[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) › c9.3022 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.3022 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.3022 - **Language:** English ### [c9.3022](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3022) SVARNĀ. A celestial woman. By the blessings of Krauñca a daughter named Vṛndā was born to Svarṇā. There were none who were not fascinated by her beauty. Once Śukra asked Svarṇā, and obtained Vṛndā, for the asura named Jalandhara. (Padma Purāṇa, Uttara Khaṇḍa, Chapter 4). SVARṆABINDU. A warrior of Subrahmaṇya. (Mahābhārata, Śalya Parva, Chapter 45). SVARṆAGRĪVA. A warrior of Subrahmaṇya. (Mahābhārata, Śalya Parva, Chapter 45). SVARṆAROMĀ. A king of the Solar dynasty. It is stated in Bhāgavata, Skandha 9, that this king was the son of Mahāromā and the father of Prastharomā. SVAROCIS. A son born to the king Dyutimān by his wife Varūthinī. He had learned the languages of all the living creatures from Vibhāvarī, the daughter of Mandāra a Vidyādhara, and the art called “Padminī-vidyā” from Kalāvatī the daughter of Para, a Yakṣa. Three sons, named Vijaya, Merumanda, and Prabhāva were born to Svarocis by his three wives Manoramā, Vibhāvā, and Kalāvatī. Later from a jungle goddess another son named Svārociṣa also was born to Svarocis. Svārociṣa who was also called Dyutimān, became an emperor afterwards. (Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa, 61). SVĀROCIṢA. A Manu. See under Manvantara. SVARŪPA. An asura. This asura remains in the palace of Varuṇa and serves him. (Sabhā Parva, Chapter 9, Verse 14). ŚVĀSĀ. A daughter of Dakṣaprajāpati. Dharmadeva married her. Anila, the Vasu, was born as their son. (M.B. Ādi Parva, Chapter 66, Verse 17). SVASTIKA I. A nāga (serpent) who lived in Girivraja. It is mentioned in Mahābhārata, Sabhā Parva, Chapter 9, Verse 9, that this serpent lives in the palace of Varuṇa. SVASTIKA II. A warrior of Subrahmaṇya. (M. B. Śalya Parva, Chapter 45, Verse 65). SVASTIMATĪ. An attendant of Subrahmaṇya. (M. B. Śalya Parva, Chapter 46, Verse 12). SVASTIPURĀTĪRTHA. An ancient holy place in Kurukṣetra. Those who visit this holy place will obtain the fruits of giving thousand cows as alms. (M. B. Vana Parva, Chapter 83, Verse 174). SVASTYĀTREYA. An ancient hermit. Mention is made in Mahābhārata, Śānti Parva, Chapter 208, Verse 28 that this hermit had lived in South India. SVAŚVA. A king praised in the Ṛgveda. With a view to obtain a son, he worshipped the Sun and the Sun himself took birth as his son. The son grew up and became king. Once there arose a fight between this king and hermit Etaśa, in which fight Indra saved the hermit. (Ṛgveda, Maṇḍala 1, Anuvāka 11, Sūkta 61). SVĀTI. A grandson of Cākṣuṣa Manu. Ten sons were born to Cākṣuṣa Manu, by his wife Naḍvalā. Svāti was the son of his son Ūru by his wife Āgneyī. Svāti had five brothers named Aṅga, Sumanas, Kratu, Aṅgiras and Gaya. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 18). SVAVATKA (ŚVAPHALKA). Father of Akrūra. (See under Śvaphalka) ŚVĀVILLOMĀPAHA. A holy place situated in Kurukṣetra. (Mahābhārata, Vana Parva, Chapter 83, Verse 61). SVAYAMBHŪ. A teacher-priest. This teacher was the first one who had given precedence to the ceremonial rites of Śrāddha (offering to the manes). (M.B. Anuśāsana Parva, Chapter 191). SVĀYAMBHUVA MANU. Son of Brahmā and the first of the Manus. - [Previous: c9.3021](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3021) - [Next: c9.3023](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3023) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) ## Cites (6) - [Padmapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.padma.6.4) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit - [Agnipurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.agni.18) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit - [Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.markandeya.61) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit - [Bhāgavatapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.bhagavata) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit - [Ṛgvedasaṃhitā](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.samhita.rg) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3022](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.3022) · Pramāṇa