Walmana

from sanskerta

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sastra
Abstract Concept
From sanskerta

Definition

A legendary bird used as a vehicle by Lord Vishnu

Etymology

Borrowed from the Sanskrit 'valimana' or 'vimana', referring to a celestial vehicle or the chariot of the gods. This term entered the Indonesian classical lexicon through the influence of Hindu-Buddhist mythology in Old Javanese literature.

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