A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dusyanta
This page describes Dusyanta which is located on page 559 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
He accepted (because of being childless) Puru king Dusyanta as his son. Thus due to the curse given by Yayati at the time of change of old age, the dynasty of Turvasu entered the Puru dynasty. Dusyanta s son was king Varutha and Andira (Bhuvamanyu) was originated by Varutha. Andira had five sons named Sandhana, Pandya, Kerala, Cola and Karna. Their prosperous countries became famous in their name namely Pandya , Cola and Kerala . (* 1) Matsya Purana, Ch. 48/1–5...
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Atithi or Guest Reception (study) [by Sarika. P.]
When Matali goes to Dushyanta s palace, Dushyanta receives Matali in a respectful manner. In the seventh act of Abhijnanashakuntala, Dushyanta says about the hospitality of Devendra. Devendra gives seat and mandara garland for him. (* 1) vaikhanasah -rajan!...
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Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Dushyanta and Shakuntala hotly argued the question. At last, when Shakuntala, with swelling emotions was about to leave the palace, a celestial voice announced that Dushyanta had, in fact, married Shakuntala, that Sarvadamana was his son and that he (Sarvadamana) would become a great ruler under the name Bharata. (Adi Parva, Chapters 69-74).Other information.(1) Dushyanta did not eat flesh....
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