The king of Mithila and father of Janaka and Kushadhwaja.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.
Hrasvaroma is the father of King Janaka and of his younger brother Kushadhwaja. He appears in the genealogy of the kings of Mithila recited by Vasishtha when the marriage of Sita was being arranged.
Hrasvaroma belonged to the line of Nimi, the kings of Mithila. His son Janaka succeeded him.
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.