Keśin
mythological figure · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
the Long-haired one · the long-haired one
spoken of as
1 expressionThe Long-haired one“Keśin”1 mention
Atharvaveda (Paippalāda) (Sanskrit)
The Long-haired one bears fire;
in the texts
Atharvaveda (Paippalāda)
Personified ecstatic ascetic figure who bears fire and poison and is identified with cosmic light, opening the muni hymn.
The Long-haired one bears fire;
Rigveda
Keśin, the 'long-haired one,' an ecstatic mythic figure who bears fire and poison and is companion to Rudra, Gandharvas and Apsarasas.
the Keśin bears poison;
The Keśin drank from the cup of poison when he drank together with Rudra.
Roaming in the footsteps of the Apsarasas, the Gandharvas, and the beasts — the Keśin, knowing [all] intentions, is the sweetest and most intoxicating friend.