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Jalandhara (Sanskrit: जलन्धर, lit. he who holds water), also known as Chalantarana (Sanskrit: चलन्तरण, lit. he who walks and swims) is an asura in Hinduism. He was born when Shiva opened his third eye in his fury when Indra struck him with his thunderbolt. However, Indra was saved, and the energy emitted from the eye was sent into the ocean.
Nov 2, 2023 · Jalandhar was the powerful demon born out of the brilliant radiance of Lord Shiva. He was the King of demons who lived in the sea and created havoc among the Gods. Lord Shiva sometimes also known as Jalandharavatamurthi as he destroyed the demon. The Birth of Jalandhar : Lord Indra was on his way to Kailash parvat to meet Lord Shiva.
Jul 1, 2016 · Jalandhara, the demon son of Lord Shiva was born out of Shiva's anger. Lord Brahma found him from the ocean and named him Jalandhara, because the baby brought tears in his eyes.
In the chapter 13 to 25, of Rudra-saṃhita (Yuddha-khaṇḍa), there is a story of Jalandhara & Vrinda. once Brihaspati and Indra went to Kailash, to see lord Shiva. Shiva wished to test their knowledge. Accordingly, the lord stood blocking their path in the naked form with matted hair and beaming face. Brihaspati and Indra were walking on gleefully.
Dec 7, 2016 · Jalandhara was born from third eye of Shiva when Indra confronted Shiva with arrogance and baby born out of Shiva's third eye was given to Ocean God. Brahma predicted that Jalandhara could only be killed by Shiva as he had amsa of Shiva.
Feb 18, 2024 · Jalandhara, also known as Chalantarana, is a prominent figure in Hindu mythology, depicted as an asura or demon. His name, Jalandhara, translates to he who holds water, while Chalantarana means - he who walks and swims.
Born through Shiva’s third eye, raised by Varuna, and trained under Guru Shukra, Jalandhara became the most powerful demon who ruled over three realms. According to Srimad Bhagwat Purana, he was considered Shiva’s son, so what compelled God to kill his child? The answer lies in this story.
The legend of Shiva slaying Jalandhar appears in the Shiva Purana. Once, Lord Shiva disguised as a naked yogi stopped Indra and Brihaspati on the way to Mount Kailasha in order to test their knowledge and behavior with a yogi.
Lord Shiva took the form of an old man and stood on his way. He asked jalandhara where he was going. jalandhara replied that he was going to fight against Lord Shiva. Smiling the Old Man marked a disc ( chakra ) on the ground.
Apr 25, 2024 · In the epic battle between Jalandhar and Lord Shiva, we witness the eternal struggle between opposing forces and the delicate balance that governs the universe. Lord Shiva, as the embodiment of destruction and regeneration, represents the cyclical nature of existence.
