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Sorathiya Prajapati’s Community U.K (Kansara)

History Prajapati

We are called the Prajapati Community. In India & overseas, there is a large number of Prajapati Community. The larger portion of our Community has been divided into different parts of the country.

The Prajapati Community population in India alone is approximately 7 million, in Gujarat; the whole Community is divided mostly in under-mentioned groups:

(1) Gurjar - live all over Gujarat

(2) Varia - live in Panchmahal, Kalol, Charotar, Ahmedvad, Sabarkantha, Jamnagar, and Bhavnagar, Botad

(3) Lad - live mainly in Surat, Navsari and Mumbai also overseas

(4) Mistry - live mainly in Surat, Navsari and Mumbai also overseas

(5) Vatalia - live mainly in Ahmedavad, Dholka,Dhandhuka, Bhavnagar and Mahuva

(6) Sorathiya – live mainly in Saurashtra, ahmedabad, Mumbai also overseas

(7) Ajmeri - live mainly in Bharuch and Vadodara and on the shores of River Narmada

(8) Maru - They originally came from Marvad and Jodhpur and settled in Gujarat

(9) Khambati - live near Petlad and Khambhat area

The population of Gujarati Prajapati is estimated approximately 35,00,000

We are the family of Daksa Prajapati. It is mentioned in our Purans. Daksa Prajapati was the son of Lord Brahma. Daksa Prajapati was a great scholar of Yajur-Ved. One day, Brahma was pleased with him, and he gave Daksa Prajapati a prestigious rank, by given this rank, he became very proud of it, and he decided to make Maha Yagna. He invited Rishis, Muniyos, Devos (Demi-God), and Brahmins. All of those came to Maha-Yagna and set at the Mandap. Daksa Prajapati entered the Mandap, on his arrival, everybody stood up except Brahma and Shankar, and they remained seated. After observing this, Daksa Prajapati said," This Shankar is my son-in-law, but he doesn't know how to respect me, so I would not allow him to take part in Maha-Yagna". Hearing this, Shankar remained calm, but Nandi, could not bear it, and he told Daksa Prajapati, "Hey Daksa, you're very proud and conceited, and don't consider Shankar as your son-in-law, but as you have insulted Shankar, and did not give respect to him in this Mandap, in return, I give you a curse that your entire lineage, in-spite of being of a high and holy Brahmin, in Kali Yug, they'll be known as non-Brahmins".

Thus, we are being Daksa Prajapati's succession, yet by the curse by Nandi, our rank went down in Kali Yug. From this, it will be known that the Prajapati Community is the rank of Daksa Prajapati, and Brahmin heritage, high and prestigious community and we also know, now, the root of our Community. To support this, there are many stories in Shrimad Bhagwad, and Purans. Ancient Arya Samaj was divided in four castes, such as

(1) Brahmin

(2) Ksatriyas

(3) Vaishyas

(4) Shudra

The person of Shudra also could be a Brahman, such as Valmiki Rushi, was Shudra by birth, however, he was able to become Brahmin. Current castes and sub-castes are based on their particular skills. In ancient times, Prajapati was very high up on the rank, and during that time, the higher caste used to come to Prajapati's home to stay with him.

In Dwapar Yug, the Pandavas stayed at Prajapati's home. The Prajapati community was very consecrated, and of refined culture. After a long time, the name of Prajapati went through a significant downfall. But, its ancient, high, consecrated values can still be noticed in hidden adage.

To prove that belief, in Prajapati community today, there are so many sants in our community. In Satyug, the guru of Bhakta Pralad, was Shreebai Mataji, who was Prajapati Bhakta. Gora Kumbhar, was also saint from Maharashtra. In 15th century, Padamnath Prabhu, who was in Patan, in Gujrat, and also a Prajapati. In Kheda district of Gujrat, and Borsad, Sant Shree Gopaldas also was Prajapati, in Rajasthan, Bhakta Koobaji in Kankaviti, Bhakta Ranka Vanka, in Saurashatra, Dhhanga Bhagat, and Mepa Bhagat in Tikar, near Hadavad in Gujrat Kara Bhagat in Godhra, Sant Shree Purshotam Dasji, all were Prajapati. Also, in Saurastra, Chindal Bhagat, and Ramji Bhagat. In Vanthali Heera Bhagat in, Gadhaka, Jiva Bhagat, Rana Bordi, Bogha Bhagat (Mahant Shree Balak Dasji), at Navadra, Jina Bhagat, at Bagavadar, Jiva Bhagat (Sant Hans Dasji), All these were also Prajapati's. Besides, these in Junagadh district, at Satadhar, at the sight of Shree Aapa Giga, there was Shamji Bhagat, and at the sight of Sat Devivas, or Parab was Sat Sevadas. All these were Prajapatis.

