bhaga

Iranian deities

Also known as: bagha

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In ancient Iranian religion, bagha was a term for deities, distinct from the ahuras, who were considered sovereign lords. The ahuras, such as Ahura Mazdā, were associated with cosmic order and truth, while bagha referred to "the one who distributes". This contrasts with the Vedic bhaga, which also means good fortune. The ahuras were often contrasted with the daivas, who were sometimes viewed as demons in Zoroastrianism. The concept of bagha is also found as an epithet for deities in Hinduism and Buddhism, meaning "blessed one" or "lord".123

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ancient Iranian religion
Origin and historical development
…other deities called bagha (Vedic bhaga, “the one who distributes”) and yazata (“the one to be worshipped”). At the head of the pantheon stood Ahura Mazdā, the “Wise Lord,” who was particularly connected with the principle of cosmic and social order and truth called arta in Vedic (asha in Avestan).…
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…other deities called bagha (Vedic bhaga, “the one who distributes”) and yazata (“the one to be worshipped”). At the head of the pantheon stood Ahura Mazdā, the “Wise Lord,” who was particularly connected with the principle of cosmic and social order and truth called arta in Vedic (asha in Avestan).…
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