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Articles related to "Gandharvas"
Prithu Milks the Earth Vena's evil rule had led to scarcity and hunger. The Earth advises Prithu how to set things right and an era of prosperity is ushered. vena • prithu • vishnu • earth • swayambhav manu
Brahma creates the non-human races Brahma creates the Devas, Asuras, Gandharvas, Apsaras, Yakshas and others from his body. He creates a particular race from his body and then casts off that body. hindu • mythology • devas • asuras • apsaras
Apsaras I Apsaras have been variously described as fairies, angels, nymphs and sirens. Actually they are celestial maidens of exquisite beauty and alluring charm, and have the power and will to use both. apsaras • indra • gandharvas • kashyap • aditi
Creation in the Bhagavata Purana Having created the universe Brahma populates it with living beings that include plants, animals, humans and the immortals. puranas • creation • brahmavaivarta • brahma • creation myths
Priyavrata’s Dilemma Priyavrata wanted to spend his life in worship. Manu wanted him to become king. Brahma then explained the concept of Varnashram to the reluctant prince. swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • narada • brahma
The Descendants of Prithu The descendants of Prithu were all very pious kings. They performed many sacrifices. Righteousness flourished during their reign. vijitashwa • prithu • haryaksha • dhumrakesh • vrika |
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