13 Facts About Nahusha

Nahusha is a king of the Chandravamsha in Hindu Puranas and Mahabharata.

Nahusha is described to be the son of Ayus, the eldest son of Pururavas, and Prabha, the daughter of Svarbhanu.

Nahusha is mentioned often in the Rigveda, starting in Mandala 1.

Nahusha acquired weapons from the gods and killed Hunda in battle and returned to his parents.

Nahusha was made the ruler of Svarga during Indra's absence, during his war against Vritra.

Nahusha soon became arrogant and wished to make Shachi, the wife of Indra, his wife.

Nahusha fell down from the sky, and remained there until he met Yudhishthira.

Nahusha found him and saw what was happening to him.

Nahusha reveals himself to be Yudhishthira's ancestor and tells him of his curse.

Nahusha tells Yudhishthira of his mistakes and asks him to learn from them.

Nahusha is relieved from his curse and goes to heaven.

Nahusha finds mention in the story, "The Worth of Kine" by Sister Nivedita, in relation to the great sage Bharadvaja who was accidentally caught in a net along with fish by fishermen who were fishing in a river.

The fishermen took the rishi Chyavana to King Nahusha and asked him to pay the price for the fish and the rishi, with the king offering a cow in return for the sage.