Matanga is the sage whose hermitage near Lake Pampa becomes the home of Shabari. His curse keeps Vali away from the Rishyamukha mountain, making it Sugriva's refuge.
RoleSage
Appears inRamayana
GroupRishis and sages
KingdomRishi ashrams
First appearsAranya Kanda, Sarga 74
Sargas2 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Matanga?
A sage near Lake Pampa, the guru of Shabari.
Why could Vali not enter Rishyamukha?
Because Matanga cursed him to die if he set foot there.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kanda (sargas 3.74)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda (sargas 4.11)
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