A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2090
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2090
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VIKUKSHI. A king of the Solar race, who succeeded his father, Ikshwāku. He received the name of Sasāda, ‘hare-eater.’ He was sent by his father to hunt and obtain flesh suitable for offerings. Being weary and hungry he ate a hare, and Vasishtha, the priest, declared that this act had defiled all the food, for what remained was but his leavings.