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Uttaṅka (उत्तङ्क or उत्तंक, sometimes also spelt Utanka, Uttanga or Utanga) is a character who appears in the Mahabharata. His story is sometimes used to illustrate [...]

Uttanka and Krishna
Following the Mahabharata war, Krishna departs to Dvaraka, and on the way meets Uttanka. Uttanka, being a hermit, is not aware of events that have taken place, and enquires about the health of the Pandavas and Kauravas. When informed of the terrible war and consequent destruction, he is shocked. Holding Krishna responsible for not preventing the war,

"Utanka" / Uttanka
Paushya parva:, ,
 * : "90. The meeting with Maya,—these are the contents of Adi Parva. The Poushya Paroa contains the greatness of Utanga."

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