One of the principal deities of Hinduism.
1Having said this, the Rishi vanished in the very sight of Nahusha.
2Nahusha had killed a cow and a bull for honouring the Rishis.
3From Pururavas it was taken by Ayus, and from Ayus by Nahusha.
4From Nahusha it was taken by Yayati, and from Yayati by Puru.
5Formerly, O Lord, nectar was given by Brahman to Nahusha for quaffing.
6King Nahusha, too, having obtained those valuable boons, entered his own city.
7Soon after Nahusha saw Agastya approach him for bearing his vehicle.
8From Ayu will spring Nahusha, and Nahusha will beget a son named Yayati.
9Then, O Bharata, king Nahusha urged Agastya on with his goad.
10This earth formerly belonged to kings Dilipa, Nahusha, Amvarisha, and Mandhatri.
11Nahusha then said,-'Everything that Indra used to enjoy is before me.
12Even this is what occurred in days of yore through the transgression of Nahusha.
13Some time after, Nahusha realised his position as the chief of all the deities.
14Thus addressed by him, Nahusha caused the ascetic to be yoked to his vehicle.
15He took care not to cast his eyes upon Nahusha.
16Thou art Sikhandin, thou art Nahusha, and thou art Vabhru.