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Priyavrata

Son of Svayambhuva Manu, whose stillborn son is brought to life by the goddess Shashthi and who spreads her worship.

Sources: The Srimad Devi Bhagawatam, tr. Swami Vijnanananda (1921-22) · see Priyavrata's web

Relations 1

Priyavrata blessed by

Shashthi (God) · Yudhishthira praises the Sun and receives the copper vessel
Shashthi revives his stillborn son.

Stories 1

Yudhishthira praises the Sun and receives the copper vessel
Festival story · as the king whose child she revives · 4 tellings

Cited

The Srimad Devi Bhagawatam, tr. Swami Vijnanananda (1921-22) § 9.46 Primary text (translation)