Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s11.331

v1.c3.s11.331

Kāla-kāñja.—In the Atharvaveda¹ mention is made of the Kālakāñjas as being in the sky. Both Roth² and Zimmer³ hold that some constellation is meant. But as the defeat of the Kālakāñjas is one of Indra’s exploits,⁴ it is doubtful whether any stress can be laid on that interpretation of the passage in the Atharvaveda. Whitney⁵ suggests that the three stars of Orion are meant, Bloomfield⁶ that the galaxy or the stars in general are intended.