The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c6.s3.61
The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c6.s3.61
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the l—Gautama-âsrama at Revelganj, seven miles to the west of Chhâprâ (see Ahiârî). The place however appears to have derived its name from the circumstance that Gautama crossed the Ganges at this place after leaving Pâṭaliputra. Godnâ is a corruption of Godâna. Râjâ Janaka is said to have made a gift of cows at this place in order to expiate his sin for killing a Brâhmin.