[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c4.1146.2 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c4.1146.2 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c4.1146.2 - **Language:** English ### [c4.1146.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1146.2) 12. Atri begot by Anasūyā, Soma, Durvāsas and Dattātreya yogi. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 12). ATRI II. In the Purāṇas another Atri, the son of Śukrācārya, is also seen (M.B., Ādi Parva, Chapter 65, Verse 27). ATRI III. The term Atri has been used as an epithet of Śiva. (M.B., Anuśāsana Parva, Chapter 17, Verse 38). AU. This word means Maheśvara (Śiva). (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 348). AUDAKA. This is the place where Narakāsura with his ten thousand girls was once imprisoned. It is a plateau on the top of Maṇiparvata. Because water was in plenty there the place was called ‘Audaka’. An asura named Nūrū was the keeper of this plateau. (Sabhā Parva, M.B.). AUDḌĀLAKA. A holy place of ancient India. The place got this name because the sage Uddālaka lived there. It is believed that if one bathes in this holy place one will be absolved of all his sins. AUDUMBARA. The King of the state of Udumbara. This king once paid respects to emperor Yudhiṣṭhira and gave him several presents and gifts. (Śloka 12, Chapter 53, Sabhā Parva, M.B.). AUKTHYA. A glorifying prayer in Sāmaveda. (Śloka 36, Chapter 134, Vana Parva, M.B.). AURASĪKA. A country of ancient India. Śrī Kṛṣṇa conquered this land. (Śloka 16, Chapter 11, Droṇa Parva, M.B.). AURVA I. (Ūrva, Ūrūja). A fierce saint of the line of Bhṛgu Maharṣi. - [Previous: c4.1146.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1146.1) - [Next: c4.1146.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1146.3) - [Up: c4.1146](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1146) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1146.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.1146.2) · Pramāṇa