Saptarshis, Saptarṣis: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Saptarṣis can be transliterated into English as Saptarsis or Saptarshis, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaSaptarṣis (सप्तर्षिस्).—(The seven hermits). A group of hermits. There are seven hermits in this group. The Saptarṣis in each Manvantara (age of Manu) are different. As there are fourteen Manvantaras before a great deluge, by that time ninetyeight Saptarṣis will be born and dead. The father of the Saptarṣis in each Manu’s age will be different. The Saptarṣis of the present Manu’s age, Marīci, Aṅgiras, Atri, Pulastya, Vasiṣṭha, Pulaha and Kratu are the mental sons of Brahmā. (For further details see under the word Manvantara).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Starts with: Saptarshisamaja, Saptarshisamvat, Saptarshishvaramahatmya, Saptarshismriti, Saptarshismritisamgraha, Saptarshistotra.
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Search found 19 books and stories containing Saptarshis, Saptarṣis, Saptarsis; (plurals include: Saptarshises, Saptarṣises, Saptarsises). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Some Astronomy < [Second Section]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
IX.2. Laksmana’s Ardhacakravartitva < [Chapter 3 - Comparative study of the Rama-story]
3.3. Drawing, Painting, Terracota, Plastic and Sculpture in ancient India < [Chapter 8 - Education, Literature, Sciences, Arts and Architecture]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 283 < [Volume 3 (1874)]
Atharvaveda ancillary literature (Study) (by B. R. Modak)
Part 1.1 - The Krttika (Tauri Pleiades) < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Part 5.1.7 - Omens related to the Comets < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Part 3b.1 - The Agnihotrahoma-vidhi < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Sucindrasthala-mahatmya (critical edition and study) (by Anand Dilip Raj)
Other Puranic Personalities referred to Sucindrasthalamahatmya < [Chapter 4 - Sucindrasthalamahatmya: a critical study]
Puranic legends: Story of Atri and Anasuya < [Chapter 4 - Sucindrasthalamahatmya: a critical study]
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