Learn about Rishi Rishyashringa in this episode of Sages and Sants of Bharat, brought to you by gaathastory. In this episode, we narrate the legend of Rishyashringa, the sage with a horn, born of the sage Vibhandak and a celestial deer who was once an Apsara. Raised in a hermitage deep in the forest, away from all human habitation, the young sage knew nothing of the world — until the drought-stricken kingdom of Anga sent its courtesans to bring him to their land, for the rains would fall only when the foremost among celibates conducted a yajna there. Disguised as a religious student, the chief courtesan's daughter charmed the innocent sage and brought him to King Romapada, where Indra's withheld rains finally fell. A tale of innocence, desire and a father's anger that turned into a blessing, narrated here by King Dasharath's charioteer, Sumantra.