Devavrathuni prathigna

Santhanudu went to hunting one day. He scented a bewitching smell and went in search of it along The banks of Yamuna.There he saw a beautiful lady by name Yojanagandhi.He was moonstruck by her beauty.He went to her father,Daasa raaju and requested him to give his daughter in marriage to him.Daasa raaju put a condition that Yojanagandhis son should be the next king. Then only he would accept Santhanus wish.He was adamant in his demand. So Santhanu returned to the kingdom and was unhappy.Devavrathudu enquired him what was the reason. His son told him about his wish. Devavrathudu discussed with others and went to Daasa raaju and requested him to give his daughter yojanagandhi-Sathyavathi to his father. Daasa raaju told him about his demand. Then Devavrathudu said that he would not compete for the kingdom. But Daasaraaju expressed doubt that his sons would demand kingdom. THen Devavrathudu took oath that he would not marry in his life time. Everyone praised his love and affection for his father.

Daasaraju gave his daughter in marriage to Santhanudu. Santhanudu was happy that he could marry Sathyavathi because of Devavrathas sacrifice of married life only. He gave him boon that he could die when ever he wanted.He had no death.

Santhanudu had two children,Chithraangadudu and Vichithraveeryudu.Santhanudu passed away.Bheeshma performed last rites tohis father. He made Chithraangadudu as the king.But Chithraangadudu fought with Gandharva by name Chithraangadudu and died.Then Bheeshma made Vichithraveeryudu as the king.He grew up to marriageable age.