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Rishi Marichi or
Mareechi (ṛṣi Marīci,
ऋषि मरीचि) (meaning
a ray of light) is
the son of Brahma,
the cosmic creator,
and also one of the
Saptarshi (Seven
Great Sages Rishi),
in
the First Manvantara,
with others being
Atri, Angiras,
Pulaha, Kratu,
Pulastya, and
Vashishtha.Before the creation started, Lord Brahma needed a few people who can be held responsible for the creation of the remaining Universe. Therefore he created 10 Prajapatis (Ruler of the people) from his Manas (Mind) and 9 from his body. Marichi is one of the manasaputras of Lord brahma. The 10 Prajapatis are as follows: 1. Marichi 2. Atri 3. Angirasa 4. Pulaha 5. Pulasthya 6. Krathu 7. Vasishta 8. Prachethasa 9. Bhrigu 10. Narada Marichi is then married to Kala and gave birth to Kashyapa (Kashyapa is also sometimes acknowledged as a Prajapati, who has inherited the right of creation from his father). Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita says, "Of the Adityas I am Vishnu, of lights I am the radiant sun, of the Maruts I am Marici, and among the stars I am the moon." |
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