Sages & Others
Vasuhoma
वसुहोम
The King on Munjaprishtha
Who was Vasuhoma?
Vasuhoma (वसुहोम): The King on Munjaprishtha, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. A king of the Angas of great splendour who retired to austerities on the mountain retreat called Munjaprishtha, near the spot where Indra tied on his munja grass.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | वसुहोम |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The King on Munjaprishtha |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | learned, austere, royal, expounding |
| Notable relationships | Pupil: Mandhata, First Holder of the Rod: Kshupa, Source of Chastisement: Brahma |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Vasuhoma
A king of the Angas of great splendour who retired to austerities on the mountain retreat called Munjaprishtha, near the spot where Indra tied on his munja grass. When the emperor Mandhatri came to him and stood before him in humility, Vasuhoma told him where Chastisement came from: born of Brahman's sacrifice as a being of terrible form, handed down through Shiva and Vishnu to Kshupa the lord of creatures and so at last to kings. His discourse is the Mahabharata's account of why the rod exists at all.
In Their Words
Chastisement was not made by kings. Kings were made to carry it.
Vasuhoma
Traits
- learned
- austere
- royal
- expounding
Story Appearances
Character Arc
- The Retreat on the MountainA king of the Angas leaves his throne for penance at Munjaprishtha
- The Emperor at His FeetMandhatri stands before him and asks how a king should rule
- The Rod's DescentHe traces Chastisement from Brahman down to Kshupa and to kings
Key Relationships
Places in Vasuhoma's Story
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Related Characters
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