theIndusParent Logo
theIndusParent Logo
  • Pregnancy
    • Fertility & Conception
    • First Trimester
    • Second Trimester
    • Third Trimester
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Post-delivery Care
    • Miscarriage
    • 9 Months
  • Baby
    • Development
    • Breastfeeding
    • Weaning
    • Health
    • Behaviour
    • Gear & Wear
    • Baby Names
    • Nine Months-0 to 1
  • Toddler
    • Development
    • Health
    • Behaviour
    • Life Skills
    • Trendy Wear
    • 9 Months Season 3: Toddler Years
  • Pre-teen
    • Development
    • Health
    • Education
    • Behaviour
    • Lifeskills
    • Fashion
  • Mums
    • Awesome Working Mums
    • Celeb Mums
    • Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Sex
    • Labour Story
  • Health
    • Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Home Remedies
    • Chakra Healing
    • Experts' Corner
  • Family & Leisure
    • Relationships
    • For Dads
    • Essential Life Tips
    • Money
    • Recipes
    • Celebrations
    • Travel
    • Vastu
    • Astrology
    • Baby Photos
    • Video
    • Events & Workshops
    • Review
    • Contest
  • हिंदी
  • தமிழ்
  • বাংলা
  • Video

Bedtime mythology: The story of Rishi Markandey, the boy who never aged

3 min read
Bedtime mythology: The story of Rishi Markandey, the boy who never agedBedtime mythology: The story of Rishi Markandey, the boy who never aged

This is the story of Rishi Markandey, the boy who never aged because of his ardent devotion to Lord Shiva

Indian mythology is replete with interesting stories and fables that can help our kids understand the meaning of life. They are not just fictional stories about mystical characters, but also have underlying meaning that can inculcate important moral values.

Today, we begin a series that will include various Indian mythological stories that will act not only as bedtime stories for your kids, but also help them become worldly wise.

One such interesting story is about the birth of Rishi Markandey and the power of his bhakti towards Lord Shiva.

The boy who never aged: Rishi Markandey

There was once a brahmin couple named Sage Mrikandu and his wife Marudmati. They were ardent worshippers of Lord Shiva and would pray to the lord to be blessed with a son.

Satisfied and happy with their devotion, one day Lord Shiva appeared before them and agreed to bless them with a son. However, he asked if they wanted an ordinary son who would live a full-life or a perfect son who would only live till the age of 12. The couple who were worldly wise expressed their desire to have a perfect son so he may also one day be called 'great.'

Fulfilling their wish, Lord Shiva blessed them with a perfect son, who was named Markandey. Because of the virtue of being blessed by the lord himself, Markandey became a great sage at a very young age and was also a devout follower of Lord Shiva.

However, when the time came for his death at the age of 12 years, and Yamraj, the lord of death came to take his life, Markandey evoked Lord Shiva. The lord who was happy with Rishi Markandey's devotion, fought with Yamraj and banished him from the face of the earth. He did not want Markandey to die just yet.

markandey

This event led to the birth of many humans, but there was no death. And this resultantly led to overcrowding of Earth.

That's when goddess of Earth requested Lord Shiva to let Yamraj take lives and maintain a balance on the planet. But Lord Shiva, who was angry at Yamraj for trying to take his devotees' life did not budge.

So in order to let Yamraj do his duties of taking lives, goddess Earth explained to Lord Shiva that perhaps Yamraj misunderstood Lord Shiva's desire. She added that Yamraj will not take Rishi Markandey's life and he will always remain a boy of 12 years.

This request satisfied the ever-forgiving Lord Shiva and he let Yamraj take lives, as destined leaving Rishi Markandey out of his purview. This meant that Rishi Markandey never aged and remained a boy forever.

Read: 5 pauranic mantras you can easily teach your kids

Please leave your comments in the box below. Check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful parenting tips. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ and Twitter to stay up-to-date on the latest from theIndusparent.com!

(Image courtesy: Wikipedia)
Partner Stories
3 Baby Skin Facts Every Parent Should Know
3 Baby Skin Facts Every Parent Should Know
5 Skincare Habits To Keep Your Child's Skin Healthy
5 Skincare Habits To Keep Your Child's Skin Healthy
5 Things To Check When Choosing A Baby Skincare Product
5 Things To Check When Choosing A Baby Skincare Product
THESE 5 Situations Demand Extra Security For Your Kids
THESE 5 Situations Demand Extra Security For Your Kids

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Deepshikha Punj

  • Home
  • /
  • Article
  • /
  • Bedtime mythology: The story of Rishi Markandey, the boy who never aged
Share:
  • Increase In Screen Time Can Affect Your Kids' Eyes

    Increase In Screen Time Can Affect Your Kids' Eyes

  • 10 Must-haves for Parents In Case of Emergencies

    10 Must-haves for Parents In Case of Emergencies

  • 7-Year-Old Girl 'Gang-Raped' On Roblox Highlights Need For Increased Parental Scrutiny

    7-Year-Old Girl 'Gang-Raped' On Roblox Highlights Need For Increased Parental Scrutiny

app info
get app banner
  • Increase In Screen Time Can Affect Your Kids' Eyes

    Increase In Screen Time Can Affect Your Kids' Eyes

  • 10 Must-haves for Parents In Case of Emergencies

    10 Must-haves for Parents In Case of Emergencies

  • 7-Year-Old Girl 'Gang-Raped' On Roblox Highlights Need For Increased Parental Scrutiny

    7-Year-Old Girl 'Gang-Raped' On Roblox Highlights Need For Increased Parental Scrutiny

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Ages + Stages
    • Baby
    • Baby Concerns
    • Baby Development
    • Baby Formula Feeding
    • Baby health
    • Baby Milestones
    • Breastfeeding
  • Family Life
    • Family & Leisure
    • Essential Tips
    • Family Fun
    • Events
    • For Dads
    • For Mum and Dad
  • Health & Wellness
    • India
    • International
    • Lifestyle
    • Kid's Entertainment
    • Indoor
    • Learning Activities
  • Toddler
    • Toddler Behaviour
    • Toddler Development
    • Toddler Discipline
    • Toddler Education
    • Toddler Health
    • Toddler Life Skills
  • Gallery
    • News
    • Celebrity
    • Features
    • Bollywood
    • Video
    • Marriage
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it