Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s12.295
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s12.295
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Gṛha-pa¹ or Gṛha-pati² is the regular name, from the Rigveda onwards, of the householder as master of the house. Similarly the mistress is called Gṛha-patnī.³ For the powers and position of the Gṛhapati see Pitṛ.