Vyasa

Pratipa

King Pratipabull among the Kshatriyaslord of the earth
Major

Appears in 2 substories

Oaths & Vows

I agree to be united with your son, on the condition that my origins remain secret and my actions are never questioned.

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If a divine lady comes to you in secret, you must accept her without questioning her identity or actions.

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Minor

Ch. 92

Pratipa Instructs Shantanu and Retires to the Forest

Remembering his promise to Ganga, the aging King Pratipa prepares his son Shantanu for a mysterious visitor. He instructs Shantanu to accept a divine lady without question, then retires to the forest.

Minor

Ch. 92

Pratipa Refuses Ganga and Promises Her to His Son

The goddess Ganga, in human form, approaches the meditating King Pratipa and offers herself to him. Pratipa refuses, interpreting her choice of seat as a sign she is meant for his son, and accepts her as his future daughter-in-law on one condition.