Amanthu: 1 definition
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Amanthu 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: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaAmanthu (अमन्थु).—A king of the family of Priyavrata. Genealogy: From Viṣṇu descended in this order: Brahmā-Svāyambhuva Manu-Priyavrata-Agīndhra-Nābhi-Ṛṣabha-Bharata-Sumati-Devatājit-Devadyumna-Parameṣṭi-Pratiha-Pratihartā-Bhūmā-Sīta-Prastoka-Vibhu-Pṛthuṣeṇa-Nakta-Gaya-Citraratha-Samrāṭ-Marīci-Vindumān-Madhu-Vīravrata-Amanthu. Vīravrata had two sons, Manthu and Amanthu. (See full article at Story of Amanthu from the Puranic encyclopaedia by Vettam Mani)
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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Ends with: Alamamthu, Nallamanthu, Paramanthu, Pramanthu, Samanthu.
Full-text: Viravrata.
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