Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s12.267
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s12.267
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v1.c3.s12.267
Gṛdhra, ‘the vulture,’ is often mentioned from the Rigveda¹ downwards.² The swiftness of its flight³ and its fondness for devouring carrion are especially noticed.⁴ More generally the word is used to designate any bird of prey, the eagle (Śyena) being classed as the chief of the Gṛdhras.⁵