Vishvamitra is a legendary figure in Hindu mythology, and one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient India. Vishvamitra is one of the seven Brahmarshi. 10). The Puranas mention that only 24 rishis since antiquity have understood the whole meaning of - and thus wielded the whole power of - the Gayatri Mantra.
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Vishvamitra is addressed as maharsis by Brahma and other gods alarmed by his austerities
Menaka, the beautiful apsara, comes to seduce Vishvamitra from his austerities. Artist, Miskin.
Vishvamitra is seduced by Menaka.
Vishwamitra brings Rama and Lakshmana to his hermitage.
Vishvamitra looks at Rama as he breaks the bow, winning the hand of Sita in marriage. Painting by Raja Ravi Varma.
Rama and Lakshmana perform guru-seva by pressing Vishvamitra's feet and legs (bazaar art, mid-1900's)In their orbit 3
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Vishvamitra is a legendary figure in Hindu mythology, and one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient India. Vishvamitra is one of the seven Brahmarshi. According to Hindu tradition, he is stated to have written most of the Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including the Gayatri Mantra (3.62.10). The Puranas mention that only 24 rishis since antiquity have understood the whole meaning of - and thus wielded the whole power of - the Gayatri Mantra. Vishvamitra is supposed to have been the first, and Yajnavalkya the last.
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