The Story Of King Nahusha

The Story Of King Nahusha

How pride can engulf a person and bring him down can be learned from the life of King Nahusha- the son of Aayu-a Chandrvanshi, king and ancestor of the great Pandavas who acquired knowledge of the Vedas and Shastras from Sage Vasishta at a very young age. Nahusha had ruled well and had performed 100 Ashwamedha Yagnas. His fame had spread worldwide, and the heavens and people were in awe of him. Once, Indra, king of Swarg (heaven), went into hiding for the sheer shame of the sin he had committed with Ahalya. To know more about this story watch the video linked in the comments below. His disappearance caused the gods and the rishis great distress, for a place without a king or a council of state to govern them cannot prosper. So the devatas and rishis searched for Indra’s replacement everywhere and finally inclined in the favor of Nahusha. Thus, they went to him and offered him the crown of Swarga. First, Nahusha rejected the offer out of humility. He said, “Forgive me; I cannot be your king. How can I protect you? It is impossible.” But all the gods and rishis insisted, “Do not hesitate. Once anointed as our king, all the merit and potency of our penance will be yours and be an addition to your strength. The power and the energy of everyone you set your eyes on shall be transferred to you, and you will be invincible.” After this assurance, Nahusha agreed to become king of Swarga. At first, Nahusha performed well, assisted by the merit and fame he earned while he was a king on earth. However, all the power and opulence of Swarg soon made him arrogant. He lost his humility and became filled with unlawful desires.

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