TARAKAMAYA WAR(DEVASURA YUDDHAM IN SATHYAYUGA-PART1)
Dear friends, The following is description of Tarakamaya war in Satya Yuga.The information are collected and chronically combined by Google search in AImode. Hope this compilation will be interesting. Gopalakrishnan Dated 30-1-2026 Introduction In Hindu chronology, the Tarakamaya War is traditionallydescribed as occurring during the Krita Yuga (also known as Satya Yuga), which is the first and most virtuousage in a Yuga Cycle. Specifically, it is recorded as the fifth major battle in theseries of twelve great wars between the gods (Devas) and the demons (Asuras). Key ChronologicalDetails: The Age: Krita Yuga. According to standard Puranictime-scales, this age lasts for 1,728,000 years. Position in History: The war took place long before the events of the Ramayana(which occurred in the 24th Treta Yuga) and the Mahabharata (which marked theend of the Dwapara Yuga). It belongs to the earliest epochs of the currentVaivasvata Manvantara. The Instigation: It was sparked immediately after Chandra (the Moon) performed theRajasuya Yagna, which made him arrogant enough to abduct Tara. Important Distinction: It is common to confuse this war with the Taraka War(Tarakasura-vadha). Tarakamaya War: Fought over Tara (wife ofBrihaspati); occurred in early Krita Yuga. Tarakasura War: Fought against the demon Tarakasura; occurredlater and ended when Lord Kartikeya (son of Shiva) was born to slay the demon. Whether Jupiter actuallyattended the Yagya by Moon God? According to the Harivamsa Purana and Srimad Bhagavatam, here is what reallyhappened: Brihaspati was busy: As the Guru of the Devas,Brihaspati was occupied with his own priestly duties.Tara went as a representative: It wascustomary for the wife of a great sage or priest to attend major ceremonies onbehalf of the family or to perform specific feminine rituals required for thecompletion of a Yagna. The Opportunity: Because Chandra (the Moon) wasexceptionally handsome and had just gained immense power from the Yagna, he was struck by lust when he sawTara alone. Instead of treating her with the respect due to histeacher's wife, he abducted her by force. In some versions, it is suggested that Tara wasalso attracted to Chandra's beauty compared to the older, more seriousBrihaspati, which is why she didn't immediatelyresist the "abduction." This sparked the immensehumiliation that drove Brihaspati to launch the Tarakamaya War. Lord Brahma did not usephysical force, but rather a combination of divine authority and the shame of the child's curseto make Tara reveal the truth. After the Tarakamaya War ended, Tara returned to her husband,Brihaspati, and soon gave birth to a radiant boy. A fresh dispute arose as both Brihaspati and the Moongod, Chandra, claimed the child. 1. The Child’s Threat According to the Srimad Bhagavatam and Harivamsa Purana, Tarainitially remained silent out of shame. The infant, later named Budha (Mercury), was soadvanced that he spoke fromthe womb or immediately after birth. Enraged by his mother'ssilence, he was ready to curse her if she did not tell the truth about hisparentage Actually, most versions ofthe legend state that Brihaspati did attend the Rajasuya Yagna, but as the presiding priest ratherthan a simple guest. Vishnupurana According to texts like the Vishnu Purana and other Puranicaccounts: The Request: Before starting the ritual, Chandra (the Moon) personally visited theabode of the gods and requested Brihaspati—his own teacher and thechief priest of the Devas—to preside over the Yagna. The Attendance: Brihaspati agreed and presided as the main priest, and Tara accompanied him as his wife,which was a ritual necessity for a high priest during suchceremonies. The Turning Point: It was during the ceremony that Chandra’sbeauty and power reached its peak. According to some traditions, Tara wasmesmerized by Chandra's radiance while the rituals were being performed. The Abduction: Chandra, emboldenedby the success of the Yagna, seized Tara and refused to return her toBrihaspati when the sacrifice was over, leading to the TarakamayaWar. In summary, Brihaspati was not absent; he was there as the master of theritual, and it was his presence—and Tara's presence beside him—that providedChandra the opportunity for the abduction Why did Brihaspathidid not send Mamta or Subha for the yagya by moon? In Hindu mythology, Brihaspati (Jupiter) did not"send" Tara alone; he attended the Rajasuya Yagna with her becauseVedic law required it. According to scriptures like the Aitareya Brahmana and Katyayana Samhita, ahigh priest (the Hotar or Brahma) cannot perform major sacrificial riteswithout his Dharmapatni (legal wife) by his side. Here is why Tara wasthe one chosen over Shubha or Mamata: 1. Tara was the Dharmapatni for Public Rites While Brihaspati had multiplewives, Tara is consistently identified as his primary consort for formalcelestial duties. In Hindu tradition, only the Dharmapatni orYagna-patni can sit in the sacrificial circle to "support the husband'shand" during offerings. Shubha and Mamata, while his wives, didnot hold this specific ritual role for the Rajasuya Yagna. 2. The Controversy of Mamata Brihaspati could not have brought Mamata to a sacred publicritual as his primary wife becauseshe was legally the wife of his elder brother, Utathya. Brihaspati'srelationship with her was non-traditional and controversial—he had forced himself upon her whileshe was already pregnant with his brother's child. Bringing her to aRajasuya Yagna would have been a major breach of Dharma. My note- While talking about Jupiter changeeffects or any occasion, most astrologers are silent about this incident byJupiter if at all to be referred. While talking aboutSaturn, they mention his pushing Chaya with his leg. Only afterreading from Google, I knew it before a few years. 3. The "Lustre" of Tara Tara is described in the Puranas as possessing a beauty andradiance similar to Rati(the goddess of love). Herpresence was a matter of prestige for Brihaspati. Chandra, the Moongod, was captivated by this specific extraordinary beauty, which is why hetargeted her for abduction. 