A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1390
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1390
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PRATARDANA. Son of Divodāsa, king of Kāsī. The whole family of Divodāsa was slain by a king named Vīta-havya. The afflicted monarch through a sacrifice performed by Bhrigu obtained a son, Pratardana, who became a mighty warrior, and avenged the family wrongs upon his father's foe. Vīta-havya then flew to the sage Bhrigu for protection, and was by him raised to the dignity of a Brahmarshi.