[2] Saptarishi, a Sanskrit dvigu meaning "seven sages" are the seven rishis who are extolled at many places in the Vedas and Hindu literature.

In some parts of India, people believe these are seven stars of the Big Dipper named "Vashista", "Marichi", "Pulastya", "Pulaha", "Atri", "Angiras" and "Kratu".

During this time, she was visited by Brahma, upon which she was struck with the dilemma of whether to receive the deity with the proper honours as was custom, or perform her husband's bidding.

[citation needed] Therefore, he is believed to have created ten Prajapatis (Ruler of the people) from his manas (mind) and nine from his body.

The ten Prajapatis are as follows:[6] The life of Marichi is known more by the account of his descendants, notably by the works of sage Kashyapa.

"[7] In Jain scriptures, Marichi was the son of Bharata Chakravartin[8] who after many births was born as 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Mahavira.