aninanantaja

Aninanantaja is a concept from Hindu mythology, particularly prominent in the Puranas and the Mahabharata. The term translates to "one who is not born" or "unborn," and it refers to a category of deities who are eternal, transcendent, and not subject to the cycle of birth and death. These deities are considered to be beyond the material world and are often associated with the highest realms of existence.

Aninanantajas are typically depicted as being beyond the reach of ordinary human perception and understanding. They are often invoked in rituals and prayers to seek blessings and protection. Some of the well-known Aninanantajas include Brahma, the creator god, and Vishnu, the preserver god, who are considered to be eternal and unborn in the sense that they are not subject to the cycle of birth and death.

The concept of Aninanantajas is central to the understanding of Hindu cosmology and the nature of the divine. They represent the ultimate reality and the source of all creation. The worship of Aninanantajas is a way for devotees to connect with the divine and seek spiritual liberation.