Ashtavakra

English

Ashtavakra, the sage.

Etymology

From Sanskrit अष्टावक्र (aṣṭāvakra, “eight bends”).

Proper noun

Ashtavakra

1. (Hinduism) Name of a vedic sage, a disciple of Uddalaka and son of Sujata.

Translations

vedic sage

• Telugu: అష్టావక్రుడు (te) (aṣṭāvakruḍu)

References

1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, pp. 64-65.[1]