Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s20.100
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s20.100
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v1.c3.s20.100
5. Punarvasū, ‘the two that give wealth again,’ denotes the two stars, α and β Geminorum, on the heads of Castor and Pollux. The name is no doubt connected with the beneficent character of the Aśvins, who correspond to the Dioscuri.⁷⁵