"Svarg" mythical or realistic?
According to the Hindu Literature (Mythologies- if you don't consider them to be true), Swarg is a mythical place/Kingdom that is ruled by Lord Indra - God of Rain and Thunder, where all devas reside and all souls go before reincarnation. As per Fabels, Only the souls that are pure towards their Karma could reach the Svarg. That means mortals can not reach Svarg, but in Hindu Epics and Literature many mortals have won the battle over Indra and won the kingdom of Svarg. Many mortals have treaded the dangerous and treacherous path and reached Svarga. Below is a list of a few instances that can be found in the scriptures regarding Svarga. - From Ramayan: Meghanath, son of Raavan got his name Indrajit (One who has defeated Indra) and won Svarga Along with him, Raavan himself and his brother Kumbhakaran have also defeated Indra and won Svarga - From Mahabharat: Arjun during his exile, went to Svarga to obtain Daivi Astra before the battle with Kauravs Yudishtra, eldest of t...