Introduction In Sanatan Scriptures, Sukanya was the daughter of King Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu, and later became the wife of the great sage Chyavana. The sage had spent so many years in deep meditation that his body was covered by an anthill and a bird’s nest had formed over him. One day, the young and curious Sukanya noticed two shining objects inside the nest. Unaware that they were the sage’s eyes, she playfully poked at them, causing him to lose his sight. Enraged by this act, Chyavana cursed the kingdom, but Sukanya’s father pacified him by offering his daughter’s hand in marriage. Despite Chyavana’s old age and blindness, Sukanya accepted her role as his wife and devotedly cared for him with cheerfulness and loyalty. One day, the celestial physicians of the gods, the Ashwini Kumaras—twin brothers renowned for their beauty and healing powers—saw Sukanya and were struck by her radiant charm. Believing her beauty was better suited for heaven, they asked her to abandon her hus...
Introduction In Chinese philosophy and culture, yin-yang theory represents two complementary yet conflicting forces or energies that exist in all parts of existence. The yin-yang symbol, which consists of two halves of a circle, one black and the other white, with a smaller circle of the opposite color within each half, is frequently used to represent the notion of yin and yang. The symbol reflects the idea that yin and yang are interdependent and interrelated and that they gradually evolve into one another. The harmony and balance of yin and yang are said to be necessary for creating harmony and balance in all aspects of life, including health, relationships, and nature. In Chinese medicine, imbalances between yin and yang are thought to cause illness, and therapies are aimed at restoring the two energies' equilibrium. Overall, the concept of yin and yang is vital to Chinese philosophy and is utilized to analyze and explain the universe's interconnection and equilibrium. 4 Pri...