mathūrā is an alternate of mathurā. [math-u-ū-rac] N. of an ancient town situated on the right bank of the Yamunā, the birth-place of Kṛṣṇa and the scene of his amours and exploits; it is one of the seven sacred cities [Page0836-a+ 57] in India (see avaṃti), and is, to this day, the favourite resort of thou- sands of devotees. It is said to have been founded by Śatrughna; nirmame nirmamortheṣu mathurāṃ madhurākṛtiḥ...