The Suryavansha used to worship the Sun God. This vansha (cian) was established by Vaivaswata Manu, who was the son God. He is also considered to be the first ruler of mankind. Manu’s eldest son, Ikshvaku built the city of Ayodhya on the bank of river Saryu. The city prospered and became the capital of the Suryavansha. All the descendants of Ikshvaku were as righteous and illustrious as him. They include Raja Harishchandra, Maharaja Sagar, Raja Bhagiratha, Raja dileep, Maharaja Raghu, Raja Aja Raja Dashratha and the great king, Lord Rama himself. Maharaja Raghu had performed the glorious Sarva Dakshina yagna. After that, the Suryavansha came to be glorified as Raghuvansha. Maharaja Raghu’s son, Aja had a righteous son named Dashratha, who also became the king of Ayodhya. He proved to be a just, a truthful and a god-fearing ruler, who always worked for the welfare of his subjects.As a valiant warrior, King Dashratha had defeated many small and weak kingdoms and had expanded his kingdom. His strength was unmatched and his wealth matched that of Lord Indra and Kubera put together. King Dashratha had attained such a great height as a benevolent king and also in spiritual matters that he came to be called a Maharishi.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
THE SURYAVANSHA
The Suryavansha used to worship the Sun God. This vansha (cian) was established by Vaivaswata Manu, who was the son God. He is also considered to be the first ruler of mankind. Manu’s eldest son, Ikshvaku built the city of Ayodhya on the bank of river Saryu. The city prospered and became the capital of the Suryavansha. All the descendants of Ikshvaku were as righteous and illustrious as him. They include Raja Harishchandra, Maharaja Sagar, Raja Bhagiratha, Raja dileep, Maharaja Raghu, Raja Aja Raja Dashratha and the great king, Lord Rama himself. Maharaja Raghu had performed the glorious Sarva Dakshina yagna. After that, the Suryavansha came to be glorified as Raghuvansha. Maharaja Raghu’s son, Aja had a righteous son named Dashratha, who also became the king of Ayodhya. He proved to be a just, a truthful and a god-fearing ruler, who always worked for the welfare of his subjects.As a valiant warrior, King Dashratha had defeated many small and weak kingdoms and had expanded his kingdom. His strength was unmatched and his wealth matched that of Lord Indra and Kubera put together. King Dashratha had attained such a great height as a benevolent king and also in spiritual matters that he came to be called a Maharishi.
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