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Meaning of "mitra"

Word

Mitra

Sanskrit

मित्र

IAST

mitra

In General

Mitra is the Vedic god of harmony. Friend; companion; associate

Mitra is always a companion of Varuna and they are praised together in Rik Mantras. Mitra is an aspect Surya Devata. He stays at Akasa and provide us with rain.

Veda

The lord of love and Harmony. He always moves along with Varuna. He unite people with mutual love and friendship.

Purana

Mitra is one of the twelve Adityas. Mitra is very weak; that is why he takes the company of Varuna

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