Divine Beings
Sage Kimdama
किन्दम
The Ascetic in Deer Form
Who was Sage Kimdama?
Sage Kimdama (किन्दम): The Ascetic in Deer Form, one of the divine beings in the Mahabharata. A powerful sage who roamed the forest in the form of a deer.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | किन्दम |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Ascetic in Deer Form |
| Faction | Divine Beings |
| Key traits | Ascetic, Tragic, Cursed |
| Featured in | 3 stories |
About Sage Kimdama
A powerful sage who roamed the forest in the form of a deer. Shot by Pandu while mating, he cursed the king to die if he ever engaged in intercourse.
In Their Words
Overcome by desire, when you unite with your loved one, at that very instant, you will depart for the land of the dead.
Sage Kimdama
Traits
- Ascetic
- Tragic
- Cursed
Places in Sage Kimdama's Story
Drawn from the stories Sage Kimdama appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Divine Beings.