are as follows: Marichi Atri Angirasa Pulaha Pulasthya Krathu Vasishta Prachethasa Bhrigu Narada Life The life of Marichi is known more by the account of his descendants, notably by the works of sage Kashyapa. Marichi is then married to Kala, and gave birth to Kashyapa (Kashyapa is also sometimes acknowledged as a Prajapati, who has inherited the right of creation from his father). He is believed to be formed out of the sustained energy of the Hindu god Vishnu. He, along with Narada, is also believed to have visited Bhishma during Mahabharata, when he was lying on the arrow bed. Marichi is also quoted as the adviser of young Dhruva, assisting him in the pursuit of his austerities. His name is featured in multiple Hindu scriptures like the Brahmanda Purana and the Vedas. Krishna in the Bhagavad-Gita says, "Of the Ādityas I am Vishnu, of lights I am the radiant sun, of the Maruts I am Marici, and among the stars I am the moon." Jainism In Jain scriptures, Marichi was the son of Bharata Chakravartin who after many births was born as 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Mahavira. In his life as Marichi, he became a Jain monk following Rishabhanatha, first tirthankara, but was unable to follow the hard rules of Jain penance. So he took a robe, pedals and an umberalla and founded his own religion, taking Kapila as his first disciple. In popular culture The sage is believed to have officiated the penance of Brahma at Pushkar, found in modern-day Rajasthan. See also Eta Ursae Majoris Mahavira Notes References Rishis Prajapatis