SAPTARISHIS
Hindu Wisdom Gods
Also known as Sapta-Rishis
The Seven Super Special Sages
These are seven extra-special Rishis — divinely-inspired writers of spiritual truths.
Members of this exclusive group include Daksha and Gautama, but membership varies depending on which set of trillion billion gazillion eons you are living in. Unfortunately, we have lost count.
However we can give you a sample cast list. In order of sageness we have Atri, Angiras, Bhrigu, Kratu, Pulaha, Pulastya and Vasishtha.
The Saptarishis take pride of place in the night sky as the Big Dipper in Ursa Major, which in Hinduism is known simply as Saptarishi — ‘The Seven Sages’.
Saptarishis Facts and Figures
Name: Saptarishis
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Sapta-Rishis
Gender: Male
Type: Gods
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present
Role:
In charge of: Wisdom
Area of expertise: Wisdom
Associated with: Ursa Major (Big Dipper)
Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
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Article last revised on September 18, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.