Meaning & Origin
In Hindu mythology, Ashvini are the twin horse deities of the moon. They are associated with healing, fertility, and good fortune.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes divine blessings and protection.
Language details
आष्विनी
Horses, horseshoe
अश्विनी
हorse
ஆஷ்வினி
அழிவிருக்கை
ఆశ్వినీ
ఆశ్వీ
Ashvini
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Horse
Ashvini
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Horse
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
ah-shve-nee
/ɑːʃvɪnɪ/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Thursday
Lucky colors
Life path
2
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The Ashvini Kumaras are the twin physicians and attendants of the moon, Chandra. They are mentioned in numerous Hindu sacred texts, including the Mahabharata and the Puranas. They are considered to be the removers of suffering, givers of health and happiness, and the bestowers of immortality.
From a spiritual perspective, the Ashvini Kumaras are seen as symbolizing the healing power of the divine and the interconnectedness of all living beings. They represent the idea that suffering and pain are temporary and can be healed through faith, devotion, and the grace of the divine.
Historical references
The Ashvini Kumaras are believed to be the divine physicians and healers in Hindu mythology. They are also identified with the stars of the constellation of the Ascendant (Lagna), known as the 'Ashvini Stars'. Some believe they are the twin horses of the Sun God, Surya, and are Kartikeya's attendants.
Ancient India (around 3rd Millennium BCE)
In the Rigveda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures, the Ashvini twins are referred to as the dispellers of sickness and sorrow. They are also mentioned as the first to perform the sacrificial rites, which indicates their role as priests and spiritual leaders.
Rigvedic period (around 1500-1000 BCE)
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