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Meaning of "Dirgatamas>"

Word

Dirgatamas

Sanskrit

दीर्घतमस्

IAST

dīrghatamas

In General

A Vedic Rishi with a deep and mystic style. He belongs to Angirasa lineage.

Veda

Some of the mantras from Mandala 1 of RV is by him.

Purana

Dirgatamas was born to Mamata by her husband Rishi Utathya. He was born blind but was a sage of great reputation.

Reference

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