Satrajit

Satrajit
Satrajit offering Satyabhama to Krishna
Information
FamilyNighna (father)
Prasena (brother)
[1]
ChildrenSatyabhama
TextsBhagavata Purana, Harivamsa
DynastyYaduvamsha

Satrajit (Sanskrit: सत्राजित, romanizedSatrājita), also rendered Satrajita, is a Yadava king in Hinduism.[2] He had ten wives and three daughters named Satyabhama, Bratini, and Prasvapini who were all married to Krishna.[3] He is described to be a great devotee of Surya, the sun god. He is known for his role in the legend of the Syamantaka jewel.[4]

  1. ^ "Nighna: 13 definitions". 26 September 2017.
  2. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2017-02-01). "Satrajita, Satrājita: 3 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
  3. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2020-11-14). "An Account of Svyamantaka Jewel [Chapter 38]". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  4. ^ Mani, Vettam (1975). Puranic encyclopaedia : a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature. Robarts - University of Toronto. Delhi : Motilal Banarsidass. p. 701. ISBN 9780842608220.