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INDIAN HISTORY
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Vishwamitra
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Vasishtha
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Indra
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Parikshit
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Detailed explanation-1: -Vishvamitra (Sanskrit: , IAST: Viśvā-mitra) is one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient India. According to Hindu tradition, he is stated to have written most of the Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including the Gayatri Mantra.
Detailed explanation-2: -Please elaborate if you know something different and please also share the source link so that I can read more about it-The Gayatri mantra was written by Rishi Vishvamitra in his book called Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad (Brahma’s Great Secret) about 5000 years ago.
Detailed explanation-3: -Vishwamitra suddenly started hearing the mysterious sound of Gayatri Mantra in his head and started reciting it. Then Vasistha blessed him and finally gave him the title of ‘Brahma-Rishi. ‘ This is how Gayatri Mantra was discovered!