Agastya

[ ah-guhs-tyuh ]

/ ˈɑ gəs tyə /

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the legendary Aryan sage who introduced the Vedas to southern India.

QUIZZES

In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

There on that mountain is the asylum of Agastya abounding in fruits and roots and water.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
And at these words of his daughter, O monarch, the king gave away Lopamudra unto the illustrious Agastya with due rites.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
And the exalted Agastya also began to manifest great love for his wife.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
And obtaining her as wife, Agastya addressed Lopamudra, saying, "Cast thou away these costly robes and ornaments."
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

And Agastya ate up the whole of the meat supplied by Vatapi (transformed into a ram).
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1|Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa