“Shukracharya the Great Guru who liberates all Living Beings may it be Gods, Demons and Humans from Maya and the circle of the rebirths. ”

These are the lines that characterise Shukracharya’s greatness, who is thought to be the one who will free us from the cycle of birth and death. These phrases describe Shukracharya’s abilities, yet there are numerous misconceptions about his demeanour. People think he was the Guru of the Asuras and possessed Asuric abilities.

Shukracharya, the Guru with enormous powers and knowledge, was born on Sraavana, Suddha Ashtami in the year Parthiva, when Svati-Nakshatra was ascending. Friday is called Shukra in Indian languages, hence his name also includes his birthday. He was a great scholar, as well as a Yoga expert. Saint Bhrigu was his father. To learn from the Sage Angiras, he was dispatched. Along with him at the Ashram was Brihaspati, the son of Sage Angiras, who was also learning. Shukracharya’s hunger for knowledge began when he was a child, and it drove him to undergo many penances and study.

Why Did He Go with The Asuras?

The world of the time period in question was divided into two groups: Devas, or Gods, and Asuras, or Demons. Brihaspati was Sage Angiras’s son, and as such, Sage Angiras favoured him greatly. Shukracharya was not pleased with this. Brihaspati was acknowledged as their Guru by the Devas. Shukracharya was upset. As a result, Shukracharya became the Asuras’ Guru.

Many Devasur Sangram took place between the Devas and the Asuras, as recorded in our scriptures. The Devas won many of the wars, and the Asuras suffered significant losses. Shukracharya was outraged, and he began to consider what could be done to safeguard the Asuras. So he decided to do penance in order to please Lord Shiva and obtain the Sanjeevani Mantra. Even after the deceased was killed, this Mantra would breathe life into his body. As a result, he retreated to the jungle and left the Asuras in his mother’s care. Lord Indra attacked Asuras to take advantage of his absence, but Khyati Mata’s powers startled him. Lord Vishnu had to come to Lord Indra’s aid in order to save him. Lord Vishnu went on to slash Khyati Mata’s head off during the battle. Sage Bhrigu was outraged, and he cursed Lord Vishnu, saying that he would have to go through the agony of birth and death again and over again. Lord Vishnu is claimed to have had to take the forms of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna on Earth as a result of the curse.

Shukracharya spent a long time in the wilderness doing penance. By hanging himself upside down from a tree, he achieved his goal. He stopped eating and drinking. He stayed alive by inhaling the smoke from the burning leaves. Lord Indra, the King of the Devas, was furious by his dedication and harsh penance to obtain the Sanjivan. He tried a variety of methods to sabotage the penance.

Jayanti, Lord Indra’s daughter, added chiles to the burning leaves to interrupt the penance. Blood poured from Shukracharya’s eyes, nose, and mouth as a result of the chiles. However, this had no influence on Shankaracharya’s penance. He continued his penance while standing as a pillar. Lord Shiva had to bestow the Sanjeevani Mantra on Shukracharya after witnessing the anguish and being moved by his devotion. Shukracharya then used this mantra to resurrect the Asuras who had died in the battle. As a result, the Asuras defeated the Devas.

Shukracharya made Jayanti very sad and impressed her. She demanded an apology and begged him to consider her for marriage. They married, and the daughter of the King of the Devas wedded the Guru of the Danavas.

Shukaracharya – A Teacher Without Prejudice

Brihaspati entrusted Shukracharya with teaching his son Kacha the MritSanjivaniVidya. Despite the fact that Kacha was the son of his opponent Brihaspati, Shukracharya welcomed him as a disciple. Shukracharya’s judgement did not sit well with the Danavas. They explored a variety of methods to eliminate Kacha. Shukracharya, on the other hand, brought Kacha back to life each time. The Asuras were able to slay Kacha without Shukracharya’s knowledge one time. They burned Kacha’s body, powdered his bones, and mingled it with the wine Shukracharya was served. Shukracharya heard Kacha’s voice from his stomach as he called for him. When Kacha was in Shukracharya’s stomach, Shukracharya delivered him the last part of the MritSanjivani wisdom. Kacha ripped Shukracharya’s stomach open and came to life. When Kacha emerged, he brought Shukracharya to life, as he had learned the MritSanjivani Vidya by this time.

Shukracharya realised his error and realised what he had done at this point. He established a Brahmin code of behaviour. If a Mandabuddhi Brahmin consumes “Madir,” his entire Dharma is ruined; if he does so, he commits the fault of “Brahma Hatya,” and is damned in both this Loka and the Parlok. Shukracharya established the Brahmanas’ code of conduct in this way.

He was a famous God Bhakta. He was the one who was always willing to share his knowledge with others. So he dedicated his life to bringing Dharma Siksha to all. Prahlad, Virochan, Bali, and others were changed into great Bhaktas of God as a result of his attitude of equipping everyone with religious knowledge. His students included the following individuals:

Kacha: The son Of Brishaspati, the rival of Shukracharya. Kacha learned the art of resurrection from Shukracharya.
Vrishaparva: King of the Asuras and father of Sharmishtha, one who was the ancestress of the Pandavas and the Kauravas.
Prahalad: Devotee of Vishnu and the most powerful King of the Asuras.
Bali: Grandson of Prahalada King of Asuras and a devotee of Vishnu
Danda: The youngest and the most irresponsible son of King Ikshvaku of Ayodhya. He was an obedient student of Shukracharya. But he violated Shukracharya’s daughter against her will, and as a result of it, he was slain. As a result, his former kingdom turned into the Dandaka forests.
Prithu: The first blessed King and the first true Kshatriya.
Bhishma: He was the son of King Shantanu. He studied all branches of knowledge and statecraft from Shukracharya.

