[142]"Because," says the commentator, "of the profusion of gold in it."—T.
[143]i. e. in that hill.
[144]i. e. in that hill.
[145]Marichi.—T.
[146]Rottleria Tinctoria.—T.
[147]The grammar of these slokas is exceedingly vicious; and it has cost the Translator no small amount of labor to assign the necessary logical nexus in a good many places.—T.
[148]Lit. horse-necked.—T.
[149]i.e. in the Varāha hill.—T.
[150]The commentator remarks: "Although not expressly stated, it is implied that the islands to the west of it are also to be searched."—T.
[151]Like unto Prajapati dwelling by Mahāmeru.—T.