Indian Mythology- part 1

 Indian Mythology- part 1

Dr. Swati Joshi

Gujarat 

 Religion is the chief element of Indian Mythology. There were many God, Goddess and Asuras are in Indian Mythology. There were many Devas and Danvas having their own unusual and attractive characters.

1 Brahma- It is believed that Brahma has produced the universe having five heads, but he is not loved and respected as Vishnu and Shiva.

2 Vishnu- Vishnu is considered as the protector of the universe. He fought against the evils of the universe.

3 Shiva- He is considered as the obliterated of the universe. He was like vicar who is not interested in worldly affairs and in luxurious life. But he has the family with wife and son.

4 Parvati- Wife of Shiva and mother of Ganesha and Kartikey. She is considered as the goddess of power and energy. Another name for Parvati is Annapurna.

5 Kali- Kali is the Avatar of Parvati, made by God to kill the demons and evils.

6 Saraswati- She is the Goddess of Knowledge and intelligence. She is the wife of Brahma.

7 Lakshmi- She is the wife of Vishnu and the Goddess of wealth and prosperity.

8 Krishna- Krishna is another part of (avatar) of Vishnu. He fought against injustice and destroys the wicked. He is the important part of Geeta. He is the chief character in Mahabharat. His intension was to set up Dharma on the Earth. He has many avatars like Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narsimha, Vamana.

9 Rama- Rama is the chief character of Ramayan the Indian Epic. He killed Ravan.

10 Kalki- It is believed that he was a worrier and will come again when the earth is about to finish. He is riding a white horse, having glowing sword.

11 Varun- The God of assurance, will always maintain the order of the universe.

12 Indra- He is considered as the king of heaven and main God in Indian Hindu mythology. He is the God of all the Devas, considered as the God of Sky.

13 Yama- He is considered as the God of Death. He has two departments Heaven and Hell.

14 Agni- He is the God of Fire. All the pure and sacred work cannot do without the Agni.

15 Ganesha- He is considered as the God of fortune and success, son of Shiva. He has the head of elephant and body of man. He rides on mouse.

16 Kartikey- He is the eldest son of Shiva, rides on Peacock.

17 Asuras and Rakshash- They are the creator of evil and fought with Devas.

 The other characters are like Nagas, Yakshash, Gandharvas, Kinnars, Apsaras, Vidyadharas, Rishish who are playing important role in Indian Mythology.

 As we have discussed many mythologies of the world which gives necessary details to understand myth and mythology. But it is believed that there are two chief mythologies that can be dividing into two major divisions.

1 Indian Mythology

2 Classical Mythologies

 Indian Mythology and Greek Mythology (Classical Mythology) has already discussed above but not in profound way. The detail description of Indian and Classical Mythology will give more and clear analytical perspective on Myth and Mythology. The detail description of Indian and Classical mythologies will talk about the symbols, images, personifications; the symbols and images gives some messages used with purpose in the mythologies. Mythologies always say something not in direct way but by using hidden hint and if one want to know mythologies then it is necessary to find out hidden indications of it.

Dr. Swati Joshi

Gujarat