Shukracharya As A Good Observer-Vishnu Puran Shukracharya

Shukracharya was believed to be an excellent observer who paid close attention to everything around him. According to legend, once upon a time, King Bali, the King of Asuras, was performing Yagna. Lord Vishnu transports Vaman Avataar to the location. He swears to Bali that he would give him anything he desires. Lord Indra had arrived to wrest control of the three worlds from King Bali. Shukracharya notices him right away and pays him respect with the following words:

“Bhagvan, with Naam-Sankeertan of your name, any mistakes and lapses in Mantra, Tantra, Desh Kala, Paatra, or topics would be forgiven. Your name has the power to eliminate all flaws.” Kin Bali did not listen to Shukracharya and stood firm in his comments, presenting the gift. Shukracharya became enraged and utilised his abilities to shrink his body. He shrank his body and sat on the Kamndalu’s spout, from where the promised water would be poured. Lord Vishnu, in the avatar of Vamana, was aware of Shukracharya’s deception. He takes a grassblade from the ground to clear the water vessel’s outlet. Shukracharya’s left eye was punctured by this spout. Shukracharya has been half-blind since that day. As a result, he’s also known as Ekaksha.

Shukracharya- Why Is He Called the Son of Shiva

Shukracharya utilised his Yoga abilities to bind Kubera and steal his wealth. Kubera was so enraged that he went to Lord Shiva and told him everything. Lord Shiva was furious, so he pulled out his spear and began looking for Shukracaharya. Shukracarya was apprehensive. This anxiety made him unsure of what he should do, whether he should flee or remain put. He then used his Yoga power to sit on top of Lord Shiva’s spear. As a result, Lord Shiva found it difficult to let go of the spear. Lord Shiva then shaped his spear into a bow with his hands, bringing Shukracharaya into the palm of his hand. Lord Shiva then threw Shukracharya down his throat, and Shukracharya began wandering in Maheshwara’s stomach. Shukracharya appealed to Lord Shiva several times, begging him to let him out of his stomach. After Shukracharya made so many demands, Lord Shiva finally accepted. He was given permission to leave the pennis. Shukracharya came from Lord Shiva’s body in this manner and was given the name Shukra. Lord Shiva was ready to kill Shukra when he saw him. Mahadev, on the other hand, was restrained by his wife, Parvati. Lord Shiva melted and let Shukracharya go wherever he pleased after she remarked that someone who had arisen from Mahadev’s stomach did not deserve to be murdered. So Shukracharya owed his life to the compassionate Lord Shiva and Parvati.

Shukra Niti

A great knowledgeable person who was respected even by the Devas and Saints. He was an expert in Political Science. He founded the Shukra Niti. In his niti he has laid down the following points:

1. One should never reveal certain things in front of others.
2. It’s great if you are loved and respected by all, but don’t show it off in front of others- doing so will lower your respect in the eyes of others
3. If you have to face insult at any point in your life, it’s best to keep it to yourself; telling that to everyone you know will make you feel insulted in front of others as well.
4. If you pray to God every day and have a secret mantra that you chant for it, its best to keep that to yourself. If you tell that in front of everyone, who wishes will not get fulfilled.
5. The amount of money you have should be strictly kept to yourself. Disclosing it puts your money at risk, and people will get jealous of you.
6. The age of a person has nothing to do with a person’s capability, so until asked for it, do not reveal your age to anyone.
7. Your intimate details about you and your partner should not be disclosed to anyone.
8. Someone going through a bad phase in life and having plenty of grah doshas, he/she should keep their problems to themselves, sharing them won’t solve them.
9. One should keep the details of the doctor they are consulting to themselves; those doctors keep all the record of the persons well being and might share their weaknesses with your enemies.
10. Donating is an act of kindness but boasting about it in front of others makes it unkind, so if you donate, keep it to yourself.
11. One must always do good deeds; as it is said, you reap what you sow; thus, one should always do good deeds.
12. If destiny is not in your favour, then it will be very difficult for you to achieve the goals. So do not try to fight with destiny.
13. Your good Karma may have the power to change destiny, so do great Karmas.
14. All actions that you do are based on your destiny and karma based on your previous birth, so always do good karma.
15. It is not destined that you will do bad karma in all lives. You may have done bad karma in the previous life, but you may do good karma in this one.
16. Our mind is sometimes taken by the heart. When the heart takes our mind, many times, wrong decisions are made.
17. According to the Caste System businessman or who sell things are businessmen and the one who does husbandry and farming are called Vaishyas.
18. Kshatriyas are one those who are brave warriors; their main aim is to protect the world and uplift the downtrodden.
19. Your deeds and actions define your caste.
20. A man under the influence of a woman does, corruption gets poor owing due to his bad karmas, and he is worse than a dead man, even if he is alive.

Shukracharya- A Guru who was Personification of Selfless Love.

Om Shum Shukraya Namah||