Puranic encyclopaedia
by Vettam Mani | 1975 | 609,556 words | ISBN-10: 0842608222
This page describes the Story of Hri included the Puranic encyclopaedia by Vettam Mani that was translated into English in 1975. The Puranas have for centuries profoundly influenced Indian life and Culture and are defined by their characteristic features (panca-lakshana, literally, ‘the five characteristics of a Purana’).
Story of Hrī
Birth.
One of the 16 daughters born to Svāyambhuvamanu by his wife called Śatarūpā. (Bhāgavata, 4th Skandha).
Other information.
(1) Hrīdevī worships Brahmā in his assembly.
(2) When Arjuna started for Indraloka Draupadī meditated upon Hrī so that no dangers might overtake him. (Vana Parva, Chapters 37, 38).
(3) Hrī too was present at the installation ceremony of Subrahmaṇya. (Śalya Parva, Chapter 45, 13).