The legend of Annapurna, Hindu goddess of nourishment - Antara Raychaudhuri & Iseult Gillespie

[@sashwatpandey4673]

Fun Fact : The Annapurna kitchen continues to serve free food till date in Varanasi (Kashi) at the Annpurna Mandir (Temple).

[@zippytyro]

Yes, I went there and got the opportunity to have the Prasad. I also donated some money in the account of Annapurna Devi. Really the food is from heaven

[@varshaphal]

Not only at Annapurna mandir, at almost all the temples of Annapurna throughout India they serve food for the devotees...

[@dpb4481]

Not just Annapurna Devi, it's most of the temples actually. I mean, who are we to pay God? Whatever we have is her blessing. No matter how much of these notes and coins we offer her, it won't be enough. If you have to pay, feed someone hungry. That's enough.

[@srishti-ai]

@@dpb4481 by donating money to the temple he would be helping the fund which is used for offering the food to the devotees/whoever, that's what he meant I guess

[@Prashant-xl1rv]

Well I am from Varanasi

[@Nandedkartejas]

And that's how ancient Hindu philosophers and mathematician gave lesson on Symmetry and Duality of the universe and Nature.

[@theseeker7194]

Just like the Chinese philosophers taught these with the theory of yin and yang

[@chromatron5230]

@@theseeker7194 but yin and yang is also an idea that was born in India

[@theseeker7194]

@@chromatron5230 I don't think so. Where did you get that information from?

[@mrnarason]

What exactly resembles the work of mathematicians?

[@theowleyes07]

@zulfiqar Tareen Nope. We had some of the best surgeon and mathematician who have exactly calculated earth revolution has accounted dates according to the Nakshatra (arrangement of the Constellation)

[@tashkulkarni111]

Can we all agree, the illustrations are just Beautiful and drop-dead gorgeous ?

[@krisk3363]

I agree

[@hdphonector8434]

Ifkr

[@skittygacha5481]

They are awesome

[@misskrabypattypeachybabyma539]

I made it to 1k likes 🎊 🎊

[@jummiyomcha3464]

Yesssss 🙌

[@StephJ0seph]

I like how he was being all nihilistic like, _"We're all gonna die, food and love is an illusion."_ And Parvati was like, *"Well, you have to live before you die. And to live you need food and love

[@kalakritistudios]

Fax & Truth bombs my friend🙌🏻

[@ripkhanna]

They're gods, they can't die-

[@siliconhawk]

@@ripkhanna i assume it was not ment literally but figuratively EDIT - idk why i wrote iteratively. Changed it to figuratively.

[@ripkhanna]

@@siliconhawk I see... but his reason for disregarding the material world is very different.

[@siliconhawk]

@@ripkhanna tbh. Thats what i assumed. I am not the best person when it comes to mythology I'm not learned on the topic and cant provide you a satisfactory answer. So..... Yeah sry for the notification from reply i guess ?

[@sebastianelytron8450]

When you see a TED-Ed video that starts with "The Legend Of" you know it's epic story time😎

[@navitakrisha3112]

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[@ayyjayy2583]

Thats true af

[@nikolaninkovic8118]

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[@abdullahanzar]

All of these are so beautiful. 🌠

[@paris4767]

Maybe try the channel overly sarcastic productions? It’s pretty cool like this one!

[@maya9589]

Annapurna the tenth highest mountain above sea level is named after the goddess of food and nourishment, as the waters descending from the mountain helps the crops in the lowlands to grow.

[@mayankjadhav4509]

Thank you for the information. Doesn't knew that.

[@biomutarist6832]

Very fitting and beautiful name!

[@sachinkhadka7847]

Yes you are right

[@bubba6755]

And is also one of the deadliest mountain to climb

[@noname13years62]

@PrinzVonLangdelberg Yes me too! , I didn't know about her and I'm a Hindu lol.

[@nikhilnekopunch8501]

Ted Ed managed to illustrate this very well so props to creators. 😁

[@leonarddupond1468]

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[@nikhilnekopunch8501]

@@leonarddupond1468 Thankyou for the info, will check her work work out.

[@LanguageExpert-hg8do]

Actually

[@annapurnakundu2450]

I was so angry on my family for giving this old fashioned name but now i realise how beautiful my name is 😌 thank you TED ED ❤️

[@gal_targareayn6721]

@@user-lehsun-le-garib ahahhahha nice nice... All the best to you 😅😅😅

[@sp-ox7oz]

@@user-lehsun-le-garib Nice try dude 😊😉

[@shruti8576]

​@@user-lehsun-le-garib dude shooting hoops under a mythological TedEx video is top tier comedy

[@coolstar7819]

@I her name is Annapurna Kundu, the video is about goddess Annapoorna, she said that at first she did not like her name much, but now she knows how beautiful it is :)

[@coolstar7819]

@I ohk, sorry, idk LOL

[@sosensualandfree]

In Nigeria Annapurna is a popular brand of iodised table salt. I guess she's been sustaining us too. Incredible video.

[@im-mj3gk]

What a beautiful way of looking at it!

[@supreethadevarakonda7480]

Pleasantly surprised to know a local salt brand of India is popular in Nigeria!

[@sosensualandfree]

@@supreethadevarakonda7480 you guys have it too? 🤣

[@shubhamsinghtech]

@@sosensualandfree yes...same band name salt

[@dharnasahu2506]

😍😍🙏

[@AliciaNyblade]

Not gonna lie, it hit me right in the feels when Shiva and his wife reconciled. What a beautiful story to convey a universal truth: The material and the spiritual are not rivals, but partners who must be kept in balance. Blessed be.

[@gloriawang5608]

Yesss refreshing to see a story about people who worked together for a common goal and were open minded when these days we only hear about stubborn people and "holding your ground" is more important

[@abhanegi8762]

u beautifully put the lesson of the story ...

[@mansibisht6768]

Yes, that's the lesson. The story of urdh nareshwar is also beautiful..

[@ZapherjeetZaiphy]

This tale tells us the importance of equal participation of men & women in the world . No one is less or morw required

[@sampeacaml9307]

@@mansibisht6768 What is that story about?

[@diyamehta9284]

As an Indian, I'd listen to so many Indian legends if Ted Ed did videos on it

[@Potoldanga_Thunder_Club]

Hey! If I'm not wrong, then I think I've seen your comments on several videos of Carmilla. If that's what it is then hi fellow Indian Creampuff!

[@diyamehta9284]

@Adnan Rahman But it was true!!

