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Who is the real father of Yudhisthira?
Pandu
Yudhishthir/Father
One day, Kunti told Pandu about the divine mantra given to her by Druvasa. Pandu gave her his consent to beget children with the help of the divine mantra. Thus, Kunti got three sons : Yudhishthira, Bheema and Arjuna.
How was Dhdutarashtra and Pandu born?
Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidura were born through Niyoga between Rishi Vyasa and Ambika, Ambalika and Parishrami respectively.
Who is the spiritual father of Nakul and Sahadev?
In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Nakula was fourth of the five Pandava brothers. Nakula and Sahadeva were twins blessed to Madri, by Ashwini Kumaras, the divine physicians. Their parents — Pandu and Madri died early, so the twins were adopted by their step mother, Kunti and were trained by Drona in Hastinapur.
Was Pandu the biological father of the Pandavas?
The Pandavas were born to Pandu and his wives, Kunti and Madri by the boon given to Kunti by Durvasa, that she could have a son by any god whom she respects without having any marital affair. She bore him three sons: Yudhishthira by the god of Dharma, Bhima by Vayu, and Arjuna by Indra.
Who is the husband of Ambalika?
Vichitravirya
| Ambalika | |
|---|---|
| Family | Parents Kashya (Father) Sisters Amba Ambika |
| Spouse | Vichitravirya |
| Children | Pandu |
| Relatives | Pandavas (grand children) |
Who is father of Amba Ambalika?
Kashya
Amba (Mahabharata)
| Amba | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Family | Kashya (father) Ambika and Ambalika (younger sisters) |
| Significant other | Shalva |
| Home | Kashi Kingdom |
Is Vyasa the father of Dhritarashtra Pandu and Vidur?
TD;LR: Vyasa was father of Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidur. It is Vyasa only. Satyavati is the mother of Vyasa who was born to her in a premarital relationship with Parashara Muni. Later she married King Shantanu and begetted two sons Chitavirya and Vichitravirya both of who died in battle childless.
Who is the father of Dhritarashtra?
Vichitravirya is the technical father of Dhritarashtra. However, he was conceived in the womb of Ambalika, one of the wives of Vichitravirya by Veda Vyasa. Veda Vyasa was the brother of Vichitravirya. This was because Vichitravirya died early without an heir to the kingdom.
What is the difference between Dhritarashtra and Pandu?
While Dhritarashtra was conceived by Ambika, Pandu was conceived by her younger sister Ambalika. Both Ambikaa and Ambaalikaa are daughters of Kaashya, the king of Kaashi (Vara The father of Pandu and Dhritarashtra is also the father of Vidura, namely, Veda Vyasa Krishna Dvaipayana.
Who is Pandu in the Mahabharata?
In the Mahabharata epic, Pandu is the son of Vichitravirya and his second wife, Ambalika from Vyasa. He is more popularly known as the father of the Pandavas. After Vichitravirya’s death his mother Satyavati sent for her first born, Rishi Veda Vyasa.