SECTION XXXIV (Astika Parva continued) ‘Sauti continued, ‘Garuda then said, ‘O Purandara, let there be friendship between thee and me as thou desirest. My strength, know th... Read more

SECTION XXXI (Astika Parva continued) “Saunaka said, ‘O son of Suta, what was Indra’s fault, what his act of carelessness? How was Garuda born in consequence of the ascetic... Read more

SECTION XXIX (Astika Parva continued) “Sauti continued, ‘A certain Brahmana with his wife had entered the throat of that ranger of the skies. The former began to burn the bird... Read more

SECTION XXV (Astika Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘Then that bird of great strength and energy and capable of going at will to every place repaired to his mother’s side on... Read more

SECTION XXII (Astika Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘The Nagas after consultation arrived at the conclusion that they should do their mother’s bidding, for if she failed in... Read more

SECTION XIX (Astika Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘Then the Daityas and the Danauas equipped with first-class armours and various weapons attacked the gods. In the meantime the v... Read more

SECTION XVI (Astika Parva continued) “Saunaka said, ‘O Sauti, relate once more in detail this history of the learned and virtuous Astika. Our curiosity for hearing it is great. O... Read more

SECTION XII (Pauloma Parva continued) “Sauti continued, ‘Ruru then asked, ‘O best of Dwijas, why was king Janamejaya bent upon destroying the serpents?–And why and ho... Read more

SECTION IX (Pauloma Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘While those illustrious Brahmanas were sitting around the dead body of Pramadvara, Ruru, sorely afflicted, retired into a deep... Read more

SECTION VI (Pauloma Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘O Brahmana, having heard these words from the god of fire, the Rakshasa assumed the form of a boar, and seizing the lady carrie... Read more