Vaishnava Myths in the Puranas
by Kum. Geeta P. Kurandwad | 2004 | 102,840 words
The essay studies the Vaishnava Myths in the Puranas by exploring the significance of the ten principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu as depicted in various ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas. The research also investigates the social, political, philosophical, and religious impact of these incarnations throughout history, s...
The Legends and Myth of Parjanya
This God plays a very subordinate position among the deities of the Rgveda. He is celebrated in only three hymns. His praises are sung in the hymn of Atharva Veda. In some passages the word parjanya have the appellative sense of 'rain cloud'. In most passages, however, the word clearly represents the personification which presides over the rain-cloud, while generally retaining the attributes belonging to the phenomenon. Parjanya is often spoken of as a bull. Some times he is like a barren cow, sometimes he is productive,
50 disposing of his body according to his wish. 118 The Atharvaveda states that earth is the mother, Parjanya is father. 119 He is associated with various other deities. His connection is closest with Vata.