Mahabharata (English)
by Kisari Mohan Ganguli | 2,566,952 words | ISBN-10: 8121505933
The English translation of the Mahabharata is a large text describing ancient India. It is authored by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa and contains the records of ancient humans. Also, it documents the fate of the Kauravas and the Pandavas family. Another part of the large contents, deal with many philosophical dialogues such as the goals of life. Book...
Section XIV
"Sauti said, 'That Brahmana of rigid vows then wandered over the earth for a wife but a wife found he not. One day he went into the forest, and recollecting the words of his ancestors, he thrice prayed in a faint voice for a bride. Thereupon Vasuki rose and offered his sister for the Rishi’s acceptance.
But the Brahmana hesitated to accept her, thinking her not to be of the same name with himself. The high-souled Jaratkaru thought within himself,
'I will take none for wife who is not of the same name with myself.' Then that Rishi of great wisdom and austere penances asked him, saying, 'Tell me truly what is the name of this your sister, O snake.'
"Vasuki replied,
'O Jaratkaru, this my younger sister is called Jaratkaru. Given away by me, accept this slender-waisted damsel for your spouse. O best of Brahmanas, for you I reserved her. Therefore, take her.'
Saying this, he offered his beautiful sister to Jaratkaru who then espoused her with ordained rites."
So ends the thirteenth section in the Astika Parva of the Adi Parva.
Conclusion:
This concludes Section XIV of Book 1 (Adi Parva) of the Mahabharata, of which an English translation is presented on this page. This book is famous as one of the Itihasa, similair in content to the eighteen Puranas. Book 1 is one of the eighteen books comprising roughly 100,000 Sanskrit metrical verses.
FAQ (frequently asked questions):
Which keywords occur in Section XIV of Book 1 of the Mahabharata?
The most relevant definitions are: Jaratkaru, Brahmana, Vasuki, Rishi, Sauti, Brahmanas; since these occur the most in Book 1, Section XIV. There are a total of 8 unique keywords found in this section mentioned 15 times.
What is the name of the Parva containing Section XIV of Book 1?
Section XIV is part of the Astika Parva which itself is a sub-section of Book 1 (Adi Parva). The Astika Parva contains a total of 46 sections while Book 1 contains a total of 19 such Parvas.
Can I buy a print edition of Section XIV as contained in Book 1?
Yes! The print edition of the Mahabharata contains the English translation of Section XIV of Book 1 and can be bought on the main page. The author is Kisari Mohan Ganguli and the latest edition (including Section XIV) is from 2012.