Bṛhaddiva Ātharvan
mythological figure · 2 works · 3 mentions · 3 anchored passages
Bṛhaddiva · Bṛhaddivā
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Rigveda
Bṛhaddiva, called the Ātharvan, a legendary seer who proclaims himself identical with Indra in his praise-shout.
Thus great Bṛhaddiva the Atharvan declared himself to be Indra himself.
These prayers Bṛhaddiva, the foremost, the heaven-winner, proclaims as his praise-shout to Indra.
or Bṛhaddivā-Urvaśī, praising and spreading forth for the longevity of the offering.
Atharvaveda (Paippalāda)
Legendary sage-poet who proclaims prayers as might for Indra and declares Indra to be his own body.
These prayers Bṛhaddiva, the foremost, the sun-seeker, proclaims as might for Indra;
Thus did Bṛhaddiva Atharvan, the great one, declare Indra himself to be his own body;