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 | On 21 May 2021, it was proposed that this article be moved from Angiras (sage) to Angiras. The result of the discussion was moved. |
Text from Angira edit
Angira is one of the saptarishis in Hindu legends. Vedic rishi (or sage) who, along with sage Atharvan, is credited to have formulated ("heard") most of the fourth Veda called Atharvaveda. He is also mentioned in the other three Vedas. Sometimes he is reckoned as one of the Seven Great Sages, or saptarishis. His wife is Surūpa and his sons are Utatya, Samvartana and Brihaspati. He is a Manasaputra (wish-born-son) of Lord Brahma. Other accounts say that he married Swadhā, the daughter of Daksha.
Buddhism references edit
The Buddhism references are fascinating. Unfortunately, I can't find them anywhere in the Pali Canon. The page numbers do not refer to either the published editions or the translations. I did a search for Angirasa/o in the Pali Tipitaka and found nothing even close to the story about the Buddha prefering the Angirasa version of the Vedas. It would be interesting if such a text existed, but until someone provides better documentation, I am afraid that this one of those errors that will now find its way into lots of books because someone found it on Wikipedia. If no one substantiates the claims in this section in a few months, I will fix it. Joseph Walser — Preceding unsigned comment added by Joseph Walser (talk • contribs) 17:21, 29 November 2012 (UTC)
Angirasas a constellation? edit
should not according to RV V.65.8 Angirasas be the constellation which we know as "Twins"?--87.152.224.52 (talk) 15:52, 22 April 2013 (UTC)
What do you mean V.65.8? Rig Veda Book 5 Hymn 65 only has six verses: http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/rv05065.htm 69.248.132.69 (talk) 21:07, 14 September 2014 (UTC)
Is the association between Angra Mainyu and Angiras widely accepted in scholarly circles? edit
I think someone may be reaching here.72.191.211.45 (talk) 05:00, 27 June 2014 (UTC)
Requested move 21 May 2021 edit
- The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.
The result of the move request was: moved. (closed by non-admin page mover) ~ Aseleste (t, e | c, l) 09:56, 28 May 2021 (UTC)
Angiras (sage) → Angiras – The sage Angiras is the primary topic of the word as per following reasons:
- This article was moved to Angiras (sage) in 2008 without any valid reason or discussion.
- The results on Google books refer to the sage Angiras. See [1]
- Other topics of Angiras (disambiguation) are named after this sage. Angiras Brahmin don't have a separate article (redirected to Vishwakarma (caste) for no reason).
- As per page veiws, Angiras (sage) gets the most views..245CMR.•👥📜 05:45, 21 May 2021 (UTC)