Astika (Hinduism)
The snake sacrifice of Janamejaya, as Astika (boy in red) stops the king
Astika was an ancient Hindu rishi (sage), and he was a son of Jaratkaru by the serpent goddess Manasa - a sister of the great serpent king Vasuki. According to the Mahabharata, he saved the life of a serpent named Takshaka when king Janamejaya made his great sacrifices of serpents. Ultimately, he induced and prevailed upon the king to end his persecution of the serpent race.[1]
References
- ↑ Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam, ed. India through the ages. Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 72.
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| | Saptarshi | | 1st (Svayambhuva) Manvantara | |
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| | 2nd (Svarocisha) Manvantara |
- Urja
- Stambha
- Prana
- Dattoli
- Rishabha
- Nischara
- Arvarivat
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| | 3rd (Uttama) Manvantara |
- Kaukundihi
- Kurundi
- Dalaya
- Sankha
- Pravahita
- Mita
- Sammita
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| | 4th (Tamasa) Manvantara |
- Jyotirdhama
- Prithu
- Kavya
- Chaitra
- Agni
- Vanaka
- Pivara
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| | 5th (Raivata) Manvantara |
- Hirannyaroma
- Vedasri
- Urddhabahu
- Vedabahu
- Sudhaman
- Parjanya
- Mahamuni
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| | 6th (Cakshusha) Manvantara |
- Sumedhas
- Virajas
- Havishmat
- Uttama
- Madhu
- Abhinaman
- Sahishnnu
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| | Other | |
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