A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.725
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.725
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JANAMEJAYA. A great king, who was son of Parikshit, and great-grandson of Arjuna. It was to this king that the Mahā-bhārata was recited by Vaisampāyana, and the king listened to it in expiation of the sin of killing a Brāhman. His father, Parikshit, died from the bite of a serpent, and Janamejaya is said to have performed a great sacrifice of serpents (Nāgas) and to have conquered the Nāga people of Taksha-silā. Hence he is called Sarpa-sattrin, ‘serpent-sacrificer.’ There were several others of the same name.