Sugriva

English

Rama and sugriva

Etymology

From Sanskrit सुग्रीव (sugrīva, “handsome-necked”)

Proper noun

Sugriva

  1. (Hinduism) The younger brother of Vali, whom he succeeded as ruler of the Kishkindha in Ramayana.

Translations

References

  1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 756.

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