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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 | + | 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== Vedic and historical references == | == Vedic and historical references == | ||
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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. | ||
| − | 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 | |
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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 | ||
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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. | ||
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One can find references about birth of Ashvinikumaras in Rigveda. | One can find references about birth of Ashvinikumaras in Rigveda. | ||
| − | == Various medical | + | == Various medical skills of Ashvinikumaras described in Rigveda == |
shalya | shalya | ||
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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 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 devas of 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
In the epic Mahabharata, King Pandu's wife Madri is granted a son by each Ashvin and bears the twins Nakula and Sahadeva who, along with the sons of Kunti, are known as the Pandavas.
The Mahabharat and the Puranas, relate that the Ashwini Kumar brothers, the twins, who were Raja-Vaidya (Royal Physicians) to Devas during Vedic times, first prepared the Chyawanprash formulation for Chyawan Rishi at his ashram, hence the name Chyawanprash.[1]
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
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.
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 Kumaras family background
Mother: Saranyu
Father: Vivaswan. Vivaswan is known to be the son of Daksha Prajapati.
Sister: Usha is the name of sister of Ashvinikumaras.
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.
They learned Madhuvidya and pravarga vidya from Atharvana Dadhichi.
Birth of Ashvinikumaras
One can find references about birth of Ashvinikumaras in Rigveda.
Various medical skills of Ashvinikumaras described in Rigveda
shalya
Shalakya
Kayachikitsa
Balarogas
Agada
References
- ↑ Panda, H; Handbook On Ayurvedic Medicines With Formulae, Processes And Their Uses, 2004, p10 ISBN 978-81-86623-63-3