Sumodaka, Sumodāka: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Google Books: Cultural History from the Vāyu PurānaSumodāka (सुमोदाक):—One of the seven sons of Havya (lord of Śākadvīpa). His name is sometimes translated as: Samodāka (समोदाक) or Samaudāka (समौदाक). His varṣa is called: modākavarṣa.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexSumodāka (सुमोदाक).—A son of Havya.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 33. 16.
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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Ends with: Vasumodaka.
Full-text: Havya.
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