🪔 Importance of Saptarishi in the Star Constellation 🪔 🌸 The Ursa Major (Great Bear) constellation seen in the sky is called the Saptarishi Mandal in Indian tradition. 🌿 It is believed that seven great sages are established as stars in this constellation. 🌿 1. Story of Rishi Vashistha 🌸 Rishi Vashistha was the mind-born son of Brahma and a great scholar . 🌿 He was also the guru of Lord Rama . His wife Arundhati is considered an ideal of devoted womanhood . 🌸 Pleased with his penance, discipline, and knowledge , the gods placed him as a star in the sky so that humans could always follow the path of dharma and righteousness . 🌿 2. Story of Rishi Vishwamitra 🌸 Vishwamitra was initially King Kaushik . 🌿 Seeing Vashistha’s divinity, he resolved to become a Brahmin . 🌸 After years of severe penance, he became a Brahmarshi . 🌿 Pleased with his penance, the gods placed him in the Saptarishi Mandal , teaching that determination and penance can lead to greatness . 🌿 3. Story...