Kashmir and its Vedic Roots. #KashyapKaKashmir
-- (Origin of Kashmir: Kashyapmar) --
Historical point of view: The Kashmir valley evolved from the lake of Satisar on the prayers of Kashyapa Muni. Geologists too confirm that this land evolved from a lake and the lacustrine deposits are the proof for that. The parallels between the historical point of view and the geological study establish that the land of Kashmir has been of prime importance for Hindus.
Most of us in India think the name “Kashmir” to be of Islamic origin. Many of the readers may assume the title “Kashmir and Vedic roots” to be astounding. But men of bad intent may influence the people, may suppress others’ beliefs seeing them weak but the history cannot be covered. In the upcoming posts, we will reveal to you about Kashmir's Vedic roots, what we are presenting has a firm basis. The places, the temples, the mountains, the rivers are the witness.
-- (Historians’ Point of View) --
A Kashmiri historian of the 12th century Pandit Kalhan wrote Rajatarangini in Sanskrit describing the chronology of the kings of Kashmir (and northwestern Indian subcontinent too.) The valley of Kashmir was once a lake named Satisar, meaning the lake of goddess Sati (wife of Lord Shiva). The great sage Kashyapa prayed to Lord Shiva for the dry land from the lake. When Lord Vishnu took the Varaha incarnation(in the form of Unicorn), He pierced the mountain at the north-west at the place known as Varahmula which is now called Baramulla.
An enormous amount of water flowed and the land emerged from just below the water.
This is the land that we call Kashmir today that appeared from Satisar. As Kashyap muni found this, so it was called Kashyapmar, (meaning lake of Kashyap muni). With time it changed to Kashmar and finally Kashmir.
The same is also confirmed by Christopher Snedden an Australian political scientist, politico-strategic analyst, academic researcher, and author. Even if one goes through the scripture Nilamata Purana, one will find the same information regarding the origin of Kashmir.
-- (Geologists’ Point of View) --
According to Geologists 100 million (10 crores) years ago, Kashmir valley used to be a lake named Satisar, which means the lake of the Goddess Sati. According to geological studies, the Kashmir valley was under the Tethyan ocean, the scenic beauty that is contributed by the high sedimentary rocks was also under the water.
The Kashmir valley was affected by the earthquakes and due one very destructive earthquake broke open the mountain wall at Varahmula (Baramulla), and the water of the Satisar lake started flowing leaving lacustrine deposits at the margins that are called karewas.
So, the Kashmir valley came into existence. By seeing these lacustrine deposits (karewas) one can be sure of this event. Three different perspectives: Geology, history, and theology all of them direct one to the conclusion that this beautiful land of Kashmir is of prime importance for Hindus and has been a place of practitioners of Hinduism. Hindu population has always welcomed the people of other religions, In King Ashoka’s reign 268 to 232 BC, many Buddhists had settled here. The people of both religions lived in harmony with each other. Even Muslims who migrated to this land were always welcomed.
But Islamic rulers who invaded this land have always tried to enforce Islam on the people. History is the proof where the residents of the Indian subcontinent (Hindus) have always followed the principle of “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Welcoming the guest as you welcome God) whereas Islamic rulers although invaded this land had always been cruel and always tried to impose their religion on others.
It is a great misfortune of an Indian that the glories of this great land have always been unspoken.