Dantavakra: 1 definition

Introduction

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
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Dantavakra 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: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

Dantavakra (दन्तवक्र) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. II.13.12, II.28.3) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Dantavakra) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

context information

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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Search found 16 books and stories containing Dantavakra, Danta-vakra; (plurals include: Dantavakras, vakras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Chapter 78 - The Killing of Dantavakra, Viduratha and Romaharsana < [Canto X - The Summum Bonum]

Chapter 1 - The Supreme Lord Is Equal to Everyone < [Canto VII - The Science of God]

Chapter 10 - Prahlada, the Best Among Exalted Devotees < [Canto VII - The Science of God]

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Verse 1.5.21 < [Chapter 5 - Priya: The Beloved]

Verse 2.2.100 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna: Knowledge]

Verse 2.3.112 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana: Worship]

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Chapter 76 - The Greatness of Kṛṣṇa < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]

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Section IV < [Udyoga Parva]

Section XLIII < [Sisupala-badha Parva]