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Vasishtha: Stories
वसिष्ठKulaguru (family preceptor) of the solar dynasty of Ayodhya; one of the Saptarishi. Also called Brahmarshi, Kulaguru, Saptarishi, husband of Arundhati.
Vasishtha, a Brahmarshi and one of the Saptarishi, is the family guru of Ayodhya's solar dynasty and the first teacher of Rama. Famous for his wish-cow Nandini and his long rivalry with Vishwamitra, he guided Dasharatha and the kingdom through its crises, and his teaching to Rama is the Yoga Vasishtha.
Stories and legends
StoryBharata and the Sandalsभरत और पादुकाOffered the throne his mother had seized for him, Bharata refused it, went to Chitrakoot to beg Rama's return, and when Rama would not break their father's word,…
StoryLuv-Kush and the Ashwamedha Horseलव-कुश और अश्वमेध का घोड़ाRaised in Valmiki's hermitage and taught the Ramayana and the use of arms, Rama's twin sons Luv and Kush captured the horse of his Ashwamedha sacrifice and tied…
StoryHow Long Did Lord Rama Live? His Reign, Age and Departureश्री राम कितने वर्ष जीए?The Valmiki Ramayana says Rama ruled Ayodhya for 11,000 years in the Treta Yuga, and that he departed by walking into the river Sarayu, returning to his form…Continue exploring
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Places & templesAyodhyaअयोध्याStories & mythsBharata and the Sandalsभरत और पादुकाStories & mythsLuv-Kush and the Ashwamedha Horseलव-कुश और अश्वमेध का घोड़ा
Places & templesMithilaमिथिला
Places & templesChitrakootचित्रकूटStories & mythsHow Long Did Lord Rama Live? His Reign, Age and Departureश्री राम कितने वर्ष जीए?
SiblingsAgastyaअगस्त्य
ParentsBrahmaब्रह्मा