இந்து புராணங்களில் வியாசர் – சாகாவரம் மற்றும் அதன் தத்துவ விளக்கம்

Vyasa in Hindu Mythology – Immortality and its Philosophical Interpretation

Abstract

Sage Vyasa, the author of the grand epic Mahabharata, the classifier of the four Vedas, and the composer of the eighteen Puranas, holds a position of paramount importance in the Indian philosophical tradition. He is considered a partial incarnation (Amsa Avatar) of Lord Vishnu. Known as Krishna Dvaipayana, he earned the title "Veda Vyasa" for systematizing the Vedas; his name literally means "the compiler" or "the divider." As one of the seven Chiranjeevis (immortals), Hindu belief asserts that Vyasa remains on Earth until the end of the Kali Yuga. This research paper explores Vyasa's immortality not merely as a mythological event but by delving into its deep philosophical foundations. In Indian philosophy, immortality is not just the persistence of the physical body but a state attained through spiritual wisdom. Vyasa’s immortality represents the eternal fame of a sage who renounced ego, remained steadfast in knowledge, and dedicated his life to the welfare of humanity. Another vital philosophical aspect of Vyasa's immortality is that "Vyasa" is a functional title. According to the Vishnu Purana, in every Dvapara Yuga, Vishnu descends as a Vyasa to divide and organize the Vedas. To date, twenty-eight Vyasas have appeared. The Vishnu Purana further states that after the current Vyasa, Krishna Dvaipayana, Ashwatthama will assume the mantle of Vyasa in the next Manvantara. This cyclical succession confirms a core principle of Indian philosophy: that wisdom and righteousness (Dharma) are ageless and continue to manifest in new forms across time. Vyasa's immortality also symbolizes the eternal nature of the Guru-Shishya (Teacher-Disciple) lineage. The festival of Guru Purnima (also known as Vyasa Purnima) is celebrated as Vyasa’s birthday and the day he completed the classification of the Vedas. This festival serves as a reminder of the continuity of knowledge and the Guru tradition. In contemporary society, Vyasa stands as three primary metaphors: the embodiment of wisdom, the symbol of the Guru lineage, and the representation of eternal truth. In conclusion, Vyasa’s immortality serves as a philosophical symbol of human glory that conquers death through the power of knowledge.