Q. A story of Sunahsesha, in which his father Ajigarta is stated to have sold him to Harishchandra, occurs in :
(a) Aitareya Brahmana
(b) Gopatha Brahmana
(c) Svetasvatara Upanishad
(d) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Ans: (a) Aitareya Brahmana
Explanation: The story of Sunahsepha, in which his father Ajigarta sells him to Harishchandra, occurs in the (a) Aitareya Brahmana.
The Aitareya Brahmana is a Vedic text associated with the Rigveda. It contains explanations, rituals, and stories related to the Rigveda. The story of Sunahsepha is narrated in the Aitareya Brahmana, specifically in the context of a sacrifice performed by King Harishchandra. This story illustrates themes of sacrifice, morality, and the testing of one’s virtue.
