Nachiketa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nachiketa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although Nachiketa has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Naciketa. It further has the optional forms Nāchiketa, Na-chiketa and Nachiketā.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologyOnce there was a Brahmana named Vajashrava, who wished to accumulate good deeds by performing a great sacrifice. He announced that after the sacrifice, he would be donating the bulk of his wealth (which was mostly cattle) to learned Brahmanas. The sacrifice was duely performed, but when it became time for the donation, Vajashrava's greed got the better of him. He kept all the healthy cattle for himself and gave away only those that were old and infirm.
(Note: There is an alternate explantation that says that the father of Nachiketa was Uddalaka, who was the son of Aruna, who was the son of Vajabhrava).
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismNachiketa (नचिकेता): Nachiketa was son of a cowherd of the name Vājashrava, who was offered to Yama to find a place in Heaven by his father. Nachiketatas with his wits learnt the wisdom taught by death, found the Brahman and was freed from death.
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