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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."
How to use Vishwamitra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA legendary Hindu sage known for his spiritual discipline.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit विश्वामित्र (vishvamitra).
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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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