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In search of Madhuchanda Dhananjay-Baijnath Mandir

Who was Madhuchanda?
Here is a Story from Puran
When Vishwamitra adopted Sunashep (may be of Bhirgu gotra (may be from Khas Jati ko Itihas)) [middle child was forced to Sacrifice to Varuna to save a son of the king] first 50 children of sage refused to worship Sunashep as the eldest brother while last 50 lead by Madhuchanda accepted. Vishwamitra expelled first 50 sons from the family and made Madhuchanda prominent. 
Madhuchanda is the first sage of Rig Veda who wrote first 10 Shuktas and his son Jeti next 1.
Also, Madhuchanda appears in Saraswati Rahashya Upanishad.

Who is Dhananjay?
Dhanajay is the name of Arjun, the warrior side of Shri Hari Narayan. When Arjuna failed to protect child of Brahaman he was about to give up his life. Then Shree Krishna saved life of Arjuna by bringing back all dead children of that Brahaman and asked to give one to Arjuna. Arjuna named that one as Krishna(or any other name of him) and Shree Krishna gave Gotra to that child and named after Dhananjaye. 

Family of Vishwamitra Madhuchanda Dhananjay
There is a pravar or family of Gotras of them. Which proves they are related and the Brahaman who was named Dhananjaye originally was from Madhuchanda or Vishwamitra family. Some say Madhuchanda was son of Dhanajay in Vishwamitra gotra which seems little bit impossible.

[there is a story of how Kausik of Vishwamitra family born from Kosi (darker Parvati) who later by long tapas become Gori (hence Gauri) are related to Vindhyabasini], [Kaudinya family who worshiped Vindhyabasini as Saraswati, which will be explored later however it is the duty of those who belongs to that Gotra to explore]

Recently I got the opportunity to visit Dadeldhura, Doti and Achham with one day each. Hills of these districts are nothing but Gauri herself, embracing her child, feeding them and granting peace. 
By grace of mother Vindhyabasini, we were able to arrange 5 minute visit of Baijnath Mandir near Sanphebagar Achham. One should at least once in their life visit Baijnath mandir. Here, I am not writing about Baijnath but some other aspects. Baijnath temple a home to Vedas, is at the confluence of Saraswati river and Budi Ganga. I read Saraswati river dried up (mostly by Indian historians) who runs to Ganga, at her bank, many many sages perform Yagya. Here is the location exactly described, Saraswati running towards Ganga, a Budi Ganga or Oldest Ganga or Elder Ganga or Aged Ganga. Baijnath temple near it is evidence of performance of Yagya. Saraswati is said to roar while flowing, since it is smaller and steeper, it is obvious it will roar during flood. Its width is narrower, will therefore most flood whoever flow of water get little bit higher. 
Since, Madhuchanda Dhanajay was the first one to write about Sarasawati and also appears in Sarasawati Rahashya Upanishad, he must have written about Goddess Saraswati at the very temple of Baijnath. Interestingly Kuwanrs of Dhanajaye Gotra are at large number (must be originated there) are living at one hour distance from Baijnath with Chandi as their mother. Another, confirmation is Rijal (Dhanajaye) who later became Humagai later perform Yagya at Chandeshwor Mahadev Kavre (no source of confirmation).

Having sufficient research, Rig Veda may be traced to Accham, which will not be shock since the region is full of living Gods (Masta Vagwan) and Goddess (Bhawani), Himavat is smiling and Jalandhar is nearby (Jumla area) and so on.........

 



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