Re: Significance of Hanuman swallowing the sun?
Originally Posted by
Hiwaunis
Om Shanti,
I was watching Vishnu puran yesterday, the episode where Hunuman swallowed the sun. What was the significance of swallowing the sun? I have an idea, but just not sure if I am right?
Also, please tell me why Lord Indra is depicted to be so mean?
Last question, are there other purans on dvd like this?
Namaste,
Hiwaunis
Lord Indra in puranas is quite like Gods depicted in Buddhism, he is quite arrogant and indulgent, though essentially a good man.
In ramayana, hunaman jumps towards the sun thinking it as a ripe mango in the sky, doesn't actually sallow it. He saves the sun from being sallowed by the shadowy planet rahu.
However haven't thought much about the significance. To me it only depicts the amazing power and simplicity in the character of hanuman.
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