A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.756
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.756
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KAIKEYĪ. A princess of Kaikeya, wife of King Dasa-ratha, and mother of Bharata, his third son. She carefully tended Dasa-ratha when he was wounded in battle, and in gratitude he promised to grant any two requests she might make. Urged by the malignant counsels of Mantharā, a female attendant, she made use of this promise to procure the exile of Rāma, and to promote the advancement of her own son, Bharata, to his place. See Dasa-ratha, Rāma.