When reading Vedic literature, one can sometimes be
overwhelmed by the varied amount of gods and goddess. Despite the daunting task
of remembering all the saints and sages, one divine being mentioned throughout
Vedic text is easily remembered– Mother Earth, also known as Prithvi or Bhu
Devi.
It is commonly known that when Vishnu incarnates as an
avatar, Laksmi is said to incarnate as well. When he appeared as Krishna she
was Rukmini, when he appeared as Rama she was Sita, When Vamana she was Kamala,
and when he was Parashuma she was Dharani.
But Vishnu has two wives. Sri Devi, an aspect of
Lakshmi and Bhu Devi, an aspect of the goddess Earth. Bhu Devi can be found
throughout all of the incarnations of Vishnu as pervasively as Lakshmi.
The following accounts from the Ramayana, Mahabharata
and various Puranas have many different versions, so they may differ from
stories you have read or been taught.
Bhu Devi
:Mother Earth and the Ramayana
Sita found in Earth Thai depiction
Sita Born of
Earth
The region of Mithila had been stricken with a severe
drought and famine. As a remedy (upaya) to alleviate the famine, the sage Gautama Muni
instructed King Janaka that if he ploughed the fields himself, the rains would
come, and the land would once again become fertile. As King Janaka ploughed the
fields his plough hit something beneath the earth. Upon inspection he
discovered a chest (pot). Within the chest, wrapped in a cloth, he discovered a
baby girl who he called Sita. Sita, was said to be born of Bhu Devi (mother
Earth).
Sita returns
to the Earth
Upon being rescued from Ravana, when Sita reunited
with Rama there were many rumors regarding her chastity while she had been held in captivity. Fed up with the slander,
Sita vowed that if she was in fact telling the truth the Earth would swallow
her. Soon after, a crack formed in the earth and Sita merged back with
Mother Earth.
Bhu Devi: Goddess Earth and Krishna I
Not being able to stand the wickedness of men any
longer, goddess Earth in the form of a cow, approached Brahma and Vishnu to ask
for assistance with managing the wickedness of men. Upon hearing the cries of Mother
Earth, Brahma and Vishnu agreed to incarnate as Krishna to thwart the evil of
men.
Mata bhumih, putro aham, prithivyaha
Bhu
Devi:Goddess Earth and Krishna II
Over 5,000 years ago, Mother Earth was feeling
victimized, exploited and harassed by men. She approached Indra to express the
discontent she was experiencing at the hands of mankind. Disconcerted, Indra said, “ Bhu Devi, I am sorry but
this evil is great and beyond me, let us seek the advice of lord Brahma.”
Indra and Goddess Earth traveled to the abode of
Brahma and the goddess explained her plight. “ Lord Brahma, Kali Yuga is
approaching and men have forgotten righteousness and honor. They are trashing
the Earth, lack any form of compassion, and are destroying dharma, please offer us some assistance.”
Brahma pondered the plight of the Earth for a few
moments and said, “ The evils of man are growing, we must confer with Vishnu to
find a resolution.”
Brahma, Indra and Bhu Devi (Mother Earth) traveled to
the abode of Vishnu where Brahma pleaded the case of Mother Earth to Vishnu. “
Vishnu, I believe it is time you must incarnate once again on Earth to
eradicate the evils of mankind,” said Brahma.
Vishnu looked disturbed. After sadly pondering this
problem for a few moments he slowly rose and said, “ Incarnating is not a nice
experience. Last time I incarnated, I suffered greatly as Rama. If I must
reincarnate in the world of men to assist Bhu Devi I will, but this can only be
done if we get clearance from the Divine Mother (sometimes referred to as Maha Maya, Yoga Maya and other epithets), pray to her and
if she advises it I…I will incarnate once again”
Divine
Shakti Revealed as the Power behind the Gods
Brahma, Vishnu, Indra and Mother Earth devoutly prayed
to the Divine Mother, and she appeared before them in a soft cascading array of
splendorous light.
With a devout and humble pranam Brahma pleaded to the
Divine Mother, “ Dear Mother, the goddess Earth is being destroyed by the
wickedness of man, you have helped to vanquish the worst evils in the past
please help us once more.”
