A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1117
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1117
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MANASĀ, MANASĀ-DEVĪ. Sister of the serpent king Sesha, and wife of the sage Jarat-kāru. She is also called Jagad-gaurī, Nityā (eternal), and Padmāvatī. She had special power in counteracting the venom of serpents, and was hence called Visha-harā.