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edit   Hindu mythology portal Hindu mythology is the large body of mythology related to Hinduism, notably as contained in Sanskrit literature, such as the Sanskrit epics and the Puranas. As such, it is a subset of Indian mythology. edit   Selected article In Hinduism, Manu is a title accorded the progenitor of mankind, first king to rule this earth, who saves mankind from the universal flood. He is honest which is why he is called "Satyavrata", or oath of truth. Mahabharata says: "And Manu was endued with great wisdom and devoted to virtue. And he became the progenitor of a line. And in Manu's race have been born all human beings, who have, therefore, been called Manavas. And it is of Manu that all men including Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, and others have been descended, and are, therefore, all called Manavas. Subsequently, O monarch, the Brahmanas became united with the Kshatriyas. And those sons of Manu that were Brahmanas devoted themselves to the study of the Vedas. "The ten sons of Manu are known as Vena, Dhrishnu, Narishyan, Nabhaga, Ikshvaku, Karusha, Saryati, the eighth, a daughter named Ila, Prishadhru the ninth, and Nabhagarishta, the tenth. They all betook themselves to the practices of Kshatriyas. Besides these, Manu had fifty other sons on Earth. But we heard that they all perished, quarrelling with one another." edit   Selected deva/Asura Krishna (कृष्ण in Devanagari, kṛṣṇa in IAST, pronounced [ˈkr̩ʂɳə] in classical Sanskrit) is a deity worshipped across many traditions of Hinduism. He is usually depicted as a young cowherd boy playing a flute (as in the Bhagavata Purana) or a youthful prince giving philosophical direction (as in the Bhagavad Gita). Most commonly within Hinduism, Krishna is worshipped as an avatar of Vishnu (Vishnu is considered the Supreme God by the Vaishnava schools). Within Gaudiya Vaishnavism and the Nimbarka Sampradaya, Krishna is worshipped as the source of all other avatars (including Vishnu). Krishna and the stories associated with him appear across a broad spectrum of Hindu philosophical and theological traditions. Though they sometimes differ in details reflecting the concerns of a particular tradition, some core features are shared by all. These include a divine incarnation, a pastoral childhood and youth, and life as a heroic warrior and teacher. edit   Did you know? ...Krishna's names mean "dark coloured" or "dark-skinned" one in Sanskrit? ...that the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers are personified in Hinduism as goddesses? ... that Hindus believe the universe consists of three worlds: Martya (earth), Svarga (heaven) and Patala (underworld)? ...swastika is derived from the ancient phonetic script "SWA" to mean destruction by fire + asti (existence) in rituals to evoke the gods/goddess/natural elements of 'power and destruction' in anti matter? Or that the symbol was adopted in numerous ancient cultures, including an Indus Valley Civilization seal used as permit for traders/merchants to enter the city by night? edit   Selected picture A Rajastani style painting of Radha edit   Selected personage Vyāsa (Devanāgarī: व्यास) is a central and much revered figure in the majority of Hindu traditions. He is also sometimes called Veda Vyasa (वेद व्यास, veda vyāsa), (the one who compiled the Vedas) or Krishna Dvaipayana (referring to his complexion and birthplace). He is accredited as the scribe of both the Vedas, and the supplementary texts such as the Puranas. A number of Vaishnava traditions regard him as an avatar of Vishnu. Vyasa is also considered to be one of the eight Chiranjeevin (long lived, or immortals), who are still in existence according to general Hindu belief. edit   Selected quote The Bhagavad-Gita is the most systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to mankind. It is one of the most clear and comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed; hence its enduring value is subject not only to India but to all of humanity. - Aldous Huxley edit   Topics Hindu Mythology Overviews: Deities • Denominations • History • Mythology Philosophy: Advaita  • Ayurveda • Bhakti • Dharma • Karma • Maya • Mimamsa; • Moksha;• Nyaya ;• Reincarnation • Samkhya; • Samsara • Shaivism • Vaishnavism • Vaisheshika; • Vedanta • Vegetarianism • Yoga • Yuga Scriptures: Upanishads • Vedas • Brahmana • Bhagavad Gita • Ramayana • Mahabharata • Purana • Aranyaka • Shikshapatri • Vachanamrut Lists: Advaita Vedanta • Ayyavazhi •Asuras • Avatars • Converts • Deities • Entertainers • Festivals • Gurus and saints • Krishna • Warriors • Rakshasas • Soldiers • Teachers • Temples • Yoga schools Related topics: Astronomy • Calendar • Caste system • by Country • Festivals • Glossary • Laws • Leaders • Mantra • Murti • Music ; •Puja;• Temples edit   Things you can do Copyedit some pages- find out what needs to be corrected. 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