3 Hindu and Filipino Mythology

Brahmanism (Hindu Mythology) &
Malakas at Maganda, Tungkong Langit ug si Alunsina (Filipiono Mythology)
What is Brahmanism?
Brahmanism, also known as Proto-Hinduism, was an early religion in the Indian sub-continent that was
based on vedic writing.
Vedic writing
Vedic writing refers to the Vedas, the hymns of the Aryans, who if they actually did so, invaded
in the second millennium B.C. Otherwise, they were the resident nobles.
Brahma, the god of creation, is usually depicted as a bearded, four-faced, four-armed deity.
These four faces represent the sacred knowledge of the four Vedas: Rig, Yajur, Sama, and
Atharva.
Four Vedas
1. Rig – “Knowledge of the Hymns of Praise. “
2. Yajur – “Knowledge of the sacrificial formulas.”
3. Sama – “Knowledge of the Melodies.”
4. Atharva - “Knowledge of the Magic formulas. “
The Highest Caste

 The strong Brahman power and priests who have lived and shared with the
Brahman people included an Indian society caste where only members of
the highest caste were able to become priests. There are other castes, such
as the Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and the Shudras,
One large ritual that occurs with local Brahman males

 Chants, prayers, and hymns
 This ritual occurs in Kerala in South India where the language is unknown,
with words and sentences being misunderstood by even the Brahmans
themselves.
Beliefs and Hinduism
 The belief in one true God, Brahman, is at the core of the
Hinduism religion.
 Brahmanism is considered to be the predecessor of Hinduism.
Metaphysical Spirituality
- “That which existed before the creation of the universe,
which constitutes all of the existence thereafter, and into
which the universe will dissolve into, followed by similar
endless creation-maintenance-destruction cycles”
Reincarnation
- In Brahminism and Hinduism, a soul reincarnates on earth

repeatedly and eventually transforms into a perfect soul,
reuniting with the Source.
MALAKAS AND MAGANDA
Remedios F. Ramos
 Remedios Ramos was born on 24 September 1943, in Masbate,
Philippines as the daughter of Leonido Asada Ramos and
Consolacion Bensay De Jose. She had at least 1 daughter with
Paquito Artellero Adrias. She died on 4 May 2014, in her
hometown, at the age of 70.
-The names Malakas and Maganda also denote a deeper meaning and
truth about Pilipino culture.
-This myth is the Philippines version of adam and eve.
Malakas and Maganda (Summary)
In the beginning there was only sky, sea, and a single bird. The bird
grew tired and, while looking for a place to rest, stirred up the sea until
its waters reached the sky. The sky then showered the sea with islands
in order to calm it down, and told the bird to pick an island to build its
nest there.
One day, the bird was struck by a bamboo pole, the child of the land
and sea breezes. Annoyed the bird struck at the nodes of the bamboo
until it split. From one half a man, Malakas (“strong one”) emerged and
from the other half a woman, Maganda (“beautiful one”). Then the
earthquake called on all the birds and fish to see what should be done
with these two, and it was decided that they should marry. They had a
great number of children.
One day the couple grew tired of the offspring’s idleness and wanted to
get rid of them. Malakas grabbed a stick and started beating their
children. This scared them so much that they fled to all directions,
seeking hidden rooms in the house. Some concealed themselves in the
walls, some ran outside, while others hid in the fireplace, and several
fled to the sea.
Those who went into the hidden rooms of the house later became the
chiefs of the islands. Those who concealed themselves in the walls
became slaves, while those who ran outside were free men. The
children who hid in the fireplace became dark-skinned; while those
who fled to the sea were gone many years, and when their children
came back they had white skins.
Tungkong langit and Alunsina
Felipe Landa Jocano

 A Filipino anthropologist, educator, and author known for his
works in Philippine Anthropology.
Tungkong lang and Alunsina ( Summary)

In the beginning there was nothing and there was everything. The
world is made of mists, formless and shapeless things, and confusions
everywhere. From this confusion there grows two Gods, Tunkong
Langit and Alunsina. These two Gods marry and lived in the highest
realm of infernal space. Tungkung Langit took the responsibility of
writing everything in the world, his job is to restore order, chaos and
the confusion around him, so everyday he left to do his job, and leave
Alunsina in their home.
While Tungkung Langit is responsible, Alunsina is lazy, jealous, and
selfish. She likes to daydream or comb her hair all day long. And
because she was a jealous goddess, Alunsina always sends the sea
breeze to spy on Tungkung Langit. When the god found this out, he was
not pleased. There was a quarrel, the Tungkung Langit says that it is
ungodly on her to be jealous. Alunsina resented it. Tungkung Langit lost
his temper; he divested his wife of her powers and sends her away. No
one knew where she went, she just disappeared.
Several days after, Tungkung Langit became very lonely. But he doesn’t
know where to find her or where to start looking for her. He missed
Alunsina terribly, especially whenever he comes home after his work
and finds his house empty.
One day, he thought of an idea, he made the sea, the earth, and filled
the ground with trees and flowers. He made the earth and sea
beautiful, so that when Alunsina would see it, she would come home.
But she didn’t. So he took Alunsina’s jewels and put it in the sky, and
still Alunsina did not came back. Up to this time, Tungkung Langit still
lives alone in his palace in the sky. When it rains, it is said to be
Tungkung Langit”s tears, still longing for the return of his beloved
Alunsina.
 This story teaches us that jealousy can destroy the relationship of

two people even how much they love each other.
 This story teaches us to be careful in every action that we will take
because we can’t change what we have already done.

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Brahmanism (Hindu Mythology) &

Malakas at Maganda, Tungkong Langit ug si Alunsina (Filipiono Mythology)

The Highest Caste

One large ritual that occurs with local Brahman males

- In Brahminism and Hinduism, a soul reincarnates on earth

MALAKAS AND MAGANDA

Felipe Landa Jocano

Tungkong lang and Alunsina ( Summary)

 This story teaches us that jealousy can destroy the relationship of

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