Debunking Myth:- Brahma married his own daughter
Debunking Myth:- Brahma Married His Own Daughter
“Brahma married his daughter Saraswati. He started
the rape culture in India.”
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| God Of Creation:-Brahma |
Controversy
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| Max Muller |
Refuting The Allegations
वाचं दुहितरं तन्वीं स्वयम्भूर्हरतीं मन: ।
अकामां चकमे क्षत्त: सकाम इति न: श्रुतम्
“O Vidura, we have heard that Brahmā had a daughter
named Vāk who was born from his body and who attracted his mind toward sex,
although she was not sexually inclined towards him.”
-Srimad Bhagavatam
3.12.28
They will just show this verse and on basis of this verse they
will put their allegations. But if I see
here it is no where mentioned that he forced his daughter to do rape.
Instead something else is mentioned in further verses:-
“Thus, finding their father
so deluded in an act of immorality, the sages headed by Marīci, all sons of
Brahmā, spoke as follows with great respect.
O father, this performance
in which you are endeavoring to complicate yourself was never attempted by any
other Brahmā, nor by anyone else, nor by you in previous kalpas, nor will
anyone dare to attempt it in the future. You are the supreme being in the universe,
so how is it that you want to have sex with your daughter and cannot control
your desire?
Even though you are the most
powerful being, this act does not suit you because your character is followed
for spiritual improvement by people in general.
Let us offer our respectful
obeisances unto the Personality of Godhead, who, by His own effulgence, while
situated in Himself, has manifested this cosmos. May He also protect religion
for all goodness.
The father of all
Prajāpatis, Brahmā, thus seeing all his Prajāpati sons speaking in that way,
became very much ashamed and at once gave up the body he had accepted. Later
that body appeared in all directions as the dangerous fog in darkness.”
-Srimad Bhagvatam
3.12.29-33.
But you might still question
that such a great personality in the Trinity of Sanatan Dharma can be attracted
towards sex. What is the meaning of it? But to understand this concept you need
to first understand:-What is the purpose of Puranas
Purpose of Puranas
So in Sanatan dharma main
books are the Vedas. But Vedas and the concept of Vedas cannot be easily
understood by the common man. So the ancient Rishis decided to tell the concept
of Vedas through the help of stories. So they created Puranas in which they
explained us the concepts with the help of stories. some of the stories were real and some were
mythological. But not each and every story was mythological. So Puranas are
meant to teach us something so that we can lead our life better. So from this
very story we get to know many things, but in brief I may tell you that this
Story tells us that even the greatest of the greatest yogis can be defeated by
this enemy known as lust. So we should try to control our over senses before it gets too late. The story of Brahma and
Saraswati teaches us the dangers of uncontrolled desire and the need to
exercise self-restraint. Also it teaches that we should never put bad eye towards
our daughters and sister. I can explain this story very perfectly and in very
detail, but I am not going into the
details now.
Clarification Of Marriage Of
Brahma And Saraswati
After this incident,
Saraswati vanished, and there is no mention of a marriage between Brahma and
Saraswati in the initial story. So, those who claim that Brahma married his
daughter are mistaken since there is no reference to it in this context.
However, you might wonder about our traditional worship of Brahma and
Saraswati. Let's clarify this point.
The mention of Brahma's marriage can be found in the “Brahmavaivartapurana”.
In this text,
Brahma indeed marries Saraswati. It's crucial to understand that the Saraswati
mentioned in this text is different from the one in the previous narrative. The
earlier Saraswati vanished after the mentioned incident. In the Brahmavaivartapurana,
Saraswati is created by Lord Vishnu and is, in fact, the daughter of Lord
Vishnu. In Brahmavaivartapurana, Chapter 35, Sri Narayan states that Saraswati
Devi married Brahma. This is the Saraswati Devi we worship, often referred to
as "Vagheshwari" symbolizing the “one who wears the Veena”
and "Shweta Varna" meaning 'wearing white.' The purana
also describes the Devi holding a Veena in one hand and a book in the other,
clearly depicting the Saraswati Devi we revere."
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| Devi Saraswati holding veena and wearing white |
Depper Meaning of Brahma and
Sarrawati
When we explore the deeper
symbolism of Brahma and Saraswati, we find a profound insight. Brahma
represents the essence of creation, the force behind bringing things into
existence. To create anything, whether in the physical or intellectual realm,
intelligence is an absolute necessity. This intelligence is embodied by
Saraswati Devi.
In this context, Saraswati
Devi is not merely a goddess but a personification of the intellect and wisdom
required for creation. She symbolizes the creative intelligence that sparks
innovation, knowledge, and enlightenment. However, a more detailed exploration
of this concept is beyond the scope of our discussion here.
In unraveling the myth
surrounding Brahma and Saraswati, we've explored the complexity of Hindu
mythology and the significance of context and interpretation. As we conclude, it's a
reminder that the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology is a source of wisdom and
enlightenment. By critically examining misconceptions and gaining a deeper
understanding of these stories, we can appreciate the valuable teachings they hold.
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