How did the moon originate, what does the Purana say? Know this mythological story related to his birth

Moon Birth Story: India has once again made history in the space world. The Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO, has successfully launched its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. This is India's third largest mission to land on the moon. Going to the moon is no less than a great achievement for us. Moon is considered more important in Hinduism. Moon is also worshiped in many Teej festivals. The special thing is that it is considered auspicious to see the moon on the full moon day. Moon is an important place in astrology. From day-night, month-year, Pratipada to Amavasya Purnima, all dates depend on the moon. It is said that Moon is one of the Navagrahas, about the origin of which mythological knowledge has a different opinion from science. In this episode, we are going to tell you about the origin of the Moon in detail.

Origin of Moon


This is how the moon was born

According to the Agni Purana, it is believed that when Lord Brahma created the universe, he first created the sons of Manas. One of them Manas son Rishi Atri was married to Anusuiya daughter of Rishi Kardam and Moon is their child. According to the Padma Purana, Brahma commanded his son Atri to expand the universe. At his command, Maharishi Atri began an austerity. One day a few drops of water fell from Maharishi's eyes which were very bright.

Origin of Moon

Then Disha came in the form of a woman and accepted those drops with the desire of getting a son. But the directions could not hold those drops and abandoned them. Brahma named that abandoned womb as Moon. According to Skanda Purana, when the gods and asuras churned the ocean together, fourteen gems came out. Moon is one of those fourteen gems.


Moon's Marriage

27 marriages of the moon to girls

According to Puranas, it is believed that Moon was married to 27 daughters of Daksha Prajapati. whose names are Rohini, Revati, Kritika, Mrigashira, Adra, Punarvasu, Megha, Swati, Chitra, Falguni, Hasta, Radha, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Sunnita, Pushya Ashwlesha, Ashad, Abhijit, Shravan, Sarvistha, Satabhishak, Prostapadas , Ashvayuz and Bharani are. It is believed that 27 Nakshatras are named after these girls. A month is complete when the moon goes around 27 Nakshatras.


 

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