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- Atri or Attri is a Vedic sage, who is credited with composing numerous hymns to Agni, Indra, and other Vedic deities of Hinduism. Atri is one of the Saptarishi (seven great Vedic sages) in the Hindu tradition, and the one most mentioned in its scripture Rigveda.
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Atri or Attri is a Vedic sage, who is credited with composing numerous hymns to Agni, Indra, and other Vedic deities of Hinduism. Atri is one of the Saptarishi (seven great Vedic sages) in the Hindu tradition, and the one most mentioned in its scripture Rigveda. [1]
Atri in Hinduism is a revered sage known for his penance, installation of the Atrishvara Linga, and significant contributions to spiritual wisdom. He represents moral integrity and guidance, illustrated by his ten virtuous wives and role among the Seven Sages.
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Purana and Itihasa
Atri (अत्रि):—Son of Brahmā. From Atri’s tears was born a son named Soma, the moon. His wife was called Anasūyā. She was impregnated by the tears of Atri, and had three sons called Soma, Durvāsā and Dattātreya. (see Bhāgavata Purāṇa9.14.2-3) 1) Atri (अत्रि).—The son of Brahmā. Atri Maharṣi was one of the mānasaputras of Brahmā. The mānasaputras were: Marīci, Aṅgiras, Atri, Pulastya, Pulaha, and Kratu (Mahābhārata, Ādi Parva, Chapter 65, Verse 10). (See full article at Story of Atrifrom the Pu...
Shaktism
Atri (अत्रि):—One of the mind-born sons of Brahmā, according to the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa (chapter on the Devī-yajña). They were created by the sheer power of mind.
Vaishnavism
Atri (अत्रि) refers to:—One of the ten sages born of Brahmā. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
Atri.—(IE 7-1-2), ‘seven’. Note: atriis defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
Marathi-English dictionary
atri (अत्रि).—m (S From the ṛṣi of this name.) A tribe of Brahmans or an individual of it.
Sanskrit dictionary
Attṛ (अत्तृ).—&c. See under अद् (ad). --- OR --- Atri (अत्रि).—a. [properly a, Uṇādi-sūtra 4.68, adestriniśca, ad-trin] Devourer; अत्रिमनु स्वराज्यमग्निभ् (atrimanu svarājyamagnibh) Ṛgveda2.8.5. -triḥ Name of a celebrated sage and author of many Vedic hymns. [He appears in the Vedas in hymns addressed to Agni, Indra, the Aśvins and the Viśvedevas. In the Svāyambhuva Manvantara, he appears as one of the ten Prajāpatis or mind-born sons of Brahmā, being born from his eye. These sons having died...
Kannada-English dictionary
Atri (ಅತ್ರಿ):— 1) [noun] one of the seven stars of the Great Bear. 2) [noun] one of the seven great sages in Hindu mythology.
Overview. Atri. Quick Reference. The name of a legendary Vedic ṛṣi. A number of Vedic hymns and a law code (the Atrismṛti) are attributed to him. He is said to have been the purohita of the early Āryans, and through his connection with the sacrificial fire is credited with immense power.
Atri or Attri is a Vedic sage, who is credited with composing numerous hymns to Agni, Indra, and other Vedic deities of Hinduism. Atri is one of the Saptarishi (seven great Vedic sages) in the Hindu tradition, and the one most mentioned in its scripture Rigveda .
Jan 28, 2019 · Among the seven Munis known as Citra Śikhaṇḍīs, we see Atri Maharṣi as one of the Aṣṭaprakṛtis which form the basis of the Universe. Important events. (1) How Mahāviṣṇu became Atri’s son. Kaśyapa had a son named Kaśipu. He was a very mighty ruler and carried on his reign in an ungodly manner.
In Hinduism, Atri (Sanskrit: अत्रि) or Attri is a legendary bard and scholar and was one of 9 Prajapatis, and a son of Brahma, said to be ancestor of some Brahmin, Prajapatis, kshatriya and Vaishya communities who adopt Atri as their gotra.
