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The '''Tarakamaya War''' ({{Lang-sa|तारकामय युद्ध}} |
The '''Tarakamaya War''' ({{Lang-sa|तारकामय युद्ध}}; {{Translation|'war over the love of Tara'}})<ref>{{Cite book |last=Arumugam |first=Nesa |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZjUCEAAAQBAJ&dq=tarakamaya+war&pg=PT40 |title=Myths and Legends of the Navagraha: The Nine Movers of Destiny in Indian Astrology |date=2020-09-27 |publisher=Partridge Publishing Singapore |isbn=978-1-5437-6002-6 |language=en}}</ref> is described to be an ancient conflict in [[Hindu mythology]], instigated by the elopement of [[Tara (Hindu goddess)|Tara]], the consort of [[Brihaspati]], and [[Chandra|Soma]], the god of the moon.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Hopkins |first=Edward Washburn |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-H0eiuvcG5IC&dq=tarakamaya+war&pg=PA90 |title=Epic Mythology |date=June 1968 |publisher=Biblo & Tannen Publishers |isbn=978-0-8196-0228-2 |pages=90 |language=en}}</ref> It is mentioned in the [[Padma Purana]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.wisdomlib.org |date=2019-10-31 |title=Budha Infuriated and Appeased [Chapter 215] |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-padma-purana/d/doc365799.html |access-date=2022-07-14 |website=www.wisdomlib.org |language=en}}</ref> and described to be the fifth episode in the series of ''Devasura Sangrama'', the battles between the [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]] and the [[Asura]]s.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=riUmBAAAQBAJ&dq=devasura+sangrama&pg=SL1-PA120 |title=Indian History |year=1960 |publisher=Tata McGraw-Hill Education |isbn=978-0-07-132923-1 |pages=A120 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Legends == |
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| ⚫ | {{Blockquote|text=Then there ensued a fierce contest, which, being on account of Taraka (or Tara), was termed the Tarakamaya or Taraka war. In this the gods, led by Rudra, hurled their missiles on the enemy; and the Daityas with equal determination assailed the gods. Earth, shaken to her centre by the struggle between such foes, had recourse to Brahma for protection; on which he interposed, and commanding Usanas with the demons and Rudra with the deities to desist from strife, compelled Soma to restore Tara to her husband. Finding that she was pregnant, Vrihaspati desired her no longer to retain her burden; and in obedience to his orders she was delivered of a son, whom she deposited in a clump of long Munja grass. The child, from the moment of its birth, was endued with a splendour that dimmed the radiance of every other divinity, and both Vrihaspati and Soma, fascinated by his beauty, claimed him as their child. The gods, in order to settle the dispute, appealed to Tara; but she was ashamed, and would make no answer. As she still continued mute to their repeated applications, the child became incensed, and was about to curse her, saying, "Unless, vile woman, you immediately declare who is my father, I will sentence you to such a fate as shall deter every female in future from hesitating to speak the truth." On this, Brahma again interfered, and pacified the child; and then, addressing Tara, said, "Tell me, daughter, is this the child of Vrihaspati, or of Soma?" "Of Soma," said Tara. As soon as she had spoken, the lord of the constellations, his countenance bright, and expanding with rapture, embraced his son, and said, "Well done, my boy; verily thou art wise" and hence his name was Budha.|title=[[Vishnu Purana]]|source=Book 4, Chapter 6 |
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According to a legend, this abduction had occurred to punish [[Brihaspati]] for his extramarital affair with Mamata, the pregnant wife of Utathya and Soma for his extramarital affair with Tara. Soma refused to return Tara to her husband, despite an intervention by Indra. Brihaspati, the preceptor, was aided by [[Indra]] and the devas, allied with the [[yaksha]]s, while Soma was assisted by [[Shukra]] and the asuras, allied with the [[Danava (Hinduism)|danavas]]. Led by [[Rudra]],<ref>{{Cite book |last=Debroy |first=Bibek |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x2J2EAAAQBAJ&dq=tarakamaya+war+vishnu&pg=PT245 |title=Vishnu Purana |date=2022-06-30 |publisher=Penguin Random House India Private Limited |isbn=978-93-5492-661-7 |language=en}}</ref> the devas assaulted the asuras with divine missiles, and the asuras returned this assault with a barrage of their own. The [[Brahmanda Purana]] states that [[Vishnu]] participated in the war as well, slaying the asura [[Kalanemi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.wisdomlib.org |date=2019-06-21 |title=Praise of the Lord: Conclusion [Chapter 72] |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-brahmanda-purana/d/doc362930.html |access-date=2022-07-14 |website=www.wisdomlib.org |language=en}}</ref> Indra is stated to have slain [[Virochana]], the son of [[Prahlada]] who had sided with Soma.<ref>{{Cite web |last=www.wisdomlib.org |date=2019-06-21 |title=Praise of the Lord: Conclusion [Chapter 72] |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-brahmanda-purana/d/doc362930.html |access-date=2022-07-14 |website=www.wisdomlib.org |language=en}}</ref> Eventually, [[Brahma]] intervened and restored Tara to her husband. In due course, she gave birth to [[Budha]], who both Brihaspati and Soma claimed as theirs until Tara affirmed that the latter was the father.