Sukanya Pierces Chyavana's Eyes with a Thorn

King Sharyati's daughter Sukanya, roaming alone in the forest, sees something glowing inside an anthill. Out of curiosity, she pierces it with a thorn — not knowing she has just blinded the ancient rishi Chyavana, who responds with a curse that stops the bowel and bladder movements of every soldier in the king's army.

Chapter 419 · ~2 min

Sukanya Marries and Serves Chyavana

Having married the ancient rishi she blinded, Sukanya becomes his wife. She tends to him lovingly, observes the rules of austerities, serves the fire and guests, and worships her husband without a trace of discontentment — transforming a forced marriage into genuine devotion.

Chapter 419 · ~1 min

Chyavana Rejuvenated and Sukanya Chooses Him

Sukanya obtains her husband Chyavana's permission to accept the Ashvins' proposal. The twin gods enter the lake with Chyavana, and all three emerge equally youthful and divine. Then the Ashvins ask Sukanya to choose one of them as her husband — and she must pick the right man.

Chapter 420 · ~1 min

Chyavana Offers Soma to the Ashvins Despite Indra's Threat

During a royal sacrifice, the aged sage Chyavana prepares to offer soma to the Ashvins — the twin physicians of the gods. Indra stops him, declaring them unworthy of the sacred drink. Chyavana does not yield. He offers the soma anyway. Indra hurls his vajra. What happens next changes the balance of power between gods and sages.

Chapter 421 · ~2 min

The Valorous One Divides and Distributes Mada

Mada — the intoxicating force of excess — had been created before, and now it had returned. The valorous one took it and divided it into four parts: drinks, women, gambling, and hunting. Having thrown Mada away, he satisfied Indra and the Ashvins with soma, performed a sacrifice for the king, and became famous throughout the worlds.

Chapter 422 · ~1 min