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Satyaki

SATYAKI. [Source: Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology] A kinsman of Krishna's, who fought on the side of the Pandavas, and was Krishna 's charioteer. He assassinated Kritavarma in a drinking bout at Dwaraka, and was himself cut down by the friends of his victim. He is also called Daruka and Yuyudhana; and Saineya from his father, Sini.


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