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Harivan'sha Purana
The two daughters, out of their renunciation, took to the life of a wandering ascetic. They gained great fame on the earth by defeating many debaters in discussions. (133)
The wandering ascetic named Yajnavalkya came to the city of Varanasi, with the desire to defeat them. (134)
During the debate, Sulasa, out of her arrogance, declared in the assembly that she would become the servant of whoever defeats her in the debate. (135)
Yajnavalkya refuted the arguments presented by Sulasa in front of the scholars versed in logic. He then established his own viewpoint. (136)
Sulasa, being defeated in the debate, chose Yajnavalkya as her husband. Yajnavalkya, being attached to sensual pleasures, indulged in improper conduct with her. (137)
Sulasa and Yajnavalkya had a virtuous child. But being cruel, they left the newborn child under a peepal tree and departed. (138)
Bhadra, the elder sister of Sulasa, found the child lying under the peepal tree, eating its fruits. She named him Pippalaada and took care of him. (139)
Once, Pippalaada, who had mastered all the scriptures, asked Bhadra, "Mother, what is the name of my father? Is he alive or not?" (140)
Bhadra replied, "Child, your father is Yajnavalkya. He had defeated my younger sister Sulasa in the debate, and she became his wife." (141)
"When you were just born, and had no protector, they, being devoid of compassion, left you under the tree and are still alive." (142)
"I have nourished you with the breasts of another woman, enduring great suffering. Child, you must have done some such karma earlier, that your parents are so lustful." (143)
Hearing these words of Bhadra, which were like burning his ears, Pippalaada became filled with anger. Determined to defeat his father Yajnavalkya in the debate and serve his parents with false humility. (144-145)
Pippalaada, driven by anger towards his parents, brought them before the court of Dharma. (146)