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 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.
the Keśin bears poison;