Astika

Paushya; then Pauloma; the Astika; then Adivansavatarana.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

Then he concluded his sacrifice according to the prescribed rites, and after treating him with every respect, the king in joy sent home the wise Astika exceedingly gratified, for he had attained his object.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

The Rishi wedded her according to the rites ordained (in the scriptures), and from them was born a high-souled son called Astika.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

And Astika said, 'yes' and then returned home in great joy, having achieved his great end after gratifying the monarch.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

They were much pleased with Astika and asked him to solicit a boon, saying, 'O learned one, what good shall we do unto thee?

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

When the boon was granted to Astika, plaudits expressive of joy rang through the air.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

Astika, having rescued the snakes (from fiery death), became filled with joy.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

Having undergone the final bath, the king addressed the regenerate Astika who had sprung from the race of the Yayavaras and who was the son of Jaratkaru, and said these words, -- 'O Astika, this sacrifice of mine is fraught with many wonderful incidents, since this my sire has been seen by me -- he who has dispelled all my sorrows.'

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

That Jaratkaru shall have a son of the name of Astika.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli

Astika, that best of regenerate ones, that foremost of ascetics, rescued the snakes from the blazing fire.

The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli