1) Hindu sage 
Jaratkaru is a rishi (sage) in Hindu mythology. He is the husband of the serpent-goddess Manasa and father of their son Astika. He appears as a subordinate character in the tales of Manasa and Astika. Jaratkaru is described as a great learned sage who practises severe asceticism. Though he wants to remain celibate, he marries Manasa on persuasion ...