Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s6.138
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s6.138
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v1.c3.s6.138
Rṣis.—The term ‘Seven Rṣis’ denotes the ‘Great Bear’ (see 1. Rkṣa) in one passage of the Rigveda,¹ and occasionally later.² This is probably a secondary use, instead of the seven R̥ṣas, brought about by the frequent mention of the seven R̥ṣis.