A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1611

c5.1611

SAPTA-VADHRI. A Vedic Rishi. In a hymn he says, “Aswins, by your devices sunder the wickerwork for the liberation of the terrified, imploring Rishi Sapta-vadhri.” Concerning this the following old story is told. Sapta-vadhri had seven brothers who determined to prevent his having intercourse with his wife. So they shut him up every night in a large basket, which they locked and sealed, and in the morning they let him out. He prayed to the Aswins, who enabled him to get out of his cage during the night and to return to it at daybreak.