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# The Purana Index v3.c9.s1: Ra

The Purāṇa Index v3.c9.s1

- **Language:** English

### Ra

### [v3.c9.s1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.1)

Rakta—the thirtieth Kalpa, Brahmā got a son red in colour, dress and eyes, finding him to be Mahādeva, Brahmā bowed to him and contemplated upon Vāmadeva, Sarva appeared to him and made attahasa when were born four sons beginning with Vīraja

### [v3.c9.s1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.2)

Vā. 22 21-30

### [v3.c9.s1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.3)

Raktakampanā—a mind-born mother

### [v3.c9.s1.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.4)

M. 179 26

### [v3.c9.s1.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.5)

Raktakarṇā(i)—a Brahmarāksasī

### [v3.c9.s1.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.6)

Va 69 134 Br III 7 99

### [v3.c9.s1.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.7)

Raktabīja—an Asura killed by Durgā

### [v3.c9.s1.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.8)

Br IV 29 76

### [v3.c9.s1.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.9)

Raktayoginīvallabha—one of the six charioteers of Lalitā

### [v3.c9.s1.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.10)

Br IV 20 92

### [v3.c9.s1.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.11)

Raktā—a mind-born mother

### [v3.c9.s1.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.12)

M 179 12

### [v3.c9.s1.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.13)

Raktakṣa—an attendant on Śiva

### [v3.c9.s1.14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.14)

Br III 41 26

### [v3.c9.s1.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.15)

Rakṣa (i)—a son of Vasiṣṭha and Ūrjā Raksa (II)—the son of Khaśa A fearful figure of three heads, three hands and three feet roamed in the night in search of prey of men and animals

### [v3.c9.s1.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.16)

Raksa (III)—meaning Pālana or protection from Rākṣasas

### [v3.c9.s1.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.17)

Vā 69 101

### [v3.c9.s1.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.18)

Raksa (IV)—resides in the sun's chariot during the month of Śuci¹, Phālguna ²

### [v3.c9.s1.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.19)

¹ Vi II 10 7 ² Ib II 10 18

### [v3.c9.s1.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.20)

Raksas—(also Rākṣasas) evil spirits

### [v3.c9.s1.21](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.21)

Bhā X 6 27

### [v3.c9.s1.22](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.22)

Raksasas—born of Viśvā and Kaśyapa,¹ worship Barhiṣad manes ²

### [v3.c9.s1.23](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.23)

¹ M 5 1, 6 29, 46 ² Ib 15 4

### [v3.c9.s1.24](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.24)

Raksā (I)—the sister of Ṛkṣa, wife of Prajāpati and mother of Jāmbavan

### [v3.c9.s1.25](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.25)

Br III 7 299-300

### [v3.c9.s1.26](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.26)

Raksā (II)—the use of amulets to protect children and others from evils

### [v3.c9.s1.27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.27)

Vi V 5 13

### [v3.c9.s1.28](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.28)

Raksātmikā—a Śakti

### [v3.c9.s1.29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.29)

Br IV 44 86

### [v3.c9.s1.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.30)

Raksāvadhārini—a Varnaśakti Raksoganabhojana—one of 28 hells for the sin of Purusamedha

### [v3.c9.s1.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.31)

Raksognamantrapathanam—cited on the sraddha day to keep off the Raksasas

### [v3.c9.s1.32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.32)

Vi III 15 31

### [v3.c9.s1.33](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.33)

Raksognam suktam—to be uttered in founding a new temple,¹ to be uttered in palace building,² of the Samavedins recited in tank ritual³

### [v3.c9.s1.34](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.34)

¹ M. 265 25

### [v3.c9.s1.35](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.35)

² Ib 268 34

### [v3.c9.s1.36](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.36)

³ Ib 58 37

### [v3.c9.s1.37](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.37)

Raksoha—a son of Arkagni

### [v3.c9.s1.38](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.38)

Br II. 12 43 Va 29 40

### [v3.c9.s1.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.39)

Raghu (I)—a son of Dirghabahu, and a man of everlasting glory His son was Aja Lust after more territory knew the power of Visnu's yogamaya

