Shukracharya in the context of "Devayani"

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⭐ Core Definition: Shukracharya

Shukra (/ˈʃkrə/ SHOO-krə; Sanskrit: शुक्र, IAST: Śukra) is a Sanskrit word that means "clear" or "bright". It also has other meanings, such as the name of a sage who was the preceptor of the asuras and taught them the Vedas. In mythology and Hindu astrology, the word refers to the planet Venus, one of the Navagrahas.

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👉 Shukracharya in the context of Devayani

Devayani (Sanskrit: देवयानी, romanizedDevayānī) is a character in Hindu literature. She is described to be the daughter of Shukra, the acharya (preceptor) of the asuras, and his wife Jayanti, the daughter of Indra. She marries King Yayati, and gives birth to three sons — Yadu and Turvasu.

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