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Encyclopedia > Rbhus

In Hinduism, the Rbhus (singular Rbhu) are the gods of crafts, artisans, horses and also solar deities. They are children of Indra and Indrani.


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Holy Rig Veda : Book 04 Part 03 (2945 words)
As for a year the Rbhus kept the Milch-cow, throughout a year fashioned and formed her body, And through a year's space still sustained her brightness, through these their labours they were made immortal.
Rbhus, who helped their Parents and the Asvins, who formed the Milch-cow and the pair of horses, Made armour, set the heaven and earth asunder,-far- reaching Heroes, they have made good offspring.
O Vajas, Rbhus, reaching far, among the Gods this was your exaltation gloriously declared, In that your aged Parents, worn with length of days, ye wrought again to youth so that they moved at will.
From the Hymns of the Rigveda On-line - The Gold Scales (4052 words)
For you was made this sacrifice, Rbhus, which you, like men, won for yourselves aforetime.
That is the great announcement of your deity, that, you Rbhus, you sustain the earth and heaven.
Wealth from the Rbhus is most glorious in renown, that which the heroes, famed for vigour, have produced.
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