Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.185

v2.c4.185

Pūru is the name of a people and their king in the Rigveda. They are mentioned with the Anus, Druhyus, Turvaśas, and Yadus in one passage.¹ They also occur as enemies of the Tṛtsus in the hymn of Sudās’ victory.² In another hymn³ Agni of the Bharatas is celebrated as victorious over the Pūrus, probably a reference to the same decisive overthrow. On the other hand, victories of the Pūrus over the aborigines seem to be referred to in several passages.⁴