Solar Dynasty King & Supreme Sovereign of Uncompromising Truth• Granth: Itihasa & Purana
Raja Harishchandra
राजा हरिश्चन्द्र
The king of Ayodhya who surrendered his throne, wealth, and family to Sage Vishwamitra and worked in a cremation ground, never uttering a single lie.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Satyavadi HarishchandraKing of Ayodhya
Significance & Lore
Raja Harishchandra's unyielding commitment to truth even in the face of utter destitution inspired Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of Satyagraha.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Satyavadi (The Truthful)
- ✦Trial of Vishwamitra
- ✦Crematorium of Kashi
- ✦Inspiration for Mahatma Gandhi
Canonical Reference
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