# Divodasa > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Divodasa > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Divodasa.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divodasa > Source revision: 1354580313 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Tribal King of the Bharatas Divodāsa Atithigva Rājā Rājā of the Bharatas Reign 17th century BCE Predecessor Vadhryaśva Successor Sudās? Pratardana Spouse Mādhavī Issue Sudās? Pratardana House Bharata Father Vadhryaśva **Divodāsa Vādhryāśva**, was an [Indo-Aryan](/source/Rigvedic_tribes), king of the [Bharatas](/source/Bharatas_(Vedic_tribe)) during the main or middle [Rigvedic period](/source/Rigveda) (celebrated for his liberality and protected by [Indra](/source/Indra) and the [Ashvins](/source/Ashvins) in the [Rigveda](/source/Rigveda), [RV 1](/source/Mandala_1).112.14; 1.116.18), the son of **Vadhryaśva** [RV 6](/source/Mandala_6).61.5. Further, the Mandala 9 of Rigveda mentions Divodasa thus: "[Indra] Smote swiftly forts, and [Sambara](/source/Sambara), then [Yadu](/source/Yadu) and that Turvasha, for pious Divodasa's sake." [RV 9](/source/Mandala_9).61.2. Another telling of the same conflict with [Sambara](/source/Sambara) from Mandala 4 names him with the epithet of *Atithigva*, as shown: "I [Indra], in my exhilaration, broke apart all at once the nine and ninety fortresses of Śambara, and the hundredth, his dwelling place, to complete it, when I helped Divodāsa Atithigva." [RV 4](/source/Mandala_4).26.3. He is the father [1][2][3] of the famous king [Sudas](/source/Sudas) ([RV 7](/source/Mandala_7).18.25) (of the [Battle of the Ten Kings](/source/Battle_of_the_Ten_Kings)). Pijavana is the other name of Divodasa according to Rigveda.[2] His son, [Pratardana](/source/Pratardana), is mentioned in the [Kaushitaki Upanishad](/source/Kaushitaki_Upanishad). He was invited in the [Ashwamedha](/source/Ashwamedha) sacrifice performed by King [Dasharatha](/source/Dasharatha) of [Ayodhya](/source/Ayodhya_(Ramayana)). He was the younger brother of Queen [Sumitra](/source/Sumitra) and was a Brother-in-law of [Dasharatha](/source/Dasharatha). He was also the son of King Bhimaratha and was a great grandson of Lord [Dhanvantari](/source/Dhanvantari). He was an ancient Hindu king of Kāśī (modern Varanasi) mentioned in the Rigveda, the Mahabharata, and the Bhagavata Purana. Renowned for piety, hospitality, and valor, he is remembered as both a historical and semi-mythological ruler whose reign shaped early Vedic and Purāṇic traditions of North India. According to the most widely accepted Puranic genealogy, Divodasa was a descendant of Dhanvantari and the lineage generally appears as: Dhanvantari → Ketuman → Bhimaratha → Divodasa So, Divodasa is usually described as the great-grandson of Lord Dhanvantari. As per vedas, when Divodasa became king, he established an ideal kingdom governed strictly by dharma, discipline, and human responsibility. Lord Brahma granted him a unique condition: divine beings, including Lord Shiva, would not interfere directly in earthly governance during his reign. Because of this arrangement, Shiva temporarily left Kashi and resided at Mandarachal or other sacred places while Divodasa ruled independently, However, Shiva’s deep attachment to Kashi remained unchanged. Over time, lord Shiva sent various gods, sages, and celestial beings to Kashi, but they became enchanted by the city and stayed there instead of persuading Divodasa to relinquish his rule. Finally, Lord Vishnu himself came to Kashi, often described in disguise as a learned Brahmin or spiritual teacher. Through wisdom, philosophy, and discourse on the temporary nature of worldly power, Vishnu gradually inspired Divodasa toward vairagya (detachment) and higher spiritual realization. Realizing the transient nature of kingship, Divodasa willingly