The Mahabharata, Harivamsa and Devi Bhagavata Purana assert that Satyavati was the daughter of a cursed apsara (celestial nymph) named Adrika. The hawk took the seed in its mouth and started flying towards the palace. Later, when she yielded to the desire of the sage Parasara, he transformed her fish-odor into a divine fragrance, which gave her the name Yojana-Gandha (one who scatters her scent for a Yojana [measure of distance] around). They are secrets that are let out as confessions with anonymous names and faces. That story is told here. He was a very valorous and virtues king. Vyasa was born in an island of Yamuna and hence called “Dwaipayana”. Carry my seed to her, so that a child may be born to us.". The fisherman immediately gave Satyavati to Devavrata, who was henceforth called Bhishma ("the terrible"). This is an auspicious time for begetting children. She requested that her name should be changed. This may include any local, state, and federal court documents, sensitive legal information and any litigation Satyavati may have been involved in. One Apsarasa (Divine damsel) Adrika by name, cursed by the creator Brahma, was moving about as a fish in Yamuna waters! While wandering in the forest, he came upon an alcove of Asoka trees. He was also in the habit of visiting Indra in heaven, riding his crystal chariot in the sky. Through Vyasa’s grace Gandhari gave birth to a hundred children who were the Kauravas. Birth of Krishna Dwaipayana. Her birth name, Kali (the dark one), indicates her dark complexion. Since Satyavati was born inside a fish, she had an odor of fish about her. At least propagate My knowledge if not practice it... 10 Bhagavad Gita Shlokas which changed my life. [1][7][8][9] In the Devi Bhagavata Purana, Satyavati's premarital first-born, Vyasa, laments that his mother abandoned him to fate immediately after birth. In their tussle, the leaf dislodged itself from the beak and fell into the waters of the Yamuna below! On one occasion, river Sukthimati presented two children, a male and a female to the king! (Since he wandered in high places, he got the name of Uparichara). Thus her name associated with fish-- Matsya Gandhi became “Yojana Gandhi" whose sweet fragrance could be felt from thousands of miles! By the grace of the Lord of heaven, the kingdom flourished and was untroubled by enemies. Satyavati was born inside a fish. The child born was dark in color. The Apsarasa was released of the curse and left for heaven! All rights reserved, On the Auspicious Occasion of Gita Jayanti, The four MahaVakyas of the Upanishads in English, Being human is the first step toward spirituality: Micro-poems in Hindi, SANKARA'S SURRENDER (Soundarya Lahari 100), Failures and success are part of our life. Society still considers flings like the one between Satyavati and Rishi Parashar immoral. “ “Beauty provoketh thieves sooner than gold”. The king made the boy the chief of his army and married the girl Girika whom he loved very dearly. dynasty, and was also known as Vasu. On its way the eagle was attacked by another hawk! Later, when she yielded to the desire of the sage Parasara, he transformed her fish-odor into a divine fragrance, which gave her the name Yojana-Gandha (one who scatters her scent for a Yojana [measure of distance] around). One day, she helped Parashara to cross the river Yamuna. When the Devas beheld this, they were worried. It was then that Devavrata, (Bhishma) King Shantanu's’ first son through Ganga, took a vow that he would never marry to facilitate her children becoming kings! Satyavati, there upon, satisfied Sage Parasara and gave birth to Vyasa Maharshi who is described as “Parasaratmajam”! The daughter, named Girika (daughter-of-the-mountain), became his wife. Initially Satyavati did not agree, telling that if others would see them, then her purity would be questioned. Vasavi means "daughter of king Vasu". Bhishma performed the marriage of Vichitravirya with the daughters of the king of Kasi, Ambika, and Ambalika. He called an eagle and directed it to take the leaf and give it his dear darling wife Girika! As per the prediction, Satyavati gave birth to Jamadagni whereas her mother gave birth to Vishwamitra. Long ago, there was a king named Uparichara, also known as Vasu. According to the Harivamsa, Satyavati in her previous life was Achchhoda, daughter of the Pitrs (ancestors) and cursed to be born on earth. Satyavati was the mother of Vyasa maharshi and he was also called as ‘ Badarayana and Krisha Dwaipayana. (The story of her birth is told in more detail here.) 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