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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]

Shatananda
शतानंद
Personal
ReligionSanatana Hinduism
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

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.[1][3] [4]

References

  1. ^ a b Krishnan, R. (2021-01-16). Valmiki Ramayana. Giri Trading Agency Private Limited. ISBN 978-81-7950-730-8.
  2. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2020-09-21). "Gautama's son Shatananda [Chapter 51]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  3. ^ Chaitanya, Brahmacharini Sharanya (2018-07-26). "Tracing the lineage of the great Vishwamitra". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  4. ^ B R V Tatavarthy, Bhawaan. "Article 24: Other Brahmarshis and Devarishis". Research Gate.