Janamejaya said, "Why, O regenerate one, did that maiden betake herself to ascetic penances, in days of old? For what reason did she practise penances, and what was her vow? Unrivalled and fraught with mystery is the discourse that I have already heard from thee! Tell me (now) all the particulars in detail regarding how that maid engaged herself in penances."Mbh 9.52.1 · Mahabharata · Shalya-parva
Mbh 9.52.1
Mahabharata · translated by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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