[Gandharva in general refers to a species of heavenly musicians. There are two categories of gandharvas mentioned in these verses. The first is the manushya gandharvas - or human gandharvas, and the second is the deva gandharvas - or heavenly gandharvas.

Feb 22, 2021 · Gandharva here includes Apsaras too, since Gandharvas and Apsaras are basically the male and female counterpart to each other. Gandharvas and Apsaras are very handsome. Gandharvas are the husbands of Apsaras: Atharva Veda - The Apsaras, you know, are your wives; You, the Gandharvas, are their husbands. Speed away, you immortals, do not …

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Jul 1, 2018 · The reason why these Tantras are not included in TantrasAra is that they contain some Itara Yoni SAdhanas in them. Itara Yoni here means "non-divine Yonis" or demi-god Yonis. So, Yakshini, Gandharva, Apasara SAdhanas and many more are to be found in the above mentioned scriptures.

Aug 26, 2016 · Gandharva said: A meeting with Mahatma is ever a source of gratification; besides you have given me my life. Gratified with you, I will give you my Chakshushi Vidya. That the obligation, however, may not all be on one side, I will take …

Feb 2, 2025 · Asura [marriage is that in which] money is taken [in exchange for the bride] ; Gandharva [marriage is that in which the parties] unite themselves by a vow of mutual love ; a Rakshasa marriage [is that in which the maiden] is carried away by fighting ; [and] a Pisacha marriage [is that in which] a maiden [is taken away] stealthily (while asleep ...

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Dec 19, 2021 · Gandharva wedding is making of love between Man and Woman. When a man makes consensual love with a woman , the man and woman are said to have gotten married through Gandharva rites. But what constitutes "love making" . Is doing penis-in-vagina penetration necessary for it to be considered as Gandarva wedding ? What if a man and woman just kissed ?

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Jun 10, 2017 · A Gandharva named Viśvāvasu has been mentioned several times in the Rig Veda and also in the Shatapatha Brahmana. He is the king of Gandharvas. His special duty is to guard Soma. For example: The middle stick he lays down first (on the west side of the fire), with the text 'May the Gandharva Viśvāvasu lay thee around. (Shatapatha Brahmana 4.2)