[@chinmaysutagatti540]

Yeah bro

[@diyamehta9284]

@@Potoldanga_Thunder_Club Ahaha! I can't believe my reputation precedes me! Yes I'm a fellow creampuff too! It's good to meet you!

[@diyamehta9284]

@Ella Blun How so? 🤔

[@Cyber_sloth]

Annapurna is still there in every home, we just call her *_”Mom”_*

[@devanshvajpeyee8440]

Awww 😭❤️

[@abhibhatt135]

Well said brother

[@Solar_Planet_YT]

Why call annapurna mom????????

[@devanshvajpeyee8440]

@@Solar_Planet_YT cuz your mother is the one who provides you food everyday

[@youtubestudio2817]

@@Solar_Planet_YT Cuz she is the Devine Mother

[@ମୁକ୍ତିକାନ୍ତମିଶ୍ର]

Anyone noticed 1. Bramha is the creator. To create something you need knowledge. His wife is Saraswati the goddess of knowledge. 2. Bishnu the preserver. It needs wealth. Lakhmi is the goddess of wealth. 3. Shiva the destroyer. To destroy something you need power/ energy. Parvati is the goddess of power. So it shows in Hindu philosophies everything is symbolic. You can also find such philosophies in Buddhism.

[@veena3648]

Yeah Hindus know that duh! Vedic gods are personified in the Puranas to make abstract concepts reach simple minded people. A lot of stuff was added later on too.

[@cipherxen2]

Don't you need wealth and power to create something?

[@VedanthB9]

raptor eagles Why would a god need any wealth to create something? Whom does a god need to pay?

[@cipherxen2]

@@VedanthB9 Why Vishnu will need wealth then?

[@possumbly8045]

wow, hinduism is absolutely fascinating and elaborate

[@renza4441]

Hindu legends are really thought provoking and meaningful.

[@LearnwithShubham778]

Yuppp

[@jessica8739]

Very true

[@ViratKohli-jj3wj]

@Smokin Beast But your christianity tells that the earth is 6000 years old 😂😂😂😂😂 is that meaningful? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ViratKohli-jj3wj]

@Smokin Beast Get A life clown

[@renza4441]

@Smokin Beast Every story has a hidden meaning .You should read sacred books to understand it. I think you should better learn to respect every religion.

[@nevereverr]

Parvati: Well, well, well, if it isn’t the consequences of your own actions

[@theowleyes07]

No, it was Shiva who pushed her to edge of patience

[@nevereverr]

DEEPANJAN I meant like. Parvati, to Shiva

[@rocky-jp5rp]

@@nevereverr if you know the story of lord shiva, he takes tests of godess parvati often. Godess parvati asks lord shiva tonnes of questions and shiva answers them all coz he known as MAHADEV , maha means supreme and dev means god , so he is the supremegod he is the god of gods.

[@nevereverr]

Tangent of circle. Now THATS marriage.

[@愛-m8l6l]

@Tangent of circle. aww, I like how you said "trolling"😂😂😂❤

[@igwaguvee8200]

When the male god appeared as an old man to apologise to his wife... awwww ❣️

[@Cxyptocite]

Ikrr ❤️😭

[@여김명란-z1s]

Beautiful....Jai Annapurna Ma

[@atharvagawkar4827]

Hinduism has more goddesses than god

[@inspirex1831]

Wøw

[@nirmalakumari6224]

@@atharvagawkar4827 is it true?

[@vish157]

Make a video on goddess of death, *KALI* she's highly misrepresented by Westerners.

[@dyuthiajmera6662]

@@users1234n5 this is exactly how people misinterpret her. please do some research before deciding she is just an "angry form" of Parvati

[@plsyaarwtf]

@@sonalibanerjee7436 yo I love marvel but what you said is true

[@rishikapaul4740]

Seriously.

[@sujatasengupta1071]

@@sonalibanerjee7436 Parvati also has rudrani , bhadra kali and bhairavi.

[@MintyyIsOdd]

Sujata Sengupta I’m named after Bhadrakali, haha. It makes sense, I seem to not react that much to death for some reason :/

[@dikshyamohapatra7798]

ah this is a tale told to all the young kids of india. this brought back so many wonderful memories. 🤍🤍🤍💗

[@vrathion1567]

Most kids I've never heard of this story Because there are other stories to listen to

[@LohitVamaraju]

Dikshya Mohapatra Exactly

[@manubhatt3]

That's a total exaggeration. Many have not heard - it's not a typical and/or popular legend or story of Indian mythology.

[@abhilashmishra3601]

I didnt even know of Annapurna until i visited Kashi Vishwanath in 2016 hehe

[@chinmaydesai863]

Some kids maybe not many

[@Rio-chii]

I live in a Christian country, and our literature often says that being born in flesh is a sin. If even being born is a sin, why are we born, after all? I love how this legend has a completely different view. It shows that both material and spiritual worlds have to be in balance, and one will collapse without another.

[@sobree9743]

Reading this actually made me remember some scriptures. it does seem a little confusing, bluntly saying that having a body is a sin, but if God is anything but loving, he also does not let us sit idly without growing in some compacity. I am a part of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in our Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 4:34, it reads, "I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh. Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh his arm". it also reads in Proverbs 3:5 of the KJV, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” I remember how imperfect I am, and how much I struggle in both my knowledge and my understanding of things. I make mistakes constantly, and our God knows that all too painfully well. So, as he gives us repentance freely, he also reminds us that nothing is for certain except our faith. To not believe in smoke and mirror tricks, and that our eyes will deceive us constantly. All we really have to go on is our love and our faith. We eat because we have faith that God had given us food, but we hesitate when others put forth false information. This whole thing is literally telling us to make sure we get information from credible sources, our God included. Sorry for the lengthy reply, this is at least my perspective on things.

[@oksowhat]

i am sure if you will give a wider view of that thing, your thoughts might change,

[@anixes]

I'm not a Christian but this isn't Christian belief as far I know.

[@silentoccasion4359]

What? I'm a Christian myself and I've never heard of something like that.

[@silentoccasion4359]

@Aadi Ringay I was born a Protistan

[@riyak.7393]

Hindu culture is full of beautiful and fascinating stories. I request Ted-Ed to make more of videos of the Hindu culture. The stories are endless- from Ramayana to Krishna Lila. Please consider my request- the stories are beautiful.

[@melodicnostalgic3823]

Very similar to Native American culture. As an Indian, I love Native American culture for some reason !!!

[@ioftenarguewithidiots.3811]

Not only hindu cultures but of all religions, let people see the beauty in every religion. Let it be hinduism, christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism or any other major religions.

