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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MenakaMenaka - Wikipedia

    Vishvamitra, a prominent Hindu sage, frightened the devas and even tried to create another heaven - Indra, frightened by his powers, sent Menaka from heaven to earth to lure him and break his meditation. Menaka successfully incited Vishvamitra's lust and passion when he saw her beauty.

  2. oldworldgods.com › indian › vishwamitra-and-menakaVishwamitra and Menaka: A Tale of Love and Separation in ...

    The tale of Vishwamitra and Menaka continues to resonate with people, serving as a timeless reminder of the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of our actions. Its adaptation and interpretation in popular culture ensure that their story remains alive and reaches new generations.

  3. www.hindu-blog.com › 2017 › 12Story of Menaka, Mother of Goddess Parvati | Hindu Blog

    Sep 21, 2024 · Menaka was the wife of Himavan, the king of mountains. The story as to how Menaka became the mother of Goddess Parvati is mentioned in the Puranas. In her previous birth, Menaka was the mind-born daughter of Swadha and Vairajas, a pitr.

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  5. ritikshadhanaraj.com › vishvamitra-and-menkaThe Love of Menaka, Vishwamitra, and the Legacy of Shakuntala

    Feb 17, 2024 · With a heart weighed down by love and loss, Menaka made the ultimate sacrifice. She chose to let go of Vishwamitra, to step away from the story they had crafted together, leaving behind a legacy of love, sacrifice, and the undeniable truth that even gods could not untangle the complexities of the heart.

  6. vedabase.io › en › libraryAppendix 2 - Online Vedabase

    Indra became concerned, believing that Viśvāmitra may soon attain enough power to overthrow him from his post in heaven. The king of the gods desired to impede the sage’s penance and he sent the Apsarā Menaka to where Viśvāmitra sat in meditation.

  7. www.hindu-blog.com › 2019 › 02Story Of Sage Vishwamitra And Apsara Menaka - Hindu Blog

    Oct 2, 2024 · Sage Vishwamitra was a king who abdicated the throne when he realized that the powers of a sage are far more superior to that of a king. Indra, the king of Devas, who is constantly scared of being disposed by more pious living being, takes the help of Menaka to keep his throne intact.

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  9. www.thehindu.com › society › history-and-cultureAnalysing the episode of apsara Menaka and sage Vishwamitra

    Jun 22, 2017 · The story of Menaka and Vishwamitra is perhaps the best known of the apsara-sage stories. It is simple enough, perhaps even paradigmatic, creating the trope rather than sustaining it.