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[ In connection with the names of these Mitra-gods, it is to be remembered that Mitra was the name of the principal god of the ancient Persians.]
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[ Avala is a common name of women. It means one who has no vala or strength or power. The word is also used as an adjective.]
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[ According to the Hindus, the sun rises from and sets behind two hills respectively. He rises from the Udaya or Sun-rise hill and sets behind the Asta or sun-set hill.]
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[ Raudra—belonging to Rudra, the god of fury, violence, war, &c.]
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[ Devasena literally means the celestial army. This fable seems to be an allegorical representation of the attempts made by Indra to procure a leader for the celestial host.]