Nimi is a son of Ikshvaku and the ancestor of the kings of Mithila, including Janaka. In the Uttara Kanda Rama tells how Nimi and Vasishtha cursed each other to lose their bodies.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Nimi?
A son of Ikshvaku and ancestor of the Janaka kings of Mithila.
Why is the blink of an eye called nimesha?
Because Nimi chose to dwell in the eyelids of all beings.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.71)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.55, 7.56, 7.57)
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