Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s4.37
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s4.37
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v2.c4.s4.37
Magha in the Rigveda¹ denotes ‘bounty,’ and Maghavan² is the regular Vedic name for the ‘generous giver’ of bounties to priests. It is doubtful whether the Maghavans were more than this, or had any special rank as a class in Vedic society. See Sabhā.