[@riyak.7393]

@@ioftenarguewithidiots.3811 Of course :) ❤️ I love and respect all religions, every religion is so, so unique, beautiful and interesting! I was just suggesting an idea as Ted Ed doesn't really do Hindu religion often. I respect other religions and absolutely love learning about other religions! I'm sorry if I offended anyone :)

[@Bell_414]

Yes please ted ed!

[@starsintrash9218]

Yes yes i totally agree. Can't wait to know moreee

[@royandugu7407]

I am from Nepal and here in the Himalayas we have a mountain named Annapurna. I think it was named after Goddess Annapurna

[@b_08_amitkumarsahu90]

@andrew ansyon wow thank you for such precious information

[@royandugu7407]

@andrew ansyon wow didn't know Parvati was born in Nepal, thank you

[@itsgarima5592]

Is Annapurna circuit named after her.. I want to visit that place...

[@HarshitRautela]

And, its a killer, literally. A third of those who wished to climb it died. It has the highest fatality rate in the world.

[@sumitsingh7835]

🙏🕉️☸️

[@TheScienceBiome]

I'm glad to see the rich history and culture of India explored. TED-Ed did a fabulous job!

[@navitakrisha3112]

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[@TheShubhamagrawal16]

Wow, Hinduism is such a scientific way to look at things. Amazed by this wonderful story. I have some Indian colleagues here in Berlin, who join their hands and pray before they eat. Maybe now I know why. They might be paying respect to the Annapurna Goddess. Any Indian who might tell me the reason behind it?

[@theowleyes07]

It is more or less same we pray to devi annapurna so that we can have the food and we praise her. But as our religion is not that binded we generally pray any god which we idolize

[@atharvagawkar4827]

Hinduism says be respectful to everything u have and the giver who gave from nature , animals, trees , a good person etc.

[@asmiaryal3942]

so i am not a indian BUT i am a nepali (yes a nepali 81of hindu population) and it is done cause to thank her

[@aditikulkarni8552]

That and also to thank everyone and everything that did their part in bringing the food to our tables. From The one who cooked to the one who took the crop :)

[@riddhimanna8437]

We usually pray to a mother Goddess...since Hinduism lets you choose your own special God(ishtodebota or ishtodevi) it is ok to pray to any mother Goddess whom you worship or even any God

[@brocchan6081]

For all the Indians who are inevitable going to complain- • *pronunciation* - although not perfect, it's much better than what many others have pronounced it as. Indian pronunciations are very difficult especially for native English speakers • *the elaborateness* - Yes, there is more to the story, but this is a TED video. They did an amazing job for an ANIMATED, 10- minute video, and lets appreciate the effort since no wrong information was conveyed, only a briefed version. Edit: to the ones saying they don't see any negative comments, they aren't seen at the top. When I commented this, the video was uploaded 20 mins ago, and at the time many negative comments were seen, and this was just a response to those comments and any future ones

[@undercovercia]

@Raven Lynx doesn't west stereotype accents too

[@sumitmenaria1]

No one is complaining. They did very good job.👍

[@shush-ant]

While I cannot blame you for stereotyping, there are large number of us who act like this on the internet, I would say that it was very well done 💕

[@brocchan6081]

@@shush-ant actually, I said this because many people were complaining and you can still see them if you scroll down a LOT, as an Indian myself I just appreciate their effort

[@harrysangoi9705]

@Raven Lynx I am an Indian an when it comes to writing I will admit that it's hard to write Hindi. I know it my main fault cause for me many of words sound similar to me

[@ronnie2820]

I’m not Hindu but after living in India, observing and learning about religion and belief, Hinduism is one of the most beautiful religions in my opinion.

[@_Adi.Sri_]

My mother used to tell me to always finish my food and never throw it away because it is the blessing of Annapurna Mata. But I never knew the entire story behind it. Now I know. The animation is beautiful.

[@user_nagauri]

Right aur jab thali me khana chhod de to bolte gai anna ka samman karna chahiye .

[@hondgjbfgh2653]

@@user_nagauri sahi bola

[@anshi5098]

@@user_nagauri oh same!

[@vindhya1536]

fun fact: Gods don't make mistakes for they are perfect. Yet sometimes, to show the world the truth and the value of things, in this case Parvati's huge importance, they form a play. This is called 'leela'. The play of god. Nothing happens without the will of the supreme beings! It was not to show Shiva, but the world what the supreme female being does!

[@manogyasingh6887]

You explained this beautifully!

[@Isha_Sethi]

correct 👍

[@nehameena8441]

Yeah ,I agree with you.

[@nehaa9880]

😍 this wholesome comment is what I was looking for!

[@samusam5853]

बिलकुल सही कहा सब प्रभु की लीला हैं।

[@ZapherjeetZaiphy]

This tale tells us the importance of equal participation of men & women in the world . No one is less or morw required

[@r1a933]

it is okay to not know everything.

[@nikhilhembrom8952]

And also tells us about material world is not cosmic illusion and it is worth living

[@arya1275]

No you are wrong

[@FromPlanetZX]

Not equal rather participation to their ability.

[@animax1034]

@@r1a933 And so it is also okay to know everything. but we dont have to fix the right thing in them.

[@rishabhgupta5773]

So basically mothers are godess annapurna..

[@acatindisguise]

you got that right!

[@atharvvir]

Moms... And dads... Who know cooking

[@Endangereds]

Good. You were able to grasp the essence.

[@ruplekhaganguly5065]

@@atharvvir Not Dad, only mom, as mother's milk nourish infants. This is designed by nature.

[@joydeepdas9201]

exactly!!

[@coffeetea8577]

When TED-ED uploads a video talking about Hindu gods, wow! Such a wonderful surprise!

[@aluminiumtopper6234]

This was so beautiful Hindus gives us the sensation to the world how women is important to balance the world.

[@Celestialyra]

😊😊🙏

[@dontbeafraidimhere5421]

Nature

[@adityanayak872]

Not women but feminine

[@kAt-jf4vq]

@@adityanayak872 that's women

[@Seoyeaji921]

@@adityanayak872 feminine= women masculine= men

[@shivishshukla2929]

The temple of Annapurna in Kashi is the only temple where devotees are fed prior to the deity.

[@hulk70006]

Wow, wow, wow. 🙏🙏🙏

[@laxmihari1146]

Why so ?

[@rishab5293]

@@laxmihari1146 because she's goddess of nourishment.

[@islandsunset]

All Annapurna temples don't do that?

