Takshaka Appears in the Sky
In this post, we will read about how Takshaka had to come out of hiding and appeared in the sky due to the power of the sacrifice.
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Janamejaya Wants to Give Astika a Boon But the Hotri Wants Him to Wait
In this post, we will find out how Janamejaya responded to Astika’s words.
Astika Reaches the Location of the Snake Sacrifice
In this post, we will find out what Astika does when he reaches the location of the snake sacrifice.
Astika is Asked to Save the Serpents
In this post, we’ll read about how Vasuki and Jaratkaru asked Jaratkaru’s son, Astika, to bring an end to the snake sacrifice.
Takshaka Seeks Indra’s Protection
In this post, we will read about what Takshaka did when he found out that snakes were perishing in the sacrifice.
Names of the Rishis, Priests, and the Ritwika Who Participated in the Snake Sacrifice
In this post, we will find out the names of the priests who participated in the yagna. This information was given by Ugrasrava Sauti in response to a question by Saunaka Kulapati (the ascetic in Naimisha Forest). The ascetic asked this question because he wanted to know the names of the priests who knew how to perform this particular ritual.
The Snake Sacrifice Begins
In this post, we will read about the events that happened after the snake sacrifice began.
Janamejaya Decides to Avenge His Father’s Death
In this post, we will read about Janamejaya’s decision to punish Takshaka to avenge his father’s death.
Janamejaya Inquires About the Circumstances of King Parikshit’s Death
In this post, Janamejaya asks his ministers to tell him the circumstances in which his father, Parikshit, lost his life.
Rishi Astika is Born
We will read about the birth of Astika, the prophesied saviour of the serpents, in this post.
Vasuki is Anxious About the Future of the Serpents After Jaratkaru Leaves his Sister
In this post, we will read about the discussion an anxious Vasuki has with his sister after the rishi left
Jaratkaru Leaves His Wife
In this post, we will read about the incident where Jaratkaru leaves his wife’s house to return to his ascetic penances.