A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.558

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c5.558

According to the Hari-vansa, Gālava was son of Viswāmitra, and that sage in a time of great distress tied a cord round his waist and offered him for sale. Prince Satyavrata (q.v.) gave him liberty and restored him to his father. From his having been bound with a cord (gala) he was called Gālava.

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Harivaṃśa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit