vish

Vish is a term referring to a unit of currency in several South Asian countries. It was widely used in ancient India as a denomination of the ancient Indian rupee, which was introduced in the 1st century AD. The vish was one of the lower denominations of the rupee, with values sometimes ranging from 1/4 to 1/20 of the standard rupee.

The term "vish" has also been used in Hindi to refer to a quarter or a fourth part of a unit, often referring to a fraction of an hour. Additionally, in Sanskrit, Vish means "gold", with examples in Vedic texts.

In Hindu mythology, Vishnu is often depicted as one of the three principal deities of the Trimurti, along with Brahma and Shiva. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned deity, who preserves the cosmic order and supports the maintenance of the universes.

In various aspects of traditional Indian society, the term "vish" has additional meanings and associations, reflecting its linguistic and cultural evolution over time. Despite this diverse array of references, the term remains rooted in early Indian and South Asian economies and financial systems.