Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s7.149
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s7.149
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v2.c4.s7.149
Varatrā in the Rigveda¹ and later² denotes a ‘thong’ or ‘strap.’ It was used to fasten the oxen to the yoke,³ or perhaps to fasten the yoke to the pole.⁴ Or, again, it denotes⁵ the strap which was used in drawing up water from the well (Avata).