A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.707
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.707
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JAHNU. A sage descended from Purūravas. He was disturbed in his devotions by the passage of the river Gangā, and consequently drank up its waters. He afterwards relented, and allowed the stream to issue from his ear, hence Gangā is called Jāhnavī, daughter of Jahnu. See Gangā.