Sages & Others
Vinata
विनता
Mother of Garuda
Who was Vinata?
Vinata (विनता): Mother of Garuda, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. Wife of Kashyapa and mother of Aruna and Garuda.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | विनता |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | Mother of Garuda |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | patient, enduring, blessed mother |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Vinata
Wife of Kashyapa and mother of Aruna and Garuda. Tricked into slavery by her sister Kadru, she was redeemed by Garuda's quest for the amrita.
In Their Words
My son's wings will carry away my bondage.
Vinata
Traits
- patient
- enduring
- blessed mother
Story Appearances
Places in Vinata's Story
Drawn from the story Vinata appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.