Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: He was born in the kingdom of Gajahoya / Gajahwoya. When Parasara became a sage at Srungga and liberated his wife from their wedding vows, Parasara took Abiyasa with him. After his half brothers [Citragada] and [Wicitrawirya] - sons of [Santanu] and [Durgandini] - passed away, he became the ruler of Astina and married the widows of his half brothers [Ambika] and [Ambiki]. With [Ambika] he had [Drestarastra] and with [Ambiki] he had Pandu. The Gods granted him a long life on the condition that he retired from worldly affairs. He thus left the crown to become a hermit at Retawu and installed his son Pandu in his place. Abiyasa was able to observe the Baratayuda war from afar via [Sanjaya], the son of Yamawidura. After the war was over, a resplendent cart appeared and took Abiyasa to the Suralaya heaven.
Notes on the Indian retellings: Known as Veda Vyasa (the compiler of the sacred texts or Vedas). He was formerly known as Krishna Dwaipanya and was born to Satyavati and sage Parasara.
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