Common questions about IAS, our mission, and how you can be part of this spiritual movement.
Aruna (เค เคฐเฅเคฃ) โ the charioteer of Surya Dev, often regarded as his close companion. โ๏ธ
According to traditional Hindu astrology, Surya Dev is associated with these diseases:
1. Eye problems
2. Heart diseases
3. Skin diseases
4. Fever
5. Bone-related problems
The four Vedas in Hinduism are:
1. Rigveda โ Hymns and prayers.
2. Samaveda โ Melodies and chants.
3. Yajurveda โ Rituals and sacrifices.
4. Atharvaveda โ Daily life, healing, and prayers.
Yes! Chhath Puja is dedicated to both Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. โ๏ธ๐
- Surya Dev: Worshipped as the Sun God, the source of light, energy, and life.
- Chhathi Maiya: Worshipped as the divine mother who protects children and blesses families with health, happiness, and prosperity.
Yes, people can pray to Surya Dev for strength, hope, and peace while suffering from a disease. However, there is an important difference between religious belief and medical treatment.
- Religious belief: In Hindu tradition, worshipping Surya Dev is believed to bring blessings, strength, and well-being.
- Medical fact: There is no reliable scientific evidence that worship alone cures diseases.
- Recovery: Many diseases that existed in ancient times still exist today, sometimes under the same names and sometimes under different names. Recovery depends on the disease, its severity, and appropriate medical treatment.
- Both together: A person can worship Surya Dev while also consulting a qualified doctor and following prescribed treatment.
In Hindu mythology, having the same father does not mean that everyone has the same nature or behaviour.
- Father of Surya Dev: Prajapati Kashyapa.
- Mother of Surya Dev: Aditi.
- Mother of many Asuras (demons): Diti, another wife of Kashyapa.
Why did they become enemies?
1. Different mothers: Surya Dev was born to Aditi, while many Asuras were born to Diti.
2. Different nature: Devas are generally associated with order, goodness, and cosmic harmony, while Asuras are sometimes portrayed as opposing the Devas.
3. Power and conflict: Some Asuras sought power or challenged the authority of the Devas, leading to conflicts.
4. Not every Asura is evil: Hindu scriptures sometimes portray Asuras as wise, devoted, or virtuous. The distinction is not always simply between good and evil.