[@laxmihari1146]

@@islandsunset In Karnataka , we have a Annapoorneshwari Temple @ Horanadu . Here also all devotees are offered free food but never heard of devotees being fed before the deity.

[@cramerfloro5936]

There are people of all types, just none that don't eat! -my Grandma

[@mustbetheSUN]

Now that's wisdom

[@ristershah]

Check jainism and fasts

[@ViratKohli-jj3wj]

@@ristershah still they eat

[@r1a933]

@@ViratKohli-jj3wj Check Prahlat Jani he is different.

[@candacejuan1729]

Sorry to break it to you but there are some Indian yogis that up grew their hunger and thirst to the point they don't need food and water. Even scientist tested them to gain prove but went avail, there's documentary of this on KZbin, check it out.

[@nish454]

Lots of love from the Himalayas ♥️

[@mateimoteyho6483]

Lots of love from terai ❤

[@Hallows4]

Hunger is about more than just the absence of food. It is about a lack of joy, purpose, and direction in the world and in one's own life. Indian culture has always been adept at relaying such truths, and this video summarizes these sentiments quite nicely.

[@mbangroo]

Everything is connected to everything else.

[@shreya446]

i've always seen ted-ed indulge in greek mythology and as an indian, this makes me very happy. i wish they put out more videos as such because heaven knows my culture deserves more appreciation 🙂

[@Sakshi-vk4cp]

,❤️❣️❣️true

[@karmalama8642]

As opposed to those that deserve less?

[@shreya446]

@@karmalama8642 that's going off tangent. this video and my comment were aimed only towards appreciating hindu mythology, not degrading others.

[@silvia3047]

This reminded me of Ceres Proserpina and Pluto. In that experience, Ceres Earth mother goddess of agriculture spent nine nights looking for her daughter Proserpina...reminds me of Navaratri.

[@jadefields9020]

@@silvia3047once again proto indo european

[@clover6779]

For non-Indians, Anna = food Purna = full Hence the name. Edit: in the replies under this comment people are debating over my religion XD since I didn’t get the translation perfect. Meanings of words change slightly from one region to another. I have just given a simple meaning in my comment to give non-Indian readers a vague understanding of what Annapurna means

[@HarshitRautela]

A more meaningful translation would be one who fills with/the food

[@ashishrain1455]

Purna actually means full-filler to be exact.

[@yerinlee211]

Oh I found a choice yaay . hi there!!

[@clover6779]

YERIN Lee hii ^^

[@sophia-tj1ck]

Not all Indians are Hindus. I'm Indian but Christian so I didn't know this.

[@mongoose1618]

My mom used to be so upset when me or my brother waste food, because it's like disrespecting Goddess Annapurna. Thanks to my Mom (and her years of asswhooping), I understand the value of food, and always take measures for zero food wastage.

[@asterakamaran6278]

That means mother only can give children the food

[@dipibabu1587]

Yaa..to me also

[@Beautifulifetolove]

yes me too. When I was little I used to load my plate with food but now I take food a little less than I actually need. My parents especially my mum always says its better to eat a lil lesser than you need then to waste food that could fill some poor kids stomach. It has become a habit now.

[@user-lehsun-le-garib]

Sounds relatable

[@deepxhikha]

@yummiigummii • lmaoo

[@ChantCentral]

Beautiful....Jai Annapurna Ma

[@Rahul-vv6xb]

Jai mata di bro... I listen to ur chants🚩❤🙏

[@cheltontoves1587]

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[@Vanilizlmao]

Jai annapurna maa harar mahadev

[@rishabhkhare999]

Omg chant central!!! I am ur biggest fan

[@akshaysharma8940]

Jai annapurna mata🙏🏻🔥

[@jackchan5935]

Hinduism is a mine of stories and legends relavant to all times ans society....plz plz ted ed explore this....in true and kind form

[@Ayush-wx5oy]

Shiva: everything is just material and cosmic illusion which really doesn't matter Parvati: I am about to end this man's whole thesis....

[@adityavirendra7630]

I laughed way too hard to stop my happiness' tears

[@yom_o_o_m7053]

Parvati is our mother who cannot see her children starve.

[@cherryblossom7323]

Lol

[@mahimarao694]

I shouldn't laugh....

[@Car.fanclub20]

9lkh yr old shivling there in maharastra no other RELIGION was there all r jst 5000yr old.. so everyone knows the 1st god is shiwa.. aftr that saint humans created n divide people in religions... shiwa never created religion people created he is the god only...any religion from u shiwa jst want prayers true..mughals distroy many old shiwa temple n created tomb there.. history all knws...

[@yubi-kun958]

4:03 that were cute animations there

[@jangkarsuci8885]

Yeah... I went "awwww...."

[@veenacnair7147]

Seriously so cutee!!

[@honeyv6020]

Husband(supreme being) begging for forgiveness from... Wife(shakti) ...

[@archanabang4824]

I am an Indian and I was astonished how good her pronounciation was while narrating. She really had gotten into the legend. Respect from India.

[@s3nsation646]

Its decent. I will give credit just because it could've been botched worse. Maybe I just never get used to these English accent pronunciations

[@lautheimpaler4686]

except "Abhay Mudra"

[@khushisuri4954]

Fun fact when a new Indian bride cooks meals families call her annapurna a sign of love and respect to her cooking

[@shivangbhardwaj826]

only in tarak mehta lol

[@Rajveersingh-yw2gz]

@@shivangbhardwaj826 Tarak mehta is gujrati..Nd in gujrat it says so.. I myself from gujrat..i know that

[@shivangbhardwaj826]

@@Rajveersingh-yw2gz well I am not so IDK

[@jaebae1997]

And that is why Indian food tastes so hecking good, because they prepare it with love.

[@rairadio7119]

Annapurna is pretty universal. The first meal after marriage is called something on the same lines in Bengal too.

[@alexandragreen1913]

This legend is beautiful, it is cool to see how other cultures bring value to the human body. I think in ways our culture is only seeing the value of the being through our thoughts and feelings. They are detaching the body from the mind and not seeing the body as valuable, but a physically embodiment of failure to their actual mental desires. This disconnects the importance of the physical being making the purpose of the human body another subjective truth.

[@timad.thinkingboss8893]

. that's only some folk Indian tales / story .

[@theprinceofflumes3674]

This is sooo true and beautiful

[@digantarajkonwar1790]

Hinduism is such a religion where the gods also commit mistakes and everything symbolises something. May God bless everyone. Jai shree Ram!

