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[descendantsofthemoon]

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[mplanetleaf]

Pururava – The legendary King of Chandravamsha | పూరూరవుడు ఎవరు? | MPlan...

[achyutapriya]

𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈

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Urvashi is the only apsara mentioned explicitly by name in the Rigveda. Born out of sage Narayan's thigh, she is one of the most prominent apsaras in Indra's divine court regarded as the most beautiful and an excellent dancer. She takes part in major mythological events out of which her marriage to the mortal king Pururavas being the most prominent. She also plays a major role in the birth of revered sages, Vashishtha and Agastya.

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When you dance before the gods, flinging orbits of novel rhythm into space, Urvashi, the earth shivers, leaf and grass, and autumn fields heave and sway; The sea surges into a frenzy of rhyming waves; The stars drop into a sky-beads from the chain that leap till it breaks on your breast; And the blood dances in men's heart with sudden turmoil. ↳˳⸙ Rabindranath Tagore

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[ramayantika]

Book Blurb

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Divine escapades, all filled with love, hate, betrayal, and deceit; every shade of emotion, every rasa of life finds its existence in their tales.

And just like that, a little trickery of speech causes the newly crowned star debutante of Apsaraloka to descend to the blue-green lands of Mrityuloka, which you mortals call 'Earth.'

Witnessing mortality from afar as an almost immortal being is one thing, but experiencing mortality among mortals as an immortal is another. Being semi-divine has a few perks to make life a little easier on Earth, but what if one young heart falls in love with a simple mortal, as young as her?

The tales of Apsaras loving mortal men are as old as time. Urvashi fought with the Lord of the Heavens for Pururava, but the gods, with their trickery, brought the beautiful damsel back to the heavens.

Shall time repeat the same old tale with Yuthika, or shall love this time find a way to stay?

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A Nymph's Mortal Love, Book 1 of Lovers of the Cosmos Series, now on wattpad.

Uploaded the Prelude and the first three chapters.

Wattpad id: ramayantika

Writing account: samridhi.writes (for writing updates and posts)

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[bernardperroudart]

An oleograph depicting Urvashi, the most beautiful apsara, abandoning her husband, Pururavas, a king in Hindi mythology.

[globalnetworkingbarter]

Hidden Facts about Apsara

The term "Apsara" is derived from the Sanskrit word "ap," which means water, and "sara," which means essence or motion. Therefore, the word "Apsara" can be translated to mean "one who moves in water. Apsaras are fascinating beings with several lesser-known facts and intriguing aspects:

Power: In Hindu mythology, Apsaras are believed to possess the power to change their forms at will and to assume any appearance they desire. They are also said to be able to bestow blessings on those they favor.

Influence and Symbolism: Apsaras are not just mythical beings but also symbols of beauty, creativity, and artistic inspiration. They represent the ideal of feminine beauty and grace, inspiring artists, poets, and musicians throughout history.

Stories and Legends: Several fascinating stories and legends involve apsaras. For example, the tale of Urvashi and Pururavas narrates the love story between an apsara and a mortal, highlighting the transient nature of beauty and love.

Depictions in Art and Literature: Apsaras have been a popular subject in Indian art and literature for centuries. They are often depicted in sculptures, paintings, and dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Odissi, symbolizing the epitome of beauty and grace

[zeherili-ankhein]

Atp I'm starting to think that Urvashi storyline was just a comphet but somehow even THAT turned out to be one of their most popular gay storylines like😭

"Oh they're attracted to this apsara and ask her out"

Maitravaruna cult: BOOOOOO >:(((

"BUTTT"

Maitravaruna cult:

"They have two offspring WITHOUT Urvashi's involvment"

Maitravaruna cult: YAYYYYYY :DD

I can imagine some random priest or someone was in peer pressure to make something straight and they came up with the Urvashi incident but they had a friend or someone who was like “YOU STAY BACK I'M GONNA MAKE IT EVEN MORE GAE”

But poor Urvashi she got hate just like that 😭😭😭 also poor Pururavas he got caught in the mix just like that 😭 (atleast they got to have cute moments...)

Also atp I'm starting to think the MitraVaruna cult was high on some real thing, because they were so unhinged they just like that agreed Mitruna had two children and nwver questioned anything 🗿 (neither am I...)

