Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.805
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.805
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2. Asita.—(*a*) A mythical sage of this name figures as a magician in the Atharvaveda in conjunction with Gaya¹ or with Jamadagni.² In the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa³ he appears as Asita Dhānva,⁴ and as Daivala or Devala in the Pañcaviṃśa Brāhmaṇa⁵ and Kāṭhaka Saṃhitā.⁶