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Gautama Maharishi
Overview
Gautama (Sanskrit: महर्षिः गौतम, IAST: Maharṣiḥ Gautama) was a sage in Hinduism and son of Brahmin sage Dirghatamas who is also mentioned in Jainism and Buddhism. Gautama is mentioned in the Yajurveda, Ramayana, and Gaṇeśa Pūrana and is known for cursing his wife Ahalyā. Another important story related to Gautama is about the creation of river Godavari, which is also known as Gautami.
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Related ideas
- Deva (Hinduism)
- Hinduism
- Ganesha
- Rama
- Brahma
- Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
- Brahmin
- Yajnavalkya
- Yajna
- Ramayana
- Indra
- Ahalya
- Dirghatamas
Place in the tradition
Part of Nyaya.