A. Royden D'souza

Middle Treta Yuga In the radiant line of the Kauśikas, descended from the noble King-Sage Kuśika , there was born a son named Gādhi. His birth fulfilled the divine promise made by Indra to Kuśika — that from his lineage would arise one who would give rise to a sage who would “bridge heaven and earth.” Gādhi was born during the Tretā Yuga , in a time when kings were expected not merely to rule but to embody dharma  itself. As a child, he was taught the Vedas and the duties of