[@ankita7342]

That'd be *shree

[@chaoho-kham-phaburagohain8623]

Tai Ahom jindabaad

[@ufosrus]

I thought that Hinduism is a culture not a religion per say.

[@avatarlhamo3063]

all pagan religions have that in common in their myths. Gods do mistakes and learn from it, and it's more inspiring than a tyrannic god wanting you to adore him or die and suffer for ever

[@ankita7342]

@@ufosrus well it was. But a lot of values of Abrahamic religions are in direct clash with the Ancient Vedic philosophy. So we couldn't have gone to accept a new religion and sustaining our culture simultaneously, and that's why it came into existence as a religion.

[@therealgrimreaper68]

Parvati : oversees humanity with care and nourishment Shiva : belittles her Parvati : do it yourself cause imma head out

[@jajaja7394]

"belittles her" to let her make the world know the power and importance of feminine energy

[@kalakritistudios]

"Main to bachcho ki wajah se ruki hu."😂

[@gal_targareayn6721]

@@kalakritistudios ahahhahahhah

[@haragopal1]

And she did it for a millennium 😐

[@Sogggsquishsushi]

@@kalakritistudios BAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAH YES XD

[@neutralnarwhal8184]

"Shiva had begun to belittle his wife's essential work" Uh-oh

[@WhistleAndSnap]

Shiva: Why do I hear boss music?

[@prachisaini1]

Later he succumbed to it too. Both are one and synced no body can seprate the magnitude energy.

[@gustavgnoettgen]

@@prachisaini1 (because she gets the house and the children if they divorced)

[@prachisaini1]

@@gustavgnoettgen lol even if shiva gets it . He still won't be abel to handle them fully. So if you are giving a taunt over it . I am sorry but it's distasteful.

[@prachisaini1]

@@gustavgnoettgen so stop commenting , cause you actually don't know about the them both fully neither me too as I am a Hindu but not a scholar.

[@Maki-ng4jk]

While I don't believe in Hinduism, I must admit that it is a beautiful religion.

[@justadude7598]

Yup indeed.

[@swanay1]

even our gods have questions about existence. How did they come to be and why.

[@justadude7598]

@@swanay1 Of course Lord Brahma created all these Gods to reduce his loneliness in the universe. In the Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva commands him to do so.

[@songsnatureanime1648]

you don't have to believe in Hinduism . Hinduism is not a Religion it's a Way of Living Life.

[@justadude7598]

@@songsnatureanime1648 Well I would rather say Buddhism is the way of life.

[@abhijeetraut6427]

I personally didn't know this, though I am Hindu. I just loved how they described the relation between Shiva and Parvati. Excellent work Ted Ed

[@shreyajaiswal2374]

Same here!

[@ananthvasudevan4459]

Sentimentally speaking, my parents used to tell us this story every once in a while when we all sat together for dinner. She often emphasised that food we eat is no less than the Goddess herself and thus, we should never waste food. Jai Bhavani.

[@Kathakathan11]

The reason why I don’t like wasting food, & eat more Satvik these days. Jai Bhavani

[@rickardkaufman3988]

Thank you TED- ED for exploring my culture.

[@Trackandshield]

Every frame of this animation can be my desktop wallpaper ❤

[@dream.5708]

Literally what i thought!!

[@carloscruzarce9424]

So they already knew the earth was rotating on its axis back then? That’s amazing, y’all should do a segment on pre colonial astronomers from around the world. Indigenous astronomers were so underrated!

[@naveengokarla9518]

Ya Indians didn't mention flat or round earth at first in Vedas or other works later aryabhatta proved earth is round

[@akhleshsoni9874]

@@naveengokarla9518 the you should learn about bahah-avatar of vishu

[@akhleshsoni9874]

@@naveengokarla9518 and Aryabhatta was also an Indian

[@spideyy6863]

@@naveengokarla9518 lol varaha had a round earth on his snout

[@shishirp6139]

@Carlos Cruz Arce if you are intrested you can watch sugriva's Atlas nilesh oak

[@GurshaanGaming]

Every mother is Annapurna. Respect your Mothers :)

[@meromero4389]

Indian Mythology looks very interesting. I would love to see more of it done by you guys !!

[@theowleyes07]

You can see Isha foundation animation on Shiva

[@songsnatureanime1648]

not Indian Mythology (There are more than 350 Religions in India) it's Hindu's Sacred Stories , and for Hindus it's a Way of Life .

[@songsnatureanime1648]

@Nostalgia For Infinity Don't Use word "Mythology" , you are terming a whole Religion as "Myth" by using this word.

[@ankita7342]

@Nostalgia For Infinity legends/epics is fine.

[@angelkingsley5299]

John Wick Avvhi it is a myth. A myth is a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. How is this not a myth?

[@thaikeaugusto4356]

I cannot express how important it was for me to watch this video in this moment of my life. Thank you, people of Ted Ed. Thank you.

[@anosjc]

Im curious to know how

[@thaikeaugusto4356]

anosjc, Thanks for asking. ☺️ For me, this legend highlights the subtle harmony between two ways of thinking that make us suffer... Those who see “Earth” as the only path and those who see “Heaven” as the only path... When actually Truth is all about the middle path... It’s incredibly comforting to see a spirituality video that so strongly reminds us that Maya is not an error or a sin, but a divine didactics that, through the human needs, teaches us to connect and love. That eased my pain and comforted me to be gentle with my humane rhythm and process. 💜

[@Wolf-hd1hr]

Even though I'm an atheist, I'm very happy Hindu Mythology and Indian Culture are getting recognition. Fun fact - 'Om Namo Shivayey' is a chant/mantra of Lord Shiva.

[@SM-gt9ux]

yes....it means . " the universe bows to lord Shiva , i bow to lord Shiva.."

[@acertainsomeone3266]

If you believe in god you are a 'astik' If you don't believe in god, it's ok then you are a 'nastik' Everything has a cure in Hinduism It is not a religion it is the way of life

[@user-qc1on7sx8m]

Just a question, Why is it called Indian Culture when not every Indian is Hindu or not every Hindu is Indian?

[@NN-wl1rs]

Hmm how does it feel to be an atheist? I just want to know btw.

[@arnimalkaul4327]

@@user-qc1on7sx8m Hindu is a misnomer, a geographical identity given to people of the subcontinent by the Persians and others. Over time it came to be used as the name for the cultural ways of the land. Then conversion happened. So almost all of the people in the subcontinent are still from the same Indian native ancestors regardless of religion. Hence, it would be correct to still call these tales as part of Indian culture, for they originated here, unlike Islamic or Christian cultures which come from the Middle east.

