Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Shanti
In the chapter 24 of Śāntiparva of the Mahābhārata, Hayagrīva was a noble king. He had not cultivated any friendship with other kings. Though he defeated his enemies, he was ultimately killed by them due to lack of friends. The lesson that Vyāsa taught to Yudhiṣṭhira by this story was that even mighty rulers must take the help of others.
Upakarma
After Vishnu created Brahma, he taught him the Vedas.
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When Brahma mastered the Vedas, he was proud that he was the only entity who had their knowledge. Vishnu created Madhu-Kaitabha
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from two water drops on a lotus, and told them to steal and hide the Vedas. The humbled Brahma prayed to Vishnu, who restored the Vedas
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On the full-moon day of the month of Shraavana, Vishnu (as Hayagriva) is said to have restored the Vedas stolen from Brahma by the daityas Madhu-Kaitabha.
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