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It is not possible to talk about truth and not mention the name of King Harishchandra. It is said that Lord Hari gave the title of Satyawadi to King Harishchandra, but do you know about the story due to which the word Satyawadi got attached to the name of King Harishchandra. If not, then let us know that story.

Donated everything to Maharishi Vishwamitra

According to the legend, once Maharishi Vishwamitra came to test King Harishchandra and asked for the entire kingdom of the king as a donation. On this, the king happily donated his kingdom to Maharishi Vishwamitra. But after this Maharishi also asked for Dakshina. Then King Harishchandra decided to sell himself and his wife and children as well.

 

Even asked Queen Taramati

 

King Harishchandra's wife Queen Taramati and their son Rohitashva were bought by a man. King Harishchandra was bought by a crematorium owner, where he started collecting taxes. One day Rohitashva was bitten by a snake and died. When his wife Tara brought her son to the crematorium for cremation, King Harishchandra demanded tax from the queen as well. Then the queen thought of paying the tax by tearing her sari.

 

loud thunder in the sky

As soon as Queen Taramati tore a piece of her sari, there was a loud roar in the sky and Lord Vishnu himself appeared. Lord Vishnu said to the king, O King, you are blessed. All this was your test, in which you succeeded. Then Lord Vishnu also gave life to the king's son and returned all the kingdom to him. Along with this, he also gave the king a boon that whenever religion, charity and truth will be talked about, your name will be taken first.


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