Vyasa

Indra

Shachi's husbandShakraShatakratuVasavagreat Indra

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I grant you this crystal chariot that can fly through the sky, this unfading Vaijayanti garland, and this bamboo staff.

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I grant you the assistance of the wind god to disrobe you and present your beauty to Vishvamitra.

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Ch. 236

Yudhishthira asks about Harishchandra and his father Pandu

After hearing descriptions of the gods’ sabhas, Yudhishthira notices a singular detail: only one royal sage, Harishchandra, resides in Indra’s assembly. He asks Narada what deeds earned this honour, and inquires after his father Pandu.

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Ch. 236

Narada recounts Harishchandra's deeds and advises Yudhishthira

Narada explains why only the rajarshi Harishchandra earned a place in Indra’s sabha: he conquered the entire earth alone and performed a lavish royal sacrifice, giving to priests beyond all measure. He then delivers Pandu’s urgent message and a stark warning.