Character · Deva
Vivasvan
The Sun; an Aditya; source of the Solar Dynasty
Bhagavad GitaVivasvatSuryaSuryaAditya
The Sun; an Aditya; source of the Solar Dynasty
Biography
Vivasvan is an Aditya, son of Kashyapa and Aditi. Through him descends Vaivasvata Manu and the Solar (Suryavamsha) line. The Gita recalls that Krishna taught yoga to Vivasvan.
Primary sources
- Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 6 · ch. 6
- Bhagavad Gita · ch. 4
- Vishnu Purana · Amsha 3 · ch. 1
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- Vaivasvata Manu
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Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 8 · ch. 24Vishnu Purana · Amsha 3 · ch. 1Bhagavad Gita · ch. 4
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