Maharshi Vedavyasa (महर्षि वेद व्यास)
Introduction to Maharshi Vedavyasa
Maharshi Vedavyasa, one of the greatest sages in Hindu tradition, was born in present-day Damauli, Tanahun district of Nepal, on an island formed by the confluence of the Seti Gandaki and Madri Gandaki rivers. His full name is Shree Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa.
The name "Krishna" was given due to his dark complexion, "Dwaipayana" because he was born on a "Dweep" (island) between two rivers, and "Vyasa" because he divided the Vedas into four parts—Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. Vedavyasa is also credited with composing the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in the world, which includes the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text of immense spiritual significance.
Vedavyasa's wisdom and teachings continue to influence millions of people worldwide, making him a central figure in Nepali and Hindu Sanatani spirituality and culture.
Divine Incarnation
Maharsi Vedavyasa is known in the scriptures as a partial incarnation (अंशावतार) of Lord Vishnu. He compiled the Vedas into four texts and authored the eighteen Puranas, the Mahabharata (Jaya Kavya), and the Brahma Sutra.
Birth of Maharshi Vedavyasa
Reference: Skanda Purana, Himwat Khanda, Parisistanka, Parkot Mahima
माद्रिका शुक्लगण्डक्यो:संगमे शंकराभिदम् ।।54
तपश्चकार तत्रैव परासरमहामुनि ।
परासर गुह्यतत्र तपसिद्विप्रदायिनी।।55
जज्ञे मत्स्योदरिपुत्रस्तत्रद्विपे पराशरात्।
पुराणसंहिताकर्ता वेदशास्त्रप्रवर्तक: ।।56
Maharshi Vedavyasa was born on an island formed by two rivers near the confluence of the Madi and Seti rivers, both part of the seven Gandaki Rivers. His father was Rishi Parashara.
Once, Rishi Parashara needed to cross the Gandaki River. A young girl named Satyavati, the daughter of a fisherman, helped him. Enchanted by her beauty, Parashara wished for an heir with her. Initially hesitant, Satyavati expressed concerns about her reputation. Parashara created a secret place within the bushes of a nearby island, covering it with a dense fog (Dhumra). She conceived and immediately gave birth to a son.
Parashara named the child Krishna Dvaipayana, referring to his dark complexion and island birthplace. As he grew up, he promised his mother he would come to her whenever needed. Parashara restored Satyavati's virginity, gifted her an enchanting fragrance, and left with his son.
Location of Vedavyasa's Birthplace
The confluence of the Madi Gandaki and Seti Gandaki rivers, where Vedavyasa was born, is located in Damauli, Tanahun district, Nepal.
The name "Damauli" originates from "Dhumra" (dense fog). Since the time when Sage Parashara created a thick fog, the place remained covered in mist. Over time, "Dhumra" evolved into "Damauli." Even today, the city experiences dense fog during winters, clearing briefly for a few hours in the afternoon.
There is a Vyasa Cave near the confluence of the two rivers, along with a temple dedicated to Sage Parashara.
Damauli city falls under "Vyasa Municipality," named in honor of Maharshi Vedavyasa.
The confluence of Seti Gandaki and Madi Gandaki in Damauli
Mahabharat on Birth of Maharshi Vedavyasha
व्यासको मूल नाम कृष्ण थियो। उनका पिता महर्षि पराशर थिए। उनको जन्मको वृत्तान्त महाभारतको आदिपर्वमै वर्णन गरिएको छ। महर्षि पराशर तीर्थयात्रा गर्दै गर्दा यमुना नदीको किनारमा पुगे। त्यहाँ त्यस समयमा माझीहरूको राजा दाशराजकी छोरी सत्यवती डुंगा चलाइरहेकी थिइन्। महर्षि पराशर उनको डुंगामा बसे। सत्यवतीको सुन्दरता देखेर महर्षिको मन मोहित भयो, र उनले उनलाई पत्नी बनाउन चाहे।
सत्यवती एक माझीकन्या भएकोले उनको शरीरबाट सधैँ माछाको गन्ध आउँथ्यो, जसकारण उनलाई "मत्स्यगन्धा" पनि भनिन्थ्यो। महर्षिको इच्छा थाहा पाएर सत्यवती संकोचमा परिन्। उनले भनिन्, "नदीका दुवै किनारमा महर्षिहरू स्नान आदि गरिरहेका छन्, यस्तो अवस्थामा यो कसरी सम्भव हुन्छ?"
त्यसपछि पराशरले आफ्नो तपस्याको प्रभावले चारैतिर बाक्लो कुहिरो उत्पन्न गरे, जसले गर्दा चारैतिर अन्धकार छायो। त्यसपछि महर्षिले सत्यवतीलाई वरदान दिए कि पुत्र जन्मिएपछि उनी पुनः कन्या हुनेछिन्, र उनको शरीरबाट आउने दुर्गन्ध हटेर सुगन्ध निस्कनेछ। यो सुगन्ध एक योजन (झन्डै ८ किलोमिटर) टाढासम्म महशुस गर्न सकिन्थ्यो। त्यसैले सत्यवतीलाई "योजनगन्धा" भनेर पनि चिनिन्थ्यो।
यसरी सत्यवतीबाट पराशरले यमुनाको एक टापुमा एक पुत्रलाई जन्म दिए। घना अन्धकार भएको अवस्थामा जन्मिएका कारण ती बालकको वर्ण कृष्ण (कालो) रह्यो, त्यसैले उनको नाम "कृष्ण" रह्यो। र, द्वीपमा जन्म भएका कारण उनलाई "द्वैपायन" भनेर पनि चिनियो। पछि, उनले वेदहरूको व्यवस्थापन गरेर तिनीहरूलाई विषयअनुसार अलग-अलग विभाजन गरे, जसकारण उनलाई "व्यास" भन्ने नाम प्राप्त भयो।
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