Kuru Dynasty
Sharmishtha
शर्मिष्ठा
Asura Princess
Who was Sharmishtha?
Sharmishtha (शर्मिष्ठा): Asura Princess, a figure of the Kuru dynasty in the Mahabharata. Daughter of the Asura King Vrishaparva.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | शर्मिष्ठा |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Asura Princess |
| Faction | Kuru Dynasty |
| Key traits | Proud, Resourceful, Mother of Puru |
| Featured in | 2 stories |
About Sharmishtha
Daughter of the Asura King Vrishaparva. She became Devayani's slave but bore King Yayati three sons, including Puru.
In Their Words
Save me from sin and protect my dharma.
Sharmishtha
Traits
- Proud
- Resourceful
- Mother of Puru
Places in Sharmishtha's Story
Drawn from the stories Sharmishtha appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Kuru Dynasty.