Vrihadaswa: 1 definition

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Vrihadaswa 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.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

In the epic Mahabharata, Vrihadaswa was a great Rishi that stumbled unto king Yudhishthira during his 13 year exile in the forest. After Yudhishthira explained his situation, Vrihadaswa told the king a story about an even more wretched king.

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