1st of all we should know our history very true:- The evidences suggest that Shakdwipiya (OR Sakaldipi) Brahmins of Aryan Race were originally from central Asia referred to as shakadwip in various Puranas. They were worshippers of Surya, the ultimate source of all postive energies. The major centers of Shakdwipiya Cultures are Western Bihar-Eastern UP area and regions in Rajasthan . Their presence in other regions is attributed primarily due to migration from these original locations. Being a highly intellectual caste they were one of the major influencers and actors in the Aryan civilization. Mythology : Shakdwipiyas in samba Puran DOWNLOAD SAMBA PURANA HERE The Samba Purana is one of the Saura Upapuranas. This text is dedicated to Surya. The recension of the text found in the printed editions has 84 chapters. Chapters 53-68 of this text are also divided into 15 Patalas. After the customary beginning in Chapter 1, the text consists the narrative of Krishnas son Sambas getting infected by leprosy, after being cursed by his father and consequently getting cured by worshipping Surya in the temple constructed by him in Mitravana on the banks of the Chandrabhaga. The whole narrative is presented as a conversation between the king Brihadbala of Ikshvaku dynasty and the sage Vashishtha. Chapters 26-27 of this text narrate the story of bringing the eighteen Maga Brahmins from Shakdwipa by Samba and appointing them as the priests of the Surya temple in Mitravana. This text comprises a number of narratives dealing with creation, details of solar system, eclipses, geography of the earth, description of Surya and his attendants, construction of images of these deities, details of yoga, manners and customs, rites and rituals, dissertations of mantras and dana (gift). Later chapters of the Samba Pura?a are influenced by Tantra. Mythology : Shakdwipiyas in Bhavishya Purana Krishnas son Samba was afflicted with leprosy, which was cured after he worshiped Surya, Hinduisms god of the Sun. In response, he built a temple to Surya on the banks of the Chandrabhaga river, but no competent Brahmin could be found to take up the role of priest in the temple. So Samba sought help of Gauramukha, the adviser of the yadu chief, Ugrasena. Gauramukha responded with a suggestion that Samba go to Shakdvipa and invite their priests to worship Surya. Further, asked Samba, tell me, oh Brahmin, what are the antecedents of these worshipers of the Sun? To which Gauramukha replied... The first of the Brahmins amidst the Shakhas was called Sujihva. [...] He had a daughter of the name Nikshubha, who so enamored Surya that she was impregnated by him. Thus she gave birth to Jarashabda who was the founding father of all the Maga-Acharya. They are distinguished by the sacred girdle called the Avyanga that they wear around their waist. And so Samba called on Krishna to send him Garuda, on whose back he then flew to Shakadwipa. He collected the Maga-Acharya, brought them back to India and installed them as priests of his Surya temple. Of the pious representatives of 18 families Samba invited to resettle in the city of Sambapura, eight were Mandagas, and their descendants became Shudras. The other 10 were Maga Brahmins Mythology: Shrimad Bhagvat Geeta The Earth planet, situated in the middle planetary system, is called Bharatavarsa or Jambudvipa. The Srimad-Bhagavatam (5.20.3-42) describes six other major islands above Jambudvipa, These are Plaksadvipa and then Salmalidvipa. Above that is Kusadvipa or the moon planet. Beyond Kusadvipa is Krauncadvipa, Which has the width of 1, 280,000 miles. The island of Shakadwipa, The Planet Of The Pious,is next, whose inhabitants practice pranayama and mystic Yoga. Surrounded by the sea of whey is Shakdvipa , with an extent of thirty-two lakh Yojans. It has a huge tree of Shaka, hence its name. With a sweet fragrance of this tree, the whole island emits a pleasant scent. The ruler of this island, Medhatithi was also a son of Priyvrata. He too had seven sons- Purojav, Manojav, Pawamana, Dhumranik, Chitraref, Bahurup and Vishwdhar. They were made the rulers of the seven divisions of the island. People