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Walker |first=Benjamin |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6zj3DwAAQBAJ&dq=tarakamaya+war+soma&pg=PA177 |title=Hindu World: An Encyclopedic Survey of Hinduism. In Two Volumes. Volume I A-L |date=2019-04-09 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-0-429-62465-0 |pages=177 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | {{Blockquote|text=Then there ensued a fierce contest, which, being on account of Taraka (or Tara), was termed the Tarakamaya or Taraka war. In this the gods, led by Rudra, hurled their missiles on the enemy; and the Daityas with equal determination assailed the gods. Earth, shaken to her centre by the struggle between such foes, had recourse to Brahma for protection; on which he interposed, and commanding Usanas with the demons and Rudra with the deities to desist from strife, compelled Soma to restore Tara to her husband. Finding that she was pregnant, Vrihaspati desired her no longer to retain her burden; and in obedience to his orders she was delivered of a son, whom she deposited in a clump of long Munja grass. The child, from the moment of its birth, was endued with a splendour that dimmed the radiance of every other divinity, and both Vrihaspati and Soma, fascinated by his beauty, claimed him as their child. The gods, in order to settle the dispute, appealed to Tara; but she was ashamed, and would make no answer. As she still continued mute to their repeated applications, the child became incensed, and was about to curse her, saying, "Unless, vile woman, you immediately declare who is my father, I will sentence you to such a fate as shall deter every female in future from hesitating to speak the truth." On this, Brahma again interfered, and pacified the child; and then, addressing Tara, said, "Tell me, daughter, is this the child of Vrihaspati, or of Soma?" "Of Soma," said Tara. As soon as she had spoken, the lord of the constellations, his countenance bright, and expanding with rapture, embraced his son, and said, "Well done, my boy; verily thou art wise" and hence his name was Budha.|title=[[Vishnu Purana]]|source=Book 4, Chapter 6}} |
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The Tarakamaya War (Sanskrit: तारकामय युद्ध; transl. 'war over the love of Tara')[1] is described to be an ancient conflict in Hindu mythology, instigated by the elopement of Tara, the consort of Brihaspati, and Soma, the god of the moon.[2] It is mentioned in the Padma Purana,[3] and described to be the fifth episode in the series of Devasura Sangrama, the battles between the Devas and the Asuras.[4]
Legends
According to a legend, this abduction had occurred to punish Brihaspati for his extramarital affair with Mamata, the pregnant wife of Utathya and Soma for his extramarital affair with Tara. Soma refused to return Tara to her husband, despite an intervention by Indra. Brihaspati, the preceptor, was aided by Indra and the devas, allied with the yakshas, while Soma was assisted by Shukra and the asuras, allied with the danavas. Led by Rudra,[5] the devas assaulted the asuras with divine missiles, and the asuras returned this assault with a barrage of their own. The Brahmanda Purana states that Vishnu participated in the war as well, slaying the asura Kalanemi.[6] Indra is stated to have slain Virochana, the son of Prahlada who had sided with Soma.[7] Eventually, Brahma intervened and restored Tara to her husband. In due course, she gave birth to Budha, who both Brihaspati and Soma claimed as theirs until Tara affirmed that the latter was the father.[8]
Then there ensued a fierce contest, which, being on account of Taraka (or Tara), was termed the Tarakamaya or Taraka war. In this the gods, led by Rudra, hurled their missiles on the enemy; and the Daityas with equal determination assailed the gods. Earth, shaken to her centre by the struggle between such foes, had recourse to Brahma for protection; on which he interposed, and commanding Usanas with the demons and Rudra with the deities to desist from strife, compelled Soma to restore Tara to her husband. Finding that she was pregnant, Vrihaspati desired her no longer to retain her burden; and in obedience to his orders she was delivered of a son, whom she deposited in a clump of long Munja grass. The child, from the moment of its birth, was endued with a splendour that dimmed the radiance of every other divinity, and both Vrihaspati and Soma, fascinated by his beauty, claimed him as their child. The gods, in order to settle the dispute, appealed to Tara; but she was ashamed, and would make no answer. As she still continued mute to their repeated applications, the child became incensed, and was about to curse her, saying, "Unless, vile woman, you immediately declare who is my father, I will sentence you to such a fate as shall deter every female in future from hesitating to speak the truth." On this, Brahma again interfered, and pacified the child; and then, addressing Tara, said, "Tell me, daughter, is this the child of Vrihaspati, or of Soma?" "Of Soma," said Tara. As soon as she had spoken, the lord of the constellations, his countenance bright, and expanding with rapture, embraced his son, and said, "Well done, my boy; verily thou art wise" and hence his name was Budha.
— Vishnu Purana, Book 4, Chapter 6
References
- ^ Arumugam, Nesa (2020-09-27). Myths and Legends of the Navagraha: The Nine Movers of Destiny in Indian Astrology. Partridge Publishing Singapore. ISBN 978-1-5437-6002-6.
- ^ Hopkins, Edward Washburn (June 1968). Epic Mythology. Biblo & Tannen Publishers. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-8196-0228-2.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2019-10-31). "Budha Infuriated and Appeased [Chapter 215]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ Indian History. Tata McGraw-Hill Education. 1960. pp. A120. ISBN 978-0-07-132923-1.
- ^ Debroy, Bibek (2022-06-30). Vishnu Purana. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. ISBN 978-93-5492-661-7.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2019-06-21). "Praise of the Lord: Conclusion [Chapter 72]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2019-06-21). "Praise of the Lord: Conclusion [Chapter 72]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ Walker, Benjamin (2019-04-09). Hindu World: An Encyclopedic Survey of Hinduism. In Two Volumes. Volume I A-L. Routledge. p. 177. ISBN 978-0-429-62465-0.