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| Rishyasringa :Son
of sage Vibhandaka, who had grown up seeing no mortal except his father. The king of Anga,
which was afflicted with a dire-famine, to bring rain and plenty, invited him.Romapada
King of Anga which was once visited by a great drought. Rudra: One of the names of Siva. Rudra :dance Siva's cosmic dance of destruction. Rukma: Heir apparent to the throne of Vidarbha. When defeated by Balarama and Krishna he established a new city Bhojakata, ashamed to return to Kundinapura, the capital of Vidarbha, and ruled over it. Sachidevi: Wife of Indra, king of the gods on whom Nahusha's evil eye fell. She was also known as Indrani. Sahadeva: Youngest of the Pandava princes who offered the first honors to Krishna at the Rajasuya sacrifices. Saibya :A ruler friendly to the Pandavas. Sairandhri: A maid servant or female attendant employed in royal female apartments. Sakuni: He played dice on behalf of the Kauravas and succeeded in defeating the Pandavas by a stratagem. As a result the latter had to go and live in the forest for 13 years. According to the conditions of the game, the thirteenth and last year of exile was to be spent incognito. If discovered by anyone they were again to repair to the forests for a like term. He was considered to be the evil genius, who beguiled Duryodhana to take to evil ways. |
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