Aha

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Aha is one of the eight Vasus mentioned in earlier Hindu texts such as the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad and Shatapatha Brahmana. In most later texts, Aha is replaced by Āpa (water), with Dhruva seemingly taking over Aha's role.

When

First attested
800 BCE
Attested period
-800 – 500
Historical notes
Named as one of the eight Vasus in earlier Vedic texts but later replaced by Āpa in most traditions.

Relationships

aspect of
Vasus
co occurs with
Prabhāsa, Dhruva, Āpa

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Dhruva seemingly taking over Aha's role when Aha is replaced by Āpa.”

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