Vyasa
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Vyasa is a rishi with a prominent role in most Hindu traditions. He is also known as Veda Vyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana. Traditionally regarded as the author of the epic Mahābhārata, Vyasa also plays a
A sculpture of Vyasa at Murudeshwar (2008)
A statue of Veda Vyasa at the bank of the confluence of Madi and Seti rivers in Vyas Municipality of Nepal. It is believed to be his birth place in the region.
Vyasa narrating the Mahabharata to Ganesha, his scribe – Angkor Wat
Painting depicting Vyasa and the king Janamejaya.
Shuka
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Shuka is a rishi in Hinduism. He is the son of the sage Vyasa and the main narrator of the scripture Bhagavata Purana. His upanayana sanskar rituals was conducted by Lord Shiva. Most of the Bhagavata
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…Dhritarashtra and others to witness them. He also guided the widows of fallen warriors, instructing them on traditional rites. Vyāsa had a son named Shuka, who was his spiritual successor and heir. According to the Skanda Purana, Vyasa married Vatikā, also known as Pinjalā, who was the daughter of a sage…
Shuka preaching to Parikshit and the sages
When Shuka came, the apsaras in semi-nude condition in the river never bothered; but when Vyasa came they hurriedly put their clothes on. Shuka’s mind was as pure as a crystal.