A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1951

c5.1951

VAISAMPĀYANA. A celebrated sage who was the original teacher of the Black Yajur-veda. He was a pupil of the great Vyāsa, from whom he learned the Mahā-bhārata, which he afterwards recited to King Janamejaya at a festival. The Hari-vansa is also represented as having been communicated by him.