A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.565
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.565
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GANDHA-MĀDANA. ‘Intoxicating with fragrance.’ 1. A mountain and forest in Ilāvrita, the central region of the world, which contains the mountain Meru. The authorities are not agreed as to its relative position with Meru. 2. A general of the monkey allies of Rāma. He was killed by Rāvana's son Indra-jit, but was restored to life by the medicinal herbs brought by Hanumān from Mount Kailāsa.