Rajavan, Rājavān: 2 definitions
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaRājavān (राजवान्).—A muni born in the Bhṛgu dynasty. To Bhṛgu were born of his wife Khyāti, Lakṣmī, the wife of Viṣṇu and also two sons called Dhātā and Vidhātā. They married Āyati and Niyati daughters of Meru. Two sons, Prāṇa and Mṛkaṇḍu were born to the couples. From Mṛkaṇḍu was born Mārkaṇḍeya and from him Vedaśiras. Prāṇa had a son called Dyutimān and he a son called Rājavān. It was from Rājavān that the Bhṛgu dynasty multiplied. (Viṣṇu Purāṇa, Part 1, Chapter 10).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexRājavān (राजवान्).—Son of Dyutimat.*
- * Viṣṇu-purāṇa I. 10. 5.
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: Rajavamdi, Rajavandin, Rajavant, Rajavanta, Rajavantam, Rajavantinem.
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