Rohitashva

Who Rohitashva is

Rohitashva was the son of King Harishchandra, the king who would not break his word. When Harishchandra gave away his kingdom to Vishvamitra and sold himself and his family to pay the sage's fee, the boy and his mother Taramati became servants in the house of a brahmin. One day Rohitashva was bitten by a snake and died. His mother carried him to the cremation ground, where Harishchandra, now its keeper, asked even her for the fee. The gods, moved by his truthfulness, appeared and restored the boy to life.

“My father taught me that truth is worth any price. I play truthfully.”

How Rohitashva plays chess

Young and hopeful: a simple, honest game with unexpected resilience.

The Classicist: Sound, balanced chess: develops, castles and takes what the position offers.

Opening repertoire: Italian, Two Knights (Simple) · Queen's Pawn, Symmetrical · Caro-Kann, Two Knights (Simple)

Defeat Rohitashva in a full game from the normal starting position to earn the achievement Restored to Life and open the way to the next guardian.

Sources

• Markandeya Purana
• Devi Bhagavata Purana

Placement on the path reflects chess difficulty only — a game-design choice, not a ranking of anyone's spiritual standing.