### [v3.c9.s1.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.40)

Bha IX 10 1 XII 3 9 II 7 44 Br III 63 183 Va 88 183 Vi. IV 4 84-5

### [v3.c9.s1.41](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.41)

Raghu (II)—a son of Nighna

### [v3.c9.s1.42](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.42)

M. 12 47

### [v3.c9.s1.43](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.43)

Raghunandana—an epithet of Visnu

### [v3.c9.s1.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.44)

M. 54 18

### [v3.c9.s1.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.45)

Rangam—the wrestling place where separate seats were arranged for judges nobles women cowherds etc Women of the palace and the city attended such matches these women recalled Krsna's former exploits

### [v3.c9.s1.46](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.46)

Vi V 20 23-29 43 45-7

### [v3.c9.s1.47](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.47)

Rangopajīvaka—professional actors

### [v3.c9.s1.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.48)

Racanā—a Daitya lady and queen of Tvaṣṭa

### [v3.c9.s1.49](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.49)

Bha VI 6 44

### [v3.c9.s1.50](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.50)

Raja (I)—son of Viraja and father of Ketuman (Śatajit, Vi P)

### [v3.c9.s1.51](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.51)

Br II 14 70, III 8 19, Vi II 1 40

### [v3.c9.s1.52](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.52)

Raja (II)—son of Dhara

### [v3.c9.s1.53](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.53)

Br III 3 22

### [v3.c9.s1.54](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.54)

Raja (III)—is Rājasīvrtti Leads to duhkha and Trṣa

### [v3.c9.s1.55](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.55)

Br IV 3 32-41

### [v3.c9.s1.56](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.56)

Raja (IV)—one of the seven sons of Vasistha and Ūrjā, wife Mārkandeyī and son Ketuman

### [v3.c9.s1.57](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.57)

Vā 28 36-37, Vi I 10 13

### [v3.c9.s1.58](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.58)

Raja (V)—the quality present both in tamas and satva as oil in the oil-seed and ghee in milk, it is the result of agitation in the pradhāna

### [v3.c9.s1.59](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.59)

Va 3 2, 5 10, 12

### [v3.c9.s1.60](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.60)

Raja (VI)—son of Arīja, a Rājarṣi and tapassiddha

### [v3.c9.s1.61](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.61)

Va 33 60, 57 122

### [v3.c9.s1.62](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.62)

Raja (VII)—one of the ten branches of the Rohita clan of devas Rajaka—a washerman,¹ Suklatirtham, compared to, in washing sins, to be fined a māsa of gold by the king for not properly washing² the washerman of Kamsa was killed on his refusing cloths to Krsna and Rama³

### [v3.c9.s1.63](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.63)

¹ M 192 20

### [v3.c9.s1.64](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.64)

² Ib 227 155

### [v3.c9.s1.65](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.65)

³ V1 V 19 14-17

### [v3.c9.s1.66](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.66)

Rajata—son of Varatri

### [v3.c9.s1.67](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.67)

Br III 1 79

### [v3.c9.s1.68](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.68)

Rajatanabha (I)—the milkman of the Yaksas on the earth and father of Manidhara Born of Yaksa and apsaras Kratusthalā

### [v3.c9.s1.69](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.69)

Br II 36 216, III 7 111

### [v3.c9.s1.70](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.70)

Rajatanabha (II)—the grandfather of the Yaksas, married Bhadra, the daughter of Anuhrada, the Daitya, father of Manibhadra and Manivara, wives of these two become the aunts of Samsiddhakarana

### [v3.c9.s1.71](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.71)

Va 69 151-2

### [v3.c9.s1.72](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.72)

Rajatam—silver, came out of Śiva's eyes, hence dear to Pitrs, but inauspicious and to be avoided in devakaryas

### [v3.c9.s1.73](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.73)

M. 17 22-3

### [v3.c9.s1.74](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.74)

Rajani—a R in Śālmalidvipa

### [v3.c9.s1.75](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.75)

Bha V 20 10

### [v3.c9.s1.76](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.76)

Raji—son of Āyu and father of five hundred (hundred M P) sons known as Rajeyas, a devotee of Nārāyana, was invested with conquering powers, fearing Prahlāda and other enemies, Indra gave his kingdom to Raji, once when the Devāsura (Kolāhala) war broke out between Prahlāda and Indra extending for 300 years both parties invoked his assistance, he joined the Devas who unlike the Asuras Ranāsva—a son of Samhatāśva

