NTRODUCTION :
Vyasa is the author of the Mahabharata, Vedas and Puranas. He is also called as Veda Vyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana. He is also considered as an Incarnation of Lord Vishnu,who was born as veda vyasa in dwapara yuga for the compilation of vedas.
IMPORTANCE :
His birth day was known as Guru Purnima, and also known as Vyasa Purnima. Vyasa is also considered to be one of the seven Chiranjivees. He was the son of Satyavati and sage Parashara. It is believed that he was born in the present day Uttar Pradesh, India. He was a sincere devotee of Lord Vishnu. Since birth, he has possessed great knowledge of the divine texts. Vyasa obtained his knowledge and wisdom from Lord Brahma. Vyasa is believed to have lived on the banks of Ganga in the present day Uttarakhand. Dhritarashtra was born from the Princess Ambika and Sage Vyasa, and pandu was born from the princess Ambalika and Vyasa. Sage Vyasa united with the princess, in order to produce sons, Dhritarashtra and Pandu, in order to rule the kingdom of Hastinapura. Vyasa was married with Pinjala, and they had another son Shuka Maharishi. A temple has been built and dedicated to him in Uttar Pradesh. The temple is known as Shri Bal Vyas Mandir. This temple has now become an important tourist spot. It is also mentioned that Lord Ganesha has written the great epic Mahabharatha, while vyasa has narrated the details to him.
CONCLUSION :
Vyasa is a great sage, who has written several divine texts, and also contains the features of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that he is still living in Bhadrikashram, with his disciple Saint Madhwacharya who is serving him with much care and attention. Let us worship the great “GURUS” and be blessed.
“OM SREE VEDA VYASAYA NAMAHA”
“OM SREE MADHWACHARYARE NAMAHA”
SENT BY
R.HARISHANKAR
