Kashyapa

(कश्यप)

Literal Meaning

Tortoise

Etymology & Sanskrit Root

Sanskrit kashyapa, a name that also means tortoise.

Spiritual Insight & Context

An ancient sage, husband of Aditi and, in the Puranas, father of the devas. In the Bhagavata he teaches Aditi the payo-vrata, the vow that leads to Vamana's birth.

Where Kashyapa Comes Up

Vamana and King Mahabali: The Story Behind Onam

Vamana's three paces and King Bali's kept promise as the Bhagavata Purana tells it, and how Kerala's Onam tradition tells Mahabali's yearly return.

Katha

Parivartini (Parsva / Vamana) Ekadashi Vrat Katha

The glorious story from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana of Lord Vishnu turning onto His side in Yoga Nidra and the advent of Vamana Avatar liberating King Bali in Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha.

Vrat Katha