[12]The commentator explains:—They imitate the lightning in changing their residence, the sharpness of weapons in severing affection, and the celerity of Garuda or the wind in doing wrong.—T.
[13]Some texts:—Kalaka.—T.
[14]Come to slake their thirst.—Rāmāyana.—T.
[15]Jatāyu.—T.
[16]i. e.—The South.—T.
[17]A mark made with colored earths or unguents upon the forehead and between the eye-brows either by way of ornament or a sectarial distinction.—T.
[18]Himavan means having snow.—T.
[19]'Of antres vast and deserts idle.' Othello. Although not in common use, the word is very picturesque, and hence the adoption.—T.
[20]Thyself, the meaning is evident when shall we all meet together.—T.
[21]Another reading is: my brother is named Rāvana—a Rākshasa, and lord of Rākshasas. He is the son of Viasavan. Thou mayst have heard of him.—T.