Vedic Mythology c5.s4.9

c5.s4.9

The RV. adds a few rather indefinite traits, which throw no light on Tvaṣṭṛ's character. He is said to be the first (1, 13¹⁰) or the first-born (*agrajā*) and one who goes before (9, 5⁹). As a companion of the Aṅgirases he knows the region of the gods (10, 70⁹), goes to the place of the gods (2, 1⁹) between heaven and earth (MS. 4, 14⁹). He is a bestower of blessings and is possessed of excellent wealth (10, 70⁹. 92¹¹). He is supplicated to grant riches to his worshippers and to delight in their hymns (7, 34²¹). Tvaṣṭṛ also confers long life (10, 18⁶; AV. 6, 78³).