From these, it can be proved that the high, consecrated values, and morals, by the mercy of our ancestors have remained for all the time in the Prajapati community. Due to the high morals of our ancestors, many Bhaktos have taken birth, these Bhaktos, by doing pottery work, artwork, or carpentry work, and either being poor or rich, were able to provide accommodation to the higher caste, had true knowledge of religion, and the understanding of their holy duty. This is the proof of holiness and ancient high values and morals of Prajapati community.

Just as Brahma, the maker of humanity, used the five elements: fire, water, wind, earth and air, so did the descendant's of the son of Brahma, Daksa Prajapati, also uses the five elements: fire, water, wind, earth, and air, to create different types of utensils and artwork. These items are mainly used for the basic use for the general public uses, by providing for eating, drinking, living and worshipping. These art items are handy and useful for the poor and the rich alike. These valuable artistes and their rank of art has persevered and preserved for generations.

So the present, castes and sub-castes are mainly based on the skill levels. The art of pottery is very ancient and in the old days the basic existence depended on these earthenware utensils and deities. These handy-works have been recovered by digging in some of the old cities and from that it is known that the art of pottery has continued yug to yug and is very ancient.

At present time the whole Hindu Samaj has been divided into different castes and sub castes, due to the skill levels expanding. And therefore, the marriages can be taken place in their own castes and also for this reason the whole community is further divided in different languages/dialects according to provinces/districts, not only that, the speaker of the same languages are also divided into small groups and it was restricted to mingle and socialize, let alone marry outside of that community.

At present, the pottery work is considered low because there is a higher demand for iron, steel and copper materials. Things like stainless steel and other bright materials have taken place of earthen - ware.

Thus, Prajapati community has been divided a long time ago and dispersed in different parts of India. Today, there is evidence of these fragmentations. There are so many reasons for falling down the rank of the community and one of the main reasons for this fall down is the lack of education. Due to the lack of education mobility upward is restricted. There is also a reluctance to move away from the customs. For these reasons, in the past the Prajapati community has been considered a low community from educated community. The second reason is that these artisans had to depend on farmers for their living and therefore the Prajapati community was called, "Vasvaya", and considered as dependent on other communities. By good luck, Prajapati community slowly went towards education, and some people went to foreign countries, and they formed alliances with other communities. Slowly the barrier of sitting and eating was broken down.

In past, from Prajapati community some people came in touch with the Ksatriyas, and they started to work like them, so people who mixed with Shatriyas and attained a similar surname. For example Saurastra and Kutch, in Prajapati community there is a surname like Chavda, Vaghela, Solanki, Gohil, Parmar, and these surnames are recognized as such even at present. The following surnames in the Shree Sorathia Prajapati community are being used and obtained through heritage for centuries:

Bhalsod, Bharadwa, Bharadwaj, Buhecha, Chandegra, Chavda, Chhaya, Chitroda, Chohan, Dabhi, Devalia, Dhokia, Dodia, Fatania, Gadher, Gadhia, Ghadhvana, Ghedia, Girnara, Gohil, Gola, Jagatia, Jethwa, Jogia, Kamalia, Kansara, Kataria, Kholia, Koria, Kukadia, Ladva, Majevadia, Mandora, Mavadia, Maru, Nena, Oza, Pankhania, Parmar, Pithia, Poria, Rathod, Ravat, Sarvaiya, Savania, Shingadia, Solanki, Taank, Vadher, Vadukul, Vara, Vegad, Visavadia, and Yadav…. I t should be noted that some of these family names are often spelt in a variation for example, Gohil is spelt Gohel and Ladwa is spelt Ladva, etc.

The people who were working in the masonry or carpentry occupations were given the title of a mason, carpenter, or masonry etc., and they are known by these names even at present. The people who worked as potters, making utensils, tiles or any related products from earth were called, "Kumbhkar." Kumbh - means clay utensils and kar - means maker. Therefore, Kumbhkar was later called,"Kumbhar." Due to the increase use of their trade and that became well known as, one "Jati" people of Prajapati community it appears that their geographical location determined their title such as Sorathia, Lad, and Varia. Therefore, people who stayed and lived in Sorath were known as "Sorathia Prajapati."

