What is vishwamitra known for?
Brahmarshi Vishvamitra (Sanskrit: विश्वामित्र, viśvā-mitra) is one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient India. A near-divine being, he is also credited as the author of most of Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including Gayatri Mantra.
Who is father of Vishwamitra?
GaadhiVishvamitra / FatherGādhi, historically known as Gāthin, was the father of Vishvamitra. Gāthin Kauśika was a Rigvedic rishi and the author of two hymns in Mandala 3 of the Rigveda. In later Hindu texts he is the king of Mahodayapura, and also the father of Satyavati. Wikipedia
Who disturbed Vishwamitra?
Menaka
Menaka successfully incited Vishwamitra’s lust and passion when he saw her beauty. She succeeded in breaking the meditation of Vishwamitra.
What astra did Karna have?
Pashupati Astra
Lord Shiva left it in the care of Indra Dev who on instruction from Lord Shiva happily gave it to Sage Parashurama. Warrior Parashurama used this as his personal bow and gifted it to his favourite disciple Karna. Also called the Pashupati Astra or Rudra Astra.
What is the role of Vishwamitra in Ramayana?
Vishwamitra enjoys a prominent place in the epic Ramayana. Here, he was the preceptor of Rama; the illustrious Prince of Ayodhya; and his brother Lakshmana. The sage gave them the knowledge of the astras and shastras (weaponry); also giving them advanced lessons in religion and philosophy.
What did Vishwamitra ask Vasishtha?
Vishwamitra, who was king Kaushika, had stayed with his army at sage Vasishtha’s ashram (hermitage). Vasishtha fed everyone and out of curiosity, Vishwamitra asked him – “How have you managed this?” Vasistha said that – Sabala (or Nandini) , the daughter of Kamdhenu, has provided all the food.
Why did Vishwamitra start penance of Lord Shiva?
Seeing this, Vishwamitra started penance of Lord Shiva. Due to his severe penance, Lord Shiva granted him the knowledge of all celestial weapons. Armed with the knowledge of these celestial weapons, Vishwamitra came back to Vasistha’s ashram and in attempt to destroy his ashram and sage Vasishtha, he uses those weapons.
How did Ashwatthama invoke Brahmashirsha astra?
Ashwatthama invoked Brahmashirsha astra using a blade of grass as his weapon. Arjuna was capable of shooting all of his celestial weapons including Pashupatastra by the power of his mind alone. It would destroy entire armies at once and could also counter most other astras.