The founder of the Paurava line was Dushyanta, who was exuberant and dynamic. He protected the land surrounded by the four seas and ruled over all four corners of the world. He also governed regions in the sea and had power over the lands of the Mlechchhas (foreigners, non-Aryan people, people of inferior caste). During […]
Satyavati was the daughter of the celestial maid Adrika, who, because of a curse, lived as a fish in the river Ganges. One day, King Uparicaravasu’s semen fell into the Ganges, and the fish, Adrika, swallowed it, becoming pregnant. A fisherman caught this fish and, upon cutting it open, found two human babies inside, one […]
A king named Uparichara, also known as Vasu, was devoted to virtue and highly addicted to hunting. As a monarch of the Paurava race, he conquered the delightful kingdom of Chedi under the guidance of Indra. Eventually, King Vasu renounced the use of arms and retired to a secluded retreat to practice severe austerities. Divine […]
Astika’s father was Jaratkaru, an ascetic sage dedicated to a life of severe penance and austerity. His name “Jaratkaru” means “he who wears rags,” reflecting his simple and ascetic lifestyle. He was a descendant of the sage Kashyapa and belonged to the lineage of great sages. Jaratkaru once embarked on a journey across the world, […]
Jaratkaru was an extraordinarily powerful sage, said to rival even Prajapati in his abilities. He was renowned for his extreme asceticism, living as a Brahmachari – a celibate student devoted to spiritual pursuits. Jaratkaru’s rigid self-control was legendary. He ate very little and practiced severe austerities that most people couldn’t endure. One day, while wandering […]
The tale of Ruru and Pramadvara is a beautiful and enduring story of love and sacrifice found within the Mahabharata, specifically in the Adi Parva (Pouloma sub-parvan). Ruru, born into the lineage of Sage Bhrigu, was a man of noble character. He chanced upon Pramadvara, a woman of unmatched beauty, while visiting the hermitage of […]
Bhrigu had a beloved wife named Pauloma. One day, while she was pregnant, Bhrigu left her at home and went out to perform his ablutions. During his absence, a Rakshasa (demon) also named Pauloma, came to Bhrigu’s hermitage. The Rakshasa, overwhelmed by lust upon seeing the virtuous and beautiful Pauloma, lost his senses. Pauloma, as […]
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