Vartantu

Varatantu () is a sage in Hinduism. He establishes a school of thought called Vāratantavīya.

Legend

Varatantu is featured in the Skanda Purana, having a dialogue with Nandi (Hinduism), Nandi with other sages.

The disciple of Varatantu, Kautsa, seeks money from the Raghu in the Raghuvaṃśa, Raghuvamsha.

In regional tradition, he is believed to have had a large ashram in Bharuch district, Bharuch for the education of children in the kingdom of the second Ikshvaku dynasty, Raghu, the grandfather of Rama.

See also

*Bhrigu
*Markandeya
*Kapila

References

Rishis
Hindu mythology
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