renounced worldly attachment and devoted himself to spirituality. After this, Lord Shiva returned permanently to Kashi, sanctifying it eternally as his divine abode, centered around Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Temples- After Divodasa renounced his kingdom and attained spiritual elevation, his son Pratardana established a Shiva Linga known as Divodaseshwar (Divodaseश्वर / Divodaseswar) in his honor. It is situated in the old city area of Kashi, near the famous Vishalakshi Temple and close to Mir Ghat/Dashashwamedh area. One Black stoned statue facing south is situated in a personal property of a Brahman family in Chowk area, varanasi. It's said that the Idol was found beneath the premises of that property when it was getting constructed and the Brahman couldn't figure out who it was hence decided to have it drifted in Ganga next morning, however same night lord came in his dream and introduced himself as KashiRaja Divodas and asked to remain his idol where it was found, hence he built this temple in his house and his successors are still serving the deity there. This temple said to be quite awakened and spiritual as the idol emerged on its own and it is a local belief that if someone worships here with all his faith, deity cures his illness. Address- CK 14/43, Nandan Sahu Lane ## Post-Vedic Genealogy - [Brahma](/source/Brahma) - [Atri](/source/Atri) - [Chandra](/source/Chandra) - [Budha](/source/Budha) - [Pururavas](/source/Pururavas) - [Ayus](/source/List_of_characters_in_the_Mahabharata) - Anenas - Pratikṣatra - Sṛñjaya - Jaya - Vijaya - Kṛti - Haryaśva - [Sahadeva](/source/Sahadeva) - Nadina - Jayatsena - Saṃkṛti - Kṣatradharmā - Suhotra - Śala - Ārṣṭiṣeṇa - Kāśa - Dīrghatapas - [Dhanvantari](/source/Dhanvantari) - Ketumān - Bhīmaratha - Divodāsa[4] ## See also - [Sudas](/source/Sudas) - [Shambara](/source/Shambara) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Kumar2003_1-0)** Raj Kumar (18 August 2003). [*Know The Vedas At A Glance*](https://books.google.com/books?id=JUwZuK_2BGUC&pg=PT98). New Delhi: [Pustak Mahal](/source/Pustak_Mahal). p. 98. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-81-223-0848-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-81-223-0848-8). Retrieved 13 September 2017. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-SinghalGupta2003_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-SinghalGupta2003_2-1) K. C. Singhal; Roshan Gupta (2003). [*The Ancient History of India, Vedic Period: A New Interpretation*](https://books.google.com/books?id=hoXqCmo-Xs8C&pg=PA58). New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Dist. p. 58. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-81-269-0286-6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-81-269-0286-6). Retrieved 14 September 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Joshi1986_3-0)** M. C. Joshi (1986). [*Princes and polity in ancient India*](https://books.google.com/books?id=ptclAAAAMAAJ). Jodhpur: Kusumanjali Prakashan. p. 53. Retrieved 14 September 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Veṭṭaṃmāṇi (1975). *Purāṇic encyclopaedia : a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Purāṇic literature* (1st ed. in English ed.). Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-8426-0822-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-8426-0822-2). [OCLC](/source/OCLC_(identifier)) [2198347](https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/2198347). ## External links - [Divodasa - Disciple of Bhardwaja](http://www.freeindia.org/biographies/bharadwaj/page11.htm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20170911021804/http://www.freeindia.org/biographies/bharadwaj/page11.htm) 11 September 2017 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) - [The Dynasties of The sons of King