A. Royden D'souza

Bhagiratha was born in the royal line of Ikṣvāku, son of King Dilīpa of Ayodhyā. From childhood, he was unlike other princes — contemplative, steadfast, and guided by a sense of divine purpose.

After King Sagara’s sixty thousand sons were reduced to ashes by the fiery gaze of Sage Kapila, the once-glorious Solar Dynasty was plunged into despair.