Vibhandaka is the stern forest sage, son of Kashyapa, who raises his son Rishyasringa in complete isolation from the world.
RoleSage
ChildrenRishyasringa
Appears inRamayana
GroupRishis and sages
KingdomRishi ashrams
First appearsBala Kanda, Sarga 9
Frequently asked questions
Who was Vibhandaka?
The father of the sage Rishyasringa.
Why did Vibhandaka keep his son isolated?
To devote him wholly to penance, away from the world.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.9)
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