Indra then stepped forward, bowed, and humbly spoke, “O Mother, it is only
through you that anything can be accomplished we are only here through your
help. We seek your protection and blessings in these dark times.”
As they all spoke, the Divine Mother silently watched
with the disposition of a candle’s flame.
Vishnu humbly approached, and with a bowed head
offered gifts and sacred gestures and said, “oh great Divine Mother, you are the shakti
behind Brahma, Shiva and even me, we cannot embark on the task of erasing the
evils that men have done without your sanction.”
Goddess Earth- Indonesia
With a silent grace gently resting on her face, the
Divine Mother spoke, “ I have some time ago decided this must be. Kasyapa will be born as Vasudeva, as a member of the Yadavas.
Because of the curse once levied by Sage Bhrigu, Vishnu will be born in a
prison as son of Vasudeva. My Shakti will pervade Balarama and Krishna, and the
evil will reap their wickedness.”
Thus, Krishna was born over 5,000 years ago to come to the aid of Mother
Earth.
Of course, Mother Earth was complaining about many
people including Kamsa, Naraka, Salva, Dhenuka, Vatasaka, Sishupal,
Jarasandha and others.
Bhu Devi 11th century
Mother
Earth and Diwali
The demon Hiranyaksha had absconded with the Goddess
Earth and dragged her to the nether regions of Rasatala in the ocean. Vishnu
incarnated as Varaha and descended to the oceans and rescued Mother Earth from the vile demon. As Varaha(Vishnu) and Mother Earth rose from the murky depths the love between them was so intense that they began a divine coupling like eagles in
flight.
After they had risen from the ocean, their enraptured union caused mountains, hills and valleys to form on the flat Earth. With
the essence of the divine goddess permeating his aura, Varaha thrust his tusks into the
earth causing plants and trees of all forms to spring forth. But an unforeseen consequence of their copulation in the shadowy depths of the ocean was that the demon Naraka was born.
Naraka craved ultimate power and command over all, so he embarked on
extreme austerities to obtain them. After many decades, he had done so much penance that
Brahma appeared before him. Reluctantly, Brahma approached the unscrupulous yogi and spoke, “
You have done an innumerable amount of austerities, I will thus grant you any
desire you wish.”Naraka commanded, “
Great Brahma, I wish to be invincible and unconquerable. I wish to never fall at
the hands of death.”
Brahma replied, “ This is against the laws of nature.
I will make you invincible, except that you can die under one condition – if it is at the hands of
your own mother Goddess Earth”
Almost immediately upon receiving his divine boon, Naraka
embarked on a reign of terror. He and his thugs went to and fro murdering,
pillaging and causing great distress to women.
Naraka and Krishna-Wiki
One of the wives of Krishna was Satyabhama. No one realized, but she was
secretly the incarnation of the Goddess Earth. During a fierce engagement with Naraka's army on the battlefield, Krishna asked Satyabhama to hold the
reigns of his chariot while he journeyed to battle Naraka. Satyabhama was not
inclined to battle, but when an arrow from Naraka struck Krishna’s armor, he
feigned that he had been felled. Satyabhama, in a rare show of anger to protect
her saintly husband, grabbed Krishna’s bow and with a single shot quickly pierced Naraka with an arrow.
Thus, the invincible demon Naraka was vanquished by his
mother the Goddess Earth in the form of Satyabhama. The second day of the holiday Diwali,
Naraka Chaturdasi celebrates the extinction of this demon at the hands of the
Goddess Earth.
Prithvi 14 century
~~~It is said that the Adi Varaha Purana was
transmitted directly to Bhu Devi from Aavatar Varaha. Vyasa was said to have
written it down.~~~
Goddess Earth: Prithvi
Prithu-Prithvi Wiki
For many
aeons, the goddess Earth provided for all of mankind in an inexhaustible
abundant manner, but when she saw that mankind began trying to monopolize the
riches she gave freely, she retreated in sadness and anger. As she retracted
her spirit from the earth, no plants flowered and not one seed sprouted.
Countless humans began to starve and waste away. Witnessing this wide spread
famine, Vishnu descended to Earth in the form of Prithu.