### [v3.c9.s1.77](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.77)

Ranejaya—a son of Kṛtaṃjaya, the Ikṣvāku king M 271 11

### [v3.c9.s1.78](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.78)

Rati (i)—a name of Śatarūpā, wife of Svāyambhuva Manu Br II. 9 38 Va 10 13

### [v3.c9.s1.79](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.79)

Rati (ii)—the consort of Kāma Hearing that he was burnt by Śiva, she clad herself in sorrowful clothes Śyāmālā restored him back to life, and in her presence both were married again,¹ a śakti,² mother of Harṣa,³ Prīti became her co-wife, after the burning of Kāma, was Māyāvatī in Śambara's house and brought up Pradyumna (an incarnation of Kāma),⁴ Image of, with swan ⁵

### [v3.c9.s1.80](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.80)

¹ Br IV 30 37-51 M 7 13 100 32 151 219 272-3

### [v3.c9.s1.81](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.81)

² Br IV 19 64-71, 44 72

### [v3.c9.s1.82](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.82)

³ Va 10 38

### [v3.c9.s1.83](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.83)

⁴ Vi I 7 31 V 27 30

### [v3.c9.s1.84](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.84)

⁵ M 261 55

### [v3.c9.s1.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.85)

Rati (iii)—a kalā of the moon Br IV 35 92.

### [v3.c9.s1.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.86)

Rati (iv)—a son of Śatarūpā M 4 25

### [v3.c9.s1.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.87)

Ratipriyā—the goddess enshrined at Gaṅgādvāra M 13 37

### [v3.c9.s1.88](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.88)

Rati (i)—the wife of Vibhu and mother of Pṛthusena. Bha V 15 6

### [v3.c9.s1.89](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.89)

Rati (ii)—see Māyāvatī accepted him as their Lord and he vanquished the Asuras, Indra became thus his adopted son to whom he gave back his kingdom and returned to forest for penance

### [v3.c9.s1.90](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.90)

Indra, however, returned the kingdom to Raji, after Raji's death his sons appropriated the kingdom and refused to give it to Indra, the latter therefore killed all of them with the help of Bṛhaspati¹ It is said where Raji is, there Laksmi finds her abode, where Laksmi is there Dhṛti lives, where Dhṛti resides, Dhāma lives, where Dhāma lives, there is Jaya²

### [v3.c9.s1.91](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.91)

¹ Bhā IX 17 1-16 Br III 67 2, 79-105, 72 86, M 24 35-42, Vā 97 86, Vi IV 8 3 21 9 1-23

### [v3.c9.s1.92](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.92)

² Va 92 74-99

### [v3.c9.s1.93](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.93)

Rajeyu—one of the ten sons of Raudrāśva Va 99 124

### [v3.c9.s1.94](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.94)

Rañjana—son of Varūtri Va 65 78

### [v3.c9.s1.95](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.95)

Ranaka—son of Ksudraka, and father of Suratha Bha IX 12 15

### [v3.c9.s1.96](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.96)

Ranacandra—born of Pulaha Br III 7 178

### [v3.c9.s1.97](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.97)

Ranañ(m)jaya (I)—a son of Krtañ(m)jaya, and father of Samjaya, of the Brhadbala (Bārhadbalāyana-Bhā P) dynasty Bhā IX 12 13, Vi IV 22 7-8

### [v3.c9.s1.98](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.98)

Ranañjaya (II)—a son of Vrāta Va 99 287

### [v3.c9.s1.99](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.99)

Ranadhrsta—a son of Dhrsta Ranāśva—a son of Samhatāśva

### [v3.c9.s1.100](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.100)

Ranejaya—a son of Kṛtamjaya, the Ikṣvāku king M 271 11

### [v3.c9.s1.101](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.101)

Rati (i)—a name of Śatarūpā, wife of Svāyambhuva Manu Br II. 9 38, Vā 10 13

### [v3.c9.s1.102](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.102)

Rati (ii)—the consort of Kāma Hearing that he was burnt by Śiva, she clad herself in sorrowful clothes Syāmalā restored him back to life, and in her presence both were married again,¹ a śakti,² mother of Harṣa;³ Prīti became her co-wife, after the burning of Kāma, was Māyāvatī in Śambara’s house and brought up Pradyumna (an incarnation of Kāma),⁴ Image of, with swan⁵

### [v3.c9.s1.103](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.103)

¹ Br IV 30 37-51, M 7 13, 100 32, 154 219, 272-3, \[^2\]: Br IV 19 64-71, 44, 72 \[^3\]: Vā 10 38 \[^4\]: Vi I 7 31, V 27 30 \[^5\]: M. 261 55

### [v3.c9.s1.104](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.104)

Rati (iii)—a kalā of the moon Br IV 35 92

### [v3.c9.s1.105](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.105)

Rati (iv)—a son of Śatarūpā M 4 25

### [v3.c9.s1.106](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.106)

Ratipriyā—the goddess enshrined at Gaṅgādvāra. M. 13 37.

