Padmanaba

Terms of address: Begawan

Type: Human

Origin: Java

Description in the Javanese wayang retellings: He is an incarnation of Wisnu, who becomes a teacher to Narayana (Kresna in his youth). Kakrasana (Baladewa) and Rara_Ireng also stay with him for a while, to escape Kangsa's attack on Mandura. His residence is Girikastuba in some versions and Cemaragading in others. Padmanaba reached a perfect death in his old age and became one with Kresna.

Notes on the Indian retellings: Not mentioned in the Indian Mahabharata.

Found in the follwing stories (lakon)


  1. Narayana_Kridha_Brata

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Sources


H. Solichin, Suyanto, Sumari, Undung Wiyono, Sri Purwanto, 2017. Ensiklopedi Wayang Indonesia. Mitra Sarana Edukasi, Jakarta, pp. 5-7 (Vol. VII).
Purwadi, 2013. Mengenal Gambar Tokoh Wayang Purwa dan Keterangannya. Cendrawasih, Surakarta, p. 176.
Sudibyoprono, R.R., Suwandono, Dhanisworo, Mujiyono, 1991. Ensiklopedi Wayang Purwa. Balai Pustaka, Jakarta, p. 370.

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