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Rishikaas - III
Sooriya Savithri
 Sooriya Savithri was the daughter of God Surya. The Rigs in the Suktham that describe her wedding can be heard being chanted even now at the present-day weddings.
The two Rigs that are often and primarily chanted are as follows:
Sumangaleeriyam Vadhu
Rimamsamedha Paschyatha |
Sowbaghya Masyai Thathvaaya
Aadhaastham Viparedhana ||
Meaning: One can see the indications of prosperity in the bride and all of you watch her keenly. Bless her for a prosperous life and return to your homes. (Rig Veda-X, 85.33)
Imam Thwamindhra Meetva:
Suputhraam Subakham Kirunu |
Dhasaaayam Puthraan Aadhehi
Padhimegha Dhasam Kruthi ||
Meaning: Oh Indra, who is a wealthy man! Bless the bride so that she gives birth to good and noble sons. Let her have, by your grace, 10 sons and treat her husband as her 11th son. (Rig Veda-X, 85.45)
Oorvashi
Oorvashi, an Apsaras, is a maharishi. Emperor Pururavas was infatuated with the heavenly Apsaras. She lays a few conditions to live with him and thus the emperor spends four years happily with the woman he desired. The Devas, in order to take Oorvashi back to their abode, cunningly execute their plans in such a way that makes the emperor forget the conditions she had laid.
Oorvashi leaves him for failing to keep his word. Driven to grief at her separation, the emperor wanders and finally finds her playing with her friends. He requests her to come back with him but she refuses. The conversation that is held between them can be found in Rig Veda, 10th Mandalam, 95th Suktham.
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