Mainak Mainaac Mainac : in Mahabharata a mountain north of Kailāsa. Personified, he is the son of Himavat (Himālaya) & Mena. When Indra clipped the wings of the mountains, Mainak is said to have been the only one who escaped, having taken refuge in the sea. According to some scholars this mountain stands in central India; according to others, near the extremity of the peninsula.
... hills And snows more breathless to the quiet banks Of a wide lake mid rocks and bending woods He came, and saw calm mountains over it, And knew in his awed heart the hill of God, Coilas, and Mainaac with its summits gold. Awed he in heart, yet with a quicker stride He moved and eyes of silent joy, like one Who coming from long travel, sees the old Village and children's faces at the doors ...
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