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Ashvini Kumaras (अश्विनीकुमारौ) (view source)
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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.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Arujuna sees them on the Virat Purusha, shown to him by Krishna. In Mahabharata, the Pandava brothers Nakula and Sahadeva are the sons of Ashwini Kumars born to Madri.
== Names of Ashvinikumaras ==
== Names of Ashvinikumaras ==
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.
Sons of Ashvinikumaras: In Mahabharata, the Pandava brothers Nakula and Sahadeva are the sons of Ashwini Kumars born to Madri.
== Birth of Ashvinikumaras ==
Ashwini Kumars are the sons of Lord Surya and Sangya. Asvini is the "she-horse", and Kumars means "young boys". This is because they were given birth when Lord Surya took the form of a horse and Sangya took the form of a mare. On advice from their father, the Ashwini Kumars worshiped Lord Brahma and performed intense austerities and Tapasya. Pleased with them, Lord Brahma granted the boon that they will be extremely handsome and will have knowledge of Ayurveda.
Physical appearance of Ashvinikumaras
== Gurus of Ashvini kumaras ==
== Gurus of Ashvini kumaras ==
== Chariot of Ashvinikumaras ==
== Chariot of Ashvinikumaras ==
It is believed that Ashvinikumaras became the physician of gods after learning Madhuvidya from Dadhichi. In order to to make Ashvinikumaras capable of wondering everywhere in Swarga, Gods created a golden Chariot for them. In vedas one can find the depiction of Ashvinikumaras and their chariot as follows. This chariot was golden in colour and triangular in shape. It has 3 pillars or supports and a beautiful triangular roof. IT has got 3 wheels. The horses carrying this chariot are known as 'Hari' are are believed to run with the speed of Vayu. In this chariot Ashvinikumaras are seen sitting with a smiling face. They have a pot filled with Amrt (elixir) in left hand while hold Shankha in the right hand. They drink Somarasa regularly. In such a way they wonder in the universe thrice in the day and thrice at night and apply their medical skills in such a way that it appears to be a magic or miracle.
It is believed that Ashvinikumaras became the physician of gods after learning Madhuvidya from Dadhichi. In order to to make Ashvinikumaras capable of wondering everywhere in Swarga, Gods created a golden Chariot for them. In vedas one can find the depiction of Ashvinikumaras and their chariot as follows. This chariot was golden in colour and triangular in shape. It has 3 pillars or supports and a beautiful triangular roof. IT has got 3 wheels. The horses carrying this chariot are known as 'Hari' are are believed to run with the speed of Vayu. In this chariot Ashvinikumaras are seen sitting with a smiling face. They have a pot filled with Amrt (elixir) in left hand while hold Shankha in the right hand. They drink Somarasa regularly. In such a way they wonder in the universe thrice in the day and thrice at night and apply their medical skills in such a way that it appears to be a magic or miracle.
They have a very interesting vahana. A ratha which has wings of ‘gridhra’- eagle, a base having ‘koorma’-tortoise, and they, themselves are represented in form if horses. Their vehicle signifies their readiness to help the needy swiftly, they can move around in air, land and even water.
== Worshipping Ashvinikumaras ==
Ashwini Kumars are worshipped on the Dwitiya or the second day in a lunar fortnight.
It is said that, ashwini kumara are ‘Asthu devata’, the one who fulfill any wish. So it is always advised to have good, fulfilling and right desires.
== Various medical skills of Ashvinikumaras described in Rigveda ==
== Various medical skills of Ashvinikumaras described in Rigveda ==
Agada
Agada
* The infamous Daksha yagna had a very bad outcome. After Sati devi immolated herself, Veerabhadra wrecked havoc in place of yagna. He beheaded Daksha. Ashwini kumaras attached a head of a goat when Daksha lost his head.
* Prasheerna(surya) lost his teeth, and ashwini devatas fixed those
* Bhaga, had lost eye sight, and through surgery they treated him
* Indra suffered paralyses of shoulders, and he too was treated by ashwini kumaras.
* A verse from Rigveda not only praises ashwini kumaras but also Vishpala, a warrior queen of king Khela. Vishpala had lost a leg in the battle, and ashwini kumaras has installed a iron leg to make her able to run and defeat enemy in battle field.
* There is an incident mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavatam which indicates that Ashwini Kumars are responsible for the sense of smell in living creatures.
* When a sage named Chyavana got to a very old age, his wife, Sukanya, asked the Ashvin's to restore him to a youthful state. In return, she would tell them what they lacked to become complete gods. The Ashvins completed this task by putting herbs into a pond which Chyavana dipped in (or according to another story and reference, they formulated the famous Chyavanaprasha for the first time and gave it to the Chyavana), and so Sukanya told them that they did not drink the soma, the drink of the gods. So Nasatya and Dasra persuaded Dadhyanchi, the son of the Atharvan priest, to teach them the sacrificial ceremony which involved the sacred drink. However, Indra did not want the Ashvins to drink the soma, he thought they were contaminated for spending much time with humans. So he threatened Dadhyanchi that he would cut his head off if he went through with the ceremony. The Ashvins solved this problem by creating a fake head for Dadhyanc, so when they learned about the soma Indra didn't actually cut his head off.
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