2006-10-24 05:11:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In Hinduism, the Gandharvas (Sanskrit: गंधर्व, gandharva) are male nature spirits, husbands of the Apsarases. Some are part animal, usually a bird or horse. They have superb musical skills. They guarded the Soma and made beautiful music for the gods in their palaces. A connection between their name and that of the Greek centaurs was proposed in the 19th century, but has met with strong opposition from some Indo-Europeanists.
In Hindu theology, Gandharvas act as messengers between the gods and humans. In Hindu law, a Gandharva marriage is one contracted by mutual consent and without formality.
2006-10-24 15:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Hinduism, the Gandharvas are male nature spirits, husbands of the Apsaras. They are part animal, usually a bird or horse. They have superb musical skills. They guarded the Soma and made beautiful music for the gods in their palaces. Their name may be cognate with that of the Greek centaurs.
Gandharvas act as messengers between the gods and humans. In Hindu law, a Gandharva marriage is one contracted by mutual consent and without formality.
2006-10-24 12:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gandharvas are sub-devas. They are expert in dance and music and their job is to entertain the people in heavens
2006-10-24 12:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by ۞Aum۞ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flying males with garland in hand
2006-10-24 13:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ask the same questions over and over..hardly no-one answer them...quit trying to preach..your Religion
2006-10-24 12:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