Sages & Others
Vashishtha
वशिष्ठ
Sage of the Vasus' Curse
Who was Vashishtha?
Vashishtha (वशिष्ठ): Sage of the Vasus' Curse, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. One of the greatest of rishis, keeper of the wish-granting cow Nandini.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | वशिष्ठ |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Sage of the Vasus' Curse |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | serene, mighty in austerity, just |
| Featured in | 3 stories |
About Vashishtha
One of the greatest of rishis, keeper of the wish-granting cow Nandini. His curse upon the eight Vasus for stealing her doomed them to mortal birth - the eighth becoming Bhishma.
In Their Words
For the theft of Nandini, be born among men - and you who led, remain longest.
Vashishtha
Traits
- serene
- mighty in austerity
- just
Story Appearances
Places in Vashishtha's Story
Drawn from the stories Vashishtha appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.