Sages & Others
Akritavrana
अकृतव्रण
Companion of Parashurama
Who was Akritavrana?
Akritavrana (अकृतव्रण): Companion of Parashurama, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. The follower who never leaves Rama of Bhrigu's line and speaks for him when he is absent.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | अकृतव्रण |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Companion of Parashurama |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | Devoted, Learned, Eloquent, Steady |
| Notable relationships | Companion: Parashurama, Advocate for: Princess Amba, Chronicler of: Jamadagni |
| Featured in | 2 stories |
About Akritavrana
The follower who never leaves Rama of Bhrigu's line and speaks for him when he is absent. At the Mahendra mountain he recited to Yudhishthira the whole history of Kartavirya, Jamadagni and the twenty-one clearings of the earth, and in Amba's cause he urged his master to take up arms against Bhishma.
In Their Words
With pleasure shall I recite the deeds of Rama, for I have stood beside every one of them.
Akritavrana
Traits
- Devoted
- Learned
- Eloquent
- Steady
Story Appearances
Stories Featuring Akritavrana
2 further tales on this site name Akritavrana, in canonical reading order.
Character Arc
- The Fourteenth DayHe tells Yudhishthira when Rama may be seen
- The TellingHe recites the fall of the Haihayas from the beginning
- The Maiden's CauseHe counsels Rama that Amba's grievance is his own
Key Relationships
- CompanionParashurama
- Advocate forPrincess Amba
- Chronicler ofJamadagni
Places in Akritavrana's Story
Drawn from the stories Akritavrana appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.