Anrita (1)

Adharma’s wife Himsa gave birth to two children – Anrita, Nikriti. From them were born Bhaya, Naraka, Maya, Vedana. From Maya was born Mrityu, from Vedana was born Dukha and from Mrityu were born Vyadhi, Jara, Shoka, Trishna and Krodha as per Agnipurana Chapter 20.

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Anupati

As per Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 116 verse 19, this is used as another name for Kartaviryarjuna.

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Anupam

As per Mahabharata Sabhaparva Chapter 51 verse 24, a famous place in ancient India. It is believed to be on the banks of the Narmada.

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Anuchana

A devastri, who along with others of her kind, danced during the birth celebrations of Arjuna, as per Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 122 verse 61.

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Anuhlad

Brother of Prahlad.

Antecedents: Vishnu – Brahma – Hiranyakashipu – Anuhlad

Marichi’s son Kashyapa married Daksha’s daughter Diti. Diti was Aditi’s younger sister. Aditi’s sons were devas and Diti’s sons were asuras. Diti’s sons were Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu and she also had a daughter called Simhika. Simhika got married to Viprachitti, and Rahu and Ketu were born to them. Hiranyaksha had five sons while Hiranyakashipu’s children were Anuhlad, Prahlad, Hlad and Samhlad, according to Vishnupurana Ansh 1 Chapter 15 and Agnipurana Chapter 19.

Anuhlad was reborn as Shishupala’s son Dhrishtaketu according to Mahabharata Adiparva Chapter 67 verse 7.

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Anushtup

One of Surya’s horses. Surya’s chariot is drawn by seven horses – Gayathri, Brihati, Ushnik, Jagati, Trishtup, Anushtup and Pankti as per Vishnupurana Ansh 2 Chapter 8.

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