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Urvaśī
उर्वशी
Urvaśī
Urvaśī's exchange with Purūravas in Ṛgveda 10.95 gave Sanskrit drama one of its enduring plots. She is counted among the ṛṣikās for the verses she speaks, though tradition places her in Svarga rather than an āśrama.
Quick facts
- Era
- Ṛgvedic (traditional)
- field
- Dialogue hymn
- sourcing
- textually attested
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