Late Sentinel of Rigveda: How to become dogs of dog gods
In Hinduism, dogs were not only seen as pets or humans partners, but they have been described as a distinguished colleague of the gods and cosmic guards. In the Rigveda and other Vedic texts, dogs are mentioned in the form of a creature who is not only loyal but also the protector of the balance between heaven and the earth.
The importance of dogs described in the Rigveda is not limited to the earth only, but spreads to heaven. In the ancient Vedic verses, he is depicted as the sentinel, guide and messenger of the gods. Divine dogs like Sarma and her son Sarmeya not only protected the gate of Yamraj, but also played their role as a guards of heavenly justice and religion. This story tells us that loyalty, vigilance and pharmacology have not only been the qualities of humans, but also the ideals of the gods.
Sarma: Aid of Gods
A divine bitch named Sarma is mentioned in the Rigveda. According to the legend, Sarma was sent by the gods for the discovery and return of the Goddhan stolen by the Asuras. Sarma not only completed this task, but also won the faith of the gods with his courage, rapid speed and unwavering devotion. She became not just a messenger, but a symbol of a power that can go to any extent to protect religion and justice.
Yama’s Sentinel: Shyam and Sabla
Hindu mythology describes two dogs at the door of Yama, the god of death, Shyama and Sabla. Both of these are four-eyed black and brown dogs, whose task is to maintain balance between the world of living and dead. They show direction to those walking on the path of death and stop those who wander on the path of iniquity.
Spiritual relationship between dogs and heaven
One reason to consider dogs to be the heavenly guards is their rapid sensitivity. They can sensy the invisible danger and give prior warning of inadvertently occurring events. In Vedic beliefs, this quality establishes them as a protector between the earth and heaven. For this reason, the importance of dogs increases in yagyas, especially in Pitra Paksha and Yama Puja.
Context of Bhima and Dharmaraja
There is an episode in the Mahabharata, when a dog moves with Yudhishthira till the end of the Pandavas. Finally, this dog appears as Dharmaraja (Yama) and tests Yudhishthira’s religion. This incident is considered to be the biggest example of dogs being a symbol of religion and loyalty.
This symbol continues even today
Food to dogs in villages and temples is considered virtuous, especially on Saturdays and Pitra Paksha days. It is believed that it not only brings the grace of the ancestors, but also protects from invisible disasters.
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