In English
earned the appellation of "" because of the sacred "" observed by his mother. 's mother used to observe everyday a vow ritual known as "". As soon as she completed the ritual, she would wait for the call of the (the Indian cuckoo) to have her breakfast. However, on one day, she waited for a long time, without taking food, for the call of the cuckoo. Noticing this, the young went out of the house, imitated the cooing of the cuckoo and then told his mother, "Now that the cuckoo has made its call, please, mother, take your food." Unable to contain her grief, the mother slapped on the cheeks of and wailed: "What sin have I committed that such a liar should be born to me! What a great sinner am I to have begotten such a wicked liar as son, Oh Lord!" She was shedding tears as she spoke. Deeply moved by his mother’s words, made a promise to her "In my life, henceforth, I will not utter falsehood." In those days, the mothers used to watch the behaviour of their children and strove to keep them on the right path. became a '' because of the severe punishment meted out to him by his mother.