Parjanya (Hinduism)
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Parjanya[1][2](Sanskrit: पार्जन्य, IAST: Pārjánya) also known as Parjanya Maharaja[3] or Parjanya[4] is one of the son of Yadava king Devamida[5] and the brother of Shurasena. He was also paternal grandfather of Krishna[1] and father of the Nanda.[6][7]
According to Mahabharata and Puranas, he was born to second wife of king Devamida[5][8] and was given the charge as chieftain of Mahavan (a region of Braj).[9][10]
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[edit]References
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- ^ Naraharicakrabarttī (2006). Bhakti-ratnākara: The Jewel-filled Ocean of Devotional Service. Rasbihari Lal & Sons. ISBN 978-81-8403-000-6.
- ^ "The Transcendental Rasas - Vatsalya-rasa - Worshipable Superiors". The Hare Krsnas. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ "Mahavan". Holy Dham. 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ a b Viśvanātha Cakravartī (2004). Sārārtha Darśini: Tenth Canto Commnetaries [of] Srimad Bhagavatam. Mahanidhi Swami.
- ^ Swarup Das (1999). Śrī Śrī 84 Krosh Vrajamaṇḍala. Samir Debanth.
- ^ A. W. Entwistle (1987). Braj: Centre of Krishna Pilgrimage. E. Forsten. ISBN 978-90-6980-016-5.
- ^ Sunder Lal Sagar (1975). Hindu Culture and Caste System in India. Uppal Book Store. ISBN 978-0-88386-677-1.
- ^ "Mahavan or Gokul". Holy Places in India. 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
- ^ "Mahavan". Radhanath Swami Yatras. Retrieved 2021-05-09.