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The '''Kumaras''' are the four rishis, who are eternally in the form of children, named Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana and Sanatkumara. Many upanishads and puranas describe the legends around these four rishis. They are described as the first mind-born creations and sons of the creator-god Brahma. Born from Brahma's mind, the four Kumaras undertook lifelong vows of celibacy (brahmacharya) against the wishes of their father. They are said to wander throughout the materialistic and spiritualistic universe without any desire but with purpose to teach. All four brothers are enlightened with Vedic knowledge and always travel together.
The '''Kumaras''' are the four rishis, who are eternally in the form of children, named as Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana and Sanatkumara. Many upanishads and puranas give a detailed account of the legends around these four rishis. They are described as the first mind-born creations and sons of the creator-god Brahma. Born from Brahma's mind, the four Kumaras undertook lifelong vows of celibacy (brahmacharya) against the wishes of their father. They are said to wander throughout the materialistic and spiritualistic universe without any desire but with purpose to teach. All four brothers are enlightened with Vedic knowledge and always travel together.
The ''Bhagavata Purana'' lists the Kumaras among the twelve ''Mahajanas'' (great devotees or bhaktas)<sup>[4]</sup> who although being eternally liberated souls from birth, still became attracted to the devotional service ofVishnu from their already enlightened state. It also mentions them as being an avatar of Vishnu.<sup>[5]</sup> They play a significant role in a number of Hindu spiritual traditions, especially those associated with the worship of Vishnu and his avatar Krishna, sometimes even in traditions related to the god Shiva.
The ''Bhagavata Purana'' lists the Kumaras among the twelve ''Mahajanas'' (great devotees or bhaktas)<sup>[4]</sup> who although being eternally liberated souls from birth, still became attracted to the devotional service ofVishnu from their already enlightened state. It also mentions them as being an avatar of Vishnu.<sup>[5]</sup> They play a significant role in a number of Hindu spiritual traditions, especially those associated with the worship of Vishnu and his avatar Krishna, sometimes even in traditions related to the god Shiva.