In the Story of Madana Kāma Rāja (Naṭēśa Sāstrī), p. 85, a Prince who had stolen the garments of Indra’s daughter while she was bathing, was turned by her spells into stone when he looked back at her. He was revived by an old woman with whom he lived; she sprinkled water on the stone and uttered spells.
In the same work, p. 149, the Turtle Prince was informed that if he looked back after stealing the garments of a divine maid or Apsaras while she was bathing, he would be turned into stone. See the first note after No. 151 in this volume.
See the [notes after No. 155].
[1] Gal keruwā. He appears to have lain in wait for them. [↑]
[2] Abuccalā; the brothers of a man’s father are termed his fathers. [↑]
No. 137
The Rākshasa-eating Prākshasa[1]
In a certain country there is an islet; on the islet there are a few houses. On the islet a Rākshasa dwells. This Rākshasa having seized them eats [the men] from each house at the rate of one man every day.