forest life to fulfilling her,
> based on the Mahabharata and Puranic narratives:
>
> 1. The Request for Princely Comforts
>
> The Sacrifice: Lopamudra, a princess of Vidarbha, married Agastya and
> embraced a life of rigorous austerity, wearing rags and deer skins.
>
> The Condition: When Agastya sought to beget a son, Lopamudra, wishing to
> be loved not just as an ascetic's assistant but as a wife, put a condition:
> she would only cohabit with him if he provided her with luxury garments,
> beds, ornaments, and palace-like comforts comparable to her royal
> upbringing.
>
> The Negotiation: Agastya argued that as an ascetic, he had no wealth.
> Lopamudra countered that his spiritual power was sufficient to acquire
> whatever he desired without losing his merit.
>
> 2. Acquiring Wealth (The Journey)
>
> Approaching Kings: Agastya first approached kings such as Srutarvan,
> Vradhnaswa, and Trasadasyu, but found their treasuries were barely
> sufficient to meet their subjects' needs, and he refused to take money that
> would cause distress.
>
> Confronting Ilvala: Following the kings' advice, Agastya went to the
> wealthy Asura King Ilvala, who was known for tricking Brahmins by serving
> his brother Vatapi (transformed into food) and then killing them.
>
> Demonstrating Power: When Ilvala fed Vatapi to Agastya and tried to evoke
> his brother to tear through the sage's stomach, Agastya simply said "Vatapi
> Jeerno Bhava" (Vatapi, be digested).
>
> Securing Riches: Realizing his brother was gone, a terrified Ilvala gave
> Agastya immense amounts of gold, silver, and a golden chariot, which
> Agastya brought back to his hermitage.
>
> 3. Fulfilling the Promise
>
> Transformation of the Hermitage: With the acquired wealth, Agastya
> fulfilled Lopamudra's demands, providing her with the "princely life" she
> requested.
>
> Consummation and Offspring: *Pleased with his efforts, Lopamudra conceded
> to his wish for a son*, resulting in the birth of a learned son named
> Drdhasyu, who was capable of fulfilling Agastya’s debts to his ancestors.
>
> Through this episode, Sage Agastya demonstrated that a truly wise person
> can balance severe austerity with the responsibilities of a householder
> (Grihastha) when demanded, effectively moving from a purely
> forest-dwelling lifestyle to a balanced existence that honored his wife's
> desires and his social duties.
>
> Sage Agastya marrying period
>
> Sage Agastya married Lopamudra during the *Vedic period (roughly 1950
> BC–1100 BC),* placing their union within the context of the Rigveda, where
> both are credited as composers of hymns. While mythology often places
> Agastya across different ages, their marriage narrative in the Mahabharata
> (Vana Parva) highlights this ancient Vedic era.
>
> Key details regarding their marriage include:
>
> Origin: Lopamudra was created by Agastya to be his wife, and she was later
> born as the daughter of the King of Vidarbha.
>
> Marriage Context: She chose to leave a luxurious life to join Agastya in a
> life of austerity and wisdom.
>
> *Literary Evidence: The marriage is commemorated in Rigveda 1.179, where
> Lopamudra and Agastya are mentioned.*
>
> Agastya is also described as a Chiranjivi (immortal) in some traditions
> and is associated with multiple eras, but his key Vedic presence is firmly
> rooted in the Rigvedic period
>
> Sage Agasthya drinking the ocean
>
> The legend of Sage Agastya drinking the ocean is a tale of cosmic
> intervention to eliminate the Kalakeya Asuras (demons). Hidden deep
> within the ocean, the demons would ravage the world at night and hide by day.
> To help the Devas, Sage Agastya used his divine power to swallow the entire
> ocean, exposing the demons for destruction.
>
> Key Details of the Legend:
>
> The Cause: The demons Kalakeyas and their allies hid in the ocean, making
> them unreachable by the Devas.
>
> The Action: Sage Agastya, known for immense power derived from penance,
> agreed to help and *drank the water in one go, drying up the ocean bed.*
>
> The Result: The exposed demons were killed, and cosmic balance was
> restored.
>
> Refilling the Ocean: While *some versions say he released the water
> immediately, others state that the ocean remained dry until it was refilled
> by the arrival of the holy Ganga. *
>
> This story highlights Sage Agastya as a powerful purifier and helper to
> the gods.
>
> When did sage Agastya drank the ocean
>
> The legend of Sage Agastya drinking the ocean happened in the *Treta
> Yuga, specifically as part of the backstory to the era of Lord Rama*.
>
> Key details regarding the event, based on the Ramayana and Mahabharata,
> include:
>
> Context: The incident occurred when the demon *Kalakeya, a subordinate of
> Vritrasura*, and his allies hid within the ocean to escape from Indra and
> the Devas after ravaging human settlements.
>
> The Act: *Indra approached sage Agastya*, who was known for his immense
> yogic power, to drink the ocean and expose the demons. Agastya drank the
> ocean in three sips, allowing the Devas to defeat the Kalakeya demons.
>
> The Filling of the Ocean: *The ocean remained dried up until the time of
> King Bhagiratha, who did penance to bring the river Ganga down to Earth,
> which then filled the ocean bed.*
>
> Mahabharata Reference: *This story is prominently detailed in the Vana
> Parva (Book of the Forest)* of the Mahabharata, where the sage Lomasa
> tells this story to Yudhishthira.
>
> *I will continue in next posting*
>
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