Madhuchhanda

Madhuchhandha (also known as Madhushchandhas Vaishvamitra) is a sage mentioned in the Indian epics and mythology. A number of hymns in Rigveda are composed by him. He is the son of sage Brahmarshi Vishvamitra.[3][4] Madhuchanda had a mastery over Vedic literature and was also a great singer.[5]

Madhuchhandhas Vaiśvāmitra
Personal
ReligionHinduism
ChildrenAghamarsana, Jeta
Parents
Composed (1-10) Hymns in Mandala 1, Hymn 1 in Mandala 9 of Rigveda[1]
HonorsRishi
Composed (1-10) Hymns in Mandala 1, Hymn 1 in Mandala 9 of Rigveda[2]

Madhuchanda and the Rigveda

Madhuchhanda was the maker of the hymn to god Agni, with which the Rigveda begins. He composed 1-10 hymns in the Mandala 1 of Rigveda.[6]

References
  1. Stephanie W. Jamison, Joel P. Brereton. The Rigveda: 3-Volume Set. OXFORD University Press. p. 88-102. ISBN 9780199370184. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  2. Stephanie W. Jamison, Joel P. Brereton. The Rigveda: 3-Volume Set. OXFORD University Press. p. 88-102. ISBN 9780199370184. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  3. Wendy Doniger (1988). Textual Sources for the Study of Hinduism. Manchester University Press. p. 24. ISBN 9780719018671.
  4. J.P. Mittal (2006). History Of Ancient India (a New Version) : From 7300 Bb To 4250 Bc,. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. p. 281. ISBN 9788126906154.
  5. Gaṅgeśvarānanda. Vedas, a Way of Life from Yadnya (sacrifice) to Yoga (union). Matoshri Rampyaribai Sarda Satkarya Nidhi. Retrieved 24 June 2008.
  6. Roshen Dalal. The Vedas: An Introduction to Hinduism’s Sacred Texts. Penguin UK. ISBN 9788184757637. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
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