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Meaning of "Uttama"

Word

Uttama

Sanskrit

उत्तम

IAST

uttama

In General

Son of king Uttanapada in his wife Suruci . The famous Vishnu Devotee Dhruva was his half brother. When Dhruva returned home and become king, Uttama stood by him and there was no animosity between him and Dhruva. However, Uttama remained unmarried. While he was hunting in the forest, a Yaksa killed him. His mother Suruci was caught in wild fire and died. Hearing about the death of Uttama, Dhruva took his weapons and reached the realm of the Yaksas and defeated them.

Read from Story: Story of Dhruva

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