A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.154
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.154
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ĀSTĪKA. An ancient sage, son of Jarat-kāru by a sister of the great serpent Vāsuki. He saved the life of the serpent Takshaka when Janamejaya made his great sacrifice of serpents, and induced that king to forego his persecution of the serpent race.