Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s18.366

v1.c3.s18.366

Similarly three atmospheres (rajas), or oftener two, are alluded to,¹¹ but the division here is merely artificial. In one passage¹² six rajāṃsi, ‘regions,’ are referred to, the heavens and the earths no doubt being meant. The usual name for the atmosphere is antarikṣa.