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Asti

A wife of Kamsa and daughter of Jarasandha.

Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Puranic tradition, with other tellings (Mahabharata) noted where relevant.

Relationships

Parents
Jarasandha
Spouse
Kamsa

Introduction

Asti is a daughter of Jarasandha and, with her sister Prapti, a wife of Kamsa.

Family

Widowhood

After Kamsa's death she and her sister returned to their father, which led to Jarasandha's attacks on Mathura.

Sources

  1. Harivamsha (primary text)

This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.