Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.3065

Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c7.3065

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3) Kuntī tested the mantra. After the departure of Durvāsas from the palace, Kuntī developed an irresistible desire to test the efficacy of the mantra. and one day she invoked Sun-god with the mantra. Thereupon Sūrya approached her in the guise of a brahmin youth. Kuntī got alarmed. Owing to disinclination to become an unmarried mother Kuntī could not make up her mind to welcome the brahmin youth. But, Sūrya deva argued that his coming could not be in vain, and Kuntī had to yield. She requested Sūrya for a son adorned with helmet, ear-rings etc. (Vana Parva Chapter 207 Verse 17).

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Mahābhārata — Vyāsa, Sanskrit