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'''Shatananda''' (Sanskrit: शतानंद) was a Vedic sage and the chief priest at the court of the [[Janaka|King Janaka]] in ancient [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]]. In the [[Valmiki]] [[Ramayana]] he is mentioned as the eldest son of the sage [[Gautama Maharishi|Maharshi Gautama]] and Devi [[Ahalya]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Krishnan |first=R. |url=https://books.google.com/books/about/Valmiki_Ramayana.html?id=KJIUEAAAQBAJ#v=onepage&q=Shatananda&f=false |title=Valmiki Ramayana |date=2021-01-16 |publisher=Giri Trading Agency Private Limited |isbn=978-81-7950-730-8 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=www.wisdomlib.org |date=2020-09-21 |title=Gautama’s son Shatananda [Chapter 51] |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-ramayana-of-valmiki/d/doc423919.html |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=www.wisdomlib.org |language=en}}</ref>

{{Infobox religious biography
{{Infobox religious biography
| religion = [[Sanatana]] [[Hinduism]]
| religion = [[Sanatana]] [[Hinduism]]
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| period = [[Treta Yuga]]
| period = [[Treta Yuga]]
| post = Religious Advisor of King Janaka
| post = Religious Advisor of King Janaka
| children = Satyadhṛti
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'''Shatananda''' (Sanskrit: शतानंद) was a Vedic sage and the chief priest at the court of the [[Janaka|King Janaka]] in ancient [[Mithila (region)|Mithila]]. In the [[Valmiki]] [[Ramayana]] he is mentioned as the eldest son of the sage [[Gautama Maharishi|Maharshi Gautama]] and Devi [[Ahalya]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Krishnan |first=R. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KJIUEAAAQBAJ&q=Shatananda |title=Valmiki Ramayana |date=2021-01-16 |publisher=Giri Trading Agency Private Limited |isbn=978-81-7950-730-8 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=www.wisdomlib.org |date=2020-09-21 |title=Gautama's son Shatananda [Chapter 51] |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/the-ramayana-of-valmiki/d/doc423919.html |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=www.wisdomlib.org |language=en}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
Shatananda is a compound Sanskrit word having two terms ''Shata'' and ''Ananda''. The meaning of the first term ''Shata'' is hundred and good. And the meaning of the second term ''Ananda'' is who delights.<ref name=":2" /> Thus the compound meaning of the word ''Shatananda'' is to give somebody hundred times good and great pleasure.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
According to Ramayana, Shatananda was born in the region of ancient Mithila Kingdom. His father was Maharshi Gautama and mother was Ahalya. He was the eldest son of the couple Maharshi Gautama and Ahalya.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaitanya |first=Brahmacharini Sharanya |date=2018-07-26 |title=Tracing the lineage of the great Vishwamitra |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/spirituality/2018/Jul/29/tracing-the-lineage-of-the-great-vishwamitra-1849082.html |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite journal |last=B R V Tatavarthy |first=Bhawaan |title=Article 24: Other Brahmarshis and Devarishis |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335977841_Article_24_Other_Brahmarshis_and_Devarishis |journal=[[Research Gate]]}}</ref>
According to Ramayana, Shatananda was born in the region of ancient Mithila Kingdom. His father was Maharshi Gautama and mother was Ahalya. He was the eldest son of the couple Maharshi Gautama and Ahalya.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chaitanya |first=Brahmacharini Sharanya |date=2018-07-26 |title=Tracing the lineage of the great Vishwamitra |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/spirituality/2018/Jul/29/tracing-the-lineage-of-the-great-vishwamitra-1849082.html |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite journal |last=B R V Tatavarthy |first=Bhawaan |title=Article 24: Other Brahmarshis and Devarishis |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335977841 |journal=[[ResearchGate]]}}</ref>


== Description ==
== Description ==
In Ramayana, Shatananda was a member of the court of King Janaka. He is mentioned as the ''Kulguru'' of the King Janaka. He was the chief priest and religious advisor at the court of King Janaka. He taught [[Janaka|King Janaka]] about religious practices and philosophies. He was also appointed by the King Janaka as a teacher of the princess [[Sita]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=संतान होने पर भी आजीवन कुंवारी बनी रहीं ये 5 महिलाएं |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/astro/photogallery/these-5-historical-women-remains-virgin-for-whole-life/photoshow/91417484.cms |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref> It is said that he was radiant due to the practice of [[Yoga]].<ref name=":1" />
In Ramayana, Shatananda was a member of the court of King Janaka. He is mentioned as the ''Kulguru'' of the King Janaka. He was the chief priest and religious advisor at the court of King Janaka. He taught [[Janaka|King Janaka]] about religious practices and philosophies. Once when there was a big famine in Mithila Kingdom, then it was Guru Shatananda who suggested King Janaka that the problem could be solved if he ploughed the field himself.<ref>{{Cite web |title=राजा जनक ने चलाया हल - |url=https://www.jagran.com/jammu-and-kashmir/kathua-11666873.html |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> He was also appointed by the King Janaka as a teacher of the princess [[Sita]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=संतान होने पर भी आजीवन कुंवारी बनी रहीं ये 5 महिलाएं |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/astro/photogallery/these-5-historical-women-remains-virgin-for-whole-life/photoshow/91417484.cms |access-date=2024-08-31 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref> It is said that he was radiant due to the practice of [[Yoga]].<ref name=":1" />

