| Shashirekha | |
|---|---|
| Brother | Jarasandha |
| Father | Brihadratha |
| Mother | Two princesses of the Kashi Kingdom |
| Dynasty | Brihadratha |
| Information | |
| Aliases | Brihadrathakanya |
| Affiliation | Panchala Queen |
| Family |
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| Spouse | Dhrishtadyumna |
Shashirekha (Sanskrit: शशिरेखा, lAST:Shashirekhā) was a princess of the Brihadratha dynasty, who was namely given the titles Brihadrathakanya and sometimes Brihadrathaputri (meaning Brihadratha's daughter) and was a daughter of King Brihadratha of the Brihadratha dynasty and the sister of Jarasandha.
Shashirekha was the daughter of one of the Kashi princesses, but fortunately her brother was born from half from each princess and joined by a rakshasi. Princess Shashirekha accompanied her father while serving other princes. Jarasandha, supported the Kauravas and thought to marry his sister, but fortunately she rejected the proposal with the Kauravas, nor she accepted Kichaka.
Birth and Early life
She was born from a another Kashi princess, when Jarasandha was born. Shashirekha was a beautiful, intelligent, smart and with beautiful eyes. Her name may come in the Bhagavata Purana stating that she is mentioned as a cousin of Jarasandha. Jarasandha loved his sister dearly and was searching a prince for her Swayamvara. Jarasandha used to get furious as Shashirekha did not wanted to marry Kichaka, the commander of the Matsya Kingdom. The fair lady, Shashirekha was scared after her birth means she was scared to have a cruel brother who wanted his sister to accept which prince he chooses.