Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c5.743

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The Brahmin was taken aback when he heard the lady mention the incident of the crane. The lady explained to him that all her powers were due to her devotion to her husband and advised the Brahmin to go and meet Dharmavyādha of Mithilā to remove the egoism in him. Obeying her instructions Kauśika went and accepted Dharmavyādha as his guru. The learned hunter then spoke to Kauśika about Varṇadharmas, Śiṣṭācāras, hiṃsā and ahiṃsā, Mimāṃsā relating to dharma and karma, the importance and glory of Brahmavidyā, the other things. The egoism of Kauśika was removed and he returned home. Devoted to his parents he attained heaven. (Chapters 27 to 33, Vana Parva).