Maunas is a well-known dynasty of eleven sovereigns. Nedishta is the name of a son of Manu Vaivaswata. Megha or clouds are visible mass of droplets or frozen crystals floating in the atmosphere above the surface. Dyumat is one of the sons of the Rishi Vasishtha as per the list in the Bhagavata. Merubhutas, also known as Marubhaumas, are the inhabitants of Marubhumi, `the desert.` Mandukeya was a Teacher of Rig Veda and the son of Indrapramati. Daruka is the charioteer of Krishna, who was sent to apprise Arjuna. Ikshwaku is one of the ten sons the lawgiver Manu Vaivaswata. Purvaphalguni is a lunar mansion in Arshabhi, in the Central Avasthana. Pushpagiri is said to the mountain of flowers and the residence of Varuna. Jimuta was a prince and son of Vyoman. Krodha is the mythical character and son of Mritha. Sasada is one of the sons of King Ikshvaku. Mukti from Yama is synonymous with emancipation from the court of Lord Yama. Mukti from Yama is only possible when the heart of an individual is completely dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lunar Dynasty according to the Vishnu Purana included a number of powerful rulers. The lineage of lunar dynasty continues till the Yadu family of which the great Lord Krishna was a part. The pipal tree is regarded as a sacred tree in Hinduism and Buddhism Devaki, the wife of Vasudeva was the mother of Krishna and Balarama and is an important character of Hindu mythology. Bala Chakravarti is a renowned giant, who was slain by Vishnu. Chitraratha is a king of the celestial choristers. Dasarha is a prince and the son of Nirvriti. Devarakshita is the daughter of Devaka and aunt of Krishna. Paulomas distinguished Danavas who were powerful, ferocious and cruel. Ramagiri is said to be the hill of Rama and is a mountain near Nagpur. Karusha is one of the sons of the Manu Vaiwaswata. Lasika is the name of an entertainment. Stoma and Stuti are Hymns and prayers, created from the eastern and other mouths of Brahma. Suvrata is one of the Kings of Magadha. Syeni is the daughter of Kasyapa and Tamra. Marriage is a personal union of individual`s and they are of eight forms in Hindu mythology. Chronology is a chronicle or arrangement of events according to their occurrence order. Devabhaga is the son of Sura and one of the nine brothers of Vasudeva. Devavriddha is one of the sons of Satwats. Drauni is the Vyasa of the Dwapara which immediately follows the twenty-eight Dwaparas enumerated in the Vishnu Purana. Ratnagarbha is a critic of the Vishnu Purana. Kasa is the son of Suhotra and the progeny of Ayus. Subhumi is one of the sons of Ugrasena. Suyasas is one of the kings of Magadha. Sunanda is a devoted servant of Lord Vishnu. Ayutayus is a descendant of the Kuru princes. Maru is the son of a Sighra and descendant of Rama. Clepsydra is a water-clock as described in given in a note to the Vishnu Purana. Nara, the Paramatma are the waters which were the progeny of Nara. Mahamoha is an extreme illusion which causes addition to the enjoyments of sense. Mitraya was a scholar of Sutra and teacher of the Puranas. Dharmaketu is a prince, the son of Suketana and a descendant of Alarka. Pravilasena was one of the kings of Andhra and the son, of Talaka. Kausikas are the descendants of Vishwamitra. Sadwati is the daughter of Pulastya and wife of Agni. Yajnyawalcya is the teacher of the white Yajush. Devasravas is one of the sons of Sura and brother of Vasudeva. |