Jun 30, 2025
Women in Mahabharata - Jitavati
She is the daughter of the King Ushinara, who is most probably ruler of Shibi at that point, and was known for his determination to provide refuge to people who sought it with his (the story of the Vulture and the Dove who shought refuge with him). His kingdom is demarcated to be between Yamuna's tributaries Jala and Upajala by Lomasha.
She is more importantly, the best friend of Varastri, the Vasu Prabhasa's wife.
She is known for her unparalleled beauty, and hence when Varastri hears about Surabhi's ability to grant eternal youth to her 'owner', she asks her husband to steal Surabhi and give her to Jitavati, so that she may remain youthful and alive for as long as Varastri herself.