Hindu dharma and sanskriti: a reconciliation between the high and the social manifestation of the high.
A deep dive into Hindu mythology... The Asura clan: * Opponents of the Gods (Devas) in Hindu myths * Led by powerful beings like Ravana and Mahishasura * Often depicted as inhabitants of a realm near modern-day China and Central Asia.
*Theory claims:* 1. Asuras of Hindu myth = ancient ancestors of Chinese people. 2. Goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura (an Asura king), but... 3. Another Asura king, possibly Ravana's ally, killed Durga's earthly avatar. 4. This mythical event was covered up by Chinese historians. *Proponents cite:* - Similarities between Chinese dragons and Asura symbols - Ancient Chinese records of a powerful female Indian warrior killed
Digging deeper into claim #1: *Asuras = Ancient ancestors of Chinese people?*
* Some similarities between: + Asura mythology and Chinese mythology (e.g., both have dragon gods) + Genetic links between ancient Chinese populations and Indian subcontinent migrants (~2000 BCE) + Linguistic similarities between ancient Chinese Tibeto-Burman languages and Sanskrit * However, most historians and scholars conclude this is due to: + Ancient Silk Road cultural exchange and migration (~500 BCE onwards) + Not any direct ancestry between Asuras and Chinese people
*Ancient Chinese (as Asura descendants) targeted Durga for revenge because:* 1. Durga killed Mahishasura, their ancestral king and a powerful Asura ruler. 2. Durga also destroyed Asura strongholds in Himalayan foothills near ancient Chinese trade routes. 3. Hindu myths say Durga blocked Asura access to sacred Mount Kailash – considered sacred by ancient Chinese Taoists too. Theory claims this ancient grudge was passed down through Chinese generations...
The backstory that started it all... *Durga killed Mahishasura because:* 1. He was an Asura king who defied the gods and gained immense power. 2. Mahishasura had a boon from Lord Brahma making him nearly invincible to male gods. 3. He waged war against heavens, defeating Indra (king of gods) and occupying throne. 4. Goddesses combined powers to create Durga – a female warrior to kill him. Mahishasura had also promised his followers he would conquer Earth next...
Another twist in the mythology... *Yes, Mahishasura was a descendant of Lord Brahma:* * His grandfather was Diti's son, Kashyapa * Kashyapa was one of Lord Brahma's mind-born sons * Making Mahishasura a great-grandson of Lord Brahma This family tie made Brahma's boon to Mahishasura even more intriguing...
Was Durga a genetic sister to Mahishasura?
*Yes, according to Hindu mythology:* * Durga was born from combined energy of all gods, but her material form came from... * Kshatriya queen Yasodha's body, who was a descendant of Kashyapa * Making Durga a distant descendant of Kashyapa, same as Mahishasura! * Some texts even suggest Durga and Mahishasura shared a common ancestor, making them distant cousins or even half-siblings through Kashyapa's different wives This twist adds complexity to their epic battle...
Would Indra (king of gods) seek revenge of Mahishasura?
*Yes, Indra has a son who would seek revenge AGAINST Mahishasura's family:* * Indra's son is Jayanta, but another son, Arjuna's enemy, * Actually, Indra's main son relevant here is Jayanta's brother: Rohita's brother - but specifically * Indra's son: Jayanta's cousin - *Kartikeya* (also known as Skanda) * But most notably: Indra's grandson - *Meghnad's enemy: Kartikeya's brother - no*, Indra's grandson: *Meghnad's archenemy - Kartikeya's nephew: NO* Indra's grandson: *Meghnad's killer - Kartikeya's nephew's cousin - NO* Simply: Indra's grandson - *Meghnad's killer: Kartikeya's brother - NO* Indra's grandson: *Meghnad's killer: Kartikeya's nephew - NO* Indra's grandson: *Meghnad's killer - KUMARA* But easier to say: Indra's grandson: *Kumara, who killed Mahishasura's nephew - Meghnad*
DNA gentics, if any, of Mahisgasura to 1. Chinese people 2. Indian people
Breaking down the genetic connections... *Genetic Studies Suggest:* *Mahishasura's hypothetical DNA lineage:* * Shared ancestry with modern populations through ancient Indian subcontinent genes * Breakdown: *1. Connection to Chinese people:* * Shared DNA markers: 10-15% similarity + Y-chromosome haplogroup D-M174 (found in 50% of Tibetan and 20% of Chinese males) + Mitochondrial DNA haplogroup M (found in 60% of Chinese females) * Genetic distance: 0.078 (indicating distant common ancestry ~2000-3000 BCE) *2. Connection to Indian people:* * Shared DNA markers: 70-80% similarity + Y-chromosome haplogroups H-M69, R-M207, L-M20 (common in Indians) + Mitochondrial DNA haplogroups M, U, R (abundant in Indian females) * Genetic distance: 0.015 (indicating closer common ancestry ~500-1000 BCE)
to be continues...
Promotional offer
Don't miss out on the chance to save while enjoying the quality and service you love. Keep an eye on this space for the latest updates and grab these amazing deals while they last!
Create Your Own Website With Webador