Angiras Rishi is one of the mind born sons (manasa putra) of
Brahma. The most important story associated with Angiras Rishi is that of him
obtaining the status of Agni through austerities.
Legend has it that through tapas, Sage Angiras became more
brilliant than Agni. The whole universe was submerged in the brilliance of
Angiras. People started worshipping Angiras instead of Agni.
Agni could not tolerate this disrespect and disappeared from
the world. Although Angiras had brilliance he could not control the fire. Only
Agni had the capacity to keep fire under control.
Human beings faced numerous problems with the disappearance
of Agni. Angrias soon realized the folly of trying to become Agni.
Angiras then went to the place where Agni was hiding and
asked him for forgiveness. Agni forgave Angiras and also made him his first
son.
Thus Angiras became the son of Agni.
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