Parashara
Hindu · mortal · epic period · Recorded classification
Children
Domains
- vedic sagehood
- divination
Powers
- Promulgates the Vishnu Purana, the foundational Vaishnava cosmology recited to Maitreya
- Founds the science of horoscopy as reputed author of the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
- Kindles the rakshasa-destroying sacrifice to avenge his devoured father, then relents at Vasishtha's word
Epithets
- शाक्त्य Son of ShaktiVishnu Purana, Book 1 (primary)
Relations
- lover: SatyavatīPremarital union with Satyavati on the ferry-boat, producing Vyasa.Mahabharata, Adi Parva 57 (primary)
- father of: VyasaFather of Vyasa by Satyavati.Mahabharata, Adi Parva 57 (primary)
Sources
- existence: Mahabharata, Adi Parva 57; Vishnu Purana 1.1 (primary)