Difference between revisions of "Bhagīratha"
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# the Solar dynasty king of Kośala, a descendant of King Sagara and a forefather of Rāma, the son of Ańśumāna, who is credited with bringing the river Gańgā down to the earth (V. Rām.); the son of Dilipa (M.Bh.). | # the Solar dynasty king of Kośala, a descendant of King Sagara and a forefather of Rāma, the son of Ańśumāna, who is credited with bringing the river Gańgā down to the earth (V. Rām.); the son of Dilipa (M.Bh.). | ||
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Revision as of 18:42, 29 December 2013
By Jit Majumdar
Sometimes transliterated as: Bhagiratha, BhagIratha, Bhagiratha
- with a splendid/ glorious/ auspicious chariot
- the Solar dynasty king of Kośala, a descendant of King Sagara and a forefather of Rāma, the son of Ańśumāna, who is credited with bringing the river Gańgā down to the earth (V. Rām.); the son of Dilipa (M.Bh.).