Vishpala
Sign in to saveVishpala (') is a woman (alternatively, a horse) mentioned in the Rigveda (RV 1.112.10, 116.15, 117.11, 118.8 and RV 10.39.8). The name is likely from ' "settlement, village" and '''' "strong", meaning something like "protecting the settlement" or "strong settlement".
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It is catalogued under topics including Ancient Indian women, Horses in Hinduism and Indian amputees.
Its subject is documented across 8 Wikipedia language editions.
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Vishpala (') is a woman (alternatively, a horse) mentioned in the Rigveda (RV 1.112.10, 116.15, 117.11, 118.8 and RV 10.39.8). The name is likely from ' "settlement, village" and '''' "strong", meaning something like "protecting the settlement" or "strong settlement".
Vishpala is helped in battle (alternative, in the prize-race) by the Ashvins. As she lost her leg "in the time of night, in Khela's battle" (alternatively, "in Khela's race, eager for a decision"), they gave her a "leg of iron" so that she could keep running (1.116.15).
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