Xupa
was a Prajapati, a creator of beings. His birth is described in the
Mahabharata.
One
day, Lord Brahma wanted to perform a special sacrifice. However, he could not
find a suitable priest to perform the rituals. So, he decided to create one
himself. To do this, he kept the priest inside his head, as if he were
pregnant.
Brahma
carried this being inside him for a thousand years. Then, one day, he sneezed,
and from his head, a Prajapati was born. This Prajapati was Xupa.
Brahma
made Xupa his priest, known as a Rtvik, to conduct the sacrifice. Xupa
performed his duty as required.
Later,
Lord Rudra, also known as Bhagavan Rudra or Shiva, recognized Xupa’s abilities.
He gave him an important position as a Prajapati, making him a ruler of all
living beings.
This story shows how Xupa was created by Brahma and later honoured by Rudra. It highlights the divine way in which great beings were born and chosen for special roles in the universe. (Mahabharata, Sand Parva, Chapter 122)
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