8 mythological characters that are alive today

November 15, ,2023

Ashwadhama was born with a gem on his forehead which gives him power. Lord Krishna, due to his cruel behavior cursed him that he live with a great pain as if burnt alive and will roam for 3000 years.

ASHWADHAMA

After the amrita died in one of the battles between suras (devas) and asuras, he permitted his followers to resurrect him. Therefore, Mahabali was impervious to death. The unbeatable Bali had taken over heaven and earth after several battles.

BALI

The originator of Astrology, Sage Parashara, and Sathyavathi, a fisherman's daughter and the grandson of Shakthi, another son of Vashishta Maharshi, are the parents of Vyasa Maharsi. This sloka also mentions him as one of the Incarnations of Lord Vishnu.

VYASA

Hindu scriptures identify eight immortals known as Chiranjivis, of whom Lord Hanuman is one. Till the end of Kaliyuga, he will continue to live on earth and recite the stories and name of Shree Ram.

HANUMAN

The one who was good despite coming from the Rakshasa clan is Vibhishana. As someone who upholds Dharma above all else, Vibhishana repeatedly warned Ravana against kidnapping and robbing Sita Devi. Lord SRIRAMA bestowed to him the blessing of immortality.

VIBHISHANA

He served as the guru of King Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna, following the Mahabharatha conflict. His impartiality in doing his duties is well-known.

KRUPACHARYA

Being the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Parashuram is well-known. The reason Parashuram, often referred to as "Rama with an Axe," is eternal is due to his devotedness to Lord Shiva.

PARASHURAMA

The elder requested blessings for the followers of Shiva and Vishnu. When Shiva bestowed this blessing, he also declared that Markandeya would become eternal, achieve immense religious merit, and be bestowed with the ability to write a Purana.

MARKANDEYA