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Meaning of "Lavaiva>"

Word

Lavaiva

Sanskrit

In General

A demon opposed to Devas. He was the son of a demon called Madhu. Madhuvana, a place on the banks of the river Kalindi was the abode of this demon. Satrughna killed Lavaiva and constructed a beautiful city there and lived there. In recognition of the increasing prosperity of the city it was named Madhura. After the death of Satrughna his two sons lived there.

Reference

4th Skandha, Bg.P.

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