Bharata Bhava Darpana

Nala Damayanti – II

King Bhima pronounced the swayamvara of Damayanti. Several gallant kings hastened to attend it. Along with Nala, Indra-Agni-Yama-Varuna assumed the physical appearance of Nala and remained seated in the swayamvara pavilion.

Tale of Nala and Damayanti – I

Nala was an embodiment of all virtues and sacrifice. There was a King by the name Bhima at Vidarbha. He was childless. Once, the sage ‘Damana’ accepted the respectful hospitality of the King and stated that the royal couple would be blessed with a precious daughter and three sons. Eventually, they begot a daughter and three sons named Damayanti, Dama, Daanta and Damana respectively.