Monthly Archives: April 2012

Atri

One of the seven great sages born directly from Lord Brahma. He is the husband of Anusuya and father of the Lord’s incarnation Dattatreya. He contributed to the knowledge of astronomy.

Atmabhu

Brahma is known as atma-bhu because He was begotten directly from the father without any contact of mother Lakshmiji. (Lakhsmiji was present near Narayana, engaged in the service of the Lord, and still, without contact with her,Narayana begot Brahma.)

Arya

An Elderly/repectful person is called arya. The word arya refers to one who is advanced in knowledge.

Arthada

That which can deliver values is called arthada.(Human life is called so as it is meant for earning true values.)