Vyasa, son of Parashara and Satyavati, was the sage who composed the Mahābhārata and divided the Vedas. He played an active role in the epic’s events, fathering Dhritarashtra, Pandu, and Vidura through niyoga, ensuring the continuation of the Kuru line. A rishi of immense wisdom, Vyasa also guided the Pandavas during their trials and imparted spiritual truths. He is revered as both a historical figure and a near-divine sage, bridging the human and cosmic realms. His legacy endures as the chronicler of dharma and the visionary who shaped India’s greatest epic.