During the wedding ceremony, the presence of Demi-god was considered necessary and in Indian community at the time of all weddings in the Mandap, in all four corners the clay pots made by Kumbhar were necessary due to the fact that the presence of the Demi-god Prajapati was essential and it is a custom to bind such " Chori."(Chori- means that several clay pots are erected upright by each pillar of the Mandap.) This type of Chori is not used in the marriage of Kumbhar/Prajapati community and this proves that Prajapati community originated from a high rank and therefore it is considered unnecessary to use "Chori" because the presence of Demi-gods in the Prajapati community is already there.

Higher castes of Indian community such as Brahmins, Banyas, etc. do not consider it an offense to drink water at a Prajapatis home and when they travel whether in a village or a city, even though there were other facilities available these travelers preferred to stay at Prajapatis house. Therefore its established that by preferring to spend the night at the home of a Prajapati over any other facility available it proves that the Prajapati Community is pure and holy and high in rank, since time immemorable. Looking at the history of the Prajapati community the nature of Prajapati is to provide hospitality, shelter, and politeness to their guests.

In Sinhaldip, the daughter of King Bojraj named Ranakdevi born in "Mood" constellation and by telling of astrologers, the King abandoned her. She survived and who was responsible for bringing her up, giving her shelter, and being a dutiful wife and having high morals? He was Prajapati Hadmat, there are so many such shelter givers, and this is one example. This is proved by our past history. The Kings of Gujrat, took advantage of the Prajapati community, to do free work as "Vasvaya" without paying anything. The potter had to give his services free of charge when officers came and stayed in their town or village, the potter was called to give free service for bringing the water during the stay. Some of the potters left making pottery and became carpenters, but even then they could not escape "Vethna Vara." For generations, these Vethna Vara continued and Prajapati community suffered this heavy task. Only after India gained independence did the Prajapati community received a relief from this task. Many prajapati's became artists, and many of them have received accolades, prizes, and badges, etc for their artwork.

Looking at the present time, the people of Prajapati community in comparison to other communities are poor yet their ancient morales are at a high place. The emphasis on education is a low priority a rare few have expanded the business of pottery and erected big factories to make bricks and other items. They're making so many utensils, clay toys, housewares, and different types of artwork from clay and in doing so they have advanced. In other business, they are doing farming, building, making furniture, and other old crafts and they are promoting artisans. Today, there are some that are educated and have become barristers, lawyers, doctors, engineers, politicians, magistrates, and the government also employs some of them. The whole community is advancing and giving these types of services at different places. They have also established provincial, worldwide Prajapati mandals, Prajapati Samaj, Prajapati youth mandals and some of these publish monthly news letters and give educational advice, suggestions, etc. to advance higher.

Adventurous members of the Prajapati community have traveled and settled in foreign countries and they are trying hard to give education to Prajapati brethren. The majority of these people abroad are engaged as carpenters, masonry, and building work , some of these people have started their own businesses, and also managing small and large businesses. In comparison of other communities the standard of education is very low in our community. A possible reason for this can be lack of financial support, for there maybe so many families who wish to give their children higher education of university, but this wish can not be fulfilled due to lack of money and financial support for this reason the bright children of the future are denied higher education and the vicious cycle of poverty continues, because they can not get advantages of the benefits of education which is able to further or advance their lifestyle.

To avoid the difficulties of our community the provincial mandals should set up an educational fund, to help the children of the community and establish a scholarship for such funds it is really necessary to establish this scholarship if we want our children to progress.

In Gujarat, Prajapati Community having 21 Branch. Some of the Prajapati’s surname will consider as a place like

Variya Prajapati ( Mumbai) Aasvadia

Kanpara, Kapadia, Charolia, Chandrapiya, Juvarda, Jotaniya, Timbalia, Tundiya, Thoriya, Dhamoshiya, Nadiyapara, Badelia, Maradiya, Mudashiya, Mordhara, Varmora, Vasani, Vispara, Sanura, Sardhara, Arviya, Sitapara, Surani, Harnesha.

Variya Prajapati’s (Morbi)

Andodariya, Ubhadiya, Kansagra, Garotar, Girnari, Devaliya, Gharodiya, Nagvadiya, Mariyaniya, Nandasiya, Badrikhiya, Bagsara, Baregiya, Bhorniya, Mahijadiya, Maddiya, Vadoliya, Vamja, arevadiya, Varneshiya, Vahdeshiya, Sachaniya, Sadashiya, Savadoya.

Variya Prajapati’s ( Nadiad)

Fatudiya, Kapadia, Golaniya, Deraniya, Zanzukiya, Danani, Parbadiya, Bhamani, Mitaliya, Meghani, Mokani, Mogidara, Ranpura, Ramani, Lakhtariya, Luvani, Vadgama, Sapra, Hamirani.

