Divaka, Divāka: 2 definitions
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Divaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata PuranaDivāka (दिवाक):—Son of Bhānu (son of Prativyoma). He will be born in the future and become a king. He is a great commander of soldiers. He will have a son called Sahadeva. (see Bhāgavata Purāṇa 9.12.10-11)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexDivāka (दिवाक).—(Divārka Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa)—son of Bhānu and father of Sahadeva; leader of an army.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa IX. 12. 10-11.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Divakar, Divakara, Divakara bhatta, Divakara kavicandra, Divakarabhatta, Divakaradatta, Divakaraiya, Divakaramitra, Divakaramuni, Divakaranandin, Divakaranayaka, Divakarapaddhati, Divakarapurushottama, Divakarasena, Divakarasuta, Divakaravaralocana, Divakaravarman, Divakaravatsa, Divakaroddyota.
Full-text: Bhanu, Brihadashva, Sahadeva, Vritra.
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The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 12 - The Description of Ikṣvāku’s Race (concluded) < [Book 9 - Ninth Skandha]