A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1643
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1643
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SATRU-GHNA. ‘Foe destroyer.’ Twin-brother of Lakshmana and half-brother of Rāma, in whom an eighth part of the divinity of Vishnu was incarnate. His wife was Sruta-kirti, cousin of Sītā. He fought on the side of Rāma and killed the Rākshasa chief Lavana. See Dasa-ratha and Rāma.