of the island use Pranayama to weaken their Rajoguna and Tamoguna, and worship Hari (Vishnu) in Vayu (form) through meditation. Mythology : Vishnu Purana and Shakdwipiyas Shakdwipa is located inside Chira sea and Shakdwipiyas are friends Mythology : Mahabharata and Shakdwipiyas In Mahabharata it is stated that Samba, a son of Krishna, was stricken with leprosy. He was cured of the disease through the worship of Sun god, and he erected a temple of god at Mitravana on the chandrabhaga. No Brahmin willing to serve as priest at the temple, Samba had to bring in eight families of the Sun worshipping Maga- Brahmanas, from Shakdwipa, and settle them at Sambpura, built by him. Mahabharata 6.604 : In Shakdvipa, caste system is same as Jambudvipa. There was four caste in Shakdvipa 1. Maga 2. Mushus 3. Manus 4 Mandak They were later allotted 72 principalities known as Pur. They gradually migrated to different nooks and corners of the country. They are identified through their Pur affiliations than Gotra affiliation. They are endogamous caste groups but strictly practice Gotra and Pur exogamy unlike others and give it prime importance in marriage. Most of them remembers their mythological immigration and are proud of it. Ancient Historical Influences The Shakdwipiya are also known as Maga Brahmins and because of them the name their one of the original places of settlement in Bihar came to be known as Magadh. The original Shakadwipiya brahmins of Bihar are credited for starting the chhath puja which binds the entire social fabric of bihar. In Gujarat and rajasthan, the Shakdwipiya Brahmins often serve as priests in the Jain temples and are known as Bhojakas. They are mentioned in the copperplates of the Kadamba Dynasty (4th-6th century) as managers of Jain institutions. Bhojakas are mentioned in the inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka of Mauryan Dynasty and Kharavela. The Shakdwipyas are pioneers in Ayurvedic medical system. Famous Ayurvedacharya Charaka is believed to have belonged to this community, Bhav prakash a treatise on Ayurveda was written by Bhava Mishra and Maga Darpanam- by _________ Pathak (both Shakdwipiya Brahmins). The term Mihir in India is regarded to represent the Maga influence. Varahmihir the famous ancient astrologist was a Shakdwipiya Brahmin. Chanakya, the motivating force behind the Mauryan empire was most probably a Shakdwipiya Brahmin. Astronomer-Mathematician Aryabhatta is also said to have belonged to this community. . Sanskrit poet Banabhatt is also regarded as a Shakdwipiya Brahmin Many descendants of the Shakdwipiya Brahmins are still engaged in their traditional profession of astrology, foretelling, divination, propitiation of planetary deities while others have moved on to new vocations Medieval Historical Influences The Govindpur inscription of 1137-38 attests to the existence in Gaya, Bihar of a highly Cultured Maga Family, celebrated for its learning, Vedic studies and poetic faculty , and who could trace their lineage to one of the original Samb invitees. The Brahmins of the Godda district in Jharkhand likewise trace their lineage to the original invitees. The maga-vyakti of Krishnadas Mishra is an elaboration of the legend. Modern Historical Influences In modern times, Shakdwipiya Brahman of Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh established a kingdom at Ayodhya. It began in early 19th century when one Sadasukh Pathak was appointed as the Zamindar of Ayodhya by the King of Delhi. They reigned until the abolishment of princely states in 1955 . They were the priest of many Indian Kingdoms until British regime in India. The last famous Sakadwipi Brahman Mahasabha called by Late Dr. Dwarirka Bhatta ,a renowned Ayurvedic Physicians and Land lord of North Bihar ,in mid of 1934. Around 10000 renowned Sakadwipi from all over India is said to have participated in 45 days long Mahasabha Gotra and Pur There are altogether 13 Sakadvipi gotras: Kasyapa, Garga, Parasara, Bhrigu/Bhargava, Kau??inya, Kausala, Bharadwaj, Vasu, Suryadatta/Arkadatta, Nala, Bhavya Ma?i and Mihrasu.
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