jayadrathaḥ

Dictionary meanings for jayadrathaḥ from Apte and Monier-Williams.

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jayadrathaḥ

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Apte Sanskrit-English Dictionary

A king of the Sindhu district and brother-in-law of Duryo- [Page0507-c+ 62] dhana, having married Duḥśalā, daughter of Dhṛtarāṣṭra. [Once while out on hunting, he chanced to see Draupadī in the forest, and asked of her food for himself and his retinue. Drau- padī, by virtue of her magical sthāli, was able to supply him with materials sufficient for their break-fast. Jaya- dratha was so much struck with this act, as...

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