Maharaja awaiting death on the Ganga, ringed by seers, after Krishna's departure
'Prayopavistam gangayam paritam paramarsibhih krishne sva-dhamopagate' (SB 1.3.43).
King
Maharaja Parikshit
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Also known as सम्राट् · भागवतोत्तमः · विष्णुरातः · औत्तरेयः · मानवर्धनः · विष्णुरात · Vishnurata
Maharaja Parikshit, son of Abhimanyu, is the last great emperor of the Kuru line: cursed by Takshaka, he sat on the Ganga's bank to hear the entire Bhagavata from Śukadeva. SB 1.4.9: 'abhimanyu-sutam... bhāgavatottamam'; 1.4.10: 'pāṇḍūnāṁ mānava-vardhanaḥ'.
Śrīmad Bhāgavata Mahāpurāṇa 1.3.42 — Sanskrit Wikisource (pinned oldid=369178)
Descendant
Pandu
King
Maharaja Parikshit is a descendant of Pandu. Source evidence (SB 1.12.12): Parikshit is the heir of Pandu's line: 'jajne vamsha-dharah pandoh bhuyah pandur ivaujasa' (SB 1.12.12), in vigour like Pandu come again. Direction: descendant -> ancestor. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Husband Iravati HumanMaharaja Parikshit is the husband of Iravati. Source evidence (SB 1.16.2): Parikshit married Iravati, the daughter of Uttara: 'sa uttarasya tanayam upayema iravatim' (SB 1.16.2). Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Son Abhimanyu KingMaharaja Parikshit is the son of Abhimanyu. Source evidence (SB 1.4.9): Parikshit is Abhimanyu's son: 'abhimanyu-sutam' (SB 1.4.9). Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Student Suka SageMaharaja Parikshit is the student of Suka. Source evidence (SB 1.12.28): As the brahmanas foretold, Parikshit would learn the truth of the Self from the sage, son of Vyasa: 'jijnasitatma-yatharthyo muner vyasa-sutad asau' (SB 1.12.28). Direction: pupil -> teacher. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Father Janamejaya KingMaharaja Parikshit is the father of Janamejaya. Source evidence (SB 1.16.2): Janamejaya is Parikshit's son: 'janamejayadims caturas tasyam utpadayat sutan' (SB 1.16.2), the first of four sons born of Iravati. Direction: son -> father. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Son Uttara HumanMaharaja Parikshit is the son of Uttara. Source evidence (SB 1.8.14): Parikshit is the son of Uttara: at SB 1.8.14 Hari shields her womb, and that embryo is born as Parikshit. Direction: son -> mother. Evidence: STRONG_CONTEXT.
Beheld the thumb-sized four-armed Lord while still in the womb
'angushtha-matram amalam sphurat-purata-maulinam... gada-panim' (SB 1.12.8-9); the Lord dispelled the weapon's effulgence with His mace as the sun dispels mist (SB 1.12.10).
The name means: one who examines all men, seeking the Person seen in the womb
'purvam drishtam anudhyayan pariksheta nareshv iha' (SB 1.12.30) — the etymology of the name Parikshit.
Vishnurata — given by Vishnu
'rato vo 'nugrahartaya vishnuna prabhavishnuna... tasman namna vishnurata iti' (SB 1.12.16-17); foretold to be a great devotee.
Ruled as a great devotee according to the brahmanas' instruction
'tatah parikshid dvija-varya-shikshaya mahim mahabhagavatah shasasa ha' (SB 1.16.1) — as the astrologers had foretold at his birth (SB 1.12.19-28).
Performed three horse-sacrifices on the Ganga
'ajaharashvamedhams trin gangayam bhuri-dakshinan sharadvatam gurum kritva' (SB 1.16.3) — where the gods became visible to the eye.
Granted the surrendered Kali safety and appointed him fixed places
'sharanyo navadhic chlokyah' (SB 1.17.30); Kali himself asked for a place and dwelt under his direction (SB 1.17.37, 40) — adharma regulated rather than abolished.
Restored Dharma's three feet and made the Earth prosper
'vrishasya nashtams trin padan... pratisandadhe ashvasya mahim ca samavardhayat' (SB 1.17.42).
Named outright as the son of Abhimanyu and of Uttara
'ittham-bhutanubhavo 'yam abhimanyu-suto nripah' (SB 1.17.45); 'auttareyena dattani' (SB 1.17.40).
Unbewildered even by the fear of Takshaka, his heart surrendered to the Lord
'na sammumohoru-bhayad bhagavaty arpitashayah' (SB 1.18.2); casting off attachment he gave up the body on the Ganga (SB 1.18.3).
Did not hate Kali, taking the essence like a bee
'nanudveshti kalim samrat saranga iva sarabhuk' (SB 1.18.7) — for in this age good works quickly bear fruit.
The offence came only of hunger and thirst; such anger was unprecedented in him
'abhuta-purvah sahasa kshut-tridbhyam arditatmanah... matsaro manyur eva ca' (SB 1.18.29); Shamika too said, 'afflicted by hunger, thirst and fatigue, he in no way deserved a curse from us' (SB 1.18.46).
