Madhuchhanda
Madhuchhandhas Vaiśvāmitra | |
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Composed (1-10) Hymns in Mandala 1, Hymn 1 in Mandala 9 of Rigveda[1] | |
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Composed (1-10) Hymns in Mandala 1, Hymn 1 in Mandala 9 of Rigveda[1] |
Madhuchhandha (also known as Madhushchandhas Vaishvamitra) is a sage mentioned in the Indian epics and mythology. A number of hymns in Rigveda are composed by him. He is the son of sage Brahmarshi Vishvamitra.[2][3] Madhuchanda had a mastery over Vedic literature and was also a great singer.[4]
Madhuchanda and the Rigveda[]
Madhuchhanda was the maker of the hymn to god Agni, with which the Rigveda begins. He composed 1-10 hymns in the Mandala 1 of Rigveda.[5]
References[]
- ^ Stephanie W. Jamison, Joel P. Brereton (2014). The Rigveda: 3-Volume Set. OXFORD University Press. p. 88-102. ISBN 9780199370184. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- ^ Wendy Doniger (1988). Textual Sources for the Study of Hinduism. Manchester University Press. p. 24. ISBN 9780719018671.
- ^ J.P. Mittal (2006). History Of Ancient India (a New Version) : From 7300 Bb To 4250 Bc. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. p. 281. ISBN 9788126906154.
- ^ Gaṅgeśvarānanda (1982). Vedas, a Way of Life from Yadnya (sacrifice) to Yoga (union). Matoshri Rampyaribai Sarda Satkarya Nidhi. Retrieved 24 June 2008.
- ^ Roshen Dalal (15 April 2014). The Vedas: An Introduction to Hinduism's Sacred Texts. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184757637. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
Categories:
- Characters in Hindu mythology
- Sages in the Ramayana