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Aditi

Aditi: The Cosmic Mother

Overview

Aditi is a goddess in Hindu mythology, often depicted as the cosmic mother, wife of the primeval god Dharma, and mother of the gods Indra, Agni, and Vayu.

  • She is considered the embodiment of the infinite and the boundless universe.
  • Her name means "infinite" or "endless" in Sanskrit.
  • She is often depicted with four arms, symbolizing her role as the sustainer of the universe.

Mythological Significance

Aditi is an important figure in Hindu mythology, particularly in the Rigveda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures.

  • She is said to have given birth to the gods Indra, Agni, and Vayu, and is often invoked in rituals and ceremonies.
  • Her story is also associated with the myth of the churning of the ocean of milk, where the gods and demons worked together to produce the nectar of immortality.

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