rigvedic seers or sages were political-magician-warriors-come-priests?
MILITARY & POLITICAL STRATEGISTS BEFORE PRIEST
- In the Rigveda, Vishwamitra is described as a warrior and a powerful magician, and he is believed to have provided the Bharata army with various magical weapons and spells that helped them to emerge victorious in the battle. He is also believed to have helped the Bharata king Sudas to formulate a strategy that led to the defeat of the ten kings.Vishwamitra's role in the Battle of the Ten Kings is significant because it highlights the importance of sages and priests in the political and military affairs of the early Vedic period. Sages like Vishwamitra were not only spiritual leaders but also political advisors and military strategists. They played an important role in shaping the social and political landscape of the early Vedic period
LESS RIG VEDIC GODS OVER TIME
- Agastya (**PRE-VEDIC OR NOT?) associated with south/ Tamils and taught Vasishta, who is associated with Bharathas of Kurukshetra, ie. more west/later.
- Vasishta known teaching dharma, karma, etc.
LATER RIGVEDAS
- 1.65-73 written by Parasara, grandson of Vasishta and father of Vyasa, in praise of Agni. Apparently wrote 9.97 in praise of Soma. Also speaker of Vishnu Puranma
A “DASA” “SAGE” honoured earth as a goddess in the rigvedas, it was his ONLY hymn and he’s the ONLY “Brahmin” with ‘dasa’ in his name before Kalidasa?
Mahidasa was a sage or Rishi who composed hymn 10.148, known as the "Hymn to Earth" or "Prithvi Sukta." This hymn is dedicated to the personification of Earth as a goddess and is considered a hymn of praise to the Earth as a life-sustaining force. It describes various aspects of Earth and its significance in the cosmic order, and it is considered one of the most famous and revered hymns in the Rigveda.
The "Prithvi Sukta" is often interpreted as an expression of reverence and gratitude towards the Earth as a nurturing and life-giving force. It highlights the importance of Earth in ancient Vedic cosmology and expresses the idea of Earth as a goddess to be venerated and respected. Mahidasa is credited with composing this hymn and is considered an important figure in Hindu mythology for his contribution to Vedic literature.
