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Mṛṣā

deity single tradition · 1

Mṛṣā (untruth) is one of Brahma's sons or creations. He is presented as taking Adharma as an adopted son.

When

First attested
0 CE
Attested period
0 – 2020
Historical notes
Attested in the Bhagavata Purana.

Relationships

consort of
Adharma
created by
Brahma
co occurs with
Nirṛti, Mrityu, Bhaya, Mahabhaya, Arita, Naraka
child of
Brahma

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Nirṛti

Source passages

“In the Bhagavata Purana, he is presented as Aprajaḥ (one without children) who takes Adharma and Mṛṣā (untruth), two of Brahma's sons or creations, as adopted sons.”

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