Meaning & Origin
He who pervades all
Spiritual meaning
A wise and learned sage
Language details
विश्वामित्र
विश्व (all) + मित्र (friend)
विश्वामित्र
सारा दुःख सहाय, सारा जननम्बिन
விஷ்வாமித்ர
இடம் கோலம் பிறப்புவான், அரியர் குலம் ஆகவான்
విశ్వమిట్ర
సర్యదోటోట్య మిట్ర, సర్యజానపదేశ
Vishvamitra
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे All-pervading
Vishvamitra
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ All-pervading
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
vee-shvah-meet-rah
/ʋɪɕʋaːmit̪r/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Vishvamitra is an ancient sage and a great Rishi (seer or listener) in Hindu mythology, revered for his immense wisdom and knowledge of chants or mantras, which have the power to evoke the gods and manage the elements of nature. He is known for composing the famous 'Atharva Veda' – the last and most mystical of the four Vedas. Vishvamitra has also played an instrumental role in both the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics. In the Ramayana, he was the guru (teacher) of King Dasharatha and arranged for his sons to marry Rama, Lakshmana, and Bharata. In the Mahabharata, he incarnated as Vyasa's charioteer and teacher and implemented the strategy for the Kurukshetra war between the Pandavas and Kauravas.
The name "Vishvamitra" signifies the all-pervading consciousness and wisdom that transcends the limits of the individual self and merges with the entire universe. Vishvamitra represents the capacity to embody and radiate that cosmic knowledge and consciousness that exists within us all. His story is a reminder of the transformative power of wisdom, knowledge, and dedication, and the importance of striving to understand the deeper spiritual truths of life.
Historical references
Vishvamitra was a sage and a king in ancient India. He was a descendant of the lunar dynasty and was a pupil of the sage Jamadagni. Vishvamitra's wife was Shakuntala, who bore him a son named Shakuni. Vishvamitra is best known for performing the 'Ashwamedha Yagna', the horse sacrifice, for King Janaka of Videha to establish his royal sovereignty.
circa 1000 BCE
Vishvamitra is also known as the composer of the 'Vishvamitra Samhita', which is a part of the 'Atharva Veda'. This text outlines various rituals, mantras and hymns for various deities. It is believed that Vishvamitra was a highly learned sage and had mastery over various forms of knowledge including astronomy, mathematics and music.
circa 800 BCE
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