Vasishtha
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Vasishtha is one of the oldest and revered Vedic rishis or sages, and one of the Saptarishis. Vasishtha is credited as the chief author of Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. Vasishtha and his family are mentio
An illustration of Vashishta
A Vasishtha statue in granite stone.
King Vishvamitra visits Vasishtha (left)
Vasishta summons Shabala, the cow of abundance, to provide for a feast
Brahma
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Brahma is a Hindu god, referred to as "the Creator" within the Trimurti, the trinity of supreme divinity that includes Vishnu and Shiva. He is associated with creation of everything, knowledge, and th
Vasishtha
…retold in many later Hindu scriptures. The Puranas state that he has three births. In the first, he is a manasaputra (mind-born son) created by the god Brahma. After the destruction of the Daksha Yajna, Vasishtha is killed, but is recreated by Brahma. Vasishtha became the royal guru of Nimi, a king. However…
6th-century sculpture of Brahma
An early depiction of Brahma, on the Bimaran casket, early 1st century CE. British Museum.
Sculpture of Brahma in Prambanan, Java Indonesia
A sculpture of Brahma flanked by Yama and Chitragupta, Tamil Nadu, 10th century CE, Melakadambur Amirtakadeshvarar Temple