Sun Swans

 

 

 

 

 

 
The swan with the sun has numerous symbolisms. Some of them are:

"The swan dwelling in the light, doubtless is yonder sun." (Sata. Brah VI. 7, 3, 11.)

"The Swans go on the path of the sun, they go through the ether by means of their magical power; the wise are led out of this world, when they have conquered Mara and his reign." (Dhammapada, XIII. 175.)

"In the ether he (the ātman) is the swan of the sun, in the air Vasu." (Rig-Veda, IV. 40, 5.)

 

#700 H. 50" W. 50½"

 
Gaskell, G. A. Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths. New York: Julian Press, Inc., 1960. p. 737.
 

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