Question

Who from the following women scholars were related to the Rigvedic Period?

a. Vishwavara

b. Apala

c. Lopamudra

d. Ghosha

1. Only a and b
2. Only a, b and c
3. Only b, c and d
4. All the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : All the above

The correct answer is All of the above.

• Rishi Agastya was an eminent saint of Rigvedic time, Lopamudra was the wife of the sage Agastya. 
• Vishwavara of the Atri family is ascribed a hymn of six verses. She was a married woman.
• Rigveda also mentions another woman Apala.
• She was also a married woman, but then her husband discarded her because she was suffering from an incurable skin disease.
• Ghosha Indian female philosopher from the ancient Vedic period.

• Vishwavara is famous for approaching the blazing sacrificial fire at dawn with her face towards the East, offering oblations to the gods, and praying for love and happiness in wedded life.
• Lopamudra is also known as Kaushitaki and Varaprada.
• Ghosha was also known as a Brahmavadini.