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Sharyati

Also called: Sharyata Manava, Saryati

A king, son of Manu (Sharyata Manava in the Brahmana), whose clan offends the sage Chyavana and who gives his daughter Sukanya to him. Chyavana later officiates at his sacrifice.

Sources: The Satapatha-Brahmana, tr. Julius Eggeling (Sacred Books of the East 12, 41); The Mahabharata, tr. K. M. Ganguli (1883-96), sections read for the Vedic layer · see Sharyati's web

Relations 1

Sharyati parent of

Sukanya (Mortal)
Sukanya is Sharyati's daughter.

Stories 2

Chyavana made young again
Legend · as her father, the king · 7 tellings
The Ashvins win their share of Soma
Legend · as the sacrificer (epic) · 5 tellings

Cited

The Satapatha-Brahmana, tr. Julius Eggeling (Sacred Books of the East 12, 41) § 4.1.5.2-7 Primary text (translation)
The Mahabharata, tr. K. M. Ganguli (1883-96), sections read for the Vedic layer § vana.122 Primary text (translation)
The Mahabharata, tr. K. M. Ganguli (1883-96), sections read for the Vedic layer § vana.124 Primary text (translation)