Damayantī

By Jit Majumdar

1. one who subdues; self-restraining
2. subduer of men; empowered woman
3. the daughter of King Bhīma of Vidarbha, wife of the Nişādha King Nala, and one of the most famous and iconic of epic heroines.

Contributors to this article

Explore Other Articles

Ekadashi Vrit Ka Mahatmya (Nepali)
Ek Sant Ki Vasiyat (Assamiya)
Mantrapuṣpa
A Second Selection Of Hymns From The Rigveda
Bhagavata Purana (AITM Vol. 7)