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Garuda Puranam-Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer 📿 Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam in Gaya – Glory of the Primordial Staff in Garuda Puranam 🕉️ Introduction The Garuda Puranam , one of the eighteen Mahapuranas , is a sacred scripture that elaborates on the mysteries of death, afterlife, karma, and spiritual liberation. Among its numerous spiritually rich descriptions, the Adhi Gadhadhara Mahatmyam stands out as a deeply revered account, especially in relation to Gaya Kshetra , the eternal realm of Pitru Moksha . This blog dives into the spiritual significance of Adhi Gadhadhara (the Primordial Mace-bearer) , its connection with Gaya, and the rituals recommended for liberation of ancestors. 🔱 Who is Adhi Gadhadhara? " Adhi Gadhadhara " translates to The Original Bearer of the Mace . This epithet glorifies Bhagavan Vishnu , who is eternally armed with the divine mace ( Gadha ), symbolizing strength, cosmic order, and destruction of evil. In the Garuda Purana...

Garuda Purana-Chandra Vamsha (Lunar Dynasty)

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer 🌓 Garuda Purana: Chandra Vamsha – The Glorious Lunar Dynasty 🌙 Introduction to Chandra Vamsha In Sanatana Dharma, the Chandra Vamsha or Lunar Dynasty is one of the two principal royal lineages, the other being the Surya Vamsha (Solar Dynasty). According to the Garuda Purana , this lineage descends from Chandra Deva (Moon God) and includes many illustrious kings, sages, and divine personalities—culminating in the birth of Sri Krishna , the Supreme Personality of Godhead. 🧬 Divine Origin of Chandra Vamsha The dynasty begins with Atri Maharshi , one of the Saptarishis, whose son Chandra was born from his divine tapas. Chandra, the Moon God, was blessed with beauty and brilliance and ruled the stars and minds. His son Budha (born from Chandra and Tara, the wife of Brihaspati) started the royal lineage. 👑 Key Kings of the Chandra Vamsha: Pillars of the Lunar Dynasty The Chandra Vamsha , as outlined ...