Parjanya (Hinduism) Explained

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Parjanya[1] (Sanskrit: पार्जन्य, IAST:) also known as Parjanya Maharaja[2] or Parjanya[3] is one of the son of Yadava king Devamida[4] and the brother of Shurasena. He was also paternal grandfather of Krishna[5] and father of the Nanda.[6] [7]

According to Mahabharata and Puranas, he was born to second wife of king Devamida[4] [8] and was given the charge as chieftain of Mahavan (a region of Braj).[9] [10]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Naraharicakrabarttī. Bhakti-ratnākara: The Jewel-filled Ocean of Devotional Service. 2006. Rasbihari Lal & Sons. 978-81-8403-000-6.
  2. Web site: The Transcendental Rasas - Vatsalya-rasa - Worshipable Superiors . The Hare Krsnas . 2021-05-09.
  3. Web site: Mahavan . Holy Dham . 2012-10-10 . 2021-05-09.
  4. Book: Viśvanātha Cakravartī. Sārārtha Darśini: Tenth Canto Commnetaries [of] Srimad Bhagavatam. 2004. Mahanidhi Swami.
  5. Book: Mans Broo. The Rādhā Tantra: A critical edition and annotated translation. 26 October 2016. Taylor & Francis. 978-1-317-48517-9. 286–.
  6. Book: Swarup Das. Śrī Śrī 84 Krosh Vrajamaṇḍala. 1999. Samir Debanth.
  7. Book: A. W. Entwistle. Braj: Centre of Krishna Pilgrimage. 1987. E. Forsten. 978-90-6980-016-5.
  8. Book: Sunder Lal Sagar. Hindu Culture and Caste System in India. 1975. Uppal Book Store. 978-0-88386-677-1.
  9. Web site: Mahavan or Gokul . Holy Places in India . 2012-07-21 . 2021-05-08.
  10. Web site: Mahavan . Radhanath Swami Yatras . 2021-05-09.

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