Nabhasvan, Nabhasvān: 2 definitions

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Nabhasvān (नभस्वान्).—A son of Narakāsura. Tāmra, Antarīkṣa, Śravaṇa, Vasu, Vibhāvasu, Nabhasvān and Aruṇa were the seven prominent sons of Narakāsura. (Bhāgavata, Skandha 10).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Nabhasvan (नभस्वन्).—A son of Mura (s.v.), attacked Kṛṣṇa under direction from Naraka.*

  • * Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 59. 12-14.
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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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