Vishvamitra — The king-turned-sage who revealed the Gayatri mantra.
Vedas
Vishvamitra विश्वामित्र mythological name meaning
Brahmarishi
Boy
Sanskrit · Hindu
Vedic Age
Friend of all; sage who composed the Gayatri
Pronunciation Vishvamitra
Why was this name given?
The king-turned-sage who revealed the Gayatri mantra.
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What does the name Vishvamitra mean?
Friend of all; sage who composed the Gayatri.
Which scripture is Vishvamitra associated with?
Associated with Rig Veda, Ramayana.