4. Brihaspati's Preoccupation Some retellings, such as those mentioned in theSrimad Devi Bhagavatam, suggest that Brihaspati was so deeply absorbed in hisVedic duties and "long working hours" as the Guru of the Gods that he focused on the ritual's technicalities ratherthan his wife's safety or emotions. Summary Table of Wives and Roles: Wife Status Why not at the Yagna? Tara Primary Consort- Required to be there for the ritual to bevalid. Shubha First Wife- Mostly associated with domestic lifeand mothering his sevendaughters. Mamata -Sister-in-law -legally his brother's wife; her presencewould have been scandalous. Dirghatamas The story of the curse upon Dirghatamas is one of the mostintense and darker episodes in the life of Brihaspati, occurring within thehousehold of his elder brother, Utathya. 1. The Incident While Utathya was away, Brihaspati was overcome by desire forhis sister-in-law, Mamata. Despite her being pregnant and her pleas that"the child in the womb is already studying the Vedas," Brihaspatiapproached her. 2. The Child's Intervention The unborn child, already spiritually advanced, spoke fromthe womb and physically blocked Brihaspati's path with his feet, stating that there was no room fortwo in the womb and that Brihaspati's act was against Dharma. 3. Brihaspati's Curse Enraged by the "insolence" of a foetus and his ownthwarted desire, Brihaspati cursed the child: "Since you have spoken to me in such a way at a time ofpleasure, you shall enter a long-lasting darkness." 4. The Consequence: Birth of Dirghatamas As a resultof this curse, the child was born blind. He was named Dirghatamas (meaning "He who is ineternal darkness"). The Irony: Despite his physical blindness, Dirghatamas became one of thegreatest sages and poets of the Rig Veda. The Paradox: It is famously noted in the Mahabharata thatwhile Brihaspati (the "Lord of Prayer") gave the curse, the child'sspiritual merit was so high that he mastered the Vedas better than most whocould see. 5. The Twin Birth In the same moment, Brihaspati’s own energy that was rejectedby the womb fell to the ground and became a second child, Bharadwaja. Because Mamata andUtathya refused to raise a child born of such circumstances, the gods toldthem to "Vitatha" (abandon/foster) the boy, who was later adopted by King Bharata. Would you like to knowhow Dirghatamas eventually got his eyesight back later in his life? Yes, according to several Hindu scriptures, Sage Dirghatamaseventually recovered his eyesight. There are two primary traditional accounts of how he wascured: The Power of Mantras (Vedic Account): In the Rigveda andBrihaddevata, it is said that Dirghatamas regained his vision through his deep devotion to Agni (theFire god). By composing and reciting powerful hymns, he transcendedhis physical "long darkness" and was blessed with sight by the gods. The Name of Vishnu (Mahabharata Account): In the Mahabharata, specifically the ShantiParva, it is mentioned that thesage repeatedly chanted the name "Keshava" (a name for Lord Vishnu).Through the divine merit earned by this constant recitation, he was cured ofhis blindness. Following this restoration, he also came to be knownby the name Gotama. The Rest of HisJourney Even before regaining his physical sight, Dirghatamas led alegendary life: His Marriage: Despite his blindness, his immense knowledge ofthe Vedas allowed him tomarry a beautiful Brahman maiden named Pradveshi, with whom he hadseveral children. The Raft Incident: Later in life, his own family grew tiredof supporting a blind man and set him adrift on a raft in the Ganges. Rescue and Legacy: He was rescued by King Bali, who requested the sage to helphim sire heirs through the practice of Niyoga. This resulted in thebirth of the founders of five great kingdoms: Anga, Vanga, Kalinga, Pundra, andSuhma (modern-day Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, and surrounding areas). Would you like to knowmore about the famous hymns he composed while he was still in "longdarkness"? While born in "perpetual darkness," SageDirghatamas composed some of the most profound and philosophically complexhymns in the Rig Veda (Mandala 1, Suktas 140–164). His verses are famous fortheir enigmatic riddles that explore the nature of the universe and time. 1. The "Asya Vamasya" Sukta (The Riddle of theUniverse) This is his most famous work (RV 1.164), containing 52 versesthat are notoriously difficult to decode. The Nature of Time: He describes the Zodiac as asingle-wheeled chariot with twelve spokes (months) and 360 "sons"(days). The Two Birds: He composed the famous metaphor of two birdson a single tree—one eating the fruit (the active soul) and the other watchingwithout eating (the witness or supreme consciousness). The One Truth: The most famous line in all of Hinduism,"Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti" (Truth is One, but the wise call itby many names), originates from this hymn (1.164.46). 2. Hymns to the Ashvins (The Divine Doctors) As he was physicallyblind, he addressed many prayers to the Ashvin twins, the celestial physicians,to restore his sight. The Birth of a Phrase: In his prayer for protection (RV1.158), he composed the earliest known version of the phrase "bites thedust"—asking that the "earth not eat him" (referring to theburial or burning of a body). 3. The Ashvamedha Sukta Dirghatamas is the onlyseer in the entire Rig Veda to provide a detailed description of the Ashvamedha(Horse Sacrifice) ritual. His verses describe the horse not just as an animal, butas a cosmic symbol of the Sun's energy and the passage of time. 4. Hymns to Agni (The Mystic Fire) Nearly half of his 25 hymns are dedicated to Agni. He viewedFire in three forms: the Sun in the sky, lightning in the air, and fire onEarth. He believed that through the mystic fire, a seeker could cross the"darkness" of births and reach divine light. 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