Shakti Maharishi was the son of Vaśiṣṭha and Arundhati. He was the father of Parāśara, mentioned in the Mahabharata. He was the grandfather of Vyasa, author of the Indian epic Mahabharata.

Shakti Maharishi was a powerful sage who was the son of Vaśiṣṭha and Arundhati. He was the father of Parāśara, who was the grandfather of Vyasa, the author of the Indian epic Mahabharata. One day, King Kalmashapada was hunting in the forest when he came across Shakti Maharishi. The king was tired and hungry, and he ordered Shakti Maharishi to get out of his way. Shakti Maharishi refused, and the king became enraged. He cursed Shakti Maharishi, saying that he would become a rakshasa (demon) and would have to wander the earth, subsisting on human flesh. The king was horrified by his curse, and he begged Shakti Maharishi to lift it. Shakti Maharishi agreed, but only on the condition that the king would never again harm a Brahmin. The king agreed, and the curse was lifted. Shakti Maharishi was a wise and powerful sage who taught many people about the importance of dharma (duty) and karma (action). He is remembered as one of the greatest sages of India.