An ancient sage, who attended a sacrifice conducted by the king Uparichara as per Mahabharata Shantiparva Chapter 336 verse 9.

A disciple who was asked by his guru to live as a brahmachari for a certain period, as per Mahabharata Anushasanaparva Chapter 22 verse 17.

One of Shakalya’s disciples. Vyasa wrote the vedas and taught one of the parts to his son Shakalya. He in turn taught his five disciples Vatsyayana, Maulgalya, Shali, Aadishishira, Gokhali as per Bhagavata Skanda 12.

A puruvanshi king and the son of Kuru.

A parva in Mahabharata.

The place in the Himalayas where Shiva resides as per Mahabharata Shantiparva Chapter 327 verse 22.

A all-powerful mantra for destroying enemies. According to Ramayana Yudhakanda Sarga 107, sometime during the war with Ravana, Rama became immersed deep in thought and was immobilised. Ravana chose this moment to advance. As the devas watched from above to see how the battle would unfold, Agastya approached Rama and taught him the adityahridaya mantra. Having grasped the mantra, Rama resumed battle and defeated Ravana.

A warrior king. He ruled Ujjain, and his stories appear in Kathasaritasagara Lavanakalambaka Taranga 4.

A king who used to make hasty decisions and then regret them. His story appears in Kathasaritasagara Kathapeethalambaka Taranga 5.

A holy place on the banks of the Saraswati, as per Mahabharata Shalyaparva Chapter 99 verse 17.