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Vishwamitra
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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.
Word Forms
Vishwamitras plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit विश्वामित्र (vishvamitra).