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Snakes 
One of most intriguing animal & possibly the most persecuted in Animal kingdom.
In Hinduism snakes always held a very special place. Worshipped, respected from Asana of Shri Vishnu to the neck & head of Shri Adi Yogi Shiva.
We were known as a country of snakes
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One of most intriguing animal & possibly the most persecuted in Animal kingdom.
In Hinduism snakes always held a very special place. Worshipped, respected from Asana of Shri Vishnu to the neck & head of Shri Adi Yogi Shiva.
We were known as a country of snakes
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& Snake charmers until it was seen in bad light by the British Empire,a sign of us being less cultured.
In this thread i am attempting to dig the reason why through some research articles, mythology & Ayurveda.
Snakes are found world wide except few countries like NZ.
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In this thread i am attempting to dig the reason why through some research articles, mythology & Ayurveda.
Snakes are found world wide except few countries like NZ.
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Max no. Of species found in Indian subcontinent.
Mythologicaly Snakes are a symbol of Maturity, life,death & rebirth. Bcoz of snakes shedding skin & the life span of dome species.
Astrologicaly too Snakes are considered important.
Main reason of its link with wisdom could be
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Mythologicaly Snakes are a symbol of Maturity, life,death & rebirth. Bcoz of snakes shedding skin & the life span of dome species.
Astrologicaly too Snakes are considered important.
Main reason of its link with wisdom could be
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Scientifically it could be related to its evolved mechanism of hunting & evolved venom production
However,only 200/600 species are venomous
In Hinduism,6 Most venomous snakes hold most important place
Astika, Adishesha, Vasuki, Kaliya & Manasa Devi, also Goddess of fertility
However,only 200/600 species are venomous
In Hinduism,6 Most venomous snakes hold most important place
Astika, Adishesha, Vasuki, Kaliya & Manasa Devi, also Goddess of fertility
Symbolism of Snakes can be found upto Egypt & Greece, as God of Medicine, rebirth & fertility.
Concluding Pagan worship always knew the importance of Snakes.
Until the later years when Chr! Stianity took over conversion.
Snakes were conveniently related to treachery & cunning
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Concluding Pagan worship always knew the importance of Snakes.
Until the later years when Chr! Stianity took over conversion.
Snakes were conveniently related to treachery & cunning
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Poor Adam & Eve were fooled by the venomous Snake with forked tongue.
Suddenly Snake became abhorrent & regressive. Snake charmer became abuse.
Coming to why Snakes Venom is so important, Is bcoz it has a distinct complexity when compared to venom of other animals as spiders
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Suddenly Snake became abhorrent & regressive. Snake charmer became abuse.
Coming to why Snakes Venom is so important, Is bcoz it has a distinct complexity when compared to venom of other animals as spiders
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Pharmacological effects in these are caused by Di-sulphide bridgef peptides,whilst Snake Venom has believed to be evolved since 60 million yrs ago, into Proteinecios compounds.
Which have long spectrum of activities
Snake became a symbol of medicine in shape of
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Which have long spectrum of activities
Snake became a symbol of medicine in shape of
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Serpent entwined rod of Asckepius, the Greek God of healing & medicine.
In 67 BC, Mithridates VI, King of Pontus, was allegedly saved on battlefield from bleeding to death by small amount of venom, from Viper, Viper Ursinii.
1st approved drug was invented in 1977. Captopril
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In 67 BC, Mithridates VI, King of Pontus, was allegedly saved on battlefield from bleeding to death by small amount of venom, from Viper, Viper Ursinii.
1st approved drug was invented in 1977. Captopril
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For hypertension & heart disease, from venom of Brazilian Viper, Bothrops Jararaca
In Ayurveda,
Acharya Vaghbata in 48th Chapter of "Vishopayogiya Adhyaya", mentioned 47 different formulations. The knowledge was lost over time.
Since last two decades,the research has shifted
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In Ayurveda,
Acharya Vaghbata in 48th Chapter of "Vishopayogiya Adhyaya", mentioned 47 different formulations. The knowledge was lost over time.
Since last two decades,the research has shifted
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Back to therapeutic potential of snake Venom, to treat diseases like Parkinson's, Diabetes, Hyper tension, Stroke, Alzheimer's, skin diseases, excessive bleeding & Cancer, owing to its capacity of aiding in regrowth of cells.
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So next time u are tempted to call some one a Snake, think about the gradual brain washing over the years, and decide whether it's a compliment or abuse.. 
Much like the concept of unlucky 13
To me Snakes will forever be most fascinating & Gorgeous animals
Much like the concept of unlucky 13
To me Snakes will forever be most fascinating & Gorgeous animals
