This mythology origins of the Aryan

                                                                                                                                                                                                     Symbolism Fish Matsya and Manu, mythology Origins of the Aryan
The symbolism of fish can be found in a variety of traditions and culture, in addition to Greece and the oldest religion of the North, the symbol of the fish is also found in the literature of Hindu and Christian, both very complex and has many aspects that need to be clearly distinguished from each other. Tells the story of the origins of the symbolism of the fish, is told from up North, especially from northern Germany and in Scandinavia, because this region is considered as a starting point rather than Central Asia. In general, the form of stories or folk legends, followed in the form of the zodiac and ornaments.

Previous Maha-Yuga, Vishnu appeared in the form of fish on Vaivasvata Manu or Satyavrata with Vaivaswata name. Vishnu told him that the world would be destroyed by water, and ordered him to build the ark that contains the seed for the preparation of the future world. He himself guides the ship above the water during a disaster, and the ark was evident piloted by the divine fish.

This mythology largely bred from Primordial tradition which gave birth to the doctrine in India and Persia. In general, the North nation symbolism associated with aquatic animals can be found, one example is the legend of the famous octopus in Scandinavia and Celtic, the legend is also found in the ancient Greek tradition engraved on Mycenaean ornaments. Then, who Aryans? From where the origin of the famous Aryans of the most advanced and modern throughout ancient history?

Symbolism Fish Matsya

In India, the mythology associated with the fish Matsya-Avatara is considered as the first manifestation of Vishnu. One that marks the beginning of a cycle that relates to the starting point of the ancient tradition. Vishnu represents the divine principle, especially in the aspect of preservation or a savior, a wider sense could be considered a savior in times of crisis in world history. The idea of ​​saviors are also attached to the fish in Christian symbolism.

An avatar of the god Vishnu Matsya intangible fish in Hindu literature, is said to have saved the first man (Manu) from the great flood. Matsya depicted in two forms, namely as a whole zoomorphic fish, which both form a mixture in which the upper part of the body is Vishnu with weapons and the bottom is a fish. The top wear traditional ornaments and Kirita-Makuta (Crown Cone) as worn by Vishnu. Second hand holding Sudarshana Chakra and trumpet (conch). Two other hands making gestures Varadamudra, which gives grace, and Abhaya Mudra assure their protection. In other forms, Matsya described as having all four attributes, namely Vishnu Chakra Sudarshana, a trumpet, a mace and a lotus, body wear scarves and garlands.

Mythology great flood is one that tells the story of Matsya with the Vedic god Prajapati, the creator god Brahma identified in the era of post-Veda, written in the early text Satapatha Brahmin. The main character in this story is a fish (Matsya) and Vaivasvata Manu or Satyavrata who became the ancestors of humans, especially Aryans. In the story told, when Manu was washing and bathing, he caught a small fish in her hand. The small fish told Manu to protect him so that he was not eaten by bigger fish, and promised to save Manu from the coming flood.

Fish asks Manu to put it into a large pot, then place it into the hole. Once the fish grow up, Manu will be releasing it into the ocean. Another version says that the fish are placed in a lake or river Ganges that is connected directly to the ocean. He also let you know when there will be a big flood, then asks Manu to build a boat to save himself from the flood and called her when the ship is ready. In building the ship and collect the seeds, he is accompanied by seven wise and great creatures.

After the Great Flood, Aryans Evolving

Floods came and Manu entered the ship built, then the fish swim to swim to the boat and ship Manu lacing on his shoulders. The fish took him to a safe place, a place high in the northern mountains (some have argued that this ship stranded in the Himalayas). The ship was then tied to a tree, a fish that asks Manu to get off the ship and down the mountain after the water receded. Manu mentioned the only survivor on earth, all the other creatures have been swept away.

Legend Matsya and Manu Vaivasvata

Then he was given the task of developing new human beings, in the search for a partner, he started asceticism and worship the gods by sacrifice. Within a year, his prayers were answered, a lovely lady called 'Ida' appeared and married her. They jointly build a family, they refer to themselves as Aryans.

Matsya told the seven sages that the fish was Prajapati Brahma, the lord of all beings and savior, had saved them from danger in the form of a fish. Fish said that Manu would create all beings including gods, demons, humans, and other animals, all through the power obtained from the Hermitage. After that, the fish disappeared and Manu divine Brahma execute commands for creating all life on Earth.

Reference

Hindu Mythology, Vedic and Puranic. By W.J. Wilkins, re-publish 2004
Matsya pulling Manu's boat, image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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