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Ashvini Kumaras (अश्विनीकुमारौ) (view source)
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The '''Ashvins''' or '''Ashwini Kumaras''', in Hindu mythology, are two Vedic gods, divine twin horsemen in the ''Rigveda'', sons of Saranyu, a goddess of the clouds and wife of Surya in his form as Vivasvan. They symbolise the shining of sunrise and sunset, appearing in the sky before the dawn in a golden chariot, bringing treasures to men and averting misfortune and sickness. They are the doctors of gods and are [[Deva (देवः)|devas]] of [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurvedic]] medicine. They are represented as humans with the heads of horses.
The '''Ashvins''' or '''Ashwini Kumaras''', in Hindu mythology, are two Vedic gods, divine twin horsemen in the ''Rigveda'', sons of Saranyu, a goddess of the clouds and wife of Surya in his form as Vivasvan. They symbolize the shining of sunrise and sunset, appearing in the sky before the dawn in a golden chariot, bringing treasures to men and averting misfortune and sickness. They are considered the physicians of the gods and are [[Deva (देवः)|devas]] of [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurvedic]] medicine. They are represented as humans with the heads of horses. They may also be referred to as the 'Horsemen' and are forever young, handsome, and athletic.
== Vedic and historical references ==
== Vedic and historical references ==
The Ashvins are mentioned 376 times in the ''Rigveda'', with 57 hymns specifically dedicated to them: 1.3, 1.22, 1.34, 1.46-47, 1.112, 1.116-120 (c.f. [[Vishpala]]), 1.157-158, 1.180-184, 2.20, 3.58, 4.43-45, 5.73-78, 6.62-63, 7.67-74, 8.5, 8.8-10, 8.22, 8.26, 8.35, 8.57, 8.73, 8.85-87, 10.24, 10.39-41, 10.143.
The Ashvins are mentioned 376 times in the ''Rigveda'', with 57 hymns specifically dedicated to them: 1.3, 1.22, 1.34, 1.46-47, 1.112, 1.116-120 (c.f. [[Vishpala]]), 1.157-158, 1.180-184, 2.20, 3.58, 4.43-45, 5.73-78, 6.62-63, 7.67-74, 8.5, 8.8-10, 8.22, 8.26, 8.35, 8.57, 8.73, 8.85-87, 10.24, 10.39-41, 10.143.
Names of Ashvinikumaras
== Names of Ashvinikumaras ==
The Ashvins' name derives from the Sanskrit ''asva'' or 'horse' and they are closely associated with that animal, sometimes even considered to have the bodies of men and the head of a horse
Each of the Ashvinimumaras have got a unique different name.
Each of the Ashvinimumaras have got a unique different name.
they are known individually as Dasra and Nasatya
Ashvini is the other name of their mother Saranyu. Thus from mothers name, the sons are called as Ashvinikumaras.
Ashvini is the other name of their mother Saranyu. Thus from mothers name, the sons are called as Ashvinikumaras.
== Ashvini Kumaras family background ==
Mother: Saranyu
Mother: Saranyu
Names of the wives of Dasra and Nastya are: Surya and Urjani who are the daughters of Surya devata.
Names of the wives of Dasra and Nastya are: Surya and Urjani who are the daughters of Surya devata.
== Gurus of Ashvini kumaras ==
Ashvini kumaras learned Ayurveda from Daksha Prajapati.
Ashvini kumaras learned Ayurveda from Daksha Prajapati.
One can find references about birth of Ashvinikumaras in Rigveda.
One can find references about birth of Ashvinikumaras in Rigveda.
== Various medical miracles of Ashvinikumaras described in Rigveda ==
== Various medical skills of Ashvinikumaras described in Rigveda ==
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