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# A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1589

A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1589

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### [c5.1589](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1589)

SANJAYA. 1. The charioteer of Dhrita-rāshtra. He was minister also, and went as ambassador to the Pāndavas before the great war broke out. He is represented as reciting to Dhrita-rāshtra the Bhagavad-gītā. His patronymic is Gāvalgani, son of Gavalgana. 2. A king of Ujjayinī and father of Vāsava-dattā.

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## Cites (1)

- [Bhagavadgītā](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darsana.all.gita) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit

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