Ushas

[ oosh-uhs, oo-shahs ]

noun

1. Dawn, a Vedic deity, daughter of Sky and sister of Night.

Ushas

/ ˈuːʃəs /

noun

1. the Hindu goddess of the dawn

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ushas¹

From the Sanskrit word uṣas

Example Sentences

Ushas with her crimson fingers oped the portals of the day, Nations armed for mortal combat in the field of battle lay!

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Vaginîvatî is chiefly applied to Ushas, Sarasvatî, and here to the river Sindhu.

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On the day following my arrival, Ushas explained to me the relationship in which we were to stand towards each other.

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Ushas used a stronger expression here, but out of consideration for my old mahatma friends, I suppress it.

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The story of Elijah ascending to heaven in a chariot of fire may also be compared to the fiery, flame-red chariot of Ushas.

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