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STORIES · THE MAHĀBHĀRATA · Śalya
Vṛddha-Kumārī
Classical
The old maid who gains heaven by a moment's ascetic resolve.
Told by Vaiśampāyana → Janamejaya
Where this comes from
- CE · Mahabharata, Critical Edition 9.51 9.51
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