Mahasvan, Mahasvān: 1 definition
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Mahasvan 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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Bhagavata PuranaMahasvān (महस्वान्):—Son of Amarṣaṇa (son of Sandhi). He had a son named Viśvabāhu. (see Bhāgavata Purāṇa 9.12.7)
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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Starts with: Mahasvana, Mahasvanakasa, Mahasvanam, Mahasvani, Mahasvant.
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Full-text: Vishvabahu, Amarshana, Prasenajit.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 10.130.4 < [Sukta 130]
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 12 - The Description of Ikṣvāku’s Race (concluded) < [Book 9 - Ninth Skandha]
Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
Appendix 2 - Kings of Musaka Dynasty—According to Musakavamsa
3. Mushakavamsa (or Mushika-vamsa) by Atula < [Chapter 3 - Historical Details from Mahakavyas]
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)