Prologue, [66], [111], [114], [239], [339]–44, [369].

Pronominal forms, in Açvaghoṣa’s and Bhāsa’s Prākrits, [87], [122].

Propitiation (prarocanā), [328].

Prose, [23], [50], [51], [58], [73], [76], [202], [337];
narrative style, [273];
simple in the Nāṭaka, [345].

Protagonist, compared to Sūtradhāra, [66].

Proverbial phrases, affected by Bhāsa, [120].

Proverbs, [211], [236].

Public, dramas and, the, [370], [371].

Pulindas, a people, colour of, [366].

Puṇyaketu, a character, [254], [255].