Sages & Others
Jaratkaru
जरत्कारु
Ascetic Father of Astika
Who was Jaratkaru?
Jaratkaru (जरत्कारु): Ascetic Father of Astika, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. An austere wandering sage who married the serpent-king Vasuki's sister - herself named Jaratkaru - solely to beget a son who would deliver his ancestors and the nagas alike.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | जरत्कारु |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Ascetic Father of Astika |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | austere, wandering, dutiful |
| Featured in | 2 stories |
About Jaratkaru
An austere wandering sage who married the serpent-king Vasuki's sister - herself named Jaratkaru - solely to beget a son who would deliver his ancestors and the nagas alike.
In Their Words
I will wed only one who bears my own name, and give only what is asked.
Jaratkaru
Traits
- austere
- wandering
- dutiful
Story Appearances
Places in Jaratkaru's Story
Drawn from the stories Jaratkaru appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.