[zeherili-ankhein]

Bruhhh kitne asks reblog nahi kiye the maine 😭😭😭

ALSO YES MORW KIDS TO NON HETERO COUPLES AIGHT 🗿🗿

And we stan Pururavas ofc... 🗿✨

ALSO ALSO ON THE SAME SEX COUPLE HAVING KIDS (this isn't exactly smae sex but)

Sudyumna as Sudyumna had three other kids right?

So.... They also should be Budh and his kids right?

Absolutely they are

Also i mean Ila's kids are still Sudyumna's kids so again there we go

[prabhupadanugas]

Bhishmashtami Geneology: From Vishnu were descended in the following order – Brahma-Atri-Candra-Budha – Pururavas – Ayus – Nahusha- Yayati – Puru – Janamejaya – Prachinvaa – Pravira – Namasyu – Vitabhava – Shundu – Bahuvidha – Samyati – Rahovadi – Raudrasva – Matinara – Santurodha – Dushyanta – Bharata – Suhotra – Gala – Gardda – Suketu – Brhatksetra – Hasti – Ajamidha – Riksha – Samvarana – Kuru – Jahnu – Suratha – Vidaratha – Sarvabhauma – Jayatsena – Ravyaya – Bhavuka – Chakroddhata – Devatithi – Riksha – Bhima-Pratipa-Shantanu-Bhishma. Birth and Boyhood: Bhishma’s name in his boyhood was Devavrata. He was the eighth son of Shantanu, a king of the lunar dynasty and Gangadevi. This boy was the human embodiment of Dyau, one of the Ashthavasus. Shantanu, his father was the re-birth of another king, Mahabhisheka. The story concerning this is given in the Mahabharata as follows: King Mahabhisheka after his death, attained Vishnuloka. Once he went to visit Brahma at Satyaloka. At that time Ganga devi was also present in Brahma’s assembly. In that pious atmosphere, a gentle breeze began to blow and Gangadevi’s clothes were slightly deranged. Just at that moment Mahabhisheka took a stealthy glance at her and she also returned that glance. This was noted by Brahma who turned both of them into human beings by a curse. Gangadevi begged pardon and Brahma lifted the curse and blessed her that the Ashthavasus would come to the earth to be born as her sons and that afterwards she could come back to heaven. After that Gangadevi was born as a mortal woman in the world under the name Ganga and she spent her days in the forests near the Ganga river valleys. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn_pzYqL94x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[avani008]

An Alphabet of Legendary Ladies - उ for उर्वशी/Urvashi, for @allegoriesinmediasres!

Here is what men have said about Urvashi: that she is impure, unchaste, a faithless wife; that she was conjured only to torment men and lure them from their salvation; that she deserved to spend years curled up as a creeper in a sacred grove for her petulance. 

This is what Urvashi knows of herself: that she is immortal, unknown, unknowable; that she, unlike her sisters, was born from the body of Narayana himself; and that no part of the divine is meant to be bound and trapped by the dullness of mortal things, whatever her former husband might claim. 

[descendantsofthemoon]

E 4 Moving heaven and earth I now available on youtube. Check it out

[spiritmeaningblog]

Story of King Pururava and Urvashi Apsara

Story of King Pururava and Urvashi Apsara

Urvashi attracts King Pururava Once, King Pururava was roaming in a forest. Suddenly, he saw Urvashi, the celestial nymph. King Pururava got sexually attracted to Urvashi. However, Urvashi laid down some conditions to accept his proposal. So, in a haste, he accepted all her conditions. Giving a yes to all her conditions, the two retired to the lovely gardens of the Devatas,…

[ramanan50]

Pandyas Chandra Vamsa Royal Emblem Fish By Pururavas

I have written that the Cholas descended from Ikshvaku Dynasty. The chola kings Manu,Sibi and Muchukunda were the ancestors of Rama.Vaivaswatha Manu,the first Human being ,was an Emperor of Dravida Desa, South India and he had a daughter Ila. Ila married Chandrs and had a son Budha. Ila’s descendants came to be known as belonging to Chandra Vamsa,Lunar Dynasty. As I had written earlier,Ezham as…

[ramayantika]

A Tryst with Mortality (BLURB)

Pleased, the sages ask a young Yuthika to ask for a wish she would want to fulfill. While answering, she accidentally reveals her not-so-secret desire to experience a mortal life on Bhuloka, and the sages immediately bless her.

