One Word Many Meanings

Panchajanya

- October 17, 2022


 
The word Panchajanya has many mentions in the Puranas. Here are some of them –
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1. The conch of Krishna is called Panchajanya.
2. Panchajanya is a forest near Mount Raivataka, a mountain mentioned in the Mahabharata.
3. Panchajanya is a fire born from the parts of five sages. It is also called Tapa.
 
 

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