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Vishwamitra

Vishwamitra (name) means a revered sage-king in Hindu tradition, said to have become a Brahmarshi through extreme discipline and penance, and to have composed the Gayatri Mantra. Example: “The epic recounts how Vishwamitra tested his will against the gods themselves.”

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A revered sage-king in Hindu tradition, said to have become a Brahmarshi through extreme discipline and penance, and to have composed the Gayatri Mantra.
"The epic recounts how Vishwamitra tested his will against the gods themselves."

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In plain EnglishA legendary Hindu sage known for his spiritual discipline.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit विश्वामित्र (vishvamitra).

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Vishwamitra” mean?

The word “Vishwamitra” means a revered sage-king in Hindu tradition, said to have become a Brahmarshi through extreme discipline and penance, and to have composed the Gayatri Mantra. In plain terms, a legendary Hindu sage known for his spiritual discipline.

How do you use “Vishwamitra” in a sentence?

Here is “Vishwamitra” used in a sentence: “The epic recounts how Vishwamitra tested his will against the gods themselves.”

What part of speech is “Vishwamitra”?

“Vishwamitra” is a name.

Where does the word “Vishwamitra” come from?

The word “Vishwamitra” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit विश्वामित्र (vishvamitra).

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