Four Kumaras

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The Four Kumaras are divine sages who received the teachings of the Bhagavata from Sankarshana (Shesha) in the early chapters of the Puranas. They in turn passed on this sacred message to others.

When

First attested
300 BCE
Attested period
-300 – 2020
Historical notes
Divine sages documented in Puranic literature as receivers and transmitters of the Bhagavata teachings.

Relationships

co occurs with
Śeṣa, Brahma, Narayana, 11 Rudras
student of
Sankarshana

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“In the first few chapters of the Puranas, it is also said that Sankarshana preached the Bhagavata to the Four Kumaras, who in turn passed on this message.”

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