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What happened to Satyavati in Mahabharata?
Satyavati was grief-stricken because of her grandson’s untimely death and did not wish to live any longer. At Vyasa’s suggestion, Satyavati left for the forest to do penance with her daughters-in-law Ambika and Ambalika. In the forest, she died and attained heaven.
Was Satyavati good or bad?
Towards the end of her life she was angry , sad and disillusioned . But what was worse was that her progenies were left to suffer the wrath of her greed . They reaped a bitter harvest.
Who is Bhishma to Satyavati?
With the consent of the fisherman, Bhishma took Satyavati to his father on a chariot and informed him about his vows. A loving father Shantanu gave him a boon of Iccha Mrityu, the control over the time of his death. Shantanu and Satyavati soon married and two children – Chitrangada and Vichitravirya were born.
How did Satyavati help her father in his job?
Satyavati helped her father in his job, and grew up into a beautiful maiden. Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and a great seer, was the son of Satyavati. The Devi Bhagavata Purana narrates that when Kali (Satyavati) was ferrying the Rishi Parashara across the river Yamuna, the sage wanted Kali to satisfy his lust and held her right hand.
How many sons did Shantanu and Satyavati have?
Shantanu and Satyavati had two sons – Chitrangada and Vichitraviryan. Bhishma loved and adored his two brothers and in turn the two of them worshiped the ground on which Bhishma walked. Shantanu was too old to look after his two sons.
Why is Satyavati called matsyagandhana?
Due to the smell emanating from her body, she was known as Matsyagandhā (“She who smells like fish”), and helped her father, Dashraj, in his job as a ferryman and a fisherwoman. As a young woman, Satyavati met the wandering rishi (sage) Parashara, who fathered her son Vyasa out of wedlock.
How did Bhishma raise his two brothers as his sons?
Shantanu and Satyavati had two sons – Chitrangada and Vichitraviryan. Bhishma loved and adored his two brothers and in turn the two of them worshiped the ground on which Bhishma walked. Shantanu was too old to look after his two sons. Bhishma with the help of Satyavati, raised his two brothers as his sons.