Variya Prajapati’s (JamKhambriya)

Ajmeriya, Aashiyana, Ideriya, Kherada, Garodhra, Chachpara, Tankodara, Derora, Nadiyapara, Panchasara, Morzariya, Lathiya, Variya, Vasveliya, Vachanni, Vadoliya.

Kachhi Prajapati

Aadisara, Gotrakiya, Gohil, Gangani, Ghoda, Chavda, Chonani, Chandura, Jekdiya, Zizuvadiya, Tharadra, Datraniya, Nathani, Naykiya, Puranmiya, Bhuchecha, Bhatti, Bhinde, Mithavaya, Rathod, Rakua, Variya, Vaghani, Vasani, Shinara, Saretiya, Hamipara, Halai.

Banas Khata Gujjar Prajapati

Aanavadiya, Oza, Aatroliya, Kamboya, Kambdiya, Kodiya, Concractor, Khadaliya, Gujjar, Ghacheliya, Chadokhiya, Chadotariya, Chapaneri, Jaloriya, Dalvaniya, Dhedhala, Navisniya, Nandodariya, Patni, Bhagdiya, Madaniya, Mahival, Megada, Madaniya, Vadgama, Vadnagra, Valmiya, Vavdiya, Samochiya, Sagrasniya, Swami.

Shree Aath Pargana Gujjar Prajapati’s Ahmedabad

Uparlla, Jotaniya, Panchsara, Upara, Zinzuvadiya, Prajapati, Upriyara, Dathaniya, Bakraniya, Upala, Dangrechiya, Bajaniya, Oza, Tajpura, Bhadriya, Koidiya, Taspara, Bhalgama, Kordiya, Dalwadi, Malliya, Kolvada, Detroja, Munpara, Kumbhaniya, Ghumasana, Modiya, Kuvariya, Dholakiya, Moidiya, Khordiya, agvadiya, Mandli, Gujjar, Nayakpura, Lakhtariya, Gorvadiya, Patadiya, Lechiya, Goriyavada, Parurpala, Viramgami, Goya, Paruupaliya, Vedukiya, Ghumasana, Paruparla, Shichora, Chavda, Paruparla, Satapara, Chhon, Parupaliya, Sureliya, Jasalpura, Palliya, Sokanki, Jesalpura, Paliya, Harija, Jotani, Hareja.

Gujjar Prajapati’s Surname

Katakpara, Kamdiya, Koshiya, Kudla, Kordiya, Kachdiya, Kaprotiya, Kangrechiya, Kacha, Kotadiya, Kukadiya, Karyani, Kasampara, Khokhar, Khichaadiya, Khakhariya, Gavaniya, Gujarati, Gadhvana, Jagani, Gohel, Ghatliya, Chauhan, Chadotra, Chavda, Changdiya, Zinzuvadiya, Jagtiya, Jogidas, Jadhav, Jethva, Jambudiya, Dhorkiya, Dhulkotiya, Dabhi, Dodiya, Tank, Talsaniya, Nagvadiya, Nagdipa, Padliya, Andiyadi, Panchasara, Patadiya, Pipaliya, Parmar, Pubhadiya, Bavadiya, Bakotiya, Bhalgama, Bhalsod, Rajvadiya, Rathod, Rukadiya, Bhutiya, Mandli, Malvaniya, Madiya, Mathkiya, Makhechiya, Makwana, Mandlik, Muliya, Machoya, Mekhiya, Satani, Satapara, Ladva, Vada, Hadvadiya, Halas, Oza, Ajmera, Vaghela, Vejalpura, Upara.

Char Pargana Prajapati’s Surname

Aabua, Gadviya, Gelda, Gohil, Dhunela, Ghesdiya, Ghoda, Ghetiyana, Chatariya, Chatdiya, Chibdiya, Chudmera, Chovechaya, Chauhan, Jandiya, Jodadra, Tadav, Tetauva, Dadi, Dodgama, Dangmiya, Dhemecha, Tharadra, Thobhani, Deeya, Nandhariya, Naroliya, Padhiyar, Parmar, Bagediya, Budedara, Bharkiya, Bhatvara, Bhoducha, Bhoducha, Bhorola, Makwana, Maghpariya, Medliya, Morvadiya, Rathod, Ramediya, Lunsheriya, Vavecha, Shenavua, Saprediya, Sarvaniya, Sachora, Sisudiya, Sungara, Sogra, Solanki.

