Parashara
Hindu · mortal · epic period · mortal
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Domains
Powers
- Promulgates the Vishnu Purana, the foundational Vaishnava cosmology recited to Maitreya
- Founds the science of horoscopy as reputed author of the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
- Kindles the rakshasa-destroying sacrifice to avenge his devoured father, then relents at Vasishtha's word
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Sources
- Mahabharata, Adi Parva 57; Vishnu Purana 1.1
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