A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.582

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GARGA. An ancient sage, and one of the oldest writers on astronomy. He was a son of Vitatha. The Vishnu Purāna says, “From Garga sprang Sina (or Sini); from them were descended the Gārgyas and Sainyas, Brāhmans of Kshatriya race.” The statement of the Bhāgavata is, “From Garga sprang Sina; from them Gārgya, who from a Kshatriya became a Brāhman.” There were many Gargas; one was a priest of Krishna and the Yādavas.