The Purana Index v3.c9.s1.183
The Purāṇa Index v3.c9.s1.183
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v3.c9.s1.183
Rantideva (I)—a son of Samkṛti: attained permanent fame. He performed a sacrifice when he gave up all he had and suffered with his family having nothing to eat for fortyeight days When he had something to eat, there came a Brahmana guest and a Vrsala, and another guest with dogs around him, they all shared it When he had something to drink, there came a Pulkasa and asked for the drink and got it. To such a high soul the gods showed darśan. All his followers became Yogins, himself having realised the Yogamāyā of Visnu.¹ Pariksit compared to him for his generosity.²