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Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologyAdisesha is the thousand headed serpent on which Lord Vishnu reposes in Vaikunta. Adisesha floats upon the sea-of-milk in Vaikunta. He is the first born of the serpents [Maha:1.35]. His mother is Kadru, a daughter of Daksha. His father is the sage Kashyapa. According to the [Maha:1.36], he was asked by Lord Brahma to bear the weight of the world on his head.
He was saddened by the wicked ways of his brothers and left them. He repaired to the mountain Gandhamadana and practiced ascetic devotions, living upon air and rigidly observed his vows. He passed his days in those sacred regions, with his passions under complete control. When Lord Brahma saw the devotion of this serpent, he appeared in person and offered to grant him a boon.
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Starts with: Aticeshan.
Full-text: Balarama, Urakam, Naga, Vaikunta, Nirmalai, Vishnu.
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