Ancient SagesAdvaita Ashrama (A publication branch of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math), 2019 - Religion India traces its roots to sages, rishis, and seers of truth. It is proud to trace its ancestry to the half-clad sages who had nothing in this world and yet ruled the hearts of millions, sages to whom the even mighty emperors bowed down and sought counsel from. It is pride in our glorious past and ancestors that inspire us to strive to create a better country for the future generations. This book published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math presents short lives of thirty-four of our ancient sages and seers. A detailed Glossary and Genealogy enhance the value of the book. |
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Aditi Adityas Agastya Agni Anasuya ancient Angirasa Arundhati Ashtavakra Ashvini Atman Atri austerities became Bharata Bhrigu birth born Brahma brahmins Brihaspati brother called Chyavana consort curse Dadhichi Daksha Daksha Prajapati Dattatreya daughter demons Devahuti Devayani devotion disciples divine Durvasa dynasty earth famous father goddess gods guru hermitage Hindu Ikshvaku incarnation India Indra Jamadagni Janaka Kahor Kapila Kardama Kashyapa killed king knowledge known Kratu kshatriyas Kubera kumaras Kusha Lopamudra Lord Shiva Lord Vishnu Mahabharata Maharshi Mahavishnu mantras Marichi Markandeya meditation mind mind-born mother mythological Narada Narayana Pandavas Parashara Parashurama penance performed Prajapati Priyavrata Pulaha Pulastya Puloma Purana Ramayana Ratnakara Ravana Renuka Ribhu Richika rishi river sacrifice sage Samjna Saptarishis Shandilya Shiva Shri Krishna Shri Rama Shukracharya Sita Smriti sons of Brahma spiritual story Sukanya Surya Svayambhuva Manu Upanishad Vaivasvata Manu Valmiki Varuna Vashishtha Vedas Vedic Vishnu Vishravas Vishvakarma Vishvamitra Vyasa wife worshipped Yajna Yajnavalkya Yama yoga Yuga