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Meaning of "Ayus"

Word

Ayus

Sanskrit

In General

A chandravamsa king and son of Pururavas and Urvasi. He was married to Indumati (Svarbhanukumari), but was not having children for a long period. With the blessings of Dathatreya childrens were born to him Nahusa being the eldest.

Genealogy. Descended from Visnu in the following order : Brahma - Atri - Candra – Budha – Pururavas - Ayus

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