Simhasanadvatrimshika 9.p8

9.p8

uttering this blessing for the king, he demonstrated his mastery of the arts in the assembly. Then, honoured by the king with garments and the like, he was asked: 'O Kamalākara, in the country where you went, what different things did you see?' Kamalākara said: 'O master, I saw nothing in that country; but at the time of my return, I saw a wondrous marvel in the city of Kāñcī.' The king said: 'What was seen? Tell me.' Kamalākara said: 'In that city of Kāñcī there is a certain woman named Naramohinī. Whoever sees her enters a state of madness. But whoever sleeps with her, a certain demon living on the Vindhya mountain comes and drinks his blood; then he becomes lifeless. This marvel was seen by me.' Then the king said: 'O Kamalākara, then come, let the two of us go there.' Having come with him to the city of Kāñcī, the king, seeing Naramohinī's beauty, was filled with wonder; he went to her house; honoured by her with washing of feet, anointing, fragrant flowers, and the like, he was addressed: 'O King, today I have become blessed; my house has become worthy of praise, since my courtyard is adorned with the dust of your feet.