Shree Variya Prajapati (Morbi,Than,Vankaner,Rajkot,Surendra Nagar)

Gharodiya, Varvadiya, Uttvadiya, Bhadrakiya, Andodriya, Bhorniya, Savadiya, Varneshiya, Vadaviya, Barejiya, Vaghela, Ghumliya, Kansagra, Vamja, Nadashiya, Barasara, Narniya, Kadivar, Bopaliya, Mahijadiya, Mahemdavadi, Sakhanpara, Sanja, Dhariyela, Padja, Charola, Ubhadiya.

Shree Sorathiya Prajapati’s Surname

Kamriya, Katriya, Kidecha, Kukdiya, Kuskiya, Koriya, Kanchara, Khiloya, Girnara, Gadhiya, Gohel, Gadhvana, Gagher, Ghediya, Chandegra, Chavda, Chauhan, Chitroda, Chhara, Jethva, Jagatiya, Jadhav, Jogiya, Tank, Dabhi, Devdiya, Dhokiya, Nena, Parmar, Pankhaniya, Poriya, Phataniya, Bhucha, Bhardava, Bhalsod, Majevadiya, Mandora, Mavdiya, Makwana, Malviya, Maru, Ravat, Rathod, Ladva, Varu, Visavadiya, Vaghela, Vara, Vadher, Vegad, Vadukud, Singdiya, Sarviya, Savniya, Solanki.

Vataliya Prajapati’s (Rajkot)

Aabareliya, Amethiya, Aerad, Aambaliya, Akevadiya, Aadtalisha. Aatmadiya, Odiyan, Ekvadiya, Unagara, Usvadiya, Kadsariya, Kaklotar, Katariya, Katriya, Kasriya, Kadodariya, Kadoliya, Kareliya, Kanpara, Kar, Kariyaniya, Kukiya, Kasbariya, Khadsaliya, Khaskiya, Khanpariya, Khadiya, Gaghesara, Gundadiya, Gondaliya, Ganoliya, Ghodadara, Ghoghari, Ghaskata, Gharsanda, Ghaneliya, Ghudkhadiya, Jajattar, Jikadara, Jesiya, Jogiya, Jpodara, Jalalpariya, Zanzmera, Tapniya, Dumradiya, Dakhra, Tarsiya, Devganiya, Dhandnukiya, Dholakiya, Dhananiya, Narigara, Navdiya, Nathani, Pubdhiya, Pipliya, Pasesa, Purvesa, Panchviya, Pandav, Panmiya, Parhatjiya, Barad, Badaniya, Bapodara, Bariniya, Bavdiya, Bhadiya, Badiyadara, Bhuttiya, Madvi, Mandviya, Migar, Malankiya, Raval, Rudkiya, Rahukiya, Rana, Lotniya, Loliyana, Lodniya, Lalbhari, Vora, Vyas, Variya, Vadhiyara, Vashiya, Vavdiya, Vadhiya, Verpara, Vejalpuriya, Varsangiya, Vadukadiya, Shihora, Sakhpariya, Sankhbadaniya, Somaliya, Sartanpara, Solanki, Sodagar, Singhani, Sarvaiya, Sorvad, Sosvan, Satusvadiya, Sokhdiya, Sarniya, Sathdiya, Hara.

Parjiya Prajapati’s Surname

Chavda, Bhatti, Malvi, Boricha, Tank, Gohelas, Veraya, Vegad.

Kacchi Prajapati’s Surname

Kordiya, Kacha, Kayat, Korivadiya, Gagani, Gotrakiya, Gaghei, Ghoda, Chonani, Chandura, Zekriya, Zinzuvadiya, Zinzudiya, Zavriya, Dabhi, Tharadara, Datraniya, Dadrecha, Dathani, Naykiya, Panvigha, Padliya, Puraniya, Balgama, Bhatti, Bhalani, Maru, Nasaliya, Mithavaya, Manjva, Medavadi, Rathod, Raphusa, Variyya, Vasani, Vaghani, Sareriya, Suvar, Sinada, Hamipara, Aadesara, Aevariya, Indraviya, Halai, Ravechiya, Panchasariya, Jesarpara.

Shree Gujjar Kshatraya Kadiya Prajapati’s Surname

Cacha, Kakrecha, Kukdiya, Khashiya, Khetani, Kholakiya, Garnara, Gediya, Gohil, Chavda, Chotaliya, Chauhan, Jadhav, Jethva, Tank, Divecha, Ghoriya, Parmar, Poriya, Barad, Bavdiya, Bhatti, Makwana, Malvi, Malviya, Maru, Mevada, Mistry, Mekhiya, Mandor, Yadav, Rathod, Ladva, Lakhani, Varu, Vaghela, Vanra, Vadher, Vada, Sapra, Sapriya, Solanki, Aajagiya.