Prithu pleaded with goddess Earth, but Bhu Devi turned
herself into a cow and ran away. Growing frustrated, Prithu gave pursuit and
even threatened to shoot the Earth Mother with an arrow to get her to comply. “I
do not wish to support those ungrateful evil humans any longer, and if you strike
me down with an arrow, you will also strike down the Earth itself” Prithvi said.
“ Please
forgive me, It is my duty to preserve and protect humanity. Please give me a chance and I
will change their wicked behavior, instill respect for cows, and I will establish
dharma throughout the land,” said Vishnu in the form of Prithu.
Prithu then began to teach righteous economics
throughout the land. He was the first human to teach fair trade, sustainability
and biodynamic and organic farming. He wrote the Dharma Sutras to teach mankind
proper ethics, and taught respect for the environment.
Will Cunningham
Bhu devi became pleased with his progressive
environmentalism, and called her self Prithvi as a term of endearment to honor her
new friend Prithu.
Kali, Tara, Parvati and many other goddesses all have aspects of the Earth mother. Om Shri Mahimata Namah
According to Lahiri
ayanamsha, The Zodiacal new year, or Solar new year, commences April 13, 2013 at approximately
3:48 PM EDT in Washington D.C.
Day is Saturday, on
Chaturthi tithi: This indicates military tensions, moving away from a bumper crop year. Moon in Krittika is
auspicious. Ayushman yoga inaugurates the year as an indicator of health and
happiness.
The regal sign Leo
rises at the moment of the New Year, along with the lunar mansion of Purva
Phalguni. The Sun is strong in the 9th sign along with the impulsive
and martial Mars, the ministerial Venus, and the subdued explosive Ketu. Purva
Phalguni gives America the possibility of victory in creation; victory by
providing and inventing comfort for those in need.
In the U.S., The
stage is set for a year of spirited progress in all matters sacred and scientific, as well as the
ability to transform our initiative and drive into spiritual and scientific endeavors.
The Sun in the 9th with Mars, Venus and Ketu indicate transforming the
institution of marriage back into a spiritual right of passage, instead of the
legislative mess it has become. There is the potential to transform our
relations into a divine cooperation instead of a divided corporation. The
planets provide us an opportunity to align our soul with the duality of desires
which normally catalyze a polarized swing away from spirit.
Padsaworn Wannakarn
Jupiter and the Moon
are placed in the 10th sign, indicating an expansion of global trade with a
measure of corporate conservativeness. Jupiter and Moon are the intuitive
powerhouses, so look inward before you act outward. In the field of your
occupation; move from your feelings, and feel before your movements.
It is a Vijaya year,
ruled by Ahirbudhnya and Uttarabhadrapada. Shastra tells us Vijaya years are moderately positive
with progress and prosperity available to people, as well as an ample harvest
indicated. As Ahirbudhnya rules over the current guru yuga, it indicates progress
in research and discovery, and the uncovering of many mysteries that have laid
dormant in the recesses of our ignorance.
Having most of the
planets in the 9th and 10th houses shows a positive and
progressive year for the U.S. in 2013. It indicates an expansion for many
industries in the international arena, and a regal positive image projected to
the world.
Though it will be an
expansive year for the U.S. government, it will be a disaster in the realm of
spies, Internet attacks, and fiscal fortitude. Mercury is the lord of the 2nd
and 11th houses of wealth and profit, but he is debilitated in the
eighth house of defaults, bankruptcies and war. This indicates that the legislative policies,
and structure of the finance/banking system of the U.S. is severely flawed.
Mercury as the
splicer, clone, dualist indicates that the food (2nd) ingested by
the society (11th), is spoiled and contaminated (8th
house) by legislative shadiness and genetic manipulation – Mercury debilitated.
Classically, Mercury in Uttarabhadrapada creates disease, drought and anxiety.
The third house of
communications in cities and villages (Libra) has retrograde Saturn conjoined a
camouflaged Rahu. Saturn rules the 6th and 7th houses of
enemies and partners, showing that the partners of the U.S. government may very
well be their enemies, and their enemies may be their partners. This
combination indicates that there will be a large degree of mineral and oil
exploitation and contamination by the enemies, as well as corporate partners of
the U.S.
