#Jaratkaru, meaning
Jara, means “waste” Karu means “huge.”
The body of this Rishi was huge, but he reduced it by severe penances.
O Brahmana, because he thus reduced his body, he was called Jaratkaru.
The sister of Vasuki was called Jaratkaru for the same reason.
Maha-bharata, Adi Parva
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