Pushkara (Sanskrit: पुष्कर, romanized: Puṣkara) is the younger brother of Nala, the king of the Nishadas featured in the Mahabharata. Scheming with the asura Kali, he defeated Nala in a manipulated game of dice, robbing him of his kingdom and riches. Nala later defeats him in a rematch, and is restored as the king. Despite his actions and lust for Nala's wife, Damayanti,[1] Pushkara is forgiven, and the brothers make their peace with each other.[2]
See also
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edit- Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology
References
edit- ^ Kincaid, Charles Augustus (28 September 2020). Tales from the Indian Epics. Library of Alexandria. p. 66. ISBN 978-1-4656-1537-4.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (29 June 2012). "Pushkara, Puṣkara: 46 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
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