Syala

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Syala (Sanskrit: श्याल, romanizedŚyāla) is a character in Hindu mythology. He is described to be a Yadava prince who insulted the sage Gargya. He was thus cursed to become the father of Kalayavana, a great enemy of Krishna and the Yadu dynasty.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2017-01-29). "Shyala, Syala, Syāla, Śyāla: 13 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
  2. ^ Dowson, John (2004). A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology, and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature. Asian Educational Services. p. 315. ISBN 978-81-206-1786-5.

Sources[edit]

  • Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology