OGHAVATI
There
was a king of the name of Oghavan, who was the grandfather of Nriga. He had a
daughter of the name of Oghavati, and a son too of the name of Ogharatha born
unto him. King Oghavan gave his beautiful daughter Oghavati, to the learned
Sudarsana. Sudarsana, leading the life of a householder with Oghavati, used to
dwell in Kurukshetra with her.
This
intelligent prince of blazing energy took the vow, by leading the life of even
a householder. The son of Agni, said to Oghavati, Do you never act contrary to
(the wishes of) those that seek our hospitality. Thou should make no scruple
about the means by which guests are to be welcomed, even if thou have to offer
thy own person. O beautiful one, this vow is always present in the mind, since
for householders, there is no higher virtue than hospitality accorded to
guests. You always bear this in mind without ever doubting it, if my words be
any authority with you. O sinless and
blessed one, if you have any faith in me, do you never disregard a guest
whether I be at your side or at a distance from you! Unto him, with hands
clasped and placed on her head, Oghavati replied, saying,–‘I shall leave
nothing undone of what you commanded me.
After
rendering hospitalities to the guests, at last the princess Oghavati turned
into the river Oghavati.
Very interesting, Had no idea about Oghavati
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