### [v3.c9.s1.107](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.107)

Ratī (i)—the wife of Vibhu and mother of Pṛthusena. Bhā V 15 6

### [v3.c9.s1.108](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.108)

Ratī (ii)—see Māyāvatī.

### [v3.c9.s1.109](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.109)

Ratnakūtā (I)—one of Atri's wives

### [v3.c9.s1.110](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.110)

Ratnakūtā (II)—a daughter of Bhadrāśva and Ghṛtācī Va 70 69

### [v3.c9.s1.111](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.111)

Ratnakūṭi—the tenth daughter of Raudrāśva Va 99 126

### [v3.c9.s1.112](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.112)

Ratnadhara—a Mt south of Mānasa,¹ residence of the seven sages.²

### [v3.c9.s1.113](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.113)

¹ Vā 36 23

### [v3.c9.s1.114](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.114)

² Ib 38 27 39 45

### [v3.c9.s1.115](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.115)

Ratnadhenu—the gift of a cow with precious gems set in every part of its body takes one to the world of Viṣṇu and makes him attain the place of Śambhu,¹ Gudadhenu, fit for gift on the Viśokadvādaśī day²

### [v3.c9.s1.116](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.116)

¹ M 274 10, 288 1-17

### [v3.c9.s1.117](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.117)

² Ib 82 2

### [v3.c9.s1.118](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.118)

Ratnamaya śālā—of Lalitā described Br IV ch 33 (whole)

### [v3.c9.s1.119](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.119)

Ratnaśaila (I)—(Ratnācalam) of thousand pearls is the best, then of 500 and 300, with 250 pearls Viṣkambhaparvatas to be made around the principal one, the giver is relieved from Brahmahattī and other sins M 83 6, 90 1

### [v3.c9.s1.120](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.120)

Ratnaśaila (II)—a chief hill of Krauñcadvīpa like Vadavāmukha Vī II 4 50

### [v3.c9.s1.121](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.121)

Ratnā—a daughter of Śaibya queen of Akrūra and mother of eleven heroic sons \*Ratnākara\*—ocean personified

### [v3.c9.s1.122](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.122)

\*Ratnāni\* (I)—of kings, are seven in number, cakra, ratha, maṇi, queen, nidhi, horses and elephants Br II 29 74-5, M 217 37, Vā 57 68

### [v3.c9.s1.123](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.123)

\*Ratnāni\* (II)—the essence got by mountains by milking the cow-earth,¹ seven gems in the epoch of Svāyambhuva, generally gems²

### [v3.c9.s1.124](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.124)

¹ M 10 25

### [v3.c9.s1.125](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.125)

² Vā III 12 2

### [v3.c9.s1.126](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.126)

\*Ratni\*—a measurement of 21 angula parvas Br II 7 98, IV 2 122 M 16 25, Sś 7 Vā 101 122

### [v3.c9.s1.127](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.127)

\*Ratha\*—of the moon, description of, sprang out of waters with ten horses, charioteer, etc, has three wheels Vā 52 50-4

### [v3.c9.s1.128](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.128)

\*Rathakṛcchra\*—a grāmaṇi with the sun in spring Vā 52 4

### [v3.c9.s1.129](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.129)

\*Rathakṛt\* (I)—the yakṣa presiding over the month of Madhu Bhā XII 11 33, Br II 23 3

### [v3.c9.s1.130](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.130)

\*Rathakṛt\* (II)—one of the seven Prāṇins of the king Vā 57 70, Br II 29 76

### [v3.c9.s1.131](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.131)

\*Rathacitra\* (I)—with the sun in the months of Śuci and Śukra (in the month of Āṣādha Vī P) Br II 23 7, Vī II 10 8

### [v3.c9.s1.132](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.132)

\*Rathacitra\* (II)—a grāmaṇi with the sun in summer \*Rathañja\*—a Yaksa, who resides in the sun's chariot during the month of Mādhava.

