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== परिचय || Introduction ==
 
== परिचय || Introduction ==
To understand the deeper concepts of Yamraja one needs to hear the discussion between Yama and Yami (Ruk Samhita 10.10.4).
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To understand the deeper concepts of Yamraja one needs to hear the discussion between Yama and Yami (Rig Veda. 10.10.4).
 
# Who is Yama and Yami?
 
# Who is Yama and Yami?
 
# What is the significance of the discussion between Yama and Yami?
 
# What is the significance of the discussion between Yama and Yami?
If this dialogue is not seen with greater depth it will only create misconceptions. One meaning of Yama is जोडी || Jodi (together)'''.''' That means either it is couples or siblings. This sukta describes Yama and Yami as brother and sister  In ruk Samhita (10.10.4 and 10.17.1) Yama is described as the Trushtha’s  daughter Sharanyu devi’s son. Vivasvanta is his father. Yaska explains that Sharanyu devi - Sharanyu Sharanat, the root word, Sra means one who is always moving ahead or always running. Sharanyu devi’s first children were born through Surya dev. After that she disappeared and placed another devata women of the same Varna, Savarna doing act of  procreation.   She became Chaya and became famous'''.'''  Through Chaya Manu was born. When सूर्य देव || Surya dev (Sun god) realized that Chhaya was not Sharanyu he started looking for her. When he saw her as a अश्व || ashwa (horse) he also assumed the form of a horse and through their union, the Ashwini devatas were born. Yasya explains this in his Nirukta (12.10). Many do misunderstand twins to be Ashwini kumaras.  
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If this dialogue is not seen with greater depth it will only create misconceptions. One meaning of Yama is जोडी || Jodi (together)'''.''' That means either it is couples or siblings. This sukta describes Yama and Yami as brother and sister  In ruk Samhita (10.10.4 and 10.17.1)  
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Yama is described as the Trushtha’s  daughter Sharanyu devi’s son. Vivasvanta is his father.  
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Yaska explains that Sharanyu devi - Sharanyu Sharanat, the root word, Sra means one who is always moving ahead or always running. Sharanyu devi’s first children were born through Surya dev. After that she disappeared and placed another devata women of the same Varna, Savarna doing act of  procreation.   She became Chaya and became famous'''.'''  Through Chaya Manu was born. When सूर्य देव || Surya dev (Sun god) realized that Chhaya was not Sharanyu he started looking for her. When he saw her as a अश्व || ashwa (horse) he also assumed the form of a horse and through their union, the Ashwini devatas were born. Yasya explains this in his Nirukta (12.10). Many do misunderstand twins to be Ashwini kumaras.  
    
== The Essence of Yama Yami’s Discussion  ==
 
== The Essence of Yama Yami’s Discussion  ==

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