[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1191 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1191 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1191 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1191](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1191) MITRA. Probably connected with the Persian Mithra. A form of the sun. In the Vedas he is generally associated with Varuna, he being the ruler of the day and Varuna the ruler of the night. They together uphold and rule the earth and sky, guard the world, encourage religion, and chastise sin. He is one of the Ādityas or sons of Aditi. - [Previous: c5.1190](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1190) - [Next: c5.1192](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1192) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1191](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1191) · Pramāṇa