Dhruva

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Dhruva is one of the eight Vasus in Hindu tradition. According to the Vishnu Purana, Dhruva is equated with Akasha, meaning "space". Dhruva appears to take over the role of Aha when Aha is replaced by Āpa in later textual traditions.

When

First attested: 800 BCE
Attested period: -800 – 2020
Historical notes: Named as one of the eight Vasus in multiple Puranic texts and the Mahabharata.

Relationships

co occurs with: Āpa, Aha, Prabhāsa
aspect of: Vasus
syncretized with: Akasha

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Mentioned by

Prabhāsa

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Vasu

Source passages

“The Vishnu Purana equates...Dhruva with Akasha, that is "space", Dhruva seemingly taking over Aha's role when Aha is replaced by Āpa.”
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