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Line 66: − − '''Ghosha''' − − She is revered as a rishika, who was the daughter of Rishi Kakshivan (a descendent of Angiras) and granddaughter of Dirgatamas. As she suffered from a skin ailment(leprosy) from childhood she was unable to get married. She dutifully served her father but continuously prayed to the Ashvini Kumars the divine physicians who were endowed with the power of rejuvenation. Pleased with her deep and sincere prayers the Ashvini Kumars taught her [[Madhuvidya (मधुविद्या)|Madhu Vidya]], the Science of secret learning which granted her youth and great knowledge and cured her of her ailment due to which she subsequently got a worthy husband. She composed two Rig Veda hymns 39, 49 of Mandal ten each containing 14 verses. The first eulogises the Asvini Devatas and the second is a personal wish expressing her intimate desires and feelings for married life. Her son Suhastya also composed a hymn in the Rig Veda. Page 291 of PE
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=== विश्ववारा ॥ Vishvavara ===
=== विश्ववारा ॥ Vishvavara ===
Vishvarara is a Brahmavadini in the lineage of Atri. She is the mantra drashta for the Rigveda 5th Mandala Sukta 18 (द्वितो मृक्तवाहा आत्रेयः।) on devata Agni<ref>Rig Veda ([http://vedicheritage.gov.in/samhitas/rigveda/shakala-samhita/rigveda-shakala-samhita-mandal-05-sukta-018/ Mandala 5 Sukta 18])</ref>. <blockquote>प्रातरग्निः पुरुप्रियो विश स्तवेतातिथिः । विश्वानि यो अमर्त्यो हव्या मर्तेषु रण्यति ॥१॥</blockquote>Starting with the above mantra, these mantras outline the importance of careful attention required during [[Atithi Satkara (अतिथिसत्कारः)|Atithi satkara]] by women.
Vishvarara is a Brahmavadini in the lineage of Atri. She is the mantra drashta for the Rigveda 5th Mandala Sukta 18 (द्वितो मृक्तवाहा आत्रेयः।) on devata Agni<ref>Rig Veda ([http://vedicheritage.gov.in/samhitas/rigveda/shakala-samhita/rigveda-shakala-samhita-mandal-05-sukta-018/ Mandala 5 Sukta 18])</ref>. <blockquote>प्रातरग्निः पुरुप्रियो विश स्तवेतातिथिः । विश्वानि यो अमर्त्यो हव्या मर्तेषु रण्यति ॥१॥</blockquote>Starting with the above mantra, these mantras outline the importance of careful attention required during [[Atithi Satkara (अतिथिसत्कारः)|Atithi satkara]] by women. A lady should collect the required materials and havis for the husband engaged in performing Agnihotra (where Agni is invited as a guest), and protect the Agni.<ref>Kalyan Magazine, Nari Anka. ([https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.427009/page/n410 Page No 355]) by Gita Press, Gorakhpur.</ref>
=== घोषा ॥ Ghosha ===
She is revered as a rishika, who was the daughter of Rishi Kakshivan (कक्षीवान् । a descendent of Angiras) and granddaughter of Dirgatamas maharshi. As she suffered from a skin ailment(leprosy) from childhood she was unable to get married. She dutifully served her father and continuously prayed to the Ashvini Kumaras the divine physicians who were endowed with the power of rejuvenation. Pleased with her deep and sincere prayers the Ashvini Kumaras taught her [[Madhuvidya (मधुविद्या)|Madhu Vidya]], which granted her youth and great knowledge and cured her of her ailment due to which she subsequently got a worthy husband.
Ghosha (काक्षीवती घोषा।) prays that Ashvini Kumaras shower immense blessings on her (just as rains brighten up the fields) such that her youth is enhanced and that she is favored by an appropriate husband. She also prays for the wellbeing of her future husband that he is always protected by them.<ref>Kalyan Magazine, Nari Anka. ([https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.427009/page/n403 Page No 348]) by Gita Press, Gorakhpur.</ref>
She composed two Rig Veda suktas 39 and 40 of Mandala ten each containing 14 mantras<ref>Rig Veda ([http://vedicheritage.gov.in/flipbook/Rigveda_Subodh_Bhasya_Vol_IV/#book/341 Mandala 10 Sukta 39])</ref> on Ashvini devatas, the first one eulogising them and the second one expressing that her wishes about married life are fulfilled. Her son Suhastya also composed a sukta in the Rig Veda (Sukta 41 of Rigveda Mandala 10).<ref>Mani, Vettam. (1975). ''[https://archive.org/details/puranicencyclopa00maniuoft Puranic encyclopaedia : A comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature.]'' Delhi:Motilal Banasidass. (Page 291)</ref>
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Romasa was one of the woman seers to whom hymns of the Rig Veda were revealed. She was a Brahmavadini who underwent the upanayana or thread ceremony, Vedic study and Savitri Vachana (higher studies). She revealed the 126th hymn of the first book of the Rig Veda. Numerous mantras of Sama Veda are also attributed to Romasha. Romasa was said to be the daughter of Brihaspati and the wife of King Swanaya Bhawayabya. Pages 651, 128. 162
Romasa was one of the woman seers to whom hymns of the Rig Veda were revealed. She was a Brahmavadini who underwent the upanayana or thread ceremony, Vedic study and Savitri Vachana (higher studies). She revealed the 126th hymn of the first book of the Rig Veda. Numerous mantras of Sama Veda are also attributed to Romasha. Romasa was said to be the daughter of Brihaspati and the wife of King Swanaya Bhawayabya. Pages 651, 128. 162
'''Vaak Ambhrni''' - She is the daughter of Rishi Ambhruna was another famous woman seer of Vedic times. The Devi Sukta in the Rig Veda is attributed to her. She became a Seer inspired with the knowledge of the Self through whom the Goddess Vak proclaimed her own glory. The Devi Sukta is also known as Ambhrni Sukta and it consists of 8 verses and is dedicated to Vak(speech).This hymn is recited at the end of the recitation of Devi Mahatmyam and it sprang forth from the deep recesses of her heart when she was in communion with Brahman. It occurs in the 10th Mandala as Suktam number 125.
'''Vaak Ambhrni''' - She is the daughter of Rishi Ambhruna was another famous woman seer of Vedic times. The Devi Sukta in the Rig Veda is attributed to her. She became a Seer inspired with the knowledge of the Self through whom the Goddess Vak proclaimed her own glory. The Devi Sukta is also known as Ambhrni Sukta and it consists of 8 verses and is dedicated to Vak(speech).This hymn is recited at the end of the recitation of Devi Mahatmyam and it sprang forth from the deep recesses of her heart when she was in communion with Brahman. It occurs in the 10th Mandala as Suktam number 125.