[@sushmita4713]

1:05 I love how the sun becomes her bindi such beautiful animation.

[@BadassBikerOwns]

As a Hindu, I've come to the conclusion that Hindu deities and legends are meant to be understood not based on logic, but subtle meaning. It's more emotional and intuitive, rather than rational and analytical. In the context of this story, the rationalist may argue: "If Shiva is Parameshwara (Supreme Lord), then how could he possibly not understood the importance of Parvati?". Someone else may ask, "Wait, isn't Vishnu the sustainer, why is Parvati shown as sustainer in this legend?". If this is the way you approach Hinduism, then you'll get confused. Instead, put logic aside and observe what kind of feeling the story evokes.

[@ankita7342]

Beautifully put forward. I was born Hindu, but I'm not religious. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean I cannot draw morals from the ancient Hindu epics.

[@maddy8390]

Its not a sin to ask questions because these legends have all the answers. You should not follow any religion blindly , ask questions and get enlightening experience. Shiv knew but he did to let Parvati prove why she is needed , it's a lesson for us not for Shiva. It's how parents teach us kids :) this is Hinduism not other religion where you are not suppose to ask questions 'Cause that will labled as "blasphemy"

[@neelashreedey7339]

@@maddy8390 true true..

[@shweta5201]

It depends. There are various sects in Hinduism. Shiva is supreme deity according to shaivism, but not according to shaktism and vaishnav sects. Each of them interpret tales from their perspective.

[@novkalp21185]

@@maddy8390 beautifully described

[@FuuonRai]

i think this is the first time I heard such an epic yet adorable tale about gods

[@MyMooha]

Lord Shiva: "I'm more important than you." Parvati: "Aight BET."

[@divineray7822]

They're complementary . In Hinduism, we worship all couples together .

[@rocky-jp5rp]

Shiva and parvati come together . They are not separate

[@MyMooha]

@@divineray7822 Y'all, it's a joke based on literally what happened in the story.

[@anatine_banana_69]

😂😂

[@pratyushpandey2855]

This isn't what happened in the story though. Shiva started propounding nihilism and belittling material world.

[@DonJuanMarco1994]

The Lesson of the Day: Never underestimate your wife. 😆

[@kennethhwang3425]

Juanico Marco Even more so in the Hindu Gods’ cases. Brahma’s creation was formless and chaotic before Saraswati came forth to regulate it.

[@sastina6714]

@@BearRealOfficial Haha and your comment would be top funny comments Number. 1

[@cherryblossom7323]

Lol

[@ichigopockychan]

or rather, don't take her for granted and just listen to her goddamnit!

[@ΜιχαήλΠαντουβάκης]

True and wise. No kidding.

[@katelynwang4141]

Omg, the animation! I love that when Parvati left, all the warmth left with her, and she was colored orange, the color of warmth and shive was blue. Ah, so good

[@TheAlchemist1089]

The animation team is 👑

[@krithika1740]

Namaskaram from India! Happy to see Ted-Ed encouraging these type of videos. Thank you !

[@DenBed]

Are you from Kerala

[@DenBed]

or from south India

[@venkideshk2413]

@@DenBed are you from kerala

[@krithika1740]

@@DenBed Tamilian from Hyderabad :)

[@DenBed]

@@krithika1740 knew it from the second you Spelled Namaskaram......... only south indians add a -am- to things.

[@indiangalish]

Well, clearly, my parents love food. My name is proof. 😂

[@mahender1]

Goddess in disguise 😜

[@starangeltoy]

Perhaps your name is a prayer and blessing for you and your loved ones, and even perhaps all around to be fed and sustained everyday, and all in turn feed and sustain one another.

[@shaz2868]

It's a beautiful name and the meaning. ❤️

[@physics5896]

P K? Really that s* movie?

[@rubina686]

Bruh 😱

[@eurass]

Thanks for the beautiful video. As a food lover, Annapoorna is my favorite deity, when I was in India I was mesmerized by a sculpture of the goddess that is in the kitchen of Swami Satyananda Saraswati's ashran in Rikhia. I still remember this image with great affection.

[@eurass]

@Hugh Janus thanks for the correction, I think I always see everything from the food's perspective, but in fact when I said "food" I thought of it as a physical symbol of nourishment

[@YourMajesty143]

Why is the artist not credited? Who made this masterpiece?! I need to know!!

[@JYOTISHARMA-po9ee]

its a full team work!! assigned by particular animation companies

[@Durta_idk]

They put the animator’s name down as Jiahui Eva Gao

[@rahulshukla0202]

Incidentally, my late grandmother's name was also Annapurna.Feeling proud,may god bless her soul.

[@mar-lr3uc]

I'm an atheist, but still think religion has its important part in the world, and loved this video!

[@noname13years62]

You are an atheist with an ॐ as your profile ?.You are an Agnostic , I think.

[@mar-lr3uc]

@@noname13years62 I know that symbol is religious but it's also from psy trance music which I used to love a long time ago, too lazy to change it

[@PushpendraSingh-wy3lh]

You are to contradictory. Atheist with religious symbol. I too like to hear various stories from various sources it doesn't mean whether they are religious or not. Add i never consider any story religious. It's just a guiding hand. For example this story has many clear as well as hidden messages like survival insight ( I really mean it if you think why porridge or watery rice, khichdi or daliya instead of some other good tasty delicious food since she is a goddess after all) , mutual relationship and respect etc. These stories were written after a lot of thinking so that people remember the teaching for long times and this is what makes an story interesting and it keeps travelling from one generation to other without even a written work. Most of the stories or teachings are verbally given and most of them have no written document, then think how will people remember the message.

[@manyxtavinas]

@@PushpendraSingh-wy3lh I think that's what he meant.

[@allinabj]

Same!!

[@kayeassy]

Stories from Puranas , used to listen to these stories from my grandmother long time ago.Feeling nostalgic

[@ranabanik1354]

Hinduism is so beautiful. So many lessons, teachings in one single story. And all of these dates back to 4-5 thousands of years. Importance of gender equality, being humble in power, appreciate and love your spouse/partner, universal bonding of human in hunger and famine and the paramount natural balance of earth...

[@Shrew-22O1]

Shiva: *-belittles parvati’s work-* Parvati: “i’mma do what’s called a pro gamer move “

[@greatpeopleofhimachal5043]

@@brazenRenascent 😑 what

[@minnalsenthil7739]

@@brazenRenascent ya she was named after the god... Harry potter rght?

