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Rishikaas - IV
Women power
Vaak
 Vaak or word, is imagined as a woman and she is seen as Vaakambiruni, the daughter of Maharishi Aambiruni of a Suktham in the Rig Veda. Since the word which is used to recite mantras in yaga, binds the humans on earth and the Devas, it is given special honour. Let us see one or two Rigs in the Suktham where Vaakambiruni is the
rishi.
Vaak says, "Being a maharani, I accumulate wealth. I, who always am, in a deep contemplation, stand prominent among those who deserve to be prayed. Thus, the angels have made arrangements for me to enter and reside in many of the homes." (Rig Veda-X. 125.3 )
"I pronounce the word which is welcomed by both the Devas and the people. If I like a man, I can make him powerful, enlighten him about
'Brahmam', a rishi and an intellectual person". (Rig
Vedam-X. 125.5)
Raathiri
The Raathiri or night is seen in the form of a woman and is seen in the name of Bharadhvaaji in a Suktham of the Rig Veda. Let us see some Rigs in this Suktham. The Night Bharadhvaaji says, "The Night angel approaches many places and keeps a watch with her numerous eyes. She is seen wearing all her beauty and virtues." (Rig Veda- X. 127.1)
"She, who has attained the boon of 'eternal life', fills the low as well as the high-level lands and the fields. With her brightness, she wins over the darkness." (Rig
Vedam-X. 127.2)
"That angel when she comes, brings with her, her sister 'Dawn' whom she leaves behind when she disappears." (Rig Veda-X. 127.3 ).
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