Kadru's victory in the wager directly establishes Vinata as her slave. This master-slave relationship is the condition that Garuda learns about, which triggers his vow to free his mother by fetching the amrita.
Adi Parva
Can Garuda successfully obtain the amrita to free his mother Vinata from slavery?
Garuda learns his mother Vinata is enslaved to her sister Kadru and the Nagas. To free her, he must bring them the amrita. He overcomes immense obstacles—finding food, rescuing sages, battling gods, and breaching divine defenses—to steal the amrita, ultimately securing his mother's freedom through a clever trick.
18 stories · 0 pivotal · Chapters 23–30
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