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Nareda (or Narada)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Nareda (or Narada)

is the name of a Hindu divinity, a son of Brahma and Suraswati. He was regarded as the messenger of the gods and the inventor of the vina, or Hitnd lute. He is described not only as a wise legislator, but also as an astronomer, a musician, and a distinguished warrior. His name is frequently met with in Hindu mythology See Coleman, Hindd Mythology, page 7.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Nareda (or Narada)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​n/nareda-or-narada.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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