[@ishaanputthan4956]

@@HemangxVyas I think it is Patel but In Harry Potter for some reason it was said as patil

[@bhumisoni1515]

@@ishaanputthan4956 patel and patil are both different

[@ispeakforthetrees69]

@@minnalsenthil7739 yeah she meant it...oh wait its my own comment. Lol

[@kas18clv]

Shiva without Shakti is Shava Male without Female (power) is just corpse it's time to value yourself sister Queens✨✨

[@sayanhalder6752]

Ya this is the thing god wanted us to know

[@daykon2001]

This reminded me of my dad, he often called me 'annapurna' whenever I cooked. I always knew its meaning but not the tale behind it . Thanks ted ed for this wonderful video.

[@saikrishnatanneeru1785]

That's why I love Hinduism. It shows women are equal to men in all aspects even when it comes to Divinity. Sadly, no other modern religions show women having power to create or equal to men. That's why I chose Hinduism as it glorifies all genders. ❤️

[@dalitnahipehlehinduhu6569]

Well in sanatan dharma.women has more importance than men☺️🙏

[@ΣοφίαΣτουπά-ρ2τ]

I mean, if what you're looking for is equality the Pastafarianism and The Satanic Temple are also religions that support that, just saying.

[@yashraj1484]

@@ΣοφίαΣτουπά-ρ2τ uncle

[@NativeVsColonial]

Yes. 🔹Manu Smriti 3.56 "Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra Devata, yatraitaastu na pujyante sarvaastatrafalaah kriyaah" (where Women are honored, divinity blossoms there, and where women are dishonored, all action no matter how noble remain unfruitful.)

[@Lut28]

In Indonesia, we call the virtual world of internet "dunia maya", derived from an Arabic word "dunya" (world) and a Sanskrit word "maya" (illusory)

[@dr.doctor2620]

i'll remember this word.

[@KoushikVenkatraman]

Cool ...

[@zero_prfctn]

I’m from Indonesia,too and I didn’t know that! Thanks!

[@jrhooman]

fulhit badr Hindi*

[@Lut28]

got it, thx

[@PecerSecer]

"Shiva was testing his wife's patience"....this is when I knew shit's about to go down...

[@navitakrisha3112]

True. Women are incarnations of Durga. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3KTqqyEhbuIrdk

[@ViratKohli-jj3wj]

@Smokin Beast Ok Boomer

[@AB-gt6iv]

@Smokin Beast You again?. Look, I get that u dont like Hinduism. But then why come here and start spreading hate like a disease. If u dont like it, then dont watch. Or even if u do, just to criticize it, why spread ur poisonous views?

[@GauravSharma-dy8xv]

@@AB-gt6iv he might be a jihadi

[@noname13years62]

@@GauravSharma-dy8xv Don't be a judgmental guy!.

[@bulgarianchick89]

this is exactly is happening now with centuries of the devine feminine energy being surpressed. It also represents devine union sepearation :D love this

[@BeanOnTheFlipside]

women are not being surpresssed what do you mean? if your talking about india , WE have women in congress and alot of smat jobs are done by women.. We are concerned for our sister of our nation smh

[@BeanOnTheFlipside]

@Tanmoy Podder oh.

[@tenmeiiiiiii]

@@BeanOnTheFlipside no, bean. that's not what they meant. calm down.

[@BeanOnTheFlipside]

@@tenmeiiiiiii lol

[@steveaustin6608]

that's not "feminine energy suppressed", that's just not believing in something and later realizing that it's important.

[@rood_ruru]

4:04 The exchange of expressions is too cute aaahhhh

[@joyitabose2073]

My grandfather told me this story when I was little. Here in Bengal, we worship Ma Annapurna in Spring. It is amazing.

[@madhushrutimukherjee]

Apart from keeping the balance in the Universe, Parvati/Shakti fused with Shiva/Nataraj to form 'Ardhanareeshwara' to show Brahma that the men and women he created are essentially the same and cannot be separated or treated differently- and due to Lord Shiva's dark bluish complexion and Parvati's wheatish one, it is said to have inspired the yin and yang symbol in Chinese philosophy. This is the strongest example of how Hinduism essentially believes in unification and not segregation (as in the Varna system which was supposed to be temporary, but became permanent); yet, despite our rich scriptures, it has been severely misinterpreted by certain people who claim to be Hindus but propagate the opposite of what our religion teaches.

[@sonakshisrivastava6958]

Mahadev has been called Neelkanth, due to blue hue of neck by consuming Halala Poison. His actual complexion is called Karpurgauram, as white as camphor(kapur)

[@manogyasingh6887]

@@sonakshisrivastava6958 It has also been said that Shiva is "Nirakar, Nirgun", because he is not absolute, but what you perceive!

[@digvijaythakur6134]

Being a Hindu it is really moment of pride and joy that our culture is inspiring the world! ❣️❣️

[@devanshvajpeyee8440]

3:47 goddess Annapurna's pose and 4:40 the mother's pose with the spoon are just the same! It depicts that just as we are thankful for Annapurna for her blessings and food, we should be thankful for our mothers and anyone who cooks for us as they embody the goddess in one way or the other ❤️

[@efaristi9737]

moral of the story: even hermits seeking enlightenment need to eat.

[@dr.nikitavirdiya5268]

Thats wat buddha discovered too! It means the core meaning of all religions is same😊

[@jadefields9020]

@Shee XinPing or in the bible how god told peter to kill and eat dispite the animals being unclean

[@marcus.the.younger]

And need to smoke... If i may add

[@kennethhwang3425]

Niki V In Vietnam, we have an idiom “ Có thực mới vực được đạo” which has similar double meanings to that effect . Literally: In order to learn anything, one must eat ( 食）have food/have energy first, or, for the path/ideology (道) to have any meaning, it must be manifested in reality/practicality(实）.

[@WORTHY1111]

Excellent interpretation. U r absolutely ryt. Shiva is an ascetic. He performs extreme renunciation. But food can't be renounced this is what this means. In indic culture it is quite unetical to waste food. Food shouldn't be wasted by anyone

[@patotinaaah7447]

As they say, a happy wife is a happy life 😂 If this is how mathematics, history, and philosophy are discussed in formal education, students will sure be much more engaged and interested. Thanks, Teddy 😍 Happy Valentine's Day.

[@jadefields9020]

@Tangent of circle. wow i guess the greek gods where not the only ones who had marrige conflict so did there indian counterparts

[@ameyshinde8788]

I won't use the word conflict. Rather a form of trolling and taunting in a friendly manner. Unlike what majority believes, it actually leads to strengthen the marital bond.

