[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) › c8.2319 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.2319 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.2319 - **Language:** English ### [c8.2319](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2319) Once when the Sun was in distress while he was being devoured by Rāhu, sage Prabhākara said ‘Svastī’ to give salvation for the Sun and instantly the Sun came out from Rāhu’s hold and shone brightly as before. It was as a result of this virtuous deed that the sage got the name Prabhākara. By his great knowledge and eminence he kept glowing the fame of Atrikula earned by generations. - [Previous: c8.2318](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2318) - [Next: c8.2320](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2320) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2319](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2319) · Pramāṇa