Sugreeva: 1 definition
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Sugreeva 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.
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Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologySugreeva was the younger brother of Vali, the king of monkeys. Once, when his brother was fighting a demon, Sugreeva was standing guard over the battle cave. He mistakenly assumed that his brother was dead and blocked the entrance of the cave with a huge rock, went back to the kingdom and assumed the kingship of monkeys.
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Starts with: Sukrivan.
Full-text: Vali, Kishkindha, Rama, Sugriva.
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The Essentials of Karnatic Music < [March-April, 1929]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gait identified in the martial arts of India < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
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