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==In History == |
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It is believed that [[God]]s and [[Demon]]s, churned the ocean (known as ''[[Samudra |
It is believed that [[God]]s and [[Demon]]s, churned the ocean (known as ''[[Samudra manthan]]'' in Hindu Mythology) to get [[Amrita]] (Devanagari - अमृत), fourteen treasures (''ratnas'') emerged from the ocean. The fourth ''Ratna'' that was emerged is known as '''Kaustubha'''. |
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Kaustubham is the 'Mani'. Kaustubha is the person who is wearing that Mani. That is no other than Lord Vishnu. |
Kaustubham is the 'Mani'. Kaustubha is the person who is wearing that Mani. That is no other than Lord Vishnu. |
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Revision as of 05:17, 24 April 2008
Kaustubha (alternatively Kastubha) is a divine jewel - the most valuable stone "Mani" is in the possession of lord Vishnu who lives in the Ksheer Sagar - "the ocean of milk".
In History
It is believed that Gods and Demons, churned the ocean (known as Samudra manthan in Hindu Mythology) to get Amrita (Devanagari - अमृत), fourteen treasures (ratnas) emerged from the ocean. The fourth Ratna that was emerged is known as Kaustubha.
Kaustubham is the 'Mani'. Kaustubha is the person who is wearing that Mani. That is no other than Lord Vishnu.
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