Nriga
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Nriga is a king from Hindu mythology, known for being cursed and transformed into a lizard after an unintended offense involving a cow.
Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | mythological king ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
concept of dana (charitable giving)
ⓘ
concept of karma in Hinduism ⓘ story of a donated cow claimed by two Brahmins ⓘ |
| causeOfCurse | dispute over ownership of a cow ⓘ |
| culture | ancient India ⓘ |
| eventualOutcome | liberation from curse ⓘ |
| knownFor |
being cursed and transformed into a lizard
ⓘ
unintended offense involving a cow ⓘ |
| moralLesson |
care must be taken in giving and recording gifts
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even kings are subject to the law of karma ⓘ repentance and divine grace can bring liberation ⓘ unintentional wrongs can still have consequences ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction | illustrates justice and mercy of the divine ⓘ |
| offenseType | unintentional offense ⓘ |
| punishment | long period as a lizard ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| roleInMythology |
example of consequences of unintended sin
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example of the importance of proper charity ⓘ |
| sourceTradition | Puranic literature ⓘ |
| theme |
charity and responsibility
ⓘ
fate of the soul after misdeeds ⓘ karma and retribution ⓘ |
| transformation | lizard ⓘ |
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