This Mithun Sankranti, Revisit Lord Vishnu’s Varah Avatar And The Divine Rescue Of Bhudevi
As the Sun enters Mithun Rashi during Mithun Sankranti, a powerful cosmic and spiritual transformation begins. This auspicious Hindu festival, celebrated in several parts of India, is more than just a solar transition. This day also serves as a sacred reminder of divine strength and cosmic balance. On this day, devotees offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, Surya Dev, and Goddess Bhudevi. They invoke blessings of clarity, protection, and renewal.
What makes Mithun Sankranti special is its deep connection to one of Hinduism’s most powerful legends. Devotees often revisit the tale of Lord Vishnu's Varah Avatar and the rescue of Mother Earth from darkness on this auspicious day.
When Bhudevi Was Drowned In Chaos
According to Puranic lore, during the Satya Yug, the demon Hiranyaksha grew so powerful that he disrupted the natural order of the cosmos. In an act of supreme arrogance and pride, he hurled Bhudevi into the vast ocean. Hiranyaksha plunged her into a realm of shadow and imbalance.
The Earth, once vibrant with life and beauty, now lay submerged. It was stripped of harmony and trembled under the weight of destruction.
This was no ordinary calamity. It symbolised something far deeper, the dominance of ego over humility, destruction over creation, and adharm over dharm.
And so, the Earth cried out.
A Thousand-Year Battle: How Varah Defeated Evil And Lifted Bhudevi
To restore dharm and rescue Bhudevi, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Varah, a colossal wild boar. With his mighty tusks, he descended into the oceanic abyss, tearing through layers of chaos and darkness.
In a fierce battle that shook the realms, Varah fought Hiranyaksha for a thousand celestial years. Eventually, good triumphed, the demon was slain, and Vishnu raised the Earth gently on his tusks. Varah's win brought her back to balance, beauty, and life.
Symbolism And Why It Matters During Mithun Sankranti
Mithun Sankranti is not just a solar transition. This day marks a powerful spiritual and cosmic shift. It symbolises intellectual awakening, personal transformation, and the merging of opposites. As the Sun enters Gemini, a shift begins. Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, adaptability, reasoning, and mentality. This phase inspires sharper thinking and inner harmony.
The tale of Lord Vishnu’s Varah Avatar rescuing Bhudevi mirrors the essence of Mithun Sankranti. As Varah lifted Earth from darkness, this cosmic shift urges us to rise from inner chaos and seek clarity. It marks the return of balance and honours the sacred feminine, as Mother Earth herself, is not just saved, but revered. This ancient tale continues to resonate today, reflecting the inner and outer journeys we must take to restore dharm, elevate consciousness, and protect our planet.
In today's world, we navigate climate imbalance, inner chaos, and external conflicts. This tale of Varah offers more than a spiritual metaphor. It reminds us that even when the Earth seemed drowned in problems, divine resilience and righteous act restored balance. It’s also a call to protect Bhudevi, not just mythologically, but practically.
How Devotees Observe This Day
Devotees observe Mithun Sankranti with deep devotion and meaningful rituals. Special prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu, in temples that are dedicated to his Varah avatar, like the renowned Shri Varah Swamy Temple in Tirupati. Acts of charity for Earth are also central to this day. People donate to farmers, feed cows, and offer water to express gratitude to Mother Earth. Many also perform Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutations, as a symbolic practice to honour the Sun's transition and invite clarity, balance, and inner strength into their lives.
As the sun enters Mithun, let the Varah Avatar remind you that no darkness is too deep when guided by divine strength. Bhudevi's rescue is not just a mythological tale, it's a timeless call to hope and renewal.
This Mithun Sankranti, embrace more than a celestial shift. Let it spark your personal journey toward light, balance, and purpose.
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