(Four Kumaras preaching in the Mahabharata)                                                                             (Four Sages or Kumaras)

The four sages (also known as Four kumaras or Chatursana), Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara and Sanatsujata live in human beings and render help to them. They come to the rescue of human beings in times of dangers and ward off calamities. The four noble sages are eternal benefactors who work for the welfare of humanity day and night. When Rama was about to leave for the forest, Kausalya said to her son, ‘Rama! May the four sages, Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumara and Sanatsujata be with you always and protect you as eyelids protect the eyes.’ (SSB 2002, pp. 76-77)