Chapter XX On the Svayamvara hall and the kings’ conversation there 1. Vyâsa said :– O Noble minded one! The king Yudhâjit replied to the address of the king of Keral, thus :– 2-... Read more
Chapter XIX On the going to the Svayamvara assembly of Sudars’ana 1-2. Vyâsa said :– After the king Subâhu had spoken thus, the Queen made her daughter S’as’ikalâ, who had always sweet... Read more
Chapter XVIII The Svayambara of S’as’ikalâ 1. Vyâsa said :– The King’s lovely daughter was very glad on hearing the words of the Brâhmana, and drowned herself in ecstacy of love.... Read more
Chapter XVII On the story of Vis’vâmitra 1-3. Vyâsa said :– O King! Hearing thus the words of the Maharsi Bhâradvâja and seeing that he made a firm resolve, the King Yudhâjit called hi... Read more
Chapter XVI On the glory of the Devî 1. Vyâsa said :– After gaining the victory in the battle, the king Yudhâjit returned to the city of Ayodhyâ with his huge army and asked where are... Read more
Chapter XV On the battle between Yudhâjit and Vîrasena 1. Vyâsa said :– O king! When the war was declared, the two kings, excited by greed and anger, took up arms; and a dreadful encou... Read more
Chapter XIV On the narration of the glories of the Devî 1-2. Janamejaya spoke :– O Dvîja! I have heard in detail the Devî Yajña, performed by S’rî Visnu. Now describe Her Glory and glo... Read more
Chapter XIII On the Devî Yajña by S’rî Visnu 1-3. The King spoke :– O Grandfather! How did Visnu, the Powerful, the Cause of the world, perform the Devî Yajña? Whose help did he receiv... Read more
Chapter XII On the Ambâ Yajña rules 1. The king spoke :– O Lord! Kindly describe the rules and regulations as to how the Devî Yajña (sacrifice) is performed with its duly prescribed ri... Read more
Chapter XI On the merits of the Devî in the story of Satyavrata 1-5. Lomas’a said :– O Munis! Utatthya, the son of Devadatta, was quite ignorant of anything of the Vedas, Japam (mutter... Read more
