Ajakashva, Ajakāśva: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Ajakāśva can be transliterated into English as Ajakasva or Ajakashva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Ajakashva in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Ajakāśva (अजकाश्व).—A king of the Pūru Vaṃśa. The mighty Jahnu was born to Ajamīḍha by his wife Keśinī. Two sons, Ajakāśva and Balakāśva were born to Jahnu. Kuśika is the son of Balakāśva. Kuśika is the grandfather of Viśvāmitra. For genealogy see Pūru Vaṃśa. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 278).

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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.

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