SECTION XLVII (Astika Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘Then Vasuki spake unto the Rishi Jaratkaru these words, ‘O best of Brahmanas, this maiden is of the same name with thee... Read more

SECTION XLIV (Astika Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘Then the councillors beholding the king in the coils of Takshaka, became pale with fear and wept in exceeding grief. And heari... Read more

SECTION XLII (Astika Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘And Sringin then replied to his father, saying, ‘Whether this be an act of rashness, O father, or an improper act that I... Read more

SECTION XL (Astika Parva continued) “Saunaka said, ‘O son of Suta, I desire to know the reason why the illustrious Rishi whom thou hast named Jaratkaru came to be so called on ea... Read more

SECTION XXXVII (Astika Parva continued) “Sauti said, ‘That best of snakes, viz., Vasuki, hearing the curse of his mother, reflected how to render it abortive. He held a consultat... Read more

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