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

Key facts about Sage Kimdama
Sanskrit nameकिन्दम
Title / EpithetThe Ascetic in Deer Form
FactionDivine Beings
Key traitsAscetic, Tragic, Cursed
Featured in3 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.

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