The Story of Apsara Menaka and the Gandharva King’s Daughter
In this post, we will read about the birth of Pramadvara (daughter of the apsara Menaka and the Gandharva king, Vishwavasu).
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How Lord Brahma Pacified Agni Deva
In this post, we will find out how Brahma Deva pacified Agni and convinced him to return to the world.
Agni Deva’s Response to Sage Bhrigu’s Curse
In this post, we will find out how Agni Deva responded to Sage Bhrigu’s curse.
Sage Bhrigu Curses Agni
In this post, we will read about how Sage Chyavana was born and why Sage Bhrigu cursed Agni.
A Rakshasa Abducts Bhrigu’s Wife
In this post, we find out why and how a rakshasa abducted Sage Bhrigu’s wife.
A Brief Description of Sage Bhrigu’s Family
In this post, Sauti describes the family of Sage Bhrigu, who was an ancestor of Saunaka Kulapati (the sage who had completed the 12-year sacrifice in Naimisha forest).
Ugrasrava Sauti Asks the Ascetics of Naimisha Forest Which Story They Want to Hear Next
Note: In the previous post, we read about why Uttanka was angry with the serpent king, Takshaka, and how his anger caused him to go to Hastinapura to meet king Janamejaya to seek revenge on Takshaka. With this post, we begin the Pauloma (sub) Parva of the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata. Ugrasrava Sauti, the […]
Uttanka Goes to Hastinapur to Meet Janamejaya
In this post, Uttanka, who is still angry with the serpent king — Takshaka — goes to Hastinapura to seek revenge on Takshaka.
Uttanka Gifts the Earrings to his Teacher’s Wife in the Nick of Time
In this post, we read about how Uttanka was able give the earrings on time to his teacher’s wife.
Takshaka Returns the Earrings to Uttanka
In this post, we will see how Uttanka is able to get the earrings from the covetous Takshaka.
Uttanka Pursues the Serpent King Takshaka
In this post, Uttanka chases the beggar (who was none other than the serpent king, Takshaka, in disguise) who stole the queen’s earrings.
The Quarrel Between Uttanka and Paushya
In this post, we will find out what happened when Uttanka and king Paushya quarreled.