Ashtavakra

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English

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Ashtavakra, the sage.

Etymology

From Sanskrit अष्टावक्र (aṣṭāvakra, eight bends).

Proper noun

Ashtavakra

  1. (Hinduism) Name of a vedic sage, a disciple of Uddalaka and son of Sujata.

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References

  1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, pp. 64-65.