# Harishchandra

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A legendary Indian king known for his commitment to truth and, in the Puranas, selling his kingdom, his family and ultimately himself to repay Vishwamitra after insulting him

## Etymology
From Sanskrit हरिश्चन्द्र (hariścandra, “having golden splendour”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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