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What happened to Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika?

Amba, Ambika, and Ambalika were daughters of the king of Kashi. Vichitravirya was the son of Shantanu and Satyavati and king of the Kuru Vamsha. It was time for the marriage of Vichitravirya. King of Kashi had organized a swayamvara for his daughters. In those days, marriage by abduction was permissible for Kshatriyas. Bhishmacharya defeated all the kings who had come for the swayamvara and abducted the three princesses. They were brought to Hastinapur. Amba refused to marry Vichitravirya since she was already in love with someone. She went back. Ambika and Ambalika married Vichitravirya.

Your Divine Potential: The Supreme Wisdom of Human Existence

The Vedas, with their numerous branches, ultimately convey that humans are closest to Prajapati, the creator, in his creation. Recognize and embrace the unique and significant position of humans in the universe. You have the potential for divine knowledge and proximity to the divine creator.

तद्वज्जीवत्वं ब्रह्मणि तद्वज्जीवत्वम् यद्वत्तोये चन्द्रद्वित्वं यद्वन्मुकुरे प्रतिबिम्बत्वम् स्थाणौ यद्वन्नररूपत्वं भानुकरे यद्वत्तोयत्वम् शुक्तौ यद्वद्रजतमयत्वं रज्जौ यद्वत्फणिदेहत्वम् परमहंसगुरुणाद्�....