[@dhananjayvasudeva7628]

@@jadefields9020 first of Greek mythology is really like very mashed up. And zeus had betrayed his wife by making other women pregnant. Lord Shiva is much above that. He cannot be compared.

[@komalbsidhnani]

Using the words like ‘shiva belittled parvati’ is so not the right form to narrate this story. Everything that Shiva does, is to make Parvati realise her unlimited power. Every time by challenging her, Shiva made her realise that she is Shakti, Kaali, Annapurna, Durga, Gauri, Chamunda and so on.. Every energy resides in her and it was explored with the help of Shiva.. Shiv-Shakti are equal

[@uselesshero.official]

True that. Parvati is almost like an anime protagonist. Every time some challenge appears she taps into her power and brings about a new stronger and better form for the purpose of combating the crisis. Also 'belittle' is really the wrong term here/ he was just being argumentative of Parvati's necessary roles. He sounded somewhat like Jesus, that people can't live with bread alone. But Parvati reminded him through her actions that you need bread to live first. She's such a hero!

[@uselesshero.official]

@@persephone1571 Thank you. This explanation of mine is derived from modern skeptic approach only. I'm sure people from Shaiva and Shakta sects will be able to derive more philosophy out of it with devotional approach.

[@Bongi344]

@@uselesshero.official yes, with bread *alone*

[@uselesshero.official]

@shanmukhi shikaram well they could have thought of a better term instead of belittle. Like criticise for instance. But I guess you're right it depends on the interpretation. For some of us they're gods and deserve our devotion while for others they're just mythical characters with no connection to the reality.

[@anonymouslyopinionated656]

stop getting offended by the english language. this is literally the point of the story. not some modern-day version of worship.

[@borsitasingha9462]

the number of times I've watched this video is uncountable

[@abbashaidari8313]

Absolutely love the animation in this video... From my side.. India approves👍

[@Sakshi-vk4cp]

❣️❣️❣️

[@LanguageExpert-hg8do]

👍

[@sayakchoudhury9711]

The animation looks like inspired by Jamini Roy paintings! Or, 'Pot' paintings of the Kalighat style

[@bikramdebbhattacharya3215]

Do you mean potochitro (পটচিত্র)??

[@jagwasenibanerjee1424]

Yes. I thought that too..

[@proggaparomita13]

literally what i was thinking

[@tugibreezy]

Happy Shivaraatri y’all, we got a hindu god that smokes and chills!❤️💛💚🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@theowleyes07]

Thanks . I think everyone forgot

[@akashshetty2736]

And he drank a pot of eternal poison will you dare??

[@blobofconsciousness]

@@trisha8110 bad or good images are for anxious humans.. Not for the guy who chills and immerses himself into the cosmos.. Do not try to limit shiva.. Unlimit yourself!!✨

[@6ftofmisery636]

@@trisha8110 smoking weed is not the worst thing ever. Drinking and smoking ciggs are much more harmful

[@LanguageExpert-hg8do]

@@akashshetty2736 😂😂😂😂😂 well said 👏👏👏👏

[@synsvids]

I feel like I'm going to take this legend to heart.

[@figtree_video_archive]

@pavan As a Christian, would you please respect the beliefs of others?

[@AenigmaVitae]

One of your best video! In ancient Rome was worshipped Anna Perenna, probably related to Annapurna.

[@iamankitajena]

I think all are same, with isolation and distance they took up new syllables and story but we always find similarity .

[@epiphany_s]

I’ve noticed that too. Romans gods and religion is quite similar to Indian sometimes for some reason

[@FirstLast-hz8ut]

Sunakshi XxXxXxXx Indo-European Religions.

[@carlmannhard8051]

Goddess of food huh? That's definitely somebody I could worship :))

[@neilkamalseal3413]

Yeah you can...but one thing you have to remember that you eat to live and not other way round.

[@sparkledcity9949]

@@neilkamalseal3413 well, it's the person's choice! Just don't deplete ghe source😂

[@manogyasingh6887]

@@sparkledcity9949 me : **carefully steps down from the weighing machine which reads 1000000KG** *_what?_*

[@sparkledcity9949]

@@manogyasingh6887 BAHAHAHAHA,from someone who lives to eat,bc why not,i can verify that you comment is very relatable 😂😂

[@prachishah4567]

Never waste food though.

[@unrefusableoffer4412]

Ardha-nar-nari-ishwara ardha-half nar-male nari-female ishwar-God

[@cheltontoves1587]

When I was in sixth grade we learned about ancient India but they never talked about the Gods. Honestly I would go to India, it has beautiful temples and I want to learn more plus the gods are beautiful

[@manidwivedi5880]

Even Today nobody sleeps empty stomach in Kashi. All Animals and Human can have food, even without having money. Just ask for food, anybody will feed you.

[@sugoiiininjadesuu7262]

really? wah i would love to go visit someday

[@debapratimmandal3295]

@@sugoiiininjadesuu7262 YES IT IS TRUE

[@manojkumatmanojkumar8226]

@@sugoiiininjadesuu7262 yes it is true

[@shimpiyaa]

WoW

[@Aryaissuccessful]

I absolutely love the story and the animation. I'm Indian and my mum used to tell me to never disrespect Anna (wheat, or food in general), and to always finish the food in the plate and to never play around with the food in the plate. I worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati but I didn't know this story. Amazing. 💕 Loved it.

[@sebastian122]

Thank you for this. After watching, I googled an image of Annapurna, printed Her out and She's now in my kitchen. I'm very glad to have learned something wonderful today.

[@nadiavril1984]

Narrator: For these reasons, Parvati was worshipped far and wide as the mother of the natural world. Me: So she's basically mother nature?

[@nadiavril1984]

@@goodstuffdude Nice

[@iash0ksingh1794]

Yup... she's the one.

[@adzz21]

She's basically adi shakti. She's kinda sorta everything and everywhere. The energy of the universe I guess

[@maakapyaara]

Actually the primordial mother adi para shakti mainly took 3 forms without all of these 3 the tridevas are incomplete these 3 are mahasaraswati she is the one who helped brahma to create and paves the way for humanity using knowledge from her, mahalakshmi who is the goddess of wealth prosperity and happiness without her Lord vishnu can't sustain life since Sustainance require happiness wealth and prosperity and at last the godess of destruction or ultimate end the godess kaali without whom there is no kaal (shiva) she serves as the energy of existence and cause of all us sitting on our places

[@mayanksrivastava7054]

Yeah she has another form for that... and Aadi shakti is the feminine power....