Mr Ashish Kumar
(It is difficult to comment about young author Mr Ashish Kumar and his mythological/spiritual writing. He has well researched Hindu Philosophy, Science and quest of success beyond the material realms. I am really mesmerized. I am sure you will be also amazed. We are pleased to begin a series on excerpts from his well acclaimed book “Samudramanthanam” . According to Mr Ashish “Samudramanthanam is less explained and explored till date. I have tried to give broad way of this one of the most important chapter of Hindu mythology. I have read many scriptures and take references from many temples and folk stories, to present the all possible aspects of portrait of Samudramanthanam.” Now our distinguished readers will be able to read this series on every Saturday.)
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☆ Weekly Column – Samudramanthanam – 7 Finally Start ☆
Finally, the holy day of Makar Sankarnti came when actual churning of ‘Kshirasāgara’ started. The tortoise incarnation of Vishnu has held all the burden of churning which was taken place for good of universe. Motion of mount Mandara is in compete cyclic, once Sura pull the tail of Vasuki towards them, then Asura pull the mouth of Vasuki towards them. Clockwise then anti clockwise rotation was going on. All the demigods participated from the side of Sura. All the negative or tamas dominating creatures were helping Bali the king of Asura. All the great sage, Brahma etc. we’re watching this great churning of good and bad or sattwa and tamas. ‘Kshirasāgara’ creature were restlessly moving here and there. Birds from sky throwing flowers over heroes of this activity.
After 10 days of churning a conch is blow, and all the Suras and Asura stop and their position was taken by other Sura and Asuras who were doing rest at that time. The first team came across and sat for food which was prepared by wives of rishis.
Some Rakshasa and Asura were not agree to eat this sattvic food. But it was demand of situation and order of their king Bali. So, they ate that sattvic food.
Before starting the fresh spell of churning by new and full of energy team members the food for Vasuki Naga also given.
On the Auspicious day of Basant Panchmi, churning started again. It was going on and on and on. On the day of Holi Bali ask from Brahma, “pram pita father of all nothing is happening and no output is visible. Are we doing something wrong? Can we have to replace our position with Sura?”
Then Varuna said, “great king of Sura, I am god of all types of oceans. When we start churning of anything in starting it will take time and also in starting negative or bad things appears before any gems. It not depends that either that churning is churning of milk or our own thoughts or of ocean. I can see that soon first outcome of this ocean churning is about to come”
Then all took deep breath of relax.
© Ashish Kumar
New Delhi
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