In the Rigveda and later denotes the gender. These birds are described as dark in colour on the beak, they fly in troops, swim in the water, make a lo... more
(“swan/ganderâ€) — apart from the literal meaning, this term also refers to the breath ( prâna) as it moves within the body; the individuated consciousness ( jîva) propelled by the breath; see jîva-âtman; see also parama-hamsa
("swan/gander"): apart from the literal meaning, this term also refers to the breath (prana) as it moves within the body; the individuated consciousness (jiva) propelled by the breath; see jiva-atman; see also parama-hamsa
Hamsa, also spelt as Hansha (Anser indicus), is one of the most significant birds with wide references in texts pertaining to Hindu, Jaina and Buddhist, and their respective mythologies. Hamsa is also the conveyance (vahana) of Brahma.