Bhadravati, aka: Bhadravatī, Bhadrāvatī; 2 Definition(s)
Introduction
Bhadravati 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)
1a) Bhadravatī (भद्रवती).—R. a branch of the Ganges.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 56. 52.
1b) Wife of Purūdvata (Purudvān-vā. p.).*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 70. 47; Vāyu-purāṇa 95. 47.
1c) A daughter of Jāmbavatī and Kṛṣṇa.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa III. 71. 250.
2) Bhadrāvatī (भद्रावती).—A daughter of Jāmbavatī.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 96. 241.
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.
Katha (narrative stories)
Bhadravatī (भद्रवती) is the name of a female elephant given to Vāsavadattā by her father, king Caṇḍamahāsena, according to the Kathāsaritsāgara, chapter 13. Āṣāḍhaka is the name of the driver of the elephant who helped Udayana and Yaugandharāyaṇa escape from king Caṇḍamahāsena, together with Vasantaka, Vāsavadattā and Kāñcanamālā. Eventually it was revealed that the elephant Bhadravatī was actually a cursed vidyādhara named Māyāvatī.
The Kathāsaritsāgara (‘ocean of streams of story’), mentioning Bhadravatī, is a famous Sanskrit epic story revolving around prince Naravāhanadatta and his quest to become the emperor of the vidyādharas (celestial beings). The work is said to have been an adaptation of Guṇāḍhya’s Bṛhatkathā consisting of 100,000 verses, which in turn is part of a larger work containing 700,000 verses.
Source: Wisdom Library: Kathāsaritsāgara
Katha (कथा, kathā) refers to narrative Sanskrit literature often inspired from epic legendry (itihasa) and poetry (mahākāvya). Some Kathas reflect socio-political instructions for the King while others remind the reader of important historical event and exploits of the Gods, Heroes and Sages.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Bhadravati, Bhadravatī or Bhadrāvatī. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 56 - The descent of Gaṅgā < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Chapter 70 - Dynasties of Jyāmagha and Vṛṣṇi < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
Chapter 71 - The Vṛṣṇi dynasty (vaṃśa) < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 49 - Mohinī Ekādaśī < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 41 - Putradā Ekādaśī < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter XIII < [Book II - Kathāmukha]