Vyasa
Krishna Dvaipayana (Sanskrit: कृष्णद्वैपायन, romanized: Kṛṣṇa-dvaipāyana), better known as Vyasa (/ˈvjɑːsə/; Sanskrit: व्यासः, romanized: Vyāsaḥ, lit. 'compiler') or Vedavyasa (वेदव्यासः, Veda-vyāsaḥ, "the one who classified the Vedas"), is a revered sage or Rishi portrayed in most Hindu traditions. He is traditionally regarded as the author of the epic Mahābhārata.
Maharshi Vyasa | |
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Early 19th century painting of Vyasa in the Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery | |
| Title | Maharishi, Vyasa/Vedavyasa |
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| Born | Krishna Dvaipayana |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Spouse | Vatikā |
| Children | Shuka (son; from Vatikā)
Vidura (son; from Parishrami) Niyoga
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| Relatives | Maternal Half-Brothers |
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Disciples
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| Honours | Festival of Guru Purnima, also known as the Vyasa Purnima, is dedicated to him |
Vyasa is also regarded by many Hindus as a partial incarnation (Sanskrit: अंशावतार, romanized: aṃśa-avatāra / aṃśāvatāra) of the god Vishnu and the compiler of the mantras of the Vedas into four Vedas, as well as the author of the eighteen Puranas and the Brahma Sutras. He is one of the eight immortals Chiranjīvis, implying he is still alive in the current Kali yuga.