Madhuchhanda

Madhuchchhanda
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ReligionHinduism
ChildrenAghamarsana and Jeta
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Composed (1-10) Hymns in Mandala 1, Hymn 1 in Mandala 9 of Rigveda[1]

Madhuchchhanda (Sanskrit: मधुच्छन्द, romanized: Madhucchanda), also known as Madhushchandas Vaishvamitra, is a sage mentioned in Hindu literature. A number of hymns in Rigveda are composed by him. He is one of the sons of the sage Vishvamitra.[2][3] Madhuchchhanda is regarded to have had a mastery over Vedic literature and was also a great singer.[4]

  1. ^ Stephanie W. Jamison, Joel P. Brereton (2014). The Rigveda: 3-Volume Set. OXFORD University Press. p. 88-102. ISBN 9780199370184. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  2. ^ Wendy Doniger (1988). Textual Sources for the Study of Hinduism. Manchester University Press. p. 24. ISBN 9780719018671.
  3. ^ J.P. Mittal (2006). History Of Ancient India (a New Version) : From 7300 Bb To 4250 Bc. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. p. 281. ISBN 9788126906154.
  4. ^ Gaṅgeśvarānanda (1982). Vedas, a Way of Life from Yadnya (sacrifice) to Yoga (union). Matoshri Rampyaribai Sarda Satkarya Nidhi. Retrieved 24 June 2008.