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Who were Amba Ambika and Ambalika?
Amba was the eldest daughter of the king of Kashi. She had two younger sisters Ambika and Ambalika. Amba is a commonly used word in Sanskrit meaning mother, also with Vedic linkage as the mother of the Vedas.
Who is the mother of vidura in Mahabharata?
Parishrami
| Vidura | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Kuru dynasty |
| Weapon | Sword |
| Family | Parents see Niyoga Ved Vyas (Biological Father) Parishrami (Mother) Step-Brothers Dhritarashtra (from Ambika) Pandu (from Ambalika) |
| Spouse | Sulabha (Originally unnamed, but revealled in later retelling) |
Who cursed Bhishma?
Bhisma had a life before his arrival on earth. The story goes that while returning from Brahmaloka, Ganga came upon the eight heavenly Vasu gods who were all in a terrible state. When she enquired, the gods told her that for a minor offence the maharishi Vashistha had put a curse on them.
Who won the hands of princesses of Kashi for VichitraVeerya?
Bheeshma won the hands of princesses of Kashi for Vichitraveerya. Who were they? Who directed Ramayana? Who is the director of Mahabharat? When King Vichitraveerya died, who finally gave heir to the Kuru clan?
Why is Bheeshma important in the Mahabharata?
Among all the characters in Mahabharata, Bheeshma is one who is well known mainly for his terrible vows to remain celibate and to be loyal to the throne of Hastinapura at all costs. He is one of the most conflicted persons with regard to choosing between absolute dharma and his own personal dharma.
What is Sri Rama the reincarnation of?
To play this quiz, please finish editing it. Sri Rama is a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. What is Lakshamana the reincarnation of? How was Sita related to Raja Janaka? Rama and his brothers are all parts of which dynasty? Sita’s sisters also got married at the same place day and time, she did.