Kakṣīvat
mythological figure · 3 works · 12 mentions · 13 anchored passages
Kakṣīvant · Auśija · Kaksivant · Kaksivant Pajriya · cow-stable of Auśija · son of Uśij · the Pajriya
in the texts
Rigveda
Praiser-poet aided by the Asvins, given wisdom and a marvel of liquor poured from a horse's hoof.
For Kakṣīvant the Pajriya who praises you, O men, you both gave forth wisdom.
with those by which you aided Kakṣīvant the praiser — O Aśvins, come with those aids.
And that sweet honey-dropping bee pours in the joy of Soma — the son of Uśij calls upon you.
Atharvaveda (Paippalāda)
Kakṣīvat, a Vedic sage protected by Mitra and Varuṇa.
who protect Kakṣīvat and also Kaṇva — release us from sin.
Sāmaveda
A sage-poet, son of Uśij, designated as the Soma-drinker for this rite.
May the Auśija, he of the armpit, Kakṣīvant, be your Soma-drinker.