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Mada is a term from both Hindu theology and Hindu mythology.
or salvation. As long as a Hindu harbors mada or jealousy towards other fellow human beings, he will not be able to attain moksha
or salvation.
(demon or monster by the time) from the Hindu
text, Mahabharata
. It is created by sage Chyavana
in return for the Aswins' deed to return his youth and vision. Mada's name means the intoxicator, his strength is being feared by the king of gods, Indra
. It has the ability to change its size to swallow the entire universe
in one gulp. But historical facts tells about the Mada or Madra
is an old Persian name of Median Empire.
When the twin deities, the Aswins, wished to become complete immortals by drinking the elixir of immortality known as Soma
they were insulted to discover that the king of the deva
s Indra had not invited them to his party at Baikunth
. Feeling insulted, the twins rushed to speak with Indra on the matter. Indra refused to allow them access to Baikunth or the elixir and said that as they associated with mortals so freely and took any form they pleased, they should not be granted full immortality or receive any offerings as devas. Angry at Indra's words and the insult to their pride, the twins sought the aid of the great sage Chyavana.
Chyavana started preparations to perform a sacrifice in the name of the Aswins, but this enraged Indra who refused to acknowledge them as devas worthy of sacrificial offerings, and rushed out to attack Chyavana with a mountain in one hand and a thunderbolt in the other. However when Chyavana discovered Indra was coming to attack him, he did not panic. Instead he retaliated by creating the monster Mada who had two sets of gigantic teeth and jaws so huge that one could engulf the earth while the other swallowed the heavens. Seeing that Mada was going to swallow the entire universe with the gods still in it, Indra surrendered and asked the sage call off the beast. Chyavana agreed under the condition that the devas allowed the Aswins to participate in his feast at Baikunth, and so gain their rightful place among the devas.
Hindu theology
In Hindu theology means "pride, stubborn mindedness". It is seen as a major obstacle to attaining mokshaMoksha
Within Indian religions, moksha or mukti , literally "release" , is the liberation from samsara and the concomitant suffering involved in being subject to the cycle of repeated death and reincarnation or rebirth.-Origins:It is highly probable that the concept of moksha was first developed in...
or salvation. As long as a Hindu harbors mada or jealousy towards other fellow human beings, he will not be able to attain moksha
Moksha
Within Indian religions, moksha or mukti , literally "release" , is the liberation from samsara and the concomitant suffering involved in being subject to the cycle of repeated death and reincarnation or rebirth.-Origins:It is highly probable that the concept of moksha was first developed in...
or salvation.
Hindu mythology
In Hindu mythology, Mada is a gigantic AsuraAsura
-In Hinduism:In Hinduism, the Asuras constitute a group of power-seeking deities, sometimes considered sinful and materialistic. The Daityas and Danavas were combinedly known as Asuras. The Asura were opposed to the Devas. Both groups are children of Kasyapa...
(demon or monster by the time) from the Hindu
Hindu mythology
Hindu religious literature is the large body of traditional narratives related to Hinduism, notably as contained in Sanskrit literature, such as the Sanskrit epics and the Puranas. As such, it is a subset of Nepali and Indian culture...
text, Mahabharata
Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India and Nepal, the other being the Ramayana. The epic is part of itihasa....
. It is created by sage Chyavana
Chyavana
Chyavana was a maharshi in Hindu mythology. He was son of sage Bhrigu and known for his rejuvenation after penances for several years. According to the Mahabharata, he was powerful enough to oppose the Vajra of Indra and was responsible for the Ashvins getting their share of the sacrificial...
in return for the Aswins' deed to return his youth and vision. Mada's name means the intoxicator, his strength is being feared by the king of gods, Indra
Indra
' or is the King of the demi-gods or Devas and Lord of Heaven or Svargaloka in Hindu mythology. He is also the God of War, Storms, and Rainfall.Indra is one of the chief deities in the Rigveda...
. It has the ability to change its size to swallow the entire universe
Hindu cosmology
In Hindu cosmology the universe is, according to Hindu mythology and Vedic cosmology, cyclically created and destroyed.-Description:The Hindu cosmology and timeline is the closest to modern scientific timelines and even more which might indicate that the Big Bang is not the beginning of everything...
in one gulp. But historical facts tells about the Mada or Madra
Madra
Madra, Mada or Madraka is the name of an ancient region and its inhabitants, located in the north-west division of the ancient Indian sub-continent.-Uttaramadra division:...
is an old Persian name of Median Empire.
When the twin deities, the Aswins, wished to become complete immortals by drinking the elixir of immortality known as Soma
Soma
Soma , or Haoma , from Proto-Indo-Iranian *sauma-, was a ritual drink of importance among the early Indo-Iranians, and the subsequent Vedic and greater Persian cultures. It is frequently mentioned in the Rigveda, whose Soma Mandala contains 114 hymns, many praising its energizing qualities...
they were insulted to discover that the king of the deva
Deva (Hinduism)
' is the Sanskrit word for god or deity, its related feminine term is devi. In modern Hinduism, it can be loosely interpreted as any benevolent supernatural beings. The devs in Hinduism, also called Suras, are often juxtaposed to the Asuras, their half brothers. Devs are also the maintainers of...
s Indra had not invited them to his party at Baikunth
Vaikunta
Vaikuntha , Param Padam , or Paramapadam is the abode of Lord Vishnu. It is believed, in the tradition of Vaishnavites, to be the place of eternal bliss, exclusive to the Lord, His eternal consort, the Goddess Lakshmi, and the three-folded Serpent Sesha Naga, upon whom the Lord, and His Shakti ,...
. Feeling insulted, the twins rushed to speak with Indra on the matter. Indra refused to allow them access to Baikunth or the elixir and said that as they associated with mortals so freely and took any form they pleased, they should not be granted full immortality or receive any offerings as devas. Angry at Indra's words and the insult to their pride, the twins sought the aid of the great sage Chyavana.
Chyavana started preparations to perform a sacrifice in the name of the Aswins, but this enraged Indra who refused to acknowledge them as devas worthy of sacrificial offerings, and rushed out to attack Chyavana with a mountain in one hand and a thunderbolt in the other. However when Chyavana discovered Indra was coming to attack him, he did not panic. Instead he retaliated by creating the monster Mada who had two sets of gigantic teeth and jaws so huge that one could engulf the earth while the other swallowed the heavens. Seeing that Mada was going to swallow the entire universe with the gods still in it, Indra surrendered and asked the sage call off the beast. Chyavana agreed under the condition that the devas allowed the Aswins to participate in his feast at Baikunth, and so gain their rightful place among the devas.