ushas
Definition
Proper noun * In Hinduism, Ushas is the goddess of the dawn. She is personified as the bringer of light, driving away the darkness of night and heralding the arrival of the sun. She is described as a radiant, youthful, and beautiful deity who renews life each day.
Usage
- Ushas is invoked in the ancient Rigveda as a powerful and benevolent force.
- The hymns praise Ushas for dispelling the shadows and awakening all life.
- As a divine personification, Ushas is often depicted riding a chariot across the sky.
- Poets describe Ushas unveiling herself like a dancer, revealing the path for Surya, the sun god.
Advanced Usage
- In Vedic mythology, Ushas is said to be the daughter of the sky (Dyaus) and the sister of the night (Ratri). This familial relationship symbolizes the eternal cycle of day and night.
- The relationship between Ushas and Ratri illustrates the balance and perpetual succession of dawn and night.
Variants and Related Words
- Usha: A common variant spelling of the goddess's name.
- Aurora: The Roman goddess of the dawn, considered a conceptual equivalent.
- Eos: The Greek goddess of the dawn, considered a conceptual equivalent.
Synonyms
- Goddess of dawn
- Dawn personified
Notes
- Ushas is a figure from Hindu religious texts and mythology. The word is typically capitalized as it is a proper name.
- References to Ushas are most frequent in discussions of the Rigveda, ancient Indian literature, and comparative mythology.
Noun
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Hindu goddess of dawn; daughter of the sky and sister of the night
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