Vasiṣṭha

ancient Indian sage
Person human Q241900
Vasiṣṭha
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Summary

Vasiṣṭha was born in 2000 BC[1]. He died in 2000 BC[2]. He worked as an astronomer[3], astrologer[4], poet[5], and writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Father: God Brahma[7]
  • Spouse: Arundhati[8]
  • Child: Śakti Maharṣi[9]
  • Religion or worldview: Hinduism[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC EMCO Wikidata CoP[12]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[13]

Why It Matters

Works attributed to him include Yoga Vasistha[14], a literary work[15].

FAQs

Who were Vasiṣṭha's parents?

Vasiṣṭha's father was God Brahma[7].

Who was Vasiṣṭha married to?

Vasiṣṭha's spouses include Arundhati[8].

What did Vasiṣṭha do for work?

Vasiṣṭha worked as astronomer[3], astrologer[4], poet[5], and writer[6].

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  1. 6w ago · Tfmorris1 · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL149635A
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Open library id: OL149635A"
  2. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject PCC EMCO Wikidata CoP
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/43289|batch #43289]]: P268 reference to unreferenced P21"
  3. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → astronomer, astrologer, poet +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32081|batch #32081]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (23)"
  4. 24w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Aliases → —
    Child → Śakti Maharṣi
    Local thumb → —
    + 8 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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