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Is the grandson of Vasista Muni and father of Vyasadeva. He is the son of Maharshi Shakti and his mother’s name was Adrisyanti. He was in the womb of his mother when she was only twelve years old. And from within the womb of his mother he learnt the Vedas. His father was killed by a demon Kalmaspada and to revenge this he wanted to annihilate the whole world when he heard the death news of his father by his mother. He was however restrained by his grand father Vasista. He then performed a Rakshas killing yajna but Maharshi Pulasta restrained him. He begot Vyasdeva being attracted by Satyavati later on wife of Maharaj Santanu. By the blessings of Parasara, Satyavati became fragrant for miles together. He was present also during the time of Bhisma’s death. He was spiritual master of Maharaj Janaka and a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He is the author of many Vedic scriptures and sociological directions.