Varuna - Drums of Atlantis

Part-human, part-fish

Makara: A sea creature often associated with deities like Varuna and Ganga, it is sometimes depicted with humanoid features.

The Aryan Colonies from Atlantis

The Hindoo god Varuna is conceded to be the Greek god Uranos, who was the founder of the royal family of Atlantis.

In the Veda we find a hymn to "King Varuna," in which occurs this passage: "This earth, too, belongs to Varuna, the king, and this wide sky, with its ends far apart.

The two seas are Varuna's loins; he is contained also in this drop of water."

Again in the Veda we find another hymn to King Varuna:

Traditions of Atlantis

Among the Aditya is Varuna, the equivalent of Uranos, whose identification with Atlantis I have shown.

In the vedas Varuna is "the god of the ocean."

The worship of Crawling things

Deity Association: Crocodiles are associated with the river goddess Ganga and the god Varuna, who is often depicted riding a crocodile.

Which Deities Are Linked to Fish and Water?

Wider survey names that also appear in fish and water myths include Njord, Yemaya, Sedna, Ryujin, Tangaroa, Varuna, Glaucus, and others.

12 Adityas in Hindu Mythology

Varuna: Governs the cosmic order and waters.

Rta: The Cosmic Order

The Adityas, particularly Varuna, are closely associated with upholding Rta, the cosmic order in Hindu mythology.

Among the Adityas, Varuna is particularly revered as the guardian of Rta.

Moral and Ethical Law: Varuna is often depicted as the upholder of moral laws.

Cosmic Surveillance: Varuna is described as having a thousand eyes, symbolizing his ability to see everything.

Punishment and Forgiveness: Varuna is also responsible for punishing those who transgress the moral order.

Waters and Fertility: As the god of waters, Varuna controls the rivers, seas, and rainfall.

Water is a vital part of the cosmic order, essential for life and prosperity, and Varuna's dominion over it underscores his importance.

While Varuna is the primary guardian of Rta, other Adityas also contribute to maintaining the cosmic order through their specific domains:

The Adityas, particularly Varuna, are invoked in these rituals to bless and protect the adherents, ensuring that they live in accordance with Rta.

Thus, Bṛhaspati is referred to as possessing a powerful bow with "Ṛta as its string" and as one prepared to "mount the chariot of Ṛta"; Agni is described as one who is "desirous of Ṛta", one who is "Ṛta-minded" and as he who "spread Heaven and Earth by Ṛta"; the Maruts are referred to as "rejoicing in the house of Ṛta" and as "knowers of Ṛta"; Ushas is described as having been "placed at the root of Ṛta"; Varuna is praised as "having the form of Ṛta" and, along with Mitra as Mitra-Varuna, as "destroying the foes by Ṛta" and as "professing Ṛta by Ṛta".

The Adityas, particularly Varuna, are responsible for upholding Rta, ensuring that both natural and moral laws are followed.

Who Were the 12 Kings of Atlantis?

Ila

In the Linga Purana and the Mahabharata, Ila is initially a daughter who is transformed into a male, Sudyumma, by the deities Mitra and Varuna.

Poseidon: High Priest of Atlantis and God of the Seas

The Rigveda Samhita

The Rigveda consists of 1,028 hymns and about 10,600 verses divided into ten books called "mandalas." The hymns praise a pantheon of gods and goddesses, including Indra, Agni, Varuna, and others, reflecting the religious, social, and philosophical ideas of early Vedic civilization.

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