Kashyapa

Sage Kashyapa is counted among the greatest Vedic sages in history, an important member of the legendary Saptarishi, or seven wise beings who are revered in the Vedas. His Ayurvedic school of thought focused on Kaumarbhritya (pediatrics), and is also considered important in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. He was the third Great Sage to receive the gift of Ayurvedic knowledge from Indra, the God of Thunder.

Legend has it that he once drained a lake in the northern reaches of India, and the area became known as Kashyapa Mir. This region is today the scenic region of Kashmir. Certain Puranas consider him as the father of all the Devas, Asuras, Nagas and all of humanity. Interestingly, Lord Vishnu's avatar of Vamana was born to Sage Kashyapa. The avatar is famous for defeating the popular Asura king, Mahabali, whose yearly visits are celebrated during Onam in Kerala.

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