Jayanta
Jayanta (Sanskrit: जयन्त, lit. '"victory"')), is a character who appears in Hindu literature. He is the son of Indra, the king of the devas (gods), and his wife, Shachi (Indrani). He has a sister called Jayanti.
| Jayanta | |
|---|---|
Jayanta, as a crow, is attacked by Rama | |
| Affiliation | Deva |
| Abode | Svarga |
| Texts | Ramayana, Bhagavata Purana |
| Gender | Male |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | |
| Siblings | Rishabha, Midhusha, Jayanti |
He appears in various Hindu scriptures, fighting in wars on behalf of the devas. Jayanta also appears in the epic Ramayana and other lore, in which he disguises himself as a crow.
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