58.Srimad Bhagavatham - A Brief Note of Lunar Dynasty
What was the tussle between Sage Brihaspati and Soma, the Moon God? Who is Budha and Pururava?
Sage Atri, the mind-born son of Lord Brahma, was a replica of his father in excellence. Soma, the Moon God, is the son of Sage Arti. It is said Soma was born out of Atri's tears of joy. Soma is an embodiment of nectar.
Brahma appointed Soma as Lord of the Brahmanas, herbs, annual plants, and stars.
Soma completely subdued all the worlds and performed Rajasuya Yagna.
During the sacrifice, Soma abducted Tara, wife of Devguru Brihaspathi. Though Brihaspati approached Soma on this issue, it was not successful. This led to a war between devatas and asuras.
Sage Shukracharya, being jealous towards Brihaspati, took sides with Soma. Lord Shiva, along with his ganas, supported the just cause of Brihaspati. Lord Indra also supported devaguru Brihaspati.
Sage Angira, father of Brihaspati, approached Lord Brahma and appraised the situation. Lord Brahma abused Soma of his behaviour and instructed Soma to return Tara to Brihaspati. By then, Tara was impregnated. Brihaspati instructed Tara to cast away the foetus immediately. Tara gave birth to a male child.
Both Devguru and Soma were longing for a child and were claiming rights over the child. When questioned, Tara remained silent.
Surprisingly, the child got angry, and he too asked his mother to speak out. Finally, Brahma soothed her and gently interrogated, and Tara revealed that this child belonged to Soma.
Brahma named Soma’s son Budha. Budha married Ila (King Sudyumna in a feminine form), and through their union, a son Pururava was born.
Source: Bhagavatha Mahapurana
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