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Chandrahasa (Sanskrit: चन्द्रहास, lit. 'laughter of the moon') is a king of the Kuntala kingdom in Hindu mythology. The story of Chandrahasa is described in the Ashvamedhika Parva of the epic Mahabharata. Chandrahasa befriends Arjuna who was accompanied by Krishna guarding the ashvamedha ceremony of Yudhishthira.
Jul 7, 2021 · Lord Shiva’s sword Chandrahasa is a testament to the story in which a prideful Ravana becomes humble before Shiva. Ravana used Chandrahasa sword in many wars. He often lent it to his son Meghanada.
In the Hindu epic Ramayana, the Chandrahasa is an indestructible sword that Shiva gifts Ravana. [1] [2] [3] [4] Ravana lifting Mount Kailash.
Jul 5, 2024 · Chandrahasa, a sword with a distinctive curved blade reminiscent of a crescent moon, derives its name from its appearance, translating to "the laughter of the moon" in literal terms. This legendary weapon holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and epic tales.
Dec 11, 2016 · It was not explicitly mentioned that this sword is Chandrahasa. Conclusion: The sword used against Jatayu should possibly be Chandrahasa. The sword would have returned to Lord Shiva after this Jatayu incident.
Chandrahasa is a sword with a curved blade, representing the shape of a crescent moon. The name can be literally translated to mean ‘the laughter of the moon’. The sword was gifted to Ravana by Shiva, after Ravana sang praises of the god in repentance for his prideful act of lifting the mountain on which Shiva and Parvati were seated.
Aug 15, 2021 · It makes us wonder how the demon king of Lanka bowed down to Shiva and how he received Chandrahasa. This tale of Ravana’s devotion is mentioned in Uttara Kanda of Hindu epic Ramayana. ...more ...
Aug 25, 2019 · Initiated by Sadhguru into Sanyasa in 2003, Maa Chandrahasa was one of the participants of the 90 day Wholeness program that led to the consecration of Dhyanalinga and in many ways gave birth to Isha. This is the candid story of her journey.
“Behold the indestructible Moon-sword, Chandrahasa,” said Shiva, as he waved a sword that was crescent-shaped, like the moon. “I give it to you.” Ravana bowed in reverence, accepting the sword from Shiva.
Lord Narasimha is shaped larger than a linga, and is facing north east direction. Lord Narasimha is in the divine form of a shaligrama. Subsequently, this Shaligrama was also worshipped by Lord Sri Rama, for begetting issues. It is also said that Chandrahasa, the then king of Kuntala also worshipped the Narasimha Shaligrama for removal of ...
