-Sacrifice of Rishi Dadhichi

Dadhichi’s Sacrifice

Rishi Atharvan was one of Brahma’s mind-born sons. He was married to Chitti, the daughter of Kardam rishi.

Their son was Maharshi Dadhichi, who was a great devotee of Bhagwaan Shankar. He was the first to leave the Daksha yajna, when he found out that Bhagwaan Shankar was not invited.

When Vritra was tormenting devlok, Indra and the other Gods approached Bhagwaan Vishnu for guidance. Vishnu Bhagwaan advised Indra that a weapon made out of the bones of Maharshi Dadhichi was the only way to kill Vritra.

Indra went to the great rishi and requested his help in defeating Vritra. Maharshi Dadhichi willingly sacrificed himself to donate his bones.

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