Sorathiya Prajapati’s Community U.K

Bhalsod, Bhardava, Bhardhraj, Buhecha, Chandegra, Chavda, Chhaya, Chitroda, Chauhan, Dabhi, Devdiya, Dhokiya, Phataniya, Gadher, Gadhiya, Gadvana, Ghedia, Gohil, GOla, Jagtiya, Jethva, Jogiya, Kamaliya, Kansara, Koriya, Kukdaya, Ladva, Majevadiya, Mandora, Mavadiya, Nena, Oza, Pankhaniya, Parmar, Rathod, Ravat, Savaniya, Singadiya, Solanki, Tank, Vadher, Vadukud, Vara, Varu, Vagad, Visavadia, Yadav.

Shree Variya Kumbhar Samaj (Mumbai)

Ajmeriya, Aashiyani, Derada, Idariya, Kherada, Khotari, Lathia, Maheta, Nadiapara, Oza, Panchasara, Sanchania, Sitapara, Takodra, Vadoliya, Vachhabi, Garodhra, Variya.

Kalika Puran - कालिका पुराण

प्रस्तुत हैं पुस्तक के कुछ अंश

।।कालिकायै विद्महे श्मशानवासिन्यै धीमहि तत्रो घोरे प्रचोदयात्।।

कालिका पुराण

कालिका अवतरण वर्णन

पूर्ण रूप से एक ही निष्ठा मे रहने वाले हृदय से समन्वित योगियों के द्वारा सांसारिक भय और पीड़ा के विनाश करने के अनेकों उपाय किए गये हैं। ऐसे भगवान् हरि के दोनों चरण कमल सर्वदा आप सबकी रक्षा करें जो समस्त योगीजनों के चित्त में अविद्या के अन्धकार को दूर हटाने के लिए सूर्य के समान हैं तथा यतिगणों की मुक्ति का कारण स्वरूप हैं। विभु के जन्म में शुद्धि-कुबुद्धि के हनन करने वाली है और इन जन्तुओं के समुदाय को विमोहित कर देने वाली है; वह माया आपकी रक्षा करे। समस्त जगती के आदिकाल में विराजमान पुरुषोत्तम ईश्वर को (जो नित्य ही ज्ञान से परिपूर्ण हैं उनको) प्रणाम करके मैं कालिका पुराण का कथन करूँगा।

हिमालय के समीप में विराजमान मुनियों ने परमाधिक श्रेष्ठ मार्कडेण्य मुनि के चरणों में प्रणिपात करके उनसे कर्मठ प्रभृति मुनिगण ने पूछा था कि हे भगवन्! आपने तात्विक रूप से समस्त शास्त्रों और अंगो के सहित सभी वेदों को सब भली-भाँति मन्थन करके जो कुछ भी साररूप था वह सभी भाँति से वर्णन कर दिया है। हे ब्रह्मन्! समस्त वेदों में और सभी शास्त्रों में जो-जो हमको संशय हुआ था वही आपने ज्ञानसूर्य के द्वारा अन्धकार के ही समान विनिष्ट कर दिया है। हे द्विजों में सर्वश्रेष्ठ! आपके प्रसाद अर्थात् अनुग्रह से हम सब प्रकार से वेदों और शास्त्रों में संशय से रहित हो गये हैं अर्थात् अब हमको किसी में कुछ भी संशय नहीं रहा है।

हे ब्रह्मण! जो ब्रह्माजी ने कहा था वह रहस्य के सहित धर्म शास्त्र आपसे सब ओर से अध्ययन करके हम सब कृतकृत्य अर्थात् सफल हो गए हैं। अब हम लोग पुनः यह श्रवण करने की इच्छा करते हैं कि पुराने समय में काली देवी ने हरि प्रभु का जो परमयति और ईश्वर थे, उन्हें किस प्रकार से सती के स्वरूप से मोहित कर दिया था। जो भगवान् हरि सदा ही ध्यान में मग्न रहा करते थे, यम वाले और यतियों में परम श्रेष्ठ थे तथा संसार से पूर्णतया विमुख रहा करते थे, उनको संक्षोभित कर दिया था। अथवा प्रजापति दक्ष की पत्नियों में परम शोभना सती किस रीति से समुत्पन्न थी तथा पत्नी के पाणिग्रहण करने में भगवान शम्भु ने कैसे अपना मन बना लिया था? प्राचीन समय में किस कारण से तथा किस रीति मे दक्ष प्रजापति के कोप से सती ने अपनी देह का त्याग किया था अथवा फिर वही सती गिरिवर हिमवान् की पुत्री के रूप में कैसे समुत्पन्न हुई? फिर उस देवी ने भगवान् कामदेव के शत्रु श्री शिव का आधा शरीर कैसे आहृत कर लिया था? हे द्विजश्रेष्ठ! यह सभी कथा आप हमारे समक्ष विस्तार के साथ वर्णित कीजिये। हे विपेन्द्र! हम यह जानते हैं कि आपके समान अन्य कोई भी संशयों का छेदन करने वाला नहीं है और भविष्य में भी न होगा सो अब आप यह समस्त वृतान्त बताने की कृपा कीजिए।

