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    Vasishtha (Sanskrit: वसिष्ठ, lit. 'most excellent', IAST: Vasiṣṭha) is one of the oldest and revered Vedic rishis or sages, [3] [4] and one of the Saptarishis (seven great Rishis). Vasishtha is credited as the chief author of Mandala 7 of the Rigveda. [5]

  3. Vasishtha (Sanskrit: वसिष्ठ, IAST: vasiṣṭha) is a revered Vedic sage in Hinduism. He is one of the Saptarishis (seven great Rishis) of India. Vasishtha is credited as the chief author of Mandala 7 of Rigveda.

  4. Vasishtha is a highly revered sage across various texts, noted for his vast spiritual knowledge and wisdom. He plays pivotal roles in guiding kings and imparting teachings about righteousness, Dharma, and spiritual practices.

    • Shakti – Vasishta’S Son
    • The Arrival of Vishwamitra
    • Satyavadi Raja Harischandra – Disciple of Vasishtha
    • Brahmarshi Vishwamitra and Vasishtha

    Shakti was the son of Rishi Vasishtha, who was a saint, too, just like his father. Once, a king passed him by in his chariot but didn’t move aside, even after seeing the saint. Out of anger, Shakti cursed him to become a demon. Later, the demon finally killed Shakti, as well as the other sons of Vasishtha. But forgiveness was in the veins of Vasish...

    In those days, there was a King named Kaushika(Vishwamitra). Once while returning from hunting, Vishvamitra was passing by Vasishtha’s ashram. He thought of taking some rest with all his army at his back. Vishwamitra saluted Vasishta with proper respect and diligence. Vasishta was also very glad to meet Vishwamitra. He also gratified the king and h...

    Harischandra was the King of Ayodhya who was a disciple of Vasishtha. Once Vishvamitra challenged Vasishtha upon the fact if Harischandra would ever lie or not. Vasishtha firmly said that he would never lie, even if kept in the worst situation. But Vishvamitra wanted to enter into a forced controversy with Vasishtha, and he did. But at last, Vasish...

    Vishwamitrawas very much desperate to get recognition as a Brahmarshi. He wanted to become equal to Vasishtha and gain powers equal to his. He also requested Lord Brahma to grant him the powers of a Brahmarshi so that he could gain powers equal to his. But then, one day, he realized that his ego did not let him become powerful and good like Vasisht...

  5. Who is Maha Rishi Vasishtha? Maha Rishi Vasishtha was a famous sage of the Vedic period. Vashishta is a Saptarishi – one of the seven sages who came to know the truth together by God and who together saw the Vedas (It would be unfair to say that the Vedas are created because the Vedas are beginningless). His wife is Arundhati.

  6. Jan 25, 2021 · Vashishta is one of the most famous rishis of Hinduism. Originally born as a son of Brahma during the creation of the Universe, he was reborn twice in different ways. Each of his births has a different story behind it. Vashishta is also famous in Hindu mythology for his enmity with Vishwamitra and the many encounters that occurred between them.

  7. Jul 13, 2023 · Vasistha, a revered figure in Hindu mythology, is known as one of the seven great Rishis or saptarshis of the seventh Manwantara. His profound wisdom, selfless service, and association with divine entities have earned him a significant place in ancient scriptures and legends.