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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instanceOf Hindu mythological figure
rishi
sage
appearsIn stories about hospitality tests of kings and householders
associatedDeity Shiva
associatedPlace hermitages on riverbanks in various legends
associatedWith Kunti
Pandavas
various kings in Puranic legends
associatedWithText Mahabharata
Puranas
Ramayana traditions
linked to: Ramayana
characteristic ascetic
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
influenceOnEvent events leading to the Kurukshetra war
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
powerful curses
quick temper
languageOfPrimarySources Sanskrit
mentionedIn Mahabharata, Anushasana Parva
linked to: Anushasana Parva

various Puranas
moralTheme dangers of provoking the wrath of holy men
hospitality to guests (atithi devo bhava)
respect for ascetics and brahmins
parent Anasuya
Atri
power granting boons
uttering effective curses
religion Hinduism
roleInMahabharata bestower of mantra to Kunti in earlier tradition
guest of Kunti during the Pandavas’ exile
symbolism power of ascetic tapas (austerity)
uncontrolled anger
teaches consequences of anger and disrespect
importance of respecting sages
veneratedAs powerful rishi in Hindu tradition

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