Saptrishi (Sanskrit: सप्तऋषि) are a group of seven sages who are said to have been born from the mind of Brahma, the creator god. They are also known as the "Manasaputras" or "Mind-born Sons". The Saptarishi are said to have been responsible for creating the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. They are also said to have been the first teachers of mankind and to have imparted the knowledge of the Vedas to the human race. The Saptarishi are often depicted in Hindu art and literature. They are usually shown as seven seated sages, each with a different symbol. The names of the Saptarishi vary according to the different Hindu scriptures. However, the most common list of Saptarishi includes the following seven sages: Atri: Father of Dattatreya, Durvasa and Soma Jamadagni: Father of Parshuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu Bharadvaja: Father of sage Garga, Dronacharya, maternal grandfather of Kuber Gautama: Attributed to legends of Tryambkehwar and Godavari ri...
