Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature

by Anindita Adhikari | 2019 | 56,368 words

Hinduism Purana

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This page relates ‘Chapter 3’ of the study on Lord Hayagriva as found in Sanskrit Literature such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Mahabharata, Puranas and Tantras. Hayagriva as an incarnation of Vishnu is worshipped as the supreme Lord of knowledge and wisdom but also symbolizes power and intelligence. His name means “the horse-headed one”.

Chapter 3

- Sub-Contents: (+ / -)

Hayagrīva in the Mahābhārata (Introduction)

Chronological Development (1): Ādi Parva

Chronological Development (2): Āraṇyaka or Vana Parva

Chronological Development (3): Udyoga Parva

Chronological Development (4): Śānti Parva

Some other References of Hayagrīva

Understanding of Myth and its definition

The central myth of Hayaśīra-Viṣṇu (Introduction)

Central Myth (1): Nārāyaṇa as Virāṭ Puruṣa

Central Myth (2-3): Concept of Saguṇa and Nirguṇa Brahma

(4): Cosmological ideas reflected in the mythology of Hayaśira Viṣṇu

Central Myth (5): Birth of Brahmā

Central Myth (6): Birth of Madhu-Kaiṭabha

Central Myth (6): Slaying of the demons Madhu-Kaiṭabha

Hayagrīva as reflected in the Harivaṃśa

Last Updated: 23 June, 2022

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