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# A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1889

A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1889

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### [c5.1889](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1889)

UDAYANA. 1. A prince of the Lunar race, and son of Sahasrānīka, who is the hero of a popular story. He was king of Vatsa, and is commonly called Vatsa-rāja. His capital was Kausāmbī. Vāsava-dattā, princess of Ujjayinī, saw him in a dream and fell in love with him. He was decoyed to that city, and there kept in captivity by the king, Chandasena; but when he was set at liberty by the minister, he carried off Vāsava-dattā from her father and a rival suitor. 2. A name of Agastya.

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