Dandakara, Daṇḍakara: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaDaṇḍakara (दण्डकर).—A Śūdra who had saved himself from going to hell by taking the vow called Viṣṇupañcaka. This Śūdra who lived in the tretāyuga had done a good deal of wicked deeds. Finally he accepted the advice of Brāhmaṇas and performed the vow of Viṣṇupañcaka and because of the vow he attained heaven. (Padma Purāṇa, Chapter 23).
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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Starts with: Dandakaranatavicara, Dandakaranayamahatmya, Dandakaranna, Dandakaranya, Dandakaranyaprasthana.
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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 23 - The Importance of Viṣṇupañcaka < [Section 4 - Brahma-khaṇḍa (Section on Brahman)]