Chapter XIV On the birth of Vas’istha from Mitrâ Varuna 1-2. Janamejaya said :– “O Bhagavân! Maharsi Vas’istha was the mind-born son of Brahmâ; how is it then that you have named him a... Read more
Chapter XIII On the description of the battle between Âdi and Baka after the discourse on S’unahs’epha 1-6. Indra said :– “O Prince! The King Haris’chandra promised before to Varuna th... Read more
Chapter XII On the cause of the war between Âdi and Baka 1-2. The King said :– “O Best of Munis! Tell me the names of the holy places of pilgrimage on the surface of this earth, the ho... Read more
Chapter XI On the ascertainment of Dharma 1-10. Janamejaya said :– “O King of the Brâhmanas! You said that Râma and Krisna took their incarnations to relieve the burden of earth. One g... Read more
Chapter X On the phase of Karma 1-5. Janamejaya said :– “O Brâhmana! You have described in detail the wonderful character of Indra, his displacement from his Heavens, and his suffering... Read more
Chapter IX On Indra’s getting the fruits of Brahmahattyâ and on the downfall of king Nahusa 1-2. Vyâsa said :– Indra was quite surprised to see in this state of solitude his dear wife... Read more
Chapter VIII On S’achî’s praising the Devî 1-11. Vyâsa said :– O King! Hearing that the wife of Indra had taken refuge under Brihaspati, the King Nahusa became very angry towards Briha... Read more
Chapter VII On Indra’s living under disguise in the Mânas Lake 1-16. Vyâsa said :– O King! Now seeing Vritra slain, Visnu, the Deva of the Devas, went to Vaikuntha; but, with this fear... Read more
Chapter VI On the slaying of Vritrâsura 1-3. Vyâsa said :– O King! Thus getting the boons from the Devî, the Devas and the Risis blazing with their asceticism, all united and consulted... Read more
Chapter V On praising the Devî 1-5. Vyâsa said :– O King! Nârâyana, the Lord of Laksmî, and Knower of the essences of all subjects, seeing the Devas extremely attached to him and anxio... Read more
