Agnidhra’s Family Life

Chapter 2

Priyavrata’s son, Agnidhra, became his successor. When Agnidhra desired a son, he entered Mandara Mountain to practise austerity. There, he was attracted by the graceful movements and sweet words of Purvacitti, a stunning celestial damsel. After flattering her with charming words, he accepted her as his companion and they later begot nine sons. Agnidhra awarded each one an entire island to rule and those islands were named after them.

Purvacitti, being an independent celestial, left Agnidhra after the children had grown up, but due to his strong attachment, the King couldn’t stop thinking of his beautiful wife. He was thus reborn in her heavenly planet, while his nine sons married the nine daughters of Meru.