Significance of Ajapala
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Hindu concept of 'Ajapala'
Ajapala in Hinduism is interpreted as a beneficial king who, inspired by Aja, transformed ailments into goats to enhance his subjects' well-being, also remembered for his impactful actions and struggles against diseases.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) Another king known for his beneficial actions towards the world, remembered for returning the ailments in the form of goats.[1] (2) A king modeled after Aja, father of Dasharatha, who transformed ailments into goats to preserve the health of his subjects.[2] (3) The name of the king who was afflicted by diseases and later transformed his ailments into goats.[3]