मार्कण्डेय जी कहा–आप समस्त मुनिगण अब श्रवण वह करिये जो कि मेरा गोपनीय से भी अधिक गोपनीय है तथा परम पुण्य-शुभ करने वाला, अच्छा ज्ञान प्रदान करने वाला तथा परम कामनाओं को पूर्ण करने वाला है। इसे प्राचीन समय में ब्रह्माजी ने महान् आत्मा वाले नारद जी से कहा था। इसके पश्चात् नारद जी ने भी बालखिल्यों के लिए बताया था। उन महात्मा बालखिल्यों ने यवक्रीत मुनि से कहा था और यवक्रीत मुनि ने असित नामक मुनि को यही बताया था। हे द्विजगणों! उन असित मुनि ने विस्तारपूर्वक मुझको बताया था और मैं अब पुरातन कथा को आप सब लोगों को श्रवण कराऊँगा। इसके पूर्व मैं इस जगत् के प्रति परमात्मा चक्रपाणि प्रभु को प्रणिपात करता हूँ। वे परमात्मा व्यक्त और अव्यक्त सत् स्वरूप वाले हैं–वहीं व्यक्ति के रूप से समन्वित हैं। उनका स्वरूप स्थूल है और सूक्ष्म रूप वाला भी है, वे विश्व के स्वरूप वाले वेधा हैं, वे परमेश नित्य हैं और उनका स्वरूप नित्य है तथा उनका ज्ञान भी नित्य है। उनका तेज निर्विकार है। वे विद्या और अविद्या के स्वरूप वाले हैं, ऐसे कालरूप उन परमात्मा के लिए नमस्कार है। परमेश्वर निर्मल हैं, विरागी हैं, व्यापी और विश्वरूप वाले हैं तथा सृष्टि (सृजन) स्थिति (पालन) और अन्त (संहार) के करने वाले हैं, उनके लिए प्रणाम है।

जिसका योगियों के द्वारा चिन्तन किया जाता है, योगीजन वेदान्त पर्यन्त चिन्तन करने वाले हैं, जो अन्तर में परम ज्याति के स्वरूप हैं उन परमेश प्रभु के लिए प्रणाम करता हूँ। लोकों के पितामह भगवान् ब्रह्माजी ने उनकी आराधना करके समस्त सुर-असुर और नर आदि की प्रजा का सृजन किया था। उन ब्रह्माजी से दक्ष जिनमें प्रमुख थे ऐसे प्रजापतियों का सृजन करके मरीचि, अत्रि, पुलह, अंगिरस, ऋतु, पुलस्त्य, वशिष्ठ, नारद, प्रचेतस, भृगु–इन सब दश मानस पुत्रों का उन्होंने सृजन किया था। उसी समय में उनके मानस से सुन्दर रूप वाली वरांगनाओं की समुत्पत्ति हुई थी। वह नाम से सन्ध्या विख्यात हुई थी, उसका सायं-सन्ध्या का यजन किया करते हैं। उस जैसी अन्य कोई भी दूसरी वरांगना देवलोक, मर्त्यलोक और रसातल में भी नहीं हुई थी। ऐसी समस्त गुण-गणों की शोभा से सम्पन्न तीनों कालों में भी नहीं हुई है और न होगी। वह स्वाभाविक सुन्दर और नीले केशों के भार से शोभित होती है। हे द्विज श्रेष्ठों! वह वर्षा ऋतु में मोरनी की भाँति विचित्र केशों के भार से शोभाशालिनी थी। आरक्त और मलिक तथा कर्णों पर्यन्त अलकों से इन्द्र के धनुष और बाल चन्द्र के सृदश शोभायमान थी। विकसित नीलकमल के समान श्याम वर्ण से संयुक्त दोनों नेत्र चकित हिरनी के समान चंचल और शोभित हो रहे थे। हे द्विज श्रेष्ठों! कानों तक फैली हुई स्वाभाविक चंचलता से संयुक्त परम सुन्दर दोनों भौहें थीं जो कामदेव के धनुष के सदृश नील थीं। दोनों भौहों के मध्य भाग से नीचे और निम्न भाग से विस्तृत और उन्नत नासिका थी जो मानों ललाट से तिल के पुण्य के ही समान लावण्य को द्रवित कर रही थी। उनका मुख रक्तकमल की आभा वाला और पूर्ण चन्द्र के तुल्य प्रभा से समन्वित था जो बिम्ब फल के सदृश अधरों की अरुणिमाओं और मनोहर शोभित हो रहा था। सौ सूर्य के समान और लावण्य के गुणों से परिपूर्ण मुख था। दोनों ओर से चिबुक (ठोड़ी) के समीप पहुँचने के लिए उसके दोनों कुच मानो समुद्यत हो रहे थे। हे विप्रगणों! उस सन्धया देवी के दोनों स्तवन राजीव (कमल) की कालिका के समान आकार वाले थे, पीन और उत्तुग्ङ निरन्तर रहने वाले थे। उन कुचों के मुख श्याम वर्ण के थे जो कि मुनियों के हृदय को भी मोहित करने वाले थे। सभी लोगों ने कामदेव की शक्ति के तुल्य ही उस सन्ध्या के मध्यभाग को देखा था जिसमें वलियाँ पड़ रही थीं तथा मध्य भाग ऐसा क्षीण था जैसे मुट्ठी में ग्रहण करने के योग्य रेशमी वस्त्र था।

