Ancient Indian sage
Parashara | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Children | Vyasa (with Satyavati)[1][2] |
| Parents | |
Parashara (Sanskrit: पराशर; IAST: Parāśara) was a maharishi and the author of many ancient Indian texts. He is accredited as the author of the first Purana, the Vishnu Purana, before his son Vyasa wrote it in its present form. He was the grandson of the sage Vasishtha and the son of the sage Shakti. There are several texts which give reference to Parashara as an author/speaker. The various texts attributed to him are given in reference to Parashara being the speaker to his student.[4]
- ^ Mani, Vettam (1975). Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary With Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. pp. 885 (Vyāsa). ISBN 0-8426-0822-2.
- ^ Dalal, Roshen (18 April 2014). Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184752779.
- ^ Bhiḍe, Śrīpāda Raghunātha (1996). Wife of Sakti Maharsi. Dastanbe Ramchandra & Company. ISBN 9788185080987.
- ^ "Rishi Parashara - Speaking Tree".