During [[Sita Swayamvara]] ceremony, sage Shatananda and King Janaka welcomed and gave due respect to [[Vishvamitra|Guru Vishwamitra]] along with his disciples princes [[Rama]] and [[Lakshmana]]. Shatananda was very happy to know that Lord Rama had restored his mother Ahalya's old purity. After knowing that the prince Rama had freed his mother [[Ahalya]] from the curse given by his father [[Gautama Maharishi|Maharshi Gautama]], then sage Shatananda thanked a lot to Lord Rama.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=www.wisdomlib.org |date=2015-08-27 |title=Shatananda, Śatānanda, Śatānandā, Shata-ananda, Shatanamda: 15 definitions |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/shatananda |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=www.wisdomlib.org |language=en}}</ref> He also narrated the story of greatness of the Guru Vishwamitra to Lord Rama and Lakshmana.<ref name=":0" /> Shatananda played the role of high-priest in the marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. He suggested the auspicious date of formal marriage between the prince Rama and the princess Sita to the King Janaka and [[Dasharatha]] after the completion of [[Sita Swayamvara]] ceremony.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sevak |date=2019-06-12 |title=Janaka Prepares for the Weddings |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/spirituality/2019/Jun/15/janaka-prepares-for-the-weddings-1989390.html |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 08:06, 13 September 2024

Shatananda
शतानंद
Personal
ReligionSanatana Hinduism
ChildrenSatyadhṛti
Parents
  • Maharshi Gautama (father)
  • Ahalya (mother)
RegionMithila
LineageGautama
Alma materAncient Mithila University
ProfessionVedic Sage
OccupationChief Priest
Senior posting
Period in officeTreta Yuga
ProfessionVedic Sage
PostReligious Advisor of King Janaka

Shatananda (Sanskrit: शतानंद) was a Vedic sage and the chief priest at the court of the King Janaka in ancient Mithila. In the Valmiki Ramayana he is mentioned as the eldest son of the sage Maharshi Gautama and Devi Ahalya.[1][2]

Etymology

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Shatananda is a compound Sanskrit word having two terms Shata and Ananda. The meaning of the first term Shata is hundred and good. And the meaning of the second term Ananda is who delights.[3] Thus the compound meaning of the word Shatananda is to give somebody hundred times good and great pleasure.

Early life

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According to Ramayana, Shatananda was born in the region of ancient Mithila Kingdom. His father was Maharshi Gautama and mother was Ahalya. He was the eldest son of the couple Maharshi Gautama and Ahalya.[1][4] [5]

Description

[edit]

In Ramayana, Shatananda was a member of the court of King Janaka. He is mentioned as the Kulguru of the King Janaka. He was the chief priest and religious advisor at the court of King Janaka. He taught King Janaka about religious practices and philosophies. Once when there was a big famine in Mithila Kingdom, then it was Guru Shatananda who suggested King Janaka that the problem could be solved if he ploughed the field himself.[6] He was also appointed by the King Janaka as a teacher of the princess Sita.[7] It is said that he was radiant due to the practice of Yoga.[2]

During Sita Swayamvara ceremony, sage Shatananda and King Janaka welcomed and gave due respect to Guru Vishwamitra along with his disciples princes Rama and Lakshmana. Shatananda was very happy to know that Lord Rama had restored his mother Ahalya's old purity. After knowing that the prince Rama had freed his mother Ahalya from the curse given by his father Maharshi Gautama, then sage Shatananda thanked a lot to Lord Rama.[3] He also narrated the story of greatness of the Guru Vishwamitra to Lord Rama and Lakshmana.[1] Shatananda played the role of high-priest in the marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. He suggested the auspicious date of formal marriage between the prince Rama and the princess Sita to the King Janaka and Dasharatha after the completion of Sita Swayamvara ceremony.[3][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Krishnan, R. (2021-01-16). Valmiki Ramayana. Giri Trading Agency Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-7950-730-8.
  2. ^ a b www.wisdomlib.org (2020-09-21). "Gautama's son Shatananda [Chapter 51]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  3. ^ a b c www.wisdomlib.org (2015-08-27). "Shatananda, Śatānanda, Śatānandā, Shata-ananda, Shatanamda: 15 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  4. ^ Chaitanya, Brahmacharini Sharanya (2018-07-26). "Tracing the lineage of the great Vishwamitra". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  5. ^ B R V Tatavarthy, Bhawaan. "Article 24: Other Brahmarshis and Devarishis". ResearchGate.
  6. ^ "राजा जनक ने चलाया हल -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  7. ^ "संतान होने पर भी आजीवन कुंवारी बनी रहीं ये 5 महिलाएं". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  8. ^ Sevak (2019-06-12). "Janaka Prepares for the Weddings". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
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