उनके दोनों ऊरुओं का जोड़ा ऐसा शोभायमान हो रहा था दो ऊर्ध्वभाग में स्थूल था और करभ के सदृश विस्तृत था और थोड़ा झुका हुआ हाथी की सूँड़ के समान था। जो अँगुलियों के दल में संकल कुसुमायुध अर्थात् कामदेव के तुल्य ही दिखलाई दे रहा था। उस सुन्दर दर्शन वाली, शरीर की रोमावली से आवृत मुख पर, जिसके पसीने की बूँदें झलक रही थीं, जो दीर्घ नयनों वाली, चारुहास से समन्वित, तन्वी अर्थात् कृश मध्य भाग वाली जिसके दोनों कान परम सुन्दर थे, तीन स्थलों में गम्भीरता से युक्त तथा छः स्थानों से उन्नत उसको देखकर विधाता उठकर हृदगत को चिन्तन करने लगे थे। वे सृजन करने वाले दक्ष प्रजापति मानस पुत्र मरीचि आदि सब उस परवर्णिनी को देखकर समत्सुक होकर चिन्तन करने लगे थे। इस सृष्टि में इसका क्या कर्म होगा अथवा यह किसकी वर-वर्णिनी होगी। यही वे सभी बड़ी ही उत्सुकता से सोचने लगे थे। हे मुनि सत्तमों! इस तरह से चिन्तन करते हुए उन ब्रह्माजी के मन से वल्गु पुरुष आविर्भूत होकर विनिःसृत हो गया था।

वह पुरुष सुवर्ण के चूर्ण के समान पीली आभा से संयुक्त था, परिपुष्ट उसका वक्ष स्थल था, सुन्दर नासिका थी, सुन्दर सुडौल ऊरु जंघाओं वाला था, नील वेष्टित केशर वाला था, उसकी दोनों भौंहें जुड़ी हुई थीं, चंचल और पूर्ण चन्द्र के सदृश मुख से समन्वित था। कपाट के तुल्य विशाल हृदय पर रोमावली से शोभित था शुभ्र मातंग की सूँड़ के समान पीन तथा विस्तृत बाहुओं से संयुक्त था, रक्त हाथ, लोचन, मुख पाद और करों से उपद्रव वाला था। उस पुरुष का मध्य भाग क्षीण अर्थात् कुश था, सुन्दर दन्तावली थी वह हाथी के सदृश कन्धरा से समन्वित था। विकसित कमल के दलों के समान उनके नेत्र थे तथा केशर घ्राण से तर्पण था, कम्बू के समान ग्रीवा से युक्त, मीन के केतु वाला प्राँश और मकर वाहन था। पाँच पुरुषों के आयुधों वाला, वेगयुक्त और पुष्पों के धनुष से विभूषित था। कटाक्षों के पात के द्वारा दोनों नेत्रों की भ्रमित करता हुआ परम कान्त था। सुगन्धित वायु के भ्रान्त और श्रृंगार रस से सेविक इस प्रकार के उस पुरुष को देखकर वे सब मानस पुत्र जिनमें दक्ष प्रजापति प्रमुख थे, विस्मय से आविष्ट मन वाले होते हुए अत्यधिक उत्सुकता को प्राप्त हुए थे और मन विकार को प्राप्त हो गया था। 

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