The Ancient History of Mohyals/ as taught per our Elders
The Ancient History of Mohyals
The seven Mohyal clans of Saraswat Brahmins, written in languages of Hindi: Punjabi–Gurmukhi and Urdu are based upon the seven stars of Ursa Major constellation known as Sapt Rishi Mandal representing the seven great Rishis (Bramh Rishis)as mentioned in the ancient Hindu literature, and e...ach clan thus represents one of the seven stars of the Sapt Rishi Mandal
- 1. Related to the first star Alkaid (Bhrigu Rishi) of Ursa major Constellation are Chhibber/Chibbers
- 2. Related to the second star Mizar(Vashisht Rishi) of Ursa Major constellation are Lau
- 3. Related to the third star Alioth (Kashyap Rishi) of Ursa major are Mohan
- 4. Related to the fourth star Megrez (Bharadwaja Rishi) of Ursa Major Constellation are Datt/Dutt/Dutta
- 5. Related to the fifth star Dubhe (Parashar Rishi) of Ursa major constellation are Bali
- 6. Related to the sixth Star Merak ( Kaushal Rishi) of Ursa Major Constellation are Bhimwal
Related to the seventh Star Phechda (Dhanvantri Rishi) of Ursa Major constellation are Vaid
Mohyal Clans are the ruler class of Brahmins, descendants of the great Sapt(Seven) Rishis to whom the Vedas were revealed. Thus our fore fathers were specialized in the Vedic knowlege (the advanced ocullt wisdom), and we all know that knowledge is power, and thus the Mohyal clans wielded temporal powers and became the Ruler Brahmins or Bramh rishis/Raj Rishis in due course of time, due to the evolutionary process. In fact, Parshu Ram, the son of Brighu Rishi clan was the first Brahmin in ancient religious texts to wear arms and to conquer territories.
In ancient historical times, Mohyal Clans were known by their Gotras only defining their Great Rishi heritage, but as the time passed away, they were bestowed hereditary courtesy titles, by the ancient rulers, defining their clannish qualities which were unmatched in all other bramhanic groups. E.g. The Bhardwaj Gotra clan members were called the “Datta’s” meaning the lords who give, The Vashisht Gotra clan got a title called “Lau’s” meaning the Light of the flame, or the light of the Mohyal clans, The Kashyap Gotra clan got their title “Mohan” meaning who has attractive qualities (As the Kashyap Rishi was a preserver by applying the law of attraction [love], and is also the father of Creation through Diti and Aditi), The Dhanvantri gotra clan members due to their superb medical knowledge were given the title “Vaid’s” , The Kaushal Rishi Gotra Clan was given the Title “Bhimwal” meaning who is full of strength as Bhim of Pandva brothers and was thus perfect (Kaushal –Nipun) in his strength. The Bhrigu Rishi Gotra Clan got their titles as “ Shurver”-meaning full of Courage) Which slanged into Punjabi as Chuber or modern day Chibber, The Parashar Rishi gotra Clan got their titles as” Bali” meaning “full of Strength”[with Bala] of divine knowledge of Stars, for which Parashara Rishi was famous for [Jyotish vidya , the modern day astrology]
Much later during Mughal and Sikh rule in India as for bravery and loyal service they were again bestowed with new Titles. These titles were used in front of a given name as a prefix in most Mohyal names, and such practice is even continued today though some have preferred to use them in the end of their given name like the old times, and include “ Bakshi” meaning Benevolent, “Bhai” meaning Brother, “Chaudhri’ meaning Head of village or clan, Dewan meaning Landlord or person of authority, “Malik” meaning ruler or the controller of life, “Mehta”, (the word comes from Sanskrit word Mahat meaning Buddhi or Persian word Mehtab meaning Surya the sun) thus Mehta means the preserver or Responsible for finance/property and “Raizada” meaning Of noble lineage, and are often indicative of the history of specific families
Jai Mohyal
CH. ANIL DUTTA
(Member, Managing Committee, GMS-Delhi)
(Senior Vice President, Mohyal Sabha, Amritsar)
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