Witnessing mortality from afar as an almost immortal being is one thing, but experiencing mortality among mortals as an immortal is another. Being semi-divine has a few perks to make life a little easier on earth, but what if one young heart falls in love with a simple mortal, as young as her only in flesh?

The tales of Apsaras loving mortal men are as old as time. Urvashi fought with the Lord of the Heavens for Pururava, but the gods, with their trickery, brought the beautiful damsel back to the heavens.

Shall time repeat the same old tale with Yuthika, or shall love this time find a way to stay?

Is the saying really true that love will always find a way?

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Wattpad: ramayantika

The idea: Apsara romance

So, yes, the ones tagged here as well as if in case others want to read this book, ATWM (book ka shortform) will be up on wattpad in a few days.

The blurb is really short, but i thought that if i write more, then I would end up revealing the story. I have the outline in my head, right from the beginning to the end, but i need to fill in. And I am working on other books too.

Actually, I came with with this idea while deciding to go on a small break from Goddesses, Rishikas and Women. I wanted to work on this one from some months before, but i guess, new year new story so here we are..

[talonabraxas]

Vishvadevas – Uttara Ashada Nakshatra

“Uttara Ashada – Also known as “The complete victory” or “The Universal Star”. The ruling deity is Vishvedevas (All Gods or the Universal Gods also called as Ganadevatas. According to the Vishnu Purana, they were the Ten Sons of Dharma and Vishva, the daughter of the Universe’s Genetic Engineer Daksha, enumerated as follows:

1. Vasu (Goodness)

2. Satya (Truth)

3. Kratu (Will Power)

4. Daksha (Ritual Skill)

5. Kala (Time)

6. Kama (Desire/ Lust)

7. Dhriti (Firmness/ Forbearance)

8. Kuru (Ancestors)

9. Pururavas (Abundance/Brightness)

10. Madravas (Peak of Joy))

This Constellation is also Associated with Ganesha (Vignesh) the Remover of Obstacles!

Characteristics: They are enduring, invincible, and very patient. They fight for what they believe is right, highly righteous and responsible, with the highest degree of integrity. They practice what they preach. Sincere in every way, they cannot lie. Commitment to their ideals makes them very humanitarian. They can be driven like a workaholic, extremely persistent when excited, but if they loose interest they become lazy, introspective, and will not finish what they started. Thy have deep powers to penetrate and a quest for spiritual information. They are leaders, very ambitious which leads them to notoriety. In the latter part of their life they become more successful, and victorious. Marriage can be difficult because they are stubborn, self-centered and loose interest. Favorable activities for today: It is one of the best Nakshatras for Initiating Activities, Planning Events, Spiritual Activities, Rituals, using Discernment, Business Affairs, Signing Contracts, Promotions, Dealing with Authority, Artistic Ventures, Laying a Foundation for a Building, Moving into a New Home, Marriage, Politics, and Legal Matters, Contracts, Art, Politics, Law Unfavorable activities for today: Travel, Conclusions or any Kind of Endings, Illegal Activities, Unethical Activities, Criminal Activity, Impulsive Actions, Rude Behaviour”

[mecthology]

Swan Maiden from different mythologies.

The folktales usually adhere to the following basic plot. A young, unmarried man steals a magic robe made of swan feathers from a swan maiden who comes to bathe in a body of water, so that she will not fly away, and marries her. Usually she bears his children. When the children are older they sing a song about where their father has hidden their mother's robe, or one asks why the mother always weeps, and finds the cloak for her, or they otherwise betray the secret. The swan maiden immediately gets her robe and disappears to where she came from. Although the children may grieve her, she does not take them with her.

If the husband is able to find her again, it is an arduous quest, and often the impossibility is clear enough so that he does not even try.

In many versions, although the man is unmarried (or, very rarely, a widower), he is aided by his mother, who hides the maiden's magical garment (or feather cloak). At some point later in the story, the mother is convinced or forced to give back the hidden clothing and, as soon as the swan maiden puts it, she glides towards the skies – which prompts the quest.

It has been suggested the romance of apsara Urvasi and king Pururavas, of ancient Sanskrit literature, may be one of the oldest forms (or origin) of the Swan-Maiden tale.

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