Durvasa
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Durvasa is a hot-tempered sage from Hindu mythology, renowned for his quick anger and powerful curses that significantly influence many legendary tales.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu mythological figure
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rishi ⓘ sage ⓘ |
| appearsIn | stories about hospitality tests of kings and householders ⓘ |
| associatedDeity | Shiva NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedPlace | hermitages on riverbanks in various legends ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Kunti
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Pandavas NERFINISHED ⓘ various kings in Puranic legends ⓘ |
| associatedWithText |
Mahabharata
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Puranas NERFINISHED ⓘ Ramayana traditions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characteristic |
ascetic
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irascible ⓘ short-tempered ⓘ |
| cosmicRole | agent of destiny through curses and boons ⓘ |
| culture | ancient India ⓘ |
| epithet | hot-tempered sage ⓘ |
| genre | Itihasa-Purana tradition ⓘ |
| gotra | Atri gotra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenceOnEvent |
events leading to the Kurukshetra war
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legends emphasizing control of anger ⓘ origin of the Kauravas and Pandavas through Kunti’s boon story ⓘ stories about the sanctity of hospitality ⓘ |
| knownFor |
influencing major events in Hindu mythology
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powerful curses ⓘ quick temper ⓘ |
| languageOfPrimarySources | Sanskrit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Mahabharata, Anushasana Parva
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various Puranas ⓘ |
| moralTheme |
dangers of provoking the wrath of holy men
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hospitality to guests (atithi devo bhava) ⓘ respect for ascetics and brahmins ⓘ |
| parent |
Anasuya
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Atri NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| power |
granting boons
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uttering effective curses ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| roleInMahabharata |
bestower of mantra to Kunti in earlier tradition
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guest of Kunti during the Pandavas’ exile ⓘ |
| symbolism |
power of ascetic tapas (austerity)
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uncontrolled anger ⓘ |
| teaches |
consequences of anger and disrespect
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importance of respecting sages ⓘ |
| veneratedAs | powerful rishi in Hindu tradition ⓘ |
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