From our Puranic lore
A motivational story for disabled persons.
Hindu mythology portrays the Sun as a divine being who traverses the sky daily in a chariot drawn by seven horses (VIBGYOR), with Aruna as the charioteer.
Aruna is the son of Vinata, daughter of Rishi Kashyapa. He was born prematurely, without legs. Even though disabled, he rose to an exalted position as the charioteer of the Sun-god, Surya. Since ancient times, he continues to spread Sun's light and energy daily
around the world, sustaining us with vital nourishment without which life would be impossible. He is ever punctual and appears with his master, Lord Sun, brilliantly painting the sky red (Aruna also means red). Riding majestically across the sky, he guides the seven horses in their steady march around the Globe. No wonder that the ancients gratefully named sun-rise after him as Arunodaya, the appearance of Aruna!
Lovingly, his master Surya the Sun-God, identified himself closely with his devoted charioteer and wanted himself also to be known as Aruna! Therefore, Aruna is also one of the names of Sun.
Aruna is an excellent role-model for loyalty, service and puntuality. He never misses a day in attendance, he is always on time and brings his master to the world to perform the divine service of nurturing the world.
May we all emulate him and serve others similarly.
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