Sanatkumara

As Yudhishthira journeys through the wilderness, the sage Lomasha begins describing the sacred sites that lie ahead — places where gods performed austerities, rivers served a rishi, and the Ganga herself splintered a mountain. Each spot carries its own history, and together they form a path that might lead the anxious king to peace.

The sage Atri wants to retire to the forest, but his wife persuades him to first seek riches from King Vainya, who is conducting a horse sacrifice and donating gifts. When Atri arrives and praises the king, the sage Goutama rebukes him — sparking a public argument about whether Vainya is truly worthy of such praise.