The Etymology of Brahma's Sons' Names
- Narada: When Brahma Ji resumed the task of creation a sage emerged from his throat (नरद) Hence, he became known as 'Narada'.
- Pracheta: The son who manifested from Brahma Ji’s mind (चित्त) was named 'Pracheta'.
- Daksha: The one who suddenly emerged from Brahma Ji’s right side and was proficient (दक्ष) in all actions was called 'Daksha'.
- Kardama: In the Vedas, the word 'Kardama' (कर्दम) means 'shadow'. The child who was born from Brahma Ji’s shadow was named 'Kardama'.
- Marichi: The word 'Marichi' (मरीचि) in the Vedas signifies a type of radiance. Hence, the child who appeared with extraordinary brilliance was called 'Marichi'.
- Kratu: The child who, in a previous birth, had performed numerous yajnas (क्रतु) was born as Brahma Ji’s son and was named 'Kratu' after those sacrifices.
- Angira: Brahma Ji’s face is his most prominent organ (अंग). The child who emerged from this organ was exceptionally radiant (इर), and thus he became known as 'Angira'.
- Bhrigu: The word 'Bhrigu' in the Vedas signifies extreme brilliance (भृगु). The child who was born with immense radiance was named 'Bhrigu'.
- Aruni: A child who, despite being newly born, had an intense glow and took on a reddish hue (अरुण वर्ण) due to his fiery brilliance and supreme penance, was called 'Aruni'.
- Hamsi: The yogi whose spiritual power enabled swans (हंस) to remain under his control was a supreme master of yoga and was known as 'Hamsi'.
- Vasishtha: The child who was completely disciplined and devoted (वशी) to the creator, becoming his dearest disciple, was named 'Vasishtha'.
- Yati: The child who was always seen striving in penance and remained restrained in all actions (संयत) was called 'Yati' due to his self-control.
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