### [v3.c9.s1.133](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.133)

\*Rathantara\*—a Jayādeva and son of Brahmā, a mantraśarīra

### [v3.c9.s1.134](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.134)

Br III 3 6, Vā 66 6, 67 5

### [v3.c9.s1.135](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.135)

\*Rathantarakalpa\*—an account of, in the Brahmavaivarta Purāna,¹ king Puspavāhana belonged to this aeon²

### [v3.c9.s1.136](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.136)

¹ M 53 34, 69 1, 5

### [v3.c9.s1.137](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.137)

² Ib 100 1

### [v3.c9.s1.138](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.138)

\*Rathantaram\* (I)—the Sāma sung by Bhauvana, elephants, Kapila and Pundarīka born of,¹ to be heard on the śrāddha day,² to be uttered while installing a new image,³ from the first face of Brahmā⁴

### [v3.c9.s1.139](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.139)

¹ Br III 7 324 and 335, Vā 9 48, 22 8 30 119, 69 209

### [v3.c9.s1.140](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.140)

² M 17 38

### [v3.c9.s1.141](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.141)

³ Ib 58 37, 265 27

### [v3.c9.s1.142](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.142)

⁴ Br II 8 50 III 4 2 V₁ I 5 53

### [v3.c9.s1.143](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.143)

\*Rathantaram\* (II)—(Sūryamandalam) 88,000 yojanas in measurement

### [v3.c9.s1.144](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.144)

Vā 21 75 and 79

### [v3.c9.s1.145](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.145)

\*Rathabhṛt\*—a yaksa who resides in the sun's chariot in the months of Caitra and Madhu

### [v3.c9.s1.146](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.146)

V₁ II 10 3

### [v3.c9.s1.147](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.147)

\*Ratharājī\*—a wife of Vasudeva

### [v3.c9.s1.148](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.148)

M 46 21

### [v3.c9.s1.149](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.149)

\*Rathareṇu\*—a measurement, 8 trasarenu Rathavara—a son of Bhīmaratha, and father of Navaratha,¹ adhered to dharma and satya²

### [v3.c9.s1.150](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.150)

¹ Br III 70 42

### [v3.c9.s1.151](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.151)

² Va 95 41 2

### [v3.c9.s1.152](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.152)

Rathasaptamī—the Saptamī of the month of Māgha when the sun turns his chariot, fit for making gifts and performing śrāddha to please Pitṛs

### [v3.c9.s1.153](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.153)

M 17 9 10

### [v3.c9.s1.154](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.154)

Rathasvana (I)—the Yakṣa presiding over the month of śukra (in the sun's chariot during the month of Suci-Vī P)

### [v3.c9.s1.155](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.155)

Bhā XII 11 35, Br II 23 7, Vī II 10 7

### [v3.c9.s1.156](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.156)

Rathasvana (II)—a grāmaṇī with the sun in the summer

### [v3.c9.s1.157](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.157)

Va 52 7

### [v3.c9.s1.158](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.158)

Rathālāra—a kingdom of Kuśadvīpa

### [v3.c9.s1.159](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.159)

Br II 14 29, 19 58

### [v3.c9.s1.160](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.160)

Rathantara (I)—a Kṣatropeta dvija

### [v3.c9.s1.161](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.161)

Br III 66 88

### [v3.c9.s1.162](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.162)

Rathantara (II)—a disciple of Satyaśrīya, a śākha pravartaka, śākhapūrṇarathitara (?)

### [v3.c9.s1.163](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.163)

Va 60 29, 65

### [v3.c9.s1.164](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.164)

Rathantara (III)—an elephant

### [v3.c9.s1.165](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.165)

Vā 69 219

### [v3.c9.s1.166](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.166)

Rathimukhya—a son of Bhajamāna \*Rathi\*—a military title below mahāratha¹ earned by Yayāti and Kārtavīryārjuna

### [v3.c9.s1.167](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.167)

¹ Va 99 249 \[^2\]: Br III 68 20, 69 21

### [v3.c9.s1.168](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.168)

\*Rathītara\* (I)—a son of Prsadasva, had no issue and at his desire, Angiras blessed him with sons Their descendants became Angirasas and Ksatropeta dvijas

### [v3.c9.s1.169](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.169)

Bha IX 6 1-3, Br III 63 6 7, Va 88 6-7 Vi IV 2 9-10

### [v3.c9.s1.170](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.170)

\*Rathītara\* (II)—a pupil of Satyaśrnga—also Sakhavana, author of three \*Samhitas\* given to four pupils Paila and others, also author of Nirukta—a Trayarseya, with Angiras and Virūpa,¹ had four disciples, Ketava, Dalakı, Dhamaśarma and Devaśarma, all of them became murderers of Brahmanas on the death of their master, they approached the creator for light who advised them to make a visit to Vālukesvaram to get redeemed of their sins by bath and prayer, on the completion of the pilgrimage they reached Sūryamandalam²

