An ancient sage, one of the Prajapatis, and the grandfather of Ravana.
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.
Pulastya is one of the ancient sages, a Prajapati, and the father of Vishrava. He is the grandfather of Kubera and Ravana.
When Ravana was captured by the king Kartavirya Arjuna, Pulastya came to ask for his release, and Kartavirya freed 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.