 This king is mentioned by Manu as having come into conflict with the Brahmins, and his story is repeated several times with variations in different parts of the "Mahabharata" as well as in the "Puranas".According to Manu, "By sacrifices, austere fervour, sacred study, self-restraint, and valour, Nahusha acquired the undisturbed sovereignty of the three worlds.Through want of virtuous humility the great king Nahusha was utterly ruined".