Bhaga
/ˈbʱəɡə/noun
In Vedic religion, Bhaga is a deity associated with fortune, prosperity, and the fair distribution of shares.
Did you know?Bhaga is one of the Vedic Ādityas, and his name comes from the same ancient root associated with both divine fortune and one’s allotted share.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhag-
“To apportion, allot, or receive a share”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
bhága
“Share, portion, good fortune, or prosperity”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Bhaga
“A deity who apportions fortune and prosperity”
Old Iranian
Avestan
baγa
“God or divine being; also an allotter of fortune”
Old Persian
Old Persian
baga
“God or deity”
Medieval Slavic
Slavic
bogъ
“God, fortune, or prosperous allotment”
Modern English
English
Bhaga
“The Vedic deity associated with fortune, prosperity, and allotted shares”