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The Vasus (Sanskrit: वसु, romanized: Vasu) are a group of deities in Hinduism associated with fire and light. [1] They are described as the attendant deities of Indra, [2] and later Vishnu. [3]
The Vasus are elemental gods, who are described in some accounts as the attendant deities of Indra and later Vishnu, who is also known as Vasubandhu (relation of Vasus). The Ashta Vasus are described in the Ramayana as the children of Kasyapa and Aditi and in the Mahabharata as the sons of Manu or Brahma Prajapati.
May 3, 2020 · The list of 33 types of gods in Hinduism comprises 12 Adityas, 8 vasus, among others. The 12 Adityas are said to be sons of Aditi and include Varuna the water god, Vivasvan or Surya. The 8 vasus are supposed to be a separate group of deities from the Adityas.
Aug 31, 2017 · In the early myths, Indra was the most important of the Gods. In later texts, the eight vasus are described as demi Gods associated with Vishnu. Lord Vishnu and Indra before him, represent supreme consciousness.
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He (Indra), namely, is the Vasu of the gods, for he is their hero. Here is how Sayana explains the use of the term Vasu: That is, as would seem, the benefactor, or the treasure (dhanarûpa, Sâyana) of the gods. Indra is the chief of the Vasus.
The Vasus are attendant deities of Indra, and later Vishnu. The Ashta Vasus are described in the Ramayana as the children of Kashyapa and Aditi and in the Mahabharata as the sons of Manu or Brahma Prajapati.
Oct 12, 2023 · They are eight elemental gods (called “Aṣṭa-vasu”, ‘Eight Vasus’) representing aspects of nature (The Five Elements – Pancha Bhoothas) and also representing cosmic natural phenomenon (The Sun, The Moon and The Stars).
