Varatantu (Sanskrit: वरतन्तु, romanized: Varatantu, lit. 'boon-thread') is a sage in Hinduism.[1] He establishes a school of thought called Vāratantavīya.[2]
| Varatantu | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Rishi |
| Texts | Puranas |
Legend edit
Varatantu is featured in the Skanda Purana, having a dialogue with Nandi with other sages.[3]
The disciple of Varatantu, Kautsa, seeks money from the Raghu in the Raghuvamsha.[4]
In regional tradition, he is believed to have had a large ashram in Bharuch for the education of children in the kingdom of the second Raghu, the grandfather of Rama.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2019-01-31). "Varatantu, Vara-tantu: 5 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2020-05-09). "Varatantaviya, Vāratantavīya: 2 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2020-02-22). "Mārkaṇḍeya's Further Query [Chapter 3]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ Maruvada, Surya N. (2020-03-02). Who is Who in Hindu Mythology - VOL 2: A Comprehensive Collection of Stories from the Pur??as. Notion Press. p. 237. ISBN 978-1-64805-686-4.