Pururava](https://prabhupadabooks.com/sb/9/17) - [Invitation of Ashwamedha Yagna by King Dasharatha](http://valmikiramayan.net/utf8/baala/sarga13/bala_13_frame.htm) v t e Ramayana Ikshvaku dynasty Dasharatha Kausalya Sumitra Kaikeyi Rama Bharata Lakshmana Shatrughna Sita Urmila Mandavi Shrutakirti Lava Kusha Vanara Hanuman Sugriva Vali Angada Tara Rumā Nala Nila Kesari Anjana Makaradhwaja Rakshasa Ravana Vibhishana Kumbhakarna Indrajit Akshayakumara Atikaya Kabandha Khara Dushana Mandodari Dhanyamalini Lavanasura Malyavan Maricha Mayasura Narantaka-Devantaka Prahasta Sarama Subahu Sulochana Sumali Shurpanakha Tataka Trijata Trishira Viradha Sages Agastya Ahalya Arundhati Bharadvaja Kambhoja Parashurama Vasishtha Vishvamitra Rishyasringa Valmiki Other figures and concepts Lakshmana rekha Jambavan Janaka Kushadhvaja Jatayu Manthara Maya Sita Sampati Shabari Shanta Shravana Kumara Vedavati Shambuka Places Ayodhya Mithila Dandakaranya Kishkindha Lanka Oshadhiparvata Books/Kandas Bala Ayodhya Aranya Kishkindha Sundara Yuddha Uttara Versions Adbhuta Ramayana (Sanskrit) Adhyathmaramayanam (Malayalam) Adhyatma Ramayana (Sanskrit) Ananda Ramayana (Sanskrit) Bhanubhakta Ramayana (Nepali) Bhaṭṭikāvya (Sanskrit) Bilanka Ramayana (Odia) Hikayat Seri Rama (Malay) Jagamohana Ramayana (Odia) Kakawin Ramayana (Old Javanese) Kamba Ramayanam (Tamil) Krittivasi Ramayana (Bengali) Maharadia Lawana (Maranao) Molla Ramayanam (Telugu) Phra Lak Phra Ram (Lao) Raghunatha Ramayana (Telugu) Ramakien (Thai) Ramayana Kalpavruksham (Telugu) Ramcharitmanas (Awadhi) Ranganatha Ramayanamu (Telugu) Reamker (Khmer) Saptakanda Ramayana (Assamese) Sri Ramayana Darshanam (Kannnada) Sri Ramayanamu (Telugu) Trai Bhet (Khmer) Yama Zatdaw (Burmese) Related Ramlila v t e Mahabharata Traditional author and narrators Vyasa Vaisampayana Ugrashrava Sauti Books (parvas) Adi Sabha Vana Virata Udyoga Bhishma Bhagavad Gita Drona Karna Shalya Sauptika Stri Shanti Anushasana Ashvamedhika Ashramavasika Mausala Mahaprasthanika Svargarohana Kingdoms and Tribes Kuru Hastinapur Indraprastha Kurukshetra Panchala Kampilya Ahichchhatra Anarta Dvaraka Gandhara Matsya Upaplavya Madra Kunti Magadha Chedi Kashi Kosala Sindhu Shalva Avanti Anga Kekaya Kalinga Vidarbha Pandya Trigarta Bahlikas Kambojas Yadavas Vrishni Bhoja Nishadas more Major Events Sarpa Satra Lakshagriha Svayamvara Mayasabha Rajasuya Vanavasa Ghoshyatra Ajnatavasa Kurukshetra War Vishvarupa Chakravyūha Ashvamedha Characters Pandava Alliance Pandavas Yudhishthira Bhima Arjuna Nakula Sahadeva Krishna Role in the Mahabharata Dhrishtadyumna Drupada Virata Satyaki Abhimanyu Shikhandi Dhrishtaketu Ghatotkacha Uttamaujas and Yudhamanyu Draupadeyas Yuyutsu Iravan Uttara Sahadeva Jayatsena Kaurava Alliance Kauravas Duryodhana Dushasana Vikarna 97 more Bhishma Drona Karna Shalya Ashvatthama Shakuni Kripa Jayadratha Kritavarma Bahlika Bhurishravas Bhagadatta Vinda and Anuvinda Susharma Sudakshina Shrutayudha Lakshmana Uluka Vrishasena Remaining Kuru Family Shantanu Satyavati Chitrangada Vichitravirya Ambika Ambalika Dhritarashtra Gandhari Pandu Kunti Madri Vidura Draupadi Subhadra Ulupi Chitrāngadā Babhruvahana Uttarā Parikshit Janamejaya Dushala Other notable Amba Balarama Chitrasena Deva Agni Ashvins Brahma Dharma Indra Shiva Surya Varuna Vayu Vishnu Dhaumya Durvasa Ekalavya Ganga Hanuman Hidimba Hidimbi Jarasandha Jatasura Kichaka Kindama Lomasha Narada Parashurama Purochana Rukmi Samvarana Sanjaya Satyabhama Shishupala Sudeshna Tapati Vyasa more Upakhyana (minor episodes) Nala Upakhyana Nala Damayanti Pushkara Rama Upakhyana Rama Sita Lakshmana Ravana Savitri Upakhyana Shakuntala Dushyanta Bharata Kanva Yayati Devayani Sharmishtha Madhavi Related Avatars Kingdoms Vedic era Epic-Puranic chronology Harivamsha Sarasvati River Category This Hindu mythology–related article is a stub. 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