Agastya

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English

Agastya depicted in a statue.

Etymology

From Sanskrit अगस्त्य (agastya).

Proper noun

Agastya

  1. (Hinduism) One of the Saptarishis (seven sages), a revered Vedic sage and the author of Agastya Samhita.

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References

  1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, pp. 4-9.

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