Trinabindu is a royal sage whose daughter marries Pulastya and becomes the mother of Vishrava, linking him to the ancestry of Ravana.
RoleSage
Appears inRamayana
GroupRishis and sages
KingdomRishi ashrams
First appearsUttara Kanda, Sarga 2
Sargas1 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Trinabindu?
A royal sage whose daughter became the mother of Vishrava.
How is Trinabindu linked to Ravana?
He was the father of Ravana's grandmother.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.2)
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