Damage due to
tornadoes and hurricanes will displace many in the U.S.
Danger to foreign
diplomats and ambassadors is indicated.
North Korea
North Korea has Mercury
debilitated in the rising sign, which happens to be the 8th house of
the U.S. Solar new year chart. This is concerning, for the U.S. has the 7th
lord exalted in the 8th house of the North Korean chart, while North
Korea has the 7th lord debilitated in the 8th house of
the U.S. chart. Along with it being an indicator of military conflict, it is
reflective of the dynamic we have witnessed recently – were the U.S.
looks weak to allow such preposterous sabre rattling, while North Korea looks
strong to be able to rattle such a larger prestigious foe. This indicates that
military tensions will come to a head May 4th –May 21st.
Mercury in the rising
of the North Korean zodiacal new year chart reflects the inane childish remarks
communicated to the media by their leader; while Sun, Mars and Ketu strong in
the second, indicate that he will not let up his aggressive rhetoric anytime
soon. This also indicates that the main drive and desire of the North Koreans is profit and funding, and
that the politicians have quite a sizeable racket going on filling their
coffers.
India
For India, the lord
of the ascendant is in the 5th house, but in the 6th rashi. The 7th
lord is debilitated. This indicates that India’s greatest impediment is it’s
legal system derived from the British. It indicates that it cannot truly go
forward with its global partners unless it totally overhauls this antiquated
legal system. Saturn retrograde in Libra in the 11th indicate that India's greatest profit can come from a complete restructuring of it's infrastructure.
As 7th lord is fallen in the 4th, this indicates turmoil in the
traditional institution of marriage, and how it relates to the perception of family.
Though
Mercury is in the 4th sign, it is in the 2nd house. This
indicates that the education system must be seriously overhauled to tap the
potential of its brilliant youth. This is also indicated because of four
planets in the 5th sign that actually occupy the 3rd
house. This indicates that politicians are making a killing at the expense of
the new generation, and if the masses educate themselves, then India can solidify
its rightful place as one of the greatest nations on Earth.
The rising sign is
in Uttarashadha – the latter victory, final victory. This points to many things,
but foremost for this chart, it indicates the immense promise and creative
potential of the coming generation of India’s youth.
What’s up with Pope Francis and the number 13? All the
following words that are under-lined, have thirteen letters, or numbers that
add up to 13 to try and illustrate my confounding question.
It may have all started with St Shimon Peter (13). He is commonly known as the “first Pope,” and was one of
the Twelve Apostles(14).
Along with Paul, St Peter is honored in the Feast
of Saints(13). Peters life story can
be found in The Book of Acts(13).His name is mentioned by Saint Jean-Baptiste
de La Salle (13X2). At the
beginning of the Last Supper, Peter makes a big deal about the washing of
feet (13)performed by Jesus. The Denial
of Peter (13,) seems to be a recurring theme in the latter part of the
Bible. There is a special account of Jesus in the Gospel of Peter(13)
Though the date is disputed, many scholars argue that
he died in 67AD (13) . This would make the rule of the Second Pope, Pope
Linus, to reign from 67 AD to 76 AD (13 - 13). Analyzing the biblical references
in Italian and Aramaic, we also get quite a few phrases with 13 letters.
WIKI
But let us get back to Pope Francis. He is named after
Francis de Assisi, a preacher from the 13th century. The founding of the
Franciscan order coincided with the year they were officially recognized by the
church in 1210 AD(13). It was in 1219 AD(13) that St Francis made
his historic journey to Egypt to attempt to convert the Sultan of Egypt(13.)
St Francis was canonized in 1228 AD(13).
WIKI
The newest Pope, Papa Francesco (13), has ascended the holy throne at the age of 76 (13). He claimed the papacy 13 days after the last Pope before him left. Before him were 265 (13) Popes, making him the
266th (14). The day his name was announced was March 13,2013.
AND THE OSCAR FOR BEST ACTOR GOES TO JEFFREY TAMBOR FOR FOOLING THE WORLD INTO THINKING THERE WAS A NEW POPE(HUFFINGTON POST- GETTY IMAGES)
I am being yelled at by my thirteen wives so I must go
now, but we will ponder this question later after I - wash the dishes(13).
