[207] A drive of about 500 miles. Indian poets, however, have never troubled about geographical difficulties.
[208] The Kasi tribe was Aryan but was disliked by the eastern Aryans because its beliefs were not according to the standards imposed by the Brahmans. Conflicts were frequent.
[209] Pron. has-teen´a-poor. Marriage by capture was called a Rákshas marriage, and was sanctioned by Manu.
[210] She helps to kill Bhishma in the great war, having changed her sex with a Yaksha.
[211] A similar practice is referred to in Genesis xxxviii; it was a regular institution among the ancient Hebrews.
[212] This custom is called “niyoga”, and was legalized by Manu, but only for the lower castes.
[213] Pron. dreet´a-rash´´tra, Pan´doo, and Ve-dur´a (“u” as “oo”).