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Brihaspati

Brihaspati

9.9
A wise god in Hindu stories who is the teacher and priest of the gods
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Brihaspati
  • The ancient texts describe Brihaspati as the chief priest and counselor to the gods.

Examples

  • Brahmins often invoke Brihaspati during sacred rituals to seek wisdom and eloquence.

  • Scholars study the hymns dedicated to Brihaspati to understand Vedic concepts of devotion.

  • Brihaspati is wise.

  • Don't forget to honor Brihaspati during the rituals!

  • Brahmins often invoke Brihaspati during sacred rituals to seek wisdom and eloquence.

  • Scholars study the hymns dedicated to Brihaspati to understand Vedic concepts of devotion.

  • The ancient texts describe Brihaspati as the chief priest and counselor to the gods.

Surface Forms

Brihaspati main

Etymology

Brihaspati comes from Sanskrit parts brih meaning 'great' and pati meaning 'lord'. So Brihaspati is like a 'great lord' or chief teacher, which fits his role as the wise priest and counselor of the gods.