Shonanadi, Śoṇānadī, Shona-nadi: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Śoṇānadī can be transliterated into English as Sonanadi or Shonanadi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Shonanadi in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Śoṇānadī (शोणानदी).—A river famous in the Purāṇas. Some important facts about this river are given below:—

(i) River Śoṇā remains in Varuṇa’s assembly worshipping him. (Mahābhārata Sabhā Parva, Chapter 9, Verse 21).

(ii) Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa crossed this river on his way from Indraprastha to Rājagṛha. (Mahābhārata Sabhā Parva, Chapter 20, Verse 27).

(iii) There is a sacred place called "Vaṃśagulma tīrtha" in river Śoṇā. By bathing in it one gets the benefit of Aśvamedha Yāga. (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 85, Verse 8).

(iv) River Śoṇā is regarded as the source of Agni. (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 222, Verse 25).

(v) Viśvāmitra, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa took rest for a night on the banks of river Śoṇā. (Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, Bāla Kāṇḍa, 31st Sarga).

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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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