Storia do Mogor 281.23.1

281.23.1

Afterwards the ashes are rubbed on the arms while they say, Tolbairevem (Tol Bhairavam)—that is, 'I invoke the god Bayrevu (Bhairava).' He is depicted with a very black face, and he is also feared beyond measure, because they hold that when he enters anyone's body he cannot be ejected again. For this reason he is accepted as the god of Force. When they put the ashes on their elbows they say, Tandon manicanken ranacancan—that is, 'On my wrists and elbows be Rancancan.' But it would take too long to tell the story of this false god. It is enough to state that they consider he was engendered by their supreme god who dwelt with Vishnu disguised as a woman. From this union issued the beautiful divinity invoked in marking the wrists and elbows, their object being to obtain promptly what they desire.