The Ashvins (aka Asvins, Asvinau, or
Asvini Kumaras) are two twin brothers of Hindu mythology, sons of the
sun god Surya. They are considered the physicians of the gods. Mentioned in the Rig Veda, the Upanishads, and the Mahabharata, they have also been know to restore life to the dead.
To learn more, visit Ashvins or Asvins, the Hindu Godsof Healing and Medicine
I chose this subject because the world is in need of health and wellness on a grand scale right now. It was something of a bonus finding the Hindu connection to resurrection on this day, Easter Sunday. Certain important concepts are found in every spiritual tradition!
Six videos play for 67:75 minutes
1 Ashwini Nakshatra gayathri manthra 01
3:33
2 Divine Physician Ashwini Kumar Temple
in Varanasi. 6:15
In Hindi, Ceremony starts at 4:35
3 Ashwini Kumaras - The Gods of Rig
Veda 19:21
A talk by Ramesh Chellathurai
Twin gods equivalent to respiration –
inhalation and exhalation.
Breathing practices are often connected
to health and spirituality (via meditation)
Their father is the Sun, their mother
is the Air (Cloud Goddess)
4 Dhanvantari | Mantra for Healing |
Namathraya Maha Mantra | Kavalam Srikumar | 12:13
singer Kavalam Srikumar
5 Sri Ashwini Devata Stotram - A prayer
for good health 3:58
6 Mantra for Healing | Dhanvantri
Mantra Chants | with text 22:25
Artist: T S Ranganathan