### [v3.c9.s1.171](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.171)

¹ Br II 34 32 35 3, M 196 38 Va 61 2 \[^2\]: Ib 60 65-72

### [v3.c9.s1.172](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.172)

\*Rathītara\* (III)—a Vānara chief

### [v3.c9.s1.173](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.173)

Br III 7 234

### [v3.c9.s1.174](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.174)

\*Rathītara\* (IV)—a rājarsi who became a Brahmana and attained siddhi

### [v3.c9.s1.175](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.175)

Va 91 117

### [v3.c9.s1.176](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.176)

\*Rathītaras\*—a branch of the Angirasas

### [v3.c9.s1.177](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.177)

Va 65 106

### [v3.c9.s1.178](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.178)

\*Rathormi\*—a Pratardana god Rathaujas—a Yaksa' with the sun in the months of Madhu and Mādhava.

### [v3.c9.s1.179](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.179)

Ranti (I)—a son of Nandana.

### [v3.c9.s1.180](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.180)

Br. III 71. 192.

### [v3.c9.s1.181](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.181)

Ranti (II)—a son of Riveyu, his wife was Sarasvatī.

### [v3.c9.s1.182](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.182)

Vā 99 128, 129

### [v3.c9.s1.183](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.183)

Rantideva (I)—a son of Samkṛti: attained permanent fame. He performed a sacrifice when he gave up all he had and suffered with his family having nothing to eat for fortyeight days When he had something to eat, there came a Brahmana guest and a Vrsala, and another guest with dogs around him, they all shared it When he had something to drink, there came a Pulkasa and asked for the drink and got it. To such a high soul the gods showed darśan. All his followers became Yogins, himself having realised the Yogamāyā of Visnu.¹ Pariksit compared to him for his generosity.²

### [v3.c9.s1.184](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.184)

¹ Bhā. IX. 21 2-18, X. 72 21, II. 7 44, Vi IV 19. 22

### [v3.c9.s1.185](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.185)

² Bhā. I. 12. 24; Br. III. 34 38

### [v3.c9.s1.186](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.186)

Rantideva (II)—a son of Mahāyaśas.

### [v3.c9.s1.187](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.187)

M. 49. 37.

### [v3.c9.s1.188](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.188)

Rantipāla—a son of Nandana.

### [v3.c9.s1.189](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.189)

Rantibhāsa—a son of Ṛteyu, and father of Sumati and two other sons

### [v3.c9.s1.190](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.190)

Randhraharakas—a kingdom of the West watered by the Sindhu Br II 18 48

### [v3.c9.s1.191](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.191)

Rabhasa—a son of Rambha, and father of Gambhīra Bhā IX 17 10

### [v3.c9.s1.192](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.192)

Rabhasā—a mind-born mother. M 179 26

### [v3.c9.s1.193](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.193)

Ramana—a son of Dhara M 5 24

### [v3.c9.s1.194](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.194)

Ramanaka (I)—An upadvīpa to Jambūdvīpa a territorial division of Sālmalīdvīpa ¹ The island where Kāliya originally lived Here the serpents agreed to give bali every fortnight to Garuḍa, except Kāliya ² South of Sveta and north of Nīla People live here for thousands of years (10150 years Vā P) by drinking the juice of the fruit of the banyan tree, Rohana in the island, people living there, pleasant to look at, devoid of disease and difficulties ³

### [v3.c9.s1.195](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.195)

¹ Bhā V 19 30, 20 9

### [v3.c9.s1.196](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.196)

² Ib X 16 63, 17 1-4

### [v3.c9.s1.197](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.197)

³ Br II 15 62-5, M. 113 61, Va 45 2 5

### [v3.c9.s1.198](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.198)

Ramanaka (II)—son of Vitihotra of Puṣkaradvīpa Bha V 20 31

### [v3.c9.s1.199](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.199)

Ramanā—the Goddess enshrined at Rāmatīrtha \*Ramā\*—a Śakti

### [v3.c9.s1.200](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dikshitar-1951.v3.c9.s1.200)

\*Ramoda\*—Ārseyapravaras (Bhārgavas) M 195 39

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