Welcomed the curse as the cause of his detachment
'sa sadhu mene na cirena takshakanalam prasaktasya virakti-karanam' (SB 1.19.4); 'nirveda-mulo dvija-shapa-rupo' (SB 1.19.14) — the curse read as the Lord's grace.
His final prayer was not for liberation but for devotion and holy company in every birth
'punash ca bhuyad bhagavaty anante ratih prasangash ca tad-ashrayeshu... maitry astu sarvatra namo dvijebhyah' (SB 1.19.16).
Let Takshaka bite if he will — only let the songs of Vishnu be sung
'dvijopasrishtah kuhakas takshako va dashatv alam gayata vishnu-gathah' (SB 1.19.15).
Seven days of life remained — the time-frame of the whole Bhagavata
'tavapy etarhi kauravya saptaham jivitavadhih' (SB 2.1.14); called ample beside Khatvanga's single muhurta (SB 2.1.13).
Even as a child at play he enacted the deeds of Krishna
'bala-kridanakaih kridan krishna-kridam ya adade' (SB 2.3.15) — continuing from the vision in the womb (SB 1.12.7-11).
Gave up the sense of mine in body, wife, sons, wealth and even his unbroken kingdom
'atma-jayasutagara-pashu-dravina-bandhushu, rajye cavikale nityam virudham mamatam jahau' (SB 2.4.2); renouncing the trivarga he reached firm self-feeling in Vasudeva (SB 2.4.4).
His vital airs do not depart through fasting, for he is drinking the nectar of Acyuta
'na me 'savah parayanti brahmann anashanad ami, pibato 'cyuta-piyusham anyatra kupitad dvijat' (SB 2.8.26).
Maharaja Parikshit — member of — Pandavas
Parikshit is 'pāṇḍūnāṁ mānava-vardhanaḥ' (SB 1.4.10). Evidence: STRONG_CONTEXT.
Maharaja Parikshit — awaited death at — Ganga
Parikshit sat in prayopavesha on the Ganga, surrounded by paramarshis: 'prayopavistam gangayam paritam paramarsibhih' (SB 1.3.43). Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — saw in womb — Krishna
Parikshit, while still in the womb, beheld the thumb-sized four-armed Person dispelling the weapon's effulgence with His mace: 'dadarsha purusham kancid dahyamano 'stra-tejasa' (SB 1.12.7-10). Meditating on that vision gave him the name Parikshit (SB 1.12.30). Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — will be slain by — Takshaka
The brahmanas foretold Parikshit's death from Takshaka, sent by a brahmana's son's curse: 'takshakad atmano mrityum dvija-putropasarjitat' (SB 1.12.27). Direction: victim -> slayer. Evidence: EXPLICIT (as prophecy).
Maharaja Parikshit — will subdue — Kali-yuga
The brahmanas said Parikshit would subdue Kali for the sake of the earth and dharma: 'nigrahita kaler esha bhuvo dharmasya karanat' (SB 1.12.26) — fulfilled in SB 1.16-17. Evidence: EXPLICIT (as prophecy).
Maharaja Parikshit — crowned at — Hastinapura
Yudhishthira consecrated Parikshit at Hastinapura as lord of the sea-girt earth: 'toya-nivyah patim bhumer abhyashincad gajahvaye' (SB 1.15.38). Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — subdued — Kali-yuga
Parikshit forcibly seized Kali, disguised as a king and kicking a cow and bull, during his conquest of the quarters: 'nijagrahaujasa virah kalim digvijaye kvacit' (SB 1.16.4) — the fulfilment of the prophecy at SB 1.12.26. Direction: subduer -> subdued. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — spared — Kali-yuga
Parikshit did not kill the surrendered Kali: 'patitam padayor virah kripaya dina-vatsalah sharanyo navadhit' (SB 1.17.30) — the surrendered may not be slain (cf. SB 1.7.36). Direction: sparer -> spared. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — restored — Dharma
Parikshit restored the three lost feet of the bull of Dharma — austerity, purity and compassion: 'vrishasya nashtams trin padan tapah shaucham dayam iti pratisandadhe' (SB 1.17.42). Direction: restorer -> restored. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — reassured — Earth (Mahi)
Parikshit reassured the Earth and made her prosper: 'ashvasya mahim ca samavardhayat' (SB 1.17.42); earlier, 'ma rodir amba bhadram te' (SB 1.17.9). Direction: reassurer -> reassured. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — offended — Shamika
Parikshit, afflicted by hunger and thirst, placed a dead snake on the shoulder of the meditating Shamika: 'sa tu brahma-rsher amse gatasum uragam rusha... nidhaya puram agat' (SB 1.18.30); such anger in him was 'unprecedented' (SB 1.18.29). Direction: offender -> offended. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — questioned — Suka
Parikshit put to Suka the question the whole Bhagavata answers: 'what in every way ought a man who is dying to do here?' (SB 1.19.37) and 'what should men hear, mutter, do, remember and worship?' (SB 1.19.38). Direction: questioner -> answerer. Evidence: EXPLICIT.
Maharaja Parikshit — fasted to death at — Ganga
Parikshit sat to fast unto death on the southern bank of the Ganga: 'upavishat prayam amartya-nadyam' (SB 1.19.5); 'udan-mukho dakshina-kula aste samudra-patnyah' (SB 1